Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 Qualifier Kick-off

The qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begin with a heavyweight clash between three-time champions Ivory Coast and four-time winners Ghana. Ivory Coast, led by Real Madrid's Yan Diomande, hosts Ghana, who are without key players like Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo. The match takes place at Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, with kick-off at 7 p.m. local time (8 p.m. BST). U.S. viewers can watch on beIN SPORTS at 3 p.m. EDT. Ghana aims to rebound from missing the last AFCON, while Ivory Coast seeks to continue their success following their 2023 title win.