The AFCON 2027 qualifying match between Ivory Coast and Ghana will take place at Stade de Bouake in Bouake, Ivory Coast, on Thursday, September 24, at 7 PM GMT. Al Jazeera Sport will provide live coverage starting at 4 PM GMT.
This match marks the beginning of the qualification process for the Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams featuring prominent players. Ivory Coast is managed by Herve Renard, who previously led the team to an AFCON title in 2015. The squad includes notable players such as Yan Diomande, who recently transferred to Real Madrid, and Franck Kessie, currently with Atalanta.
Ghana, managed by Carlos Queiroz, aims to improve after a disappointing World Cup 2026 campaign. Key players for Ghana include Antoine Semenyo and Thomas Partey. The match will be the 38th encounter between the two nations, with Ghana having won 15 times and Ivory Coast 10.
Diallo will miss the match for Ivory Coast due to injury, while Ghana will be without captain Ayew and other key players like Semenyo and Kudus.
The next matches in Group C will see Ghana face The Gambia and Ivory Coast play against Somalia.