Afcon 2023: Where to Watch, Game Plan, Timings, Teams, and Kick-off Schedule

 

Hey sports fans! The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is in full swing, and this time around, Ivory Coast is playing host for the second go-around. Exciting stuff, right?

The home team kicked off the tournament with a bang, scoring a 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. But, uh-oh, they stumbled in their second match, losing to Nigeria. Tough luck!

For those of you tuning in from the UK, the BBC is your go-to channel, airing 10 live games during the finals. And guess what? World Football at Afcon is also dropping round-up podcasts after each matchday. So, no worries if you miss a game – you can catch up on all the highlights.

Now, let's talk about the defending champs, Senegal. They started their title defense on a high note, cruising to a comfortable 3-0 win over The Gambia. But hold on, folks – there have been some surprise moves by the underdogs. Namibia snagged their first-ever Afcon win, and Cape Verde threw a curveball by upsetting Ghana. Talk about shaking things up!

But that's not all. The big guns – Algeria, Egypt, Cameroon, and Nigeria – had a bit of a stumble, dropping points against teams they were expected to beat. It's anyone's game at this point!

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the Group F clash between Zambia and Morocco on Wednesday, 24 January, airing at 20:00 GMT on BBC Three. Exciting match alert!

Now, you might be wondering about the rest of the group fixtures, the tournament format, and where the matches are happening. Well, fear not! BBC Sport Africa has got your back, delivering all the details on the 34th edition of Africa's grandest sporting event. Stay tuned for the action, and may the best team win!

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