Ghana face a must-win clash in Group B on January 22 as they take on Mozambique in Abidjan.
The Black Stars have endured a poor start to the tournament with just one point picked up from two games, following a shock opening defeat to Cape Verde and a 2-2 draw with Egypt.
Cape Verde have already secured their place in the Round of 16 and Ghana need to secure victory in this game to stand a chance of an automatic knockout spot ahead of Egypt.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Ghana vs Mozambique kick off?
This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Monday, January 22 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA | Mon, Jan. 22 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
Canada | Mon, Jan. 22 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
UK | Mon, Jan. 22 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Tue, Jan. 23 | 7:00 a.m. AEDT |
India | Tue, Jan. 23 | 1:30 a.m. IST |
Ghana vs Mozambique live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this AFCON 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | BeIN Sports | Fubo, BeIN Sports Connect |
Canada | BeIN Sports |
BeIN Sports Connect, Fubo Canada |
UK | Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
Australia | BeIN Sports 2 | BeIN Sports Connect |
India | — | FanCode |
USA: This game is streamed live via Fubo, with additional options available on BeIN Sports.
Canada: BeIN Sports and Fubo Canada are on streaming duty.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every AFCON 2024 match live and on demand on beIN Sports.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
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Ghana vs Mozambique lineups
Ghana head coach Chris Hughton may look to shake up his midfield for this game with Idrissa Baba set to come back into the starting team.
Ghana (4-3-3, right to left): Ofori (GK) — Odoi, Djiku, Salisu, Mensah — Kudus, Samed, Baba — J. Ayew, Williams, Semenyo.
Ghana subs (12): TBC
Mozambique are still in the running for a Round of 16 place, if they can secure a positive result in this game, Domingues and Gildo Vilanculos could come back in.
Mozambique (4-4-2 right to left): Siluane (GK) — Domingos, Mexer, Edmilson, Mandava — Witi, Guima, Amade, Vilanculos — Domingues, Ratifo.
Mozambique subs (12): TBC
Ghana vs Mozambique prediction
Ghana still have some control over their destiny for a knockout stage place and they should have enough to secure the win they need in this game.
However, the second automatic knockout spot from Group B will be decided by Cape Verde’s clash with Egypt, with The Pharaohs missing captain Mohamed Salah through injury.
Prediction: Ghana 1-0 Mozambique