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Ivory Coast faces Ghana in AFCON qualifier opener in Bouaké

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Ivory Coast faces Ghana in AFCON qualifier opener in Bouaké

Summary

Ivory Coast takes on Ghana in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification on Thursday at Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. local time. Ivory Coast aims to start strong under coach Hervé Renard, while Ghana seeks redemption after failing to qualify for the last AFCON tournament. Key players for Ivory Coast include Franck Kessié and Yan Diomande, while Ghana will be without captain Jordan Ayew and some key players. The teams last met in AFCON tournaments, with Ghana holding a historical edge in their overall series.

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Status Watch

•Match is at Stade de la Paix, Bouaké.
•Kickoff at 7 p.m. local time, 8 p.m. BST.
•Ivory Coast's predicted lineup features Yan Diomande and Franck Kessié.
•Ghana misses key players, including Jordan Ayew.
•Both teams will play a total of six qualifiers.

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2:44 AMYahoo Sports — How to Watch Ivory Coast vs Ghana AFCON Qualifier: Team News, Preview

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