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AFCON fixtures and results: Live stream, TV channel, UK kick-off times as Africa Cup of Nations reaches knockouts

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THE first international tournament of a packed 2022 is underway - and we've now reached the semi-final stages.

Twice delayed, the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon began on January 9 with the hosts coming from behind to beat Burkina Faso.

Algeria stunned hosts Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations three years ago - but are OUT of this year's tournament already
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Algeria stunned hosts Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations three years ago - but are OUT of this year's tournament alreadyCredit: Reuters


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A host of Premier League stars have travelled for the tournament. where we will have a new champion after Algeria crashed out in the groups.

When is AFCON 2022?

  • Taking place over a month, the tournament opened with Cameroon vs Burkina Faso on Sunday, January 9.
  • The competition follows a familiar pattern to many fans, with group stages followed by a knockout format.
  • The final will be held on Sunday, February 6 in Olembe.
  • Kick-off times during the group stages will be at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm GMT.

How can I watch on TV and live stream?

Every match of AFCON 2022 will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.

And ten matches will be shown free-to-air on the BBC, including two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the finale itself on February 6.

You can find the matches on Sky Sports Football, Premier League and Main Event, depending on other scheduling.

To stream, Sky subscribers can use the Sky Go app to stream on their mobile, tablet or PC.

Non-subscribers can get a monthly NOW TV pass to watch all of the action, while daily and weekly passes are also available from £9.99.

It's set to be an exciting month of action in Cameroon, with Senegal pre-tournament favourites
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It's set to be an exciting month of action in Cameroon, with Senegal pre-tournament favourites

Africa Cup of Nations fixtures

Sunday, January 9

Monday, January 10

Tuesday, January 11

  • Group E: Algeria 0-0 Sierra Leone
  • Group D: Nigeria 1-0 Egypt (4pm)
  • Group D: Sudan 0-0 Guinea Bissau

Wednesday, January 12

  • Group F: Tunisia 0-1 Mali
  • Group F: Mauritania 0-1 Gambia
  • Group E: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Ivory Coast

Thursday, January 13

  • Group A: Cameroon 4-1 Ethiopia
  • Group A: Cape Verde 0-1 Burkina Faso

Friday, January 14

  • Group B: Senegal 0-0 Guinea
  • Group B: Malawi 2-1 Zimbabwe
  • Group C: Morocco 2-0 Comoros
  • Group C: Gabon 1-1 Ghana

Saturday, January 15

  • Group D: Nigeria 3-1 Sudan
  • Group D: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Egypt

Sunday, January 16

  • Group F: Gambia 1-1 Mali
  • Group E: Ivory Coast 2-2 Sierra Leone
  • Group F: Tunisia 4-0 Mauritania
  • Group E: Algeria 0-1 Equatorial Guinea

Monday, January 17

  • Group A: Burkina Faso 1-1 Ethiopia
  • Group A: Cape Verde 1-1 Cameroon

Tuesday, January 18

  • Group B: Malawi 0-0 Senegal
  • Group B: Zimbabwe 2-1 Guinea
  • Group C: Gabon 2-2 Morocco
  • Group C: Ghana 2-3 Comoros

Wednesday, January 19

  • Group D: Egypt 1-0 Sudan
  • Group D: Guinea-Bissau 0-2 Nigeria

Thursday, January 20

  • Group E: Ivory Coast 3-1 Algeria
  • Group E: Sierra Leone 0-1 Equatorial Guinea
  • Group F: Gambia 1-0 Tunisia
  • Group F: Mali 2-0 Mauritania

Knockout stages

Last sixteen - Sunday, January 23

  • Burkina Faso 1-1 Gabon (Burkina Faso win 7-6 on pens)
  • Nigeria 0-1 Tunisia

Monday, January 24

  • Guinea 0-1 Gambia
  • Cameroon 2-1 Comoros

Tuesday, January 25

  • Senegal 2-0 Cape Verde
  • Morocco 2-1 Malawi

Wednesday, January 26

  • Ivory Coast 0-0 Egypt (Egypt in 5-4 on penalties)
  • Mali 0-0 Equatorial Guinea (Equatorial Guinea win 6-5 on penalties)

Quarter-finals - Saturday, January 29

  • Gambia 0-2 Cameroon
  • Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia

Sunday, January 30

  • Egypt 2-1 Morocco
  • Senegal 3-1 Equatorial Guinea

Semi-finals - Wednesday, February 2

  • Burkina Faso vs Senegal (7pm) BBC iPlayer

Thursday, February 3

  • Cameroon vs Egypt (7pm) BBC iPlayer

Third-place play-off - Sunday, February 6

  • TBC vs TBC (4pm)

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Final - Sunday, February 6

  • TBC vs TBC (7pm) BBC iPlayer
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