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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 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 , 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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