The first of the African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau will take place this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. For full coverage of the match, including the TV channel to broadcast the match and likely team line-ups, read on.

The context Ivory Coast – Guinea-Bissau

The African Cup of Nations begins with a match between the hot countries, Ivory Coast, and a Guinean team which is not there. The pressure is on Ivory Coast, which is counting on the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan to start the competition. The two teams have never faced each other before. The Ivorians, favorites in Group A, know they cannot afford to make mistakes as they face Nigeria next Thursday (6:00 p.m.). The Super Eagles play against Equatorial Guinea this Sunday (3 p.m.). The African Cup of Nations arrived from January 13 to February 11 in different cities.

The probable compositions of Ivory Coast – Guinea-Bissau

The Elephants, who are visiting a sacred tricontinental, should field a midfielder composed of Kessie, Fofana and Sangaré. Krasso and Boga should also start in attack. The French have probably opted for a defensive team for the first match of Group A. Samsunspor’s defense Nanu is uncertain. Mama Baldé, Olympique Lyonnais player, will probably start.

The probable composition of Côte d’Ivoire

Fofana; Aurier, Diomandé, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Fofana, Sangaré; Krasso, Boga, Bamba

Coach: Jean-Louis Gasset

The probable composition of Guinea-Bissau

Mendes; Candé, Mané, Djalo; Mané, Semedo, Cassama, Rodrigues, Quizera; Gano, Baldé

Coach: Baciro Candé

At what time and on which channel to watch Ivory Coast – Guinea-Bissau?

The match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau will be broadcast at the same time at 9 p.m. on the beIN Sports 1 channel. You can find the full TV program for the day.