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Tournament hosts Ivory Coast take on Group A rivals Nigeria on Thursday in one of AFCON 2023’s most eagerly anticipated pool stage matchups.
The Ivorians got their tournament off to a winning start on Sunday with a convincing 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their opening fixture, thanks to goals from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso.
The Nigerians, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a disappointing draw against tournament outsiders Equatorial Guinea, with Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen’s first-half header canceling out Iván Salvador’s goal.
That unexpected result has placed increased pressure on Nigeria ahead of what already looked on paper to be their most challenging group stage fixture.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the tournament live wherever you are in the world.
Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria: When and where?
Ivory Coast take on Nigeria in this AFCON 2023 Group A clash at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé on Thursday, Jan. 18. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. GMT local time and in the UK, making it a 12 p.m. ET, 9 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 4 a.m. AEDT kick-off on Friday, Jan. 19 in Australia.
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the tournament locally, you may need a different way to watch games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and…
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