Cameroon get their AFCON 2024 campaign underway up against Guinea on January 15 in Yamoussoukro.
Rigobert Song’s side have been drawn in Group C at the tournament, up against defending champions Senegal, alongside Guinea and Gambia.
Cameroon and Senegal have been tipped to secure the two automatic qualifying spots from the group and Song’s team are dark horses to progress on in the competition in the weeks ahead.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Cameroon vs Guinea kick off?
This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Monday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Mon, Jan. 15 | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Mon, Jan. 15 | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Mon, Jan. 15 | 5:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Tue, Jan. 16 | 4:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Mon, Jan. 15 | 10:30 p.m. IST |
Cameroon vs Guinea live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this AFCON 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, BeIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
| Canada | — |
BeIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz, Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | BeIN Sports 1 | BeIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | FanCode |
USA: This game is streamed live via Fubo, with additional options also available on Fanatiz and BeIN Sports.
Canada: All AFCON 2024 matches will be live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every AFCON 2024 match live and on demand on beIN Sports.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
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Cameroon vs Guinea lineups, team news
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is expected to start after being granted permission to delay joining up with Song’s squad. Napoli star Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is the standout name in midfield with captain Vincent Aboubakar leading the attack.
Cameroon (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Castelletto, Wooh, Gonzalez, Yongwa — Anguissa, Mtcham — Nkouodou, N’Jie, Ekambi — Aboubakar.
Cameroon subs (9): TBC
Guinea will be captained by former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita with Bundesliga hotshot Serhou Guirassy leading the attack. The VfB Stuttgart striker will be one to watch at the tournament amid growing transfer links to Manchester United after scoring 17 Bundesliga goals so far this season.
Guinea (4-3-3 right to left): Kone (GK) — Diakhaby, Sow, Jeanvier, Sylla — Keita, Diawara, Moriba — Camara, Guirassy, Bayo.
Guinea subs (9): TBC
Cameroon vs Guinea prediction
Despite Cameroon and Senegal being labelled as the two group favourites, Guinea will be in the running for a knockout spot, either directly or as one of the best third place teams.
Guinea have lost just one of their last six games, and with the firepower of Guirassy, they could be a challenge for both Cameroon and title holders Senegal.
Prediction: Cameroon 1-1 Guinea