Tournament hosts Ivory Coast are set to face Mali in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final fixture at Stade de la Paix on Saturday.
The Elephants knocked out defending champions Senegal on penalties in the round of 16, whereas Mali made it through courtesy of a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Mali vs Ivory Coast kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | February 3, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Stade de la Paix |
The Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Ivory Coast will be played at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast.
It will kick off at 5 pm GMT on Saturday, February 3, in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Mali vs Ivory Coast online - TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the game is available to watch on Sky Sports. Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
Mali team news
Lassine Sinayoko will look to add to his three-goal tally at the tournament, with Adama Traore partnering the Auxerre man upfront.
Having picked up a knock in the last outing, Amadou Haidara is a doubt for Saturday's game, while Tottenham's Yves Bissouma pushes for a start.
Mali possible XI: Diarra; H. Traore, Kouyate, Niakate, Sacko; Coulibaly, Bissouma, Camara; K. Doumbia; A. Traore, Sinayoko.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Diawara, D. Diarra, A. Doumbia |
| Defenders: | H. Traore, Dante, Kouyate, S. Niakate, M. Diarra, Fofana, Sacko |
| Midfielders: | Haidara, Samassekou, Bissouma, Coulibaly, Camara, A. Traore, Dieng, B. Traore, K. Doumbia |
| Forwards: | M. Doumbia, Sissoko, Doucoure, Y. Niakate, Diabate, Koita, Sinayoko, Dorgeles |
Ivory Coast team news
Following the sacking of head coach Jean-Louis Gasset even before the knockouts began, caretaker manager Emerse Fae is likely to hand out starting berths to both Simon Adingra and Sebastian Haller against Mali.
Ibrahim Sangare and Odilon Kossounou are doubts after picking up knocks in the Senegal win.
Ivory Coast possible XI: Y. Fofana; Aurier, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Seri, Kessie; Pepe, S. Fofana, Adingra; Haller.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Y. Fofana, Ayayi, Sangare |
| Defenders: | Diomande, Konan, Singo, Kossounou, Boly, Aurier, Ndicka, Diallo |
| Midfielders: | Seri, S. Fofana, Kessie, Sangare, Doumbia, Lazare |
| Forwards: | Bamba, Konate, Krasso, Boga, Diakite, Gradel, Pepe, Kouame, Haller, Adingra |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Mali and Ivory Coast across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2019 | Mali 0-1 Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations |
| October 6, 2017 | Mali 0-0 Ivory Coast | CAF World Cup Qualifiers |
| October 8, 2016 | Ivory Coast 3-1 Mali | CAF World Cup Qualifiers |
| February 4, 2016 | Mali 1-0 Ivory Coast | African Nations Championship |
| January 24, 2015 | Ivory Coast 1-1 Mali | Africa Cup of Nations |