Cote d’Ivoire vs Ghana Preview & Prediction | 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

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African giants and three-time African champions Cote d’Ivoire come up against Ghana in a stellar CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.

Kick-off date/time: 24 September 2026 at 8:00 pm

How to watch on TV & online: UK – Not televised / USA – beIN Sports & associated streaming platforms

Cote d’Ivoire vs Ghana Prediction

Cote d’Ivoire performed well at FIFA World Cup 2026 but were beaten 2-1 by Norway in the round of 32 in Houston. Les Elephants will only be expected to further improve with that experience and the emergence of Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Malick Yalcouye.

Still coached by Carlos Queiroz, Ghana were stubborn at FIFA World Cup 2026 but eventually comfortably beaten by Switzerland in the round of 32. The Black Stars have now won just one game, their FIFA World Cup opener against Panama, in their last ten matches.

Cote d’Ivoire have a bit more quality than the Ghanaians but Ghana can be obdurate and dangerous on the counter-attack with both teams scoring perhaps a rare but good bet for this AFCON qualifier.

Cote d’Ivoire vs Ghana Tip: Both teams to score