AFCON 2025 Day 4: Fixtures, Head-to-Head Stats, Kick-off Times & Where to Watch

After an action-packed Day 3 at the Africa Cup of Nations, Day 4 of AFCON Morocco 2025 promises even more drama with four high-stakes fixtures set to light up the tournament.

From Côte d’Ivoire launching their title defense against Mozambique to Algeria seeking redemption against Sudan, and Burkina Faso clashing with Equatorial Guinea in a battle of ambition, the stage is set for drama.

Add a Central African derby between Cameroon and Gabon, and fans are in for a thrilling evening.

Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea | Kickoff 14:30

Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea open their campaigns at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca in what promises to be a fiercely competitive clash. Both sides have made no secret of their ambition to go deep into the tournament, making a strong start crucial to their hopes.

Les Stallions enter the contest looking to build on their reputation as consistent knockout-stage contenders. With balance across the pitch and valuable experience on the continental stage, Burkina Faso will aim to impose their identity early and avoid any slip-ups in a group that looks wide open.

Algeria vs Sudan | Kickoff 17:00

Group E action sees Algeria and Sudan square off at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat at 16:00 local time. While this is their first meeting at an AFCON finals, the two nations have faced each other eight times previously, with Algeria unbeaten in open play (four wins, four draws).

Recent encounters have been tight. Sudan held Algeria to a 1-1 draw in the 2024 African Nations Championship quarter-finals before winning on penalties, and the sides shared a goalless draw at the FIFA Arab Cup in December. Algeria, two-time AFCON champions, will be eager to end a six-match winless run at the tournament and rediscover the form that saw them lift the trophy in 2019.

Ivory Coast vs Mozambique | Kickoff 19:30

The reigning champions Côte d’Ivoire kick off their campaign against Mozambique at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Wednesday evening. Les Éléphants will look to set the tone for their title defense, but face a determined Mambas side ready to test their credentials.

History favors Côte d’Ivoire, who remain unbeaten in five official meetings with Mozambique (two wins, three draws). Recent form adds confidence: 12 wins in their last 20 matches and 14 clean sheets underline their solidity. Expect a tight contest—80% of their recent games have ended with fewer than 2.5 goals.

Cameroon vs Gabon | 22:00

Group F concludes with a Central African derby as Cameroon and Gabon meet in Agadir at 21:00 local time. This will be their third AFCON finals clash, with Gabon unbeaten in the previous two, winning 1-0 in 2010 and drawing 0-0 in 2017. Interestingly, Cameroon have never scored against Gabon at AFCON, yet progressed from the group on both occasions, even going on to win the tournament in 2017.

Where to Watch AFCON 2025

• Africa: SuperSport (DStv) and Canal+ Sport are carrying full coverage across the continent.
• UK: Sky Sports and BBC Sport are showing selected matches, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer and Sky Go.
• USA: FuboTV (with free trial), beIN Sports, and Fanatiz are streaming matches live.
• Europe: Eurosport and local broadcasters (e.g., RMC Sport in France) are showing games.
• Global Streaming: Some matches are available via FIFA+ and official CAF platforms depending on rights agreements