Mali take on Egypt in African Cup of Nations action in Group D play. Here’s all the information you need to watch the match online.
The first matches for Group D teams at the 2017 African Cup of Nations take place on Tuesday. Mali take on African powerhouse Egypt in the second of two games taking place.
Despite winning seven African Cup of Nations, Egypt qualified for the tournament for the first time since 2010. The northern African country qualified by winning Group G during the qualifying round.
Mali won Group C to qualify for their 10th African Cup of Nations appearance. Mali’s best finish at the African Cup of Nations came in 1972m when they lost in the championship game.
This year’s event is taking place in Gabon. On paper, Egypt are the better side based on FIFA rankings. Egypt is ranked 35th, while Mali comes in at 64th in the rankings. Yet, games are played for a reason as the underdog could win on any given night.
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Tuesday’s match will on BeIN Sports in the United States. Soccer fans with BeIN Sports in their cable subscription can stream the match on BeIN SPORTS CONNECT USA as well. Fubo TV subscribers can also tune into the match. However, non-Fubo TV subscribers can try the service for 30 days for the low cost of $1.00.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 17
Start time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Oyem, Gabon
Stadium: Stade d’Oyem
TV Info: BeIN Sports
Live Stream: BeIN SPORTS CONNECT USA, Fubo TV
Both teams will attempt to start the 2017 African Cup of Nations with a solid result as this match is the first group stage match for both sides. Egypt should win this match convincingly, but stranger things have happened in the world of sports.