CAMEROON take on Burkina Faso in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game in Yaounde.
The hosts are looking to win their sixth title and kick off their campaign against the Stallions in what should be a cracker of an opener.
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A victory would put Cameroon in good stead to qualify to the knockout stages with Cape Verge and Ethiopia left to play.
Burkina Faso could make their mark early in the tournament with a win over the Indomitable Lions.
What time does Cameroon vs Burkina Faso kick-off?
- Cameroon’s AFCON 2022 opener with Burkina Faso will get underway from 4pm UK time on Sunday, January 9.
- The game will take place at the Paul Biya Stadium in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde.
- There will be an 80 per cent capacity allowed inside the stadium for the match.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Cameroon vs Burkina Faso will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
- You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Team news
Burkina Faso will be hoping Bertrand Traore can be the hero once again as he scored the winner in this very same game four years ago.
But they do have an injury worry in Abdoul Tapsoba, who may have to take things easy on the bench with a muscular problem.
Cameroon have plenty of firepower ready to be unleashed and can expect to have both Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting available from the off.
Experienced goalkeeper Andre Onana will also likely be in the XI, despite missing most of 2021 with a suspension.
However, Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus and therefore will not play.
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Odds
- Cameroon – 11/20
- Draw – 13/5
- Burkina Faso – 11/2
*Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk