Egypt v Ghana on TV: Channel, start time and how to watch online tonight

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Egypt and Ghana will look to bounce back from disappointing starts to the African Cup of Nations when they face off in a crucial Group B clash.

Egypt, who are going in search of a record-extending eighth AFCON title, only managed to salvage a draw with lowly Mozambique thanks to a Mohamed Salah injury-time penalty in their opening game.

Ghana, meanwhile, got off to the worst possible start, as Chris Hughton’s side suffered a huge upset at the hands of Cape Verde. The Black Stars now have just one win in their last five games and know another defeat tonight will represent a hammer blow to their chances of reaching the knockout stages.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming match. Get the latest odds and tips here.

When is Egypt vs Ghana?

The match kicks off on Thursday 18 January at 8pm GMT and takes place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

How can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event with coverage starting at 7.55pm GMT.

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Team news

Egypt have no injury concerns following their first game and are expected to field a strong side as they look to get their first win of the tournament.

Ghana, meanwhile, will be hoping to welcome key player Mohammed Kudus back into the squad. The West Ham player picked up an injury before the tournament and did not feature against Cape Verde.

Predicted line-ups

Egpyt XI: El Shenaway; Hany, Abdelmonem, Hegazy, Hamdi; Fathi, Zizo, Elneny; Salah, Mostafa, Trezeguet.

Ghana XI: Ofori; Odoi, Djiku, Salisu, Mensah; Amartey, Baba; Kudus, Konigsforffer, Ayew; Semenyo.

Odds

Egypt 19/20

Draw 2/1

Ghana 3/1

Prediction

Egypt have a strong recent record against Ghana and should be backed to pick up their first win of the tournament against Hughton’s out-of-form Black Stars. Egypt 2-0 Ghana.