Two-time champions Algeria will be looking to win their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations since beating Senegal in the 2019 final when they take on Burkina Faso at Stade de la Paix on Saturday in the second round of group games.
The Desert Warriors have had a torrid last couple of years. They were one of the standout teams in world football in late 2021 before being dumped out at the group stage in the 2021 AFCON and then failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. And Djamel Belmadi's side are at risk of facing yet another shock group stage exit after they were held to a 1-1 draw by minnows Angola in their Group D opener.
Group D toppers Burkina Faso will look to pounce on Algeria's recent woes in Bouake on Saturday. Having reached at least the semi-finals in three of their last four AFCON appearances, the Stallions edged past Mauritania 1-0 in their opener thanks to a 96th-minute match-winning penalty from Bertrand Traore.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Algeria vs Burkina Faso kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, January 20, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9 am ET |
| Venue: | Stade de la Paix |
The Africa Cup of Nations match between Algeria and Burkina Faso will be played at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast.
It will kick off at 9 am ET on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the United States (US).
How to watch Algeria vs Burkina Faso online - TV channels & live streams
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In the US, the game is available to watch and stream live through beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, Fanatiz, Fubo (with a free 7-day trial), Sling World Sports, and Sling Latino.
Fans unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Algeria team news
Following Algeria's lacklustre performance in their first game, head coach Djamel Belmadi has some selection dilemmas for this crucial game. Veteran forwards Islam Slimani and Sofiane Feghouli could be pushed into the starting lineup.
However, Baghdah Bounedjah's goal in that opening match is likely to mean that he keeps his place in attack alongside Riyad Mahrez for this one.
Algeria possible XI: Mandrea; Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Bentaleb, Bennacer; Mahrez, Feghouli, Slimani; Bounedjah
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mandrea, Mbolhi, Benbot |
| Defenders: | Atal, Bensebaini, Mandi, Ait Nouri, Guitoun, Belaid, Larouci, Touba, Tougai |
| Midfielders: | Feghouli, Bentaleb, Bennacer, Boudaoui, Chaibi, Aouar, Zerrouki |
| Forwards: | Mahrez, Amoura, Belaili, Bounedjah, Gouri, Ounas, Slimani |
Burkina Faso team news
Bournemouth wide-man Dango Ouattara was absent from the squad for Burkina Faso's narrow defeat of Mauritania on Tuesday afternoon due to an ankle issue. Otherwise, there are no fresh injury concerns for the Burkinabe's side. Bertrand Traore scored the only goal off the bench last time out, so the Aston Villa winger will hope for a return to the starting XI here.
Burkina Faso possible XI: Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E.Tapsoba, Yago; Guira, Toure; A.Tapsoba, Ki, Badolo; Konate
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | H. Konate, Koffi, Nikiema, Koula |
| Defenders: | Guiebre, Nagalo, Djiga, Kabore, E. Tapsoba, Dayo, Nouma, Yago |
| Midfielders: | Banse, Ki, Ouedraogo, Sangare, Toure, Guira, Salou |
| Forwards: | Ouattara, Badolo, Traore, Bangre, M. Konate, A. Tapsoba, Bande |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/21 | Algeria 2-2 Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification CAF |
| 08/09/21 | Burkina Faso 1-1 Algeria | World Cup Qualification CAF |
| 11/19/13 | Algeria 1-0 Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification CAF |
| 12/10/13 | Burkina Faso 3-2 Algeria | World Cup Qualification CAF |
| 02/06/13 | Algeria 2-0 Burkina Faso | Int. Friendly Games |