Is Cameroon vs Burkina Faso on TV? Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for AFCON opener

Cameroon will face Burkina Faso in the opening game of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday afternoon.

The competition is set to run until February 6th, with 24 teams battling it out for the trophy.

Cameroon will play host, and as is customary in major international tournaments, will also do the honours of kicking things off when they come up against their West African peers at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match...

When is Cameroon vs Burkina Faso?

The AFCON curtain-raiser gets underway at 4pm GMT on Sunday January 9th.

What channel is Cameroon vs Burkina Fasoe on?

The match is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 3.55pm.

Sky Sports will also be showing coverage of Ethiopia vs Cape Verde later in the evening, with coverage starting at 6.55pm ahead of a 7pm kick-off.

How can I stream Cameroon vs Burkina Faso?

Sky customers who are unable to watch the match at home can view all the action on the SkyGo app.

Non-Sky customers can purchase a NowTV pass which will allow them to watch the game.

The streaming service offer several different passes including a Sports Day + Mobile Month Membership for a one off payment of £9.98.

What are the latest odds for Cameroon vs Burkina Faso?

The host nation are clear favourites to win this one, with SkyBet pricing them at 4/7.

Burkin Faso currenty have odds of 21/4, with a draw at 5/2.

The outright favourites to win AFCON as whole are Senegal at 7/2, following closely by Algeria at 5/1 and Egypt at 7/1.

All odds correct at time of print, please gamble responsibly.

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