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Senegal have already booked their place in the AFCON 2024 Round of 16 ahead of their final Group C clash against Guinea on January 23.

The defending champions have been perfect since the start of the campaign, with routine wins over Gambia and Cameroon, and they are in a strong position to top the group.

Guinea have the edge over Cameroon in the race for second place, with four points compared to one, but they have work to do to clinch an automatic knockout spot.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

What time does Senegal vs Guinea kick off?

This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Tuesday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

  Date Kickoff time
USA Tue, Jan. 23 12:00 p.m. ET
Canada Tue, Jan. 23 12:00 p.m. ET
UK Tue, Jan. 23 5:00 p.m. GMT
Australia Wed, Jan. 24 4:00 a.m. AEDT
India Tue, Jan. 23 10:30 p.m. IST

Senegal vs Guinea live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this AFCON 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

Region TV Streaming
USA BeIN Sports Fubo, BeIN Sports Connect
Canada BeIN Sports

BeIN Sports Connect, Fubo Canada

UK Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event Sky GO, Now TV
Australia BeIN Sports BeIN Sports Connect
India FanCode

USA: This game is streamed live via Fubo, with additional options available on BeIN Sports.

Canada: BeIN Sports and Fubo Canada are on streaming duty.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every AFCON 2024 match live and on demand on beIN Sports.

UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.

MORE: AFCON 2023 Golden Boot: Top goalscorers at Africa Cup of Nations in 2024

Senegal vs Guinea lineups

With the pressure off for Senegal, head coach Aliou Cisse could make some rotations, with Premier League duo Idrissa Gana Gueye and Nicolas Jackson tipped to start.

Senegal (4-3-3, right to left): E. Mendy (GK) — Diatta, Koulibaly, A. Diallo, Jakobs — I. Gueye, P. Gueye, P. Sarr — Sarr, Jackson, Mane.

Senegal subs (12): TBC

Guinea could look to change things around following their 1-0 win over Gambia with former Liverpool star Naby Keita set to start.

Guinea (4-3-3 right to left): Kone (GK) — Diakite, Diakhaby, Jeanvier, I. Sylla — Toure, Keita, Diawara — Camara, Bayo, S. Sylla.

Guinea subs (12): TBC

Senegal vs Guinea prediction

Senegal will want to wrap up their group stage campaign with a strong showing, to confirm top spot, and a draw would do that for Cisse's charges.

A draw in this game would also put Guinea through as an automatic qualifier regardless of Cameroon's result against Gambia.

Prediction: Senegal 1-1 Guinea

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Feargal is a content producer for The Sporting News. He has been working with TSN since the start of 2022 after stints with Reach, Amazon UK and Squawka in a nomadic career in the football media pyramid. Always with a keen eye on Arteta's 'Reds' and Kenny's Ireland 'Greens' and a 100% five-a-side penalty record.