Ivory Coast v Gambia: kick-off time, stadium and TV channel

The Elephants host Gambia’s Scorpions this evening in Bouaké for the third matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two leaders of Group C. Ivory Coast top the group with 6 points, followed by The Gambia on the same number of points.

The match will take place on 12 November at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, with kick-off scheduled for 7 pm GMT. For this decisive clash, manager Hervé Renard must cope with the absence of Ange-Yoan Bonny. The Inter Milan striker has been ruled out and has been replaced by Oumar Diakité.

In addition to their good form, highlighted by two wins in their opening qualifying matches, the Ivorians will be playing in front of their home crowd on 12 November in Bouaké. They will be looking to build on their form against their direct rivals in Group C.

This highly anticipated clash can be watched by fans. In Ivory Coast, RTI La 3 and NCI will broadcast the match. Fans in West Africa will be able to watch the match live on Canal+ Sport. beIN SPORTS will broadcast the match in France.

• Date: 12 November
• Venue: Stade de la Paix (Bouaké, Ivory Coast
• Kick-off time: 7 pm GMT
• TV channels: RTI La 3, NCI, Canal+ Sport Afrique, beIN SPORTS