Mali vs Zambia: kick-off time, how to watch, Live stream – December 22, 2025
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
As part of Group A, the national teams of Mali and Zambia will play their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Dailysports editorial team has collected all the essential information regarding the match kick-off time and the platforms where you can catch the live broadcast.
Mali vs Zambia: what you need to know about the match
Mali arrive in Morocco as a solid side, ranked among the top six favorites to win the tournament according to bookmakers. The standout star of the team is Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, who is currently going through a rough patch in his club career. In the previous tournament, Mali reached the quarterfinals, where they fell to the eventual champions, Ivory Coast.
Within the group, Zambia are considered stronger only than the Comoros Islands. In matches against Mali and Morocco, the team will be fighting hard for points that could prove crucial in the race for a playoff spot, likely aiming for third place. Last time out, Zambia failed to advance from the group stage.
Mali vs Zambia: when and where is the match?
The opening Group A clash of the Africa Cup of Nations between Mali and Zambia will take place on December 22 at 15:00 Central European Time. The game will be held at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca.
Mali vs Zambia: where to watch the match online?
The list of broadcasters depends on your country, so we've put together a guide to the TV channels where you can watch this match in your region.
- Morocco - SNRT
- Sub-Saharan Africa - SuperSport
- South Africa - SABC Sport
- United Kingdom - Channel 4
- United States - beIN Sports, Fubo TV
- France - beIN Sports
- Cameroon - CRTV Sports, Canal 2 Internacional
Other countries:
- Algeria - EPTV
- Angola - TPA
- Australia - beIN Sports
- Belgium - Tipik, La Une
- Benin - Bénin TV
- Burkina Faso - RTB TV
- Canada - beIN Sports
- Ethiopia - ETV
- Germany - Sportdigital
- Equatorial Guinea - TVGE
- India - Fancode Sports
- Iran - IRIB Varzesh, Persiana Sports
- Italy - Sportitalia, Solo Calcio
- Ivory Coast - RTI, Canal+ Afrique
- Mali - ORTM
- Middle East and North Africa MENA - beIN Sports
- Mozambique - TV Miramar
- Netherlands - Ziggo Sport
- Niger - Tele Sahel
- Nigeria - BON, NTA
- Spain - Movistar
- Tanzania - Azam Sports
- Togo - New World TV
- Uganda - NBC Sports
- Zambia - ZNBC
