How to watch Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast: Kick-off time and TV channel for Hearts star's AFCON showdown
Everything you need to know about how to watch Burkina Faso against Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hearts will be without forward, Pierre Landry Kabore for at least another few days as Burkina Faso progressed to the last 16.
The Stallions, as they’re natively known, came second in AFCON Group D, with Kabore featuring in all three matches. They now face a tough last 16 tie against tournament holders, Ivory Coast in the last 16, who also looked impressive in the groups.
Burkina Faso started off their campaign in Morocco with a routine 2-0 win over Sudan in a match where Kabore came off the bench. They were then undone by five time English Premier League winner, Riyad Mahrez as they lost 1-0 to Algeria in their second match.
However, The Stallions got back to winning ways in dramatic fashion in their last match against group minnows Equatorial Guinea, who they scored twice against in the last minute after being a goal down to guarantee second place.
Kabore, who started the last two matches, has scored back-to-back hat tricks for his country in recent months, however he is yet to get off the mark at this years’ AFCON. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about how to watch Kabore in action against Ivory Coast:
When and where will Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast take place?
The match will take place at the Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday, January 6. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00pm GMT (8:00pm local time).
Will Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast be broadcast live on TV?
Yes, the match will be shown on 4Seven. This is possible because of a historic broadcasting deal that allows Channel 4 to broadcast every game of the tournament on free-to-air channels for the first time.
Can I live stream Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast?
Yes, the match will be available to stream on the go via the Channel 4 website and app. You can visit the site here.
How many Hearts games will Kabore miss if Burkina Faso progress?
The Hearts forward has already missed three matches through AFCON against Rangers, Hibs and Livingston. If Burkina Faso suffer the same fate they did two years ago and exit the tournament in the round of 16, Kabore will be in selection contention for Derek McInnes for Dundee away on January 11th.
If The Stallions get knocked out in the quarter finals, Kabore will miss the Dens Park fixture but should be back for St Mirren at Tynecastle on the 14th. Should Burkina Faso reach the semis, then at the very least they’ll be involved in a third place play-off, which takes place on January 17th, meaning he’d miss the Falkirk fourth round Scottish Cup tie at home.
As the final takes place on January 18th, the only guarantee is that Kabore will be 100% available for the top of the table clash with Celtic at Tynecastle on the 25th, if he comes back to Gorgie injury-free.