Senegal are the current holders of the competition following their win over seven-times winners Egypt. Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a 4-2 penalty shootout victory.
By JAMES EVANS, SEO SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 11:00 BST, 4 January 2024 | Updated: 11:00 BST, 4 January 2024
The Africa Cup of Nations is around the corner, with Ivory Coast hosting the highly-anticipated tournament for only the second time.
Senegal are the current holders of the competition following their win over seven-times winners Egypt.
Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt following a 0-0 draw.
Several Premier League stars including Mohamed Salah and Andre Onana are set to feature this year - with the final due to take place next month.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations.
The highly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to return this month
Senegal made history as they won AFCON for the first time with a 4-2 win over Egypt on penalties
The Africa Cup of Nations will kick off on Saturday, January 13 - with hosts Ivory Cost facing Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
The group stage is scheduled to draw to a close on January 24 - before the knockout stages begin just three days later.
Quarter-finals will be played on February 2 and 3, while the semi-finals will take place on February 7.
The final will be played on Sunday, February 11.
Hosts Ivory Cost will kick off the tournament against Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, January 13
Sky Sports will be providing live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fans will also be able to stream the action via the official Sky Go app.
CAF's official YouTube channel will also be showing regular AFCON action this year.
StadiumsSix stadiums have been selected to host AFCON matches.
Games will be spread across five host cities within the Ivory Coast - Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, Korhogo and San Pedro.
The full list stadiums that have been selected to host AFCON matches is as follows:
Six stadiums across five cities have been selected to host games at the Africa Cup of Nations
24 teams have been split into six groups of four.
Hosts Ivory Coast have been placed in the same group as Nigeria, while reigning champions Senegal will face Cameroon in their group.
Group winners, runners up and the four best-ranked third-placed teams will qualify for the last-16 stage.
The full groups is as follows:
Every game will be played at either 2pm, 5pm or 8pm UK time.
Group Stage
Saturday, January 13
Sunday, January 14
Monday, January 15
Tuesday, January 16
Wednesday, January 17
Thursday, January 18
Friday, January 19
Saturday, January 20
Sunday, January 21
Monday, January 22
Tuesday, January 23
Wednesday, January 24
Mohamed Salah and Egypt have been placed in the same group as Ghana this year
Manchester United star Andre Onana is expected to play a key role for Cameroon at the tournament
Round of 16
Saturday, January 27
Sunday, January 28
Monday, January 29
Tuesday, January 30
Quarter-finals
Friday, February 2
Saturday, February 3
The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 11 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium
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Semi-finals
Wednesday, February 7
Saturday, February 10
Final
Sunday, February 11