The 2021 Africa Cup Of Nations begins on Sunday, January 9

AFCON 2021: Dates

The 2021 Africa Cup Of Nations begins on Sunday, January 9 with host nation Cameroon taking on Burkina Faso.

The knockout stages of the competition start on Sunday, January 23 with the competition’s final set for Sunday, February 6.

Africa Cup Of Nations Group Stage:

Sunday, January 9 to Thursday, January 20

Africa Cup Of Nations Round of 16:

Sunday, January 23 to Wednesday, January 26

Africa Cup Of Nations Quarter-final:

Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, January 30

Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-finals:

Wednesday, February 2 to Thursday, February 3

Third place play-off:

Sunday, February 6

Africa Cup Of Nations Final:

Sunday, February 6