Ghana will keep pressing and we will have a heart attack in the first half.

9 September 2024 12:38 pm ET

Last minutes of the first half, 5 minutes before the end of the first half, Niger and Ghana are tied.

9 September 2024 12:35 p.m. ET

Ghana attacks again and tries to score the first goal before the break.

9 September 2024 12:34 pm ET

The scoreboard doesn't move and the scoreless tie in this game remains.

9 September 2024 12:33 pm ET

We had very few fouls in the game, a very clean match with two teams that gave their all in the first half.

9 September 2024 12:33 pm ET

A lot of intensity in the game with two teams that don't want to give up the ball and the fans are right in the middle of the game.

9 September 2024 12:26 pm ET

Niger had four shots on goal, changing possession of the ball, while Ghana only managed one shot throughout the game.

9 September 2024 12:25 p.m. ET

Niger is exerting pressure and making it difficult for Ghana to get out of the game, which must defend and try to create danger with counterattacks.

9 September 2024 12:24 pm ET

The pace of the game increases and Ghana gets closer and closer to scoring the first goal of the game.

9 September 2024 12:16 pm ET

Niger have not had any chances to score yet and are not looking good at this early stage of the game.

9 September 2024 12:15 p.m. ET

They fight intensely for the ball, although Ghana looks much better on the field.

9 September 2024 12:10 pm ET

Ghana dominated the game but had no idea how to stage dangerous moves.

9 September 2024 12:09 pm ET

Niger is waiting for the opponent to put pressure on them, the locals are not coming out of defence well and are making a poor impression in defence.

9 September 2024 12:03 pm ET

Ghana dominated the game from the start and created scoring opportunities in the first minute.

9 September 2024 12:02 pm ET

The match between Niger and Ghana has started.

9 September 2024 12:01 pm ET

Everything is ready for the game to begin, the teams are ready to enter the field at the start of the first 45 minutes and the fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the game.

9 September 2024 11:55 am ET

The two teams finish their warm-up and return to the dressing room for a final chat with their coach before the national anthems are played and the first 45 minutes begin.

9 September 2024 11:50 am ET

This is Niger’s lineup for the match against Ghana:

9 September 2024 11:45 am ET

This is the Ghana national team line-up for this match:

9 September 2024 11:40 am ET

More than half of the stadium was packed for this match with high expectations as the two teams will try to close this FIFA appointment with a win and get the 3 points. Undoubtedly, it will be a match full of intensity, goals and emotions.

9 September 2024 11:35 am ET

The two teams enter the field to warm up for the start of the first 45 minutes, the fans continue to take their seats and a great performance is expected for this qualifier.

9 September 2024 11:30 am ET

Both teams are already in the stadium and are preparing to warm up in the dressing rooms. The starting lineups for the game will be announced in a few minutes.

9 September 2024 11:25 am ET

Fans are gradually streaming into the Stade Municipal de Berkane for this Africa Cup of Nations knockout match. It is expected to be a great match with two very strong teams looking for a must-win victory.

9 September 2024 11:20 a.m. ET

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9 September 2024 11:15 am ET

USA Date: Monday, September 9
US time: 11:00 a.m.
US TV channels (English): Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español.
US TV channels (Spanish): Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español.
USA Internet Live Updates Commentary: VAVEL

9 September 2024 11:10 am ET

These are the start times of the Niger vs Ghana match on September 9, 2024 in several countries:
Argentina: 12:00 on BET 365.
Bolivia: 11:00 a.m. on BET 365.
Brazil: 12:00 on BET 365.
Chile: 11:00 a.m. on BET 365.
Colombia: 10:00 a.m. on BET 365.
Ecuador: 10:00 a.m. on BET 365.
United States (ET): 11:00 a.m. on Fanatiz USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español.
Spain: 16:00 on Bet365.
Mexico: 9:00 a.m. on BET 365.
Paraguay: 12:00 on BET 365.
Peru: 10:00 a.m. on BET 365.
Uruguay: 12:00 on BET 365.

9 September 2024 11:05 am ET

This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams since their formation, so they will be going all out and looking to get an edge. Not only will they be looking to score a decisive win, but they will also look to give it their all so that Ghana can equalize with 2 wins, Niger with 0 draws and 1 win.
Niger – Ghana 2-0, 28 January 2023, African Nations Championship
Ghana 2 – 0 Niger, 21 September 2017, International Friendlies
Niger – Ghana 0-3, January 28, 2013, Africa Cup of Nations

9 September 2024 11:00 am ET

The road to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, began on Wednesday 4 September when 48 national teams started their qualifying campaigns.
Divided into 12 groups, these teams will compete against each other in a series of matches, with 24 games scheduled for the opening day.
The competition will be tough as the top two teams from the eleven (11) groups not involving the Tournament Host will qualify for the competition.
This marks the start of the qualifying matches to determine the 24 teams that will participate in the 35th edition of Africa's greatest sporting spectacle.

9 September 2024 10:55 am ET

Athletic Club's 30-year-old striker Iñaki Williams has been performing well and is vital for the team, looking to help and win. The striker will be playing his fifth game with his club this season. In the past, he has played 32 as a starter and 2 as a substitute, scoring 12 goals in the Spanish league and 3 assists. He has not scored a goal this season but will look to be in top form and start this season great with his national team.

9 September 2024 10:50 am ET

Kryvbas KR's 25-year-old striker Daniel Sosah has been performing well, is indispensable for the team and wants to help and win. The striker will be playing his second game with his club this season. In the past, he has played 12 games as a starter and 0 as a substitute and managed to score 1 goal and 2 assists in the Ukrainian league. Currently, he has not played this season but will try to be in optimal shape to continue this pace of play with his national team.

9 September 2024 10:45 am ET

The performance of the locals has not been very good in the last five matches, as they have suffered several defeats in the last matches. Their best result was the 0-3 against Congo, with a series of 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, a very unfavorable series for the team, but they must not make mistakes, be confident and start this new tournament with all the trimmings.
Sudan – Niger 1 – 0, 4 September 2024, Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Congo – Niger 0 – 3, 6 June 2024, Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Niger 1 – 1 Burkina Faso, 26 March 2024, International Friendlies
Niger 1 – 2 Togo, 22 March 2024, International Friendlies
Senegal 1 – 0 Niger, 8 January 2024, International Friendlies

9 September 2024 10:40 am ET

The visitors' performance has not been very good in the last five matches, as they had several victories in the last matches, their best result being the 4-3 against the Central African Republic. They have a series of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, a very positive series for the team, but they cannot make any mistakes to be confident this season.
Ghana – Angola 0 – 1, 5 September 2024, Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Ghana – Central African Republic 4:3, 10 June 2024, Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Mali 1-2 Ghana, 6 June 2024, African Qualifiers
Uganda 2 – 2 Ghana, 26 March 2024, International Friendlies
Nigeria 2 – 1 Ghana, 22 March 2024, International Friendlies

9 September 2024 10:35 am ET

My name is Juan Vera and I will be your host for this game. We will be bringing you live pre-match analysis, score updates and news as it happens here on VAVEL. Niger will also be hoping for a win to end a losing streak and collect points, while Ghana will be looking for a win as they have played regular matches and emerged victorious twice.

9 September 2024 10:30 a.m. ET