AFCON 2017 semis kicks off today

The semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Tournament starts today (Feb. 1) with the first game pitching Burkina Faso against Egypt. 

Ghana faces Cameroon in the other game scheduled for February 2.

AFCON 2017: Semi-Finals Fixtures

Burkina Faso vs. Egypt – Libreville on Wednesday February 1.

Cameroon vs. Ghana – Franceville on Thursday February 2

AFCON FACTS 

#AFCON FACT: This is the third meeting between the Stallions and the Pharaohs 

The north Africans have won both meetings.

Egypt beat Burkina Faso 2 - 0 in the 1998 semi-final clash

SOURCE: euronews