The Confederation of African Football Caf has announced the conclusion of extensive global broadcast agreements with TV-Broadcasting Rights Holders from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean ahead of the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations Afcon in Côte d'Ivoire.
The tournament will kick off on January 13, 2024.
The global TV-broadcast partners include Sky (United Kingdom), BBC (United Kingdom), LaLiga+ (Spain), SportItalia (Italy), Sport Digital (Germany & Switzerland), SportTV (Portugal), Viaplay (Nordics) and Band TV (Brazil).
beIN Sport, CANAL+, New World TV and approximately 45 Free To Air broadcasters have also concluded partnership agreements with Caf and this will result in the tournament being broadcast in approximately 180 countries.
Caf received approximately 6000 media applications for accreditation, an increase of more than 100% from the previous Afcon in Cameroon in 2022.
The significant increase in financial investment by TV-broadcasting rights holders from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean will result in a substantial global increase in viewership of the championship.
Caf’s broadcasting revenues will also increase significantly and this will assist with the development and growth of football in Africa.
This year's showpiece is expected to be the most competitive as all the prominent and successful African football nations will compete in the prestigious Afcon Cup.
Football from the African Continent made history at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 when Morocco qualified for the semi-finals.
Caf President, Patrice Motsepe said: “African football and the Afcon Competition is recognised as being amongst the most competitive and exciting in world football. We are delighted by the extensive global broadcast agreements."
"Huge investments are being made in youth football, including schools football, professional leagues, training of coaches and referees, as well as the building and upgrading of football infrastructure in Africa.
"Caf is committed to working together and assisting the media during the tournament and at all future Caf competitions and events.”
