CAF has secured extensive global broadcast agreements for the TotalEnergies AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire starting January 13, 2024. These agreements enhance accessibility in approximately 180 countries through partnerships with major broadcasters like Sky, BBC, and LaLiga+. The tournament anticipates record viewership following a significant increase in media accreditation and investment. CAF aims to boost African football’s global competitiveness.
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced comprehensive global broadcast agreements with numerous TV-Broadcasting Rights Holders, ensuring coverage for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, starting January 13, 2024. This includes partnerships from Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and the Caribbean, allowing for broader international viewership.
Major broadcasting partners include Sky and BBC from the UK, LaLiga+ (Spain), SportItalia (Italy), and others across different continents. Approximately 45 Free To Air broadcasters, along with beIN Sport and CANAL+, have also engaged with CAF, enabling the tournament to be accessible in around 180 countries.
Interest is significant, with nearly 6000 media accreditation applications, marking a 100% increase since the previous competition in Cameroon in 2022. The escalation in broadcasting investments is expected to enhance viewership and significantly boost CAF’s revenues, enabling further development of football across Africa.
CAF predicts that the Côte d’Ivoire 2023 tournament will showcase a high level of competitiveness, featuring prominent African football nations. With a backdrop of historic African successes, like Morocco’s FIFA World Cup semi-final position, the tournament aims to further elevate African teams’ global status.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe stated, “African Football and the TotalEnergies AFCON Competition is recognised as being amongst the most competitive and exciting in world football. We are delighted by the extensive global broadcast agreements concluded by CAF with the TV-Broadcasting Rights Holders.” He emphasized ongoing investments in youth and infrastructure to enhance the quality and competitiveness of African football on the world stage.
The complete list of CAF’s global TV-broadcast agreements includes notable partners like:
1. SKY (UK)
2. BBC (UK)
3. La Liga+ (Spain)
4. Band TV (Brazil)
5. Sport Digital (Germany & Switzerland)
6. SportItalia (Italy)
7. A1 (Bulgaria)
8. Fancode (India)
9. Sport 5 (Israel)
10. And many more across diverse regions.
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Original Source: www.cafonline.com
