The National Television Authority (NTA) has achieved a significant milestone by securing exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
This announcement comes as a surprise, as Multichoice, the owners of DSTV and Super Sports, failed to secure the rights for the tournament.
The TotalEnergies AFCON is considered Africa’s premier international men’s association football competition. The upcoming edition is scheduled to kick off on January 13, 2024, and conclude on February 11, 2024, in Cote d’Ivoire.
NTA has entered into a strategic partnership with Afro Sports, solidifying a memorandum of understanding that ensures the broadcasting of all 52 matches of the AFCON tournament on NTA.
This exclusive deal marks a significant shift in the broadcasting landscape for the highly anticipated football spectacle.
Multichoice, in response to losing the AFCON broadcast rights, confirmed that its SuperSport channels would not be televising the tournament.
The statement acknowledged the company’s commitment to providing football fans across Africa with access to various entertainment and football competitions through its DStv and GOtv platforms.
However, AFCON 2023 games will be available through partner broadcast stations on Free to Air (FTA) channels.
