Football Fans In Suspense Over AFCON As SuperSport Fails To Secure TV Broadcast

SuperSport, a leading group of television channels based in South Africa, has taken an unexpected stance by announcing its decision not to broadcast the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The AFCON tournament, a biennial football event, is scheduled to occur from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Côte d’Ivoire, a showpiece that had in the past been broadcast across Africa by Supersport.

MultiChoice, the parent company of SuperSport, delivered a concise statement on Wednesday, revealing that the channel failed to secure the broadcasting rights for the 2024 edition of AFCON.

This departure from the norm has left football fans surprised, as SuperSport has been a longstanding broadcaster of the prestigious tournament, reaching millions of viewers globally.

Despite SuperSport’s absence, MultiChoice assured that AFCON 2024 games would still be accessible through its partner broadcast stations on Free to Air (FTA) channels. The decision not to broadcast AFCON raises questions about the intricacies and challenges involved in securing broadcasting rights for major sporting events. The statement did not specify the reasons behind SuperSport’s inability to secure the rights, leaving fans curious about the underlying dynamics of such negotiations.

While AFCON 2024 may be excluded from SuperSport, MultiChoice emphasized its unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled sports content to football enthusiasts across Africa. The company assured viewers that they would continue to enjoy access to a diverse range of sports competitions on its DStv and GOtv platforms.

These platforms cover various prestigious leagues, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Zambian Super League, and more.

SuperSport, a key player in the sports broadcasting landscape, is owned by MultiChoice and is carried on DStv & Canal+ satellite platforms, GOtv terrestrial platform, and Showmax Pro for live sports programming. The channel has a widespread network across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other African countries. Affiliations with prominent sports channels like ESPN, Fox Sports Australia, Sky Sports, and Sony TEN have solidified SuperSport’s position as a leading provider of sports content in the region. The unexpected decision not to broadcast AFCON 2023 is likely to spark discussions among sports enthusiasts, contemplating alternative ways to follow the tournament.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG