Nigerian football fans can rejoice! After initially announcing it wouldn’t air the tournament, SuperSports has secured the rights to broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Ivory Coast. This dramatic U-turn comes just days before the tournament kicks off on January 13th, 2024.
Last week, MultiChoice, the parent company of SuperSports, sent shockwaves through the football community by revealing they wouldn’t show the continent’s most prestigious footballing event. The reason cited was a failure to secure broadcasting rights. However, in a social media post captioned “No gree for anybody” on Wednesday, MultiChoice reversed course, promising to bring all the AFCON action to its viewers across Africa.
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Watch all 52 matches of the #afcon2023 on @supersports #Afcon #DStvnigeria #supereagles pic.twitter.com/j7PyQEVJOF
— DStv Nigeria (@DStvNg) January 10, 2024
This decision is a major victory for football fans who rely on SuperSports for their football fix. The channel boasts unrivalled coverage of African football, with live broadcasts of major leagues like the Premier League, LaLiga, and Serie A alongside domestic competitions like the Zambian Super League. Adding AFCON to this already impressive lineup ensures viewers won’t miss a single moment of the continental spectacle.
For the Super Eagles of Nigeria, this means their entire AFCON journey will be beamed live on SuperSports. The Eagles, placed in Group A alongside host nation Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau, will be hoping to lift the trophy for the fifth time in their history. With millions of Nigerians glued to their screens, the pressure will be on for the team to deliver.
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