SuperSport TV viewers will miss out on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Multichoice failed to secure the broadcast rights.
The sports network, owned by Multichoice, announced that they won’t be airing the tournament taking place in Ivory Coast from January to February.
The broadcasting rights were awarded to a Togo-based broadcaster instead.
Despite being a reliable broadcaster of African competitions in the past, SuperSport has shown less interest in showcasing Caf competitions lately.
They also declined to air the newly launched African Football League, where Mamelodi Sundowns emerged as the inaugural champions.
On January 3, Multichoice issued a statement revealing their inability to secure broadcasting rights for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The rights were awarded to Togo’s New World TV by Caf.
Caf President Patrice Motsepe praised the agreement as a historic mega deal, emphasising its significance as the largest investment by a Pan-African broadcaster in Caf’s history.
Motsepe expressed pride in partnering with New World TV, recognising its global competitiveness and innovation in adapting to modern football audience demands.
The Africa Cup of Nations is set to commence on January 13, featuring exciting matchups, including Ivory Coast vs. Guinea-Bissau and Egypt vs. Ghana on January 18, with Senegal and Cameroon defending their titles on January 19.