With just nine days to the kickoff of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, a vast majority of the continent have been thrown into confusion with how follow the competition on television.
Just last night, Multichoice, the parent company of Dstv, a major Television cable provider in Africa, announced the loss of broadcasting rights for live AFCON matches to Togo-based television provider New World TV.
CAF addressed this, confirming a historic Media Rights Agreement with Pan-African broadcaster New World TV for CAF Competitions and Events from 2023-2025, covering Free to Air and Pay-TV in English and Local Languages for Sub-Saharan territories.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed deal with New World TV. He added that the tournament will not be on DSTV for at least the next two editions.
Motsepe said “The Media Rights Agreement with New World TV is the biggest investment by a Pan-African broadcaster in CAF’s history.”
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“We are very proud to partner with such a globally competitive and innovative broadcasting company which has adapted quickly to the changing demands and viewing patterns of the modern football audience. New World TV is also introducing new ways of consuming video content through its strong partnerships with various mobile operators and its television networks,” he added.
New World TV is sub-licensing to free-to-air stations in 46 African countries. Each nation will have a unique broadcast plan, ensuring wider accessibility across the continent.
In Nigeria, confirmed broadcasters include Startimes, Free-to-air channels like N.T.A, and New World TV.
