The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has
announced that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be broadcast free-to-air
in the United Kingdom after securing a landmark agreement with Channel 4.
The deal guarantees that all 52 matches of the
tournament will be available to UK audiences without subscription fees,
a move expected to significantly expand the competition’s global reach and
visibility.
Under the agreement, live coverage will air across Channel
4, E4, 4Seven, and the broadcaster’s digital streaming
platforms. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Morocco from
December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
AFCON 2025 is expected to feature several high-profile
African stars currently playing in the Premier League, including Mohamed
Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Alex Iwobi, further boosting
interest among UK viewers.
CAF said the agreement aligns with its broader
strategy to grow global viewership and elevate the international profile
of African football. Production of the coverage will be handled in partnership
with IMG, CAF’s international media rights agency.
Meanwhile, DSTV and GOtv remain the confirmed
broadcasters for the tournament in Nigeria.
The UK broadcast deal represents another major step in
CAF’s ongoing efforts to bring African football to a wider global audience.
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