AFCON 2023: SABC Secure the Rights for AFCON Matches, The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022, held in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022. This means that the SABC is the only one authorized to broadcast. match in South Africa.
Acquiring the broadcast rights to the AFCON was a major achievement for the SABC, as it enabled the public broadcaster to bring the excitement and passion of the tournament to millions of South African viewers. The AFCON tournament is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa and attracts a large audience across the continent and beyond.
The SABC’s AFCON coverage included live coverage of all 52 matches, as well as pre-match and post-match analysis, recaps and interviews with players and coaches. The broadcaster also offered a wide range of content on its digital platforms, including live streaming, match highlights and news updates.
AFCON 2023: SABC Secure the Rights for AFCON Matches
By acquiring the broadcasting rights to AFCON, the SABC has fulfilled its responsibility to provide quality sports content to the South African public. The tournament was an opportunity for South Africans to support their national team, Bafana Bafana, and enjoy the spectacle of African football at its best.
The SABC has entered into a sub-license agreement with the exclusive holder of the AFCON 2023 broadcast rights to give fans the AFCON action.
The South African public is used to the buffet served season after season by Multichoice’s SuperSport show. Broadcasting giants would face fierce competition in emerging sports markets, meaning media coverage would become increasingly fragmented.
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