The 2023 African Cup of Nations (CAN) scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024 in Ivory Coast is generating unprecedented enthusiasm among broadcasting companies. According to a recent press release from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), nearly 6,000 accreditation requests were submitted, which represents an increase of more than 100% compared to the previous edition which took place in Cameroon. in 2022.
This sharp increase in interest from broadcasters from the African continent, but also from Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean, promises quality coverage of this football high point. African. The holders of broadcasting rights have indeed invested massively, which will result in a significant increase in the global audience for CAN 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire.
This increase in audience will have a direct impact on CAF’s revenue, thus contributing to the development and growth of football in Africa. Numerous global television partners have been selected to broadcast the competition, including Sky (UK), BBC (UK), LaLiga+ (Spain), SportItalia (Italy) and SportTV (Portugal). In all, around 180 countries will be able to follow the TotalEnergies Côte d’Ivoire 2023 CAN, thanks to agreements with Free To Air broadcasters and streaming platforms such as beIN Sport, CANAL+, New World TV and many others.
This extensive coverage of CAN 2023 in Ivory Coast will help promote African football across the world, providing unprecedented visibility to participating teams and highlighting the talent of African players. Additionally, it will also allow football fans around the world to follow all the matches live and have an immersive experience.
In conclusion, the strong demand from broadcasting companies for coverage of CAN 2023 in Ivory Coast promises quality broadcasting and an increased global audience. This will result in increased revenue for CAF and contribute to the development of football in Africa. Football fans from all over the world will be able to enjoy this exciting competition and thrill to the rhythm of the king of sport on the African continent.