Opening Match of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 to Reach Viewers in 180 Territories Worldwide

The opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will be broadcast live across a record 180 territories worldwide, underlining the tournament’s growing global appeal and commercial strength.

The highly anticipated opening fixture between hosts Morocco and Comoros will take place on Sunday, 21 December 2025, kicking off at 20:00 local time, 19:00 GMT, and 21:00 Cairo time.This unprecedented global reach includes new broadcast markets in Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and 18 European countries, reflecting the expanding international footprint of African football. The extensive broadcast coverage spans Europe, Asia, the Far East, South America, and North America, marking a major milestone for the competition.

The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 is expected to surpass the success of the record-breaking 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire, which achieved a global television reach of 1.5 billion viewers. With rising interest and expanded distribution, viewership figures are projected to climb even higher.

History will be made in Japan as DAZN broadcasts African sport in the country for the first time. In China, Zhibo 8 TV, K-Ball, and Douyin TV will collectively reach more than 500 million viewers. Meanwhile, FanCode in India, boasting over 160 million subscribers, along with Fox and Claro, will extend the tournament’s visibility across South and Central America.

Across the African continent, the tournament will be aired on 60 television channels, including 49 free-to-air (FTA) broadcasters, ensuring unprecedented accessibility for fans. CAF’s long-standing broadcast partners — beIN Sports, SuperSport, CANAL+, New World TV, Azam TV, and SABC — will deliver world-class coverage throughout the competition.

In a landmark development, CAF has also secured a free-to-air broadcast agreement with Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, significantly strengthening the tournament’s presence in a key international market.Beyond live coverage of all 52 matches, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has produced a comprehensive package of additional content, including the engaging “Road to AFCON” series, designed to build excitement and offer fans deeper insight into the teams and players ahead of kick-off.

Coverage will also extend beyond television and digital platforms. Leading international radio broadcasters such as BBC World Service and Radio France Internationale (RFI) will provide extensive coverage, particularly across sub-Saharan Africa.

With global demand for match tickets at an all-time high, the tournament is poised to deliver electrifying atmospheres, elite footballing talent, and world-class broadcast production.

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 marks the 35th edition of Africa’s premier football tournament, first held in 1957, and signifies Morocco’s return as host for the first time since 1988.

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