The growing global influence of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has reached a new milestone. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the entire competition will be broadcast free-to-air in the United Kingdom, following a landmark agreement between the CAF and British broadcaster Channel 4.
In its official announcement published on Wednesday, December 3, the Confederation of African Football stated that Channel 4 has secured exclusive UK broadcasting rights for CAN 2025, a historic breakthrough for African football on one of the world’s largest media markets.
The deal ensures that all 52 matches of the tournament will be aired live across the Channel 4 network, including Channel 4, E4, 4Seven, the Channel 4 streaming platform, and the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel, bringing unprecedented visibility to Africa’s flagship football event.
A Major Leap for CAF’s Global Visibility
CAF Secretary-General Véron Mosengo-Omba hailed the agreement as “historic in many ways,” emphasizing that the 2025 edition hosted by Morocco will reach millions of new viewers. “For the first time ever, the AFCON will be available in every UK household,” he said, celebrating a milestone that cements the competition’s global appeal.
Channel 4 Sports Director Pete Andrews also expressed strong enthusiasm, calling the deal “an extremely attractive proposition” that brings the full drama, excitement, and passion of African football to British free television for the first time.
Growing Momentum for CAN Morocco 2025
This broadcasting breakthrough comes as Morocco prepares a record-setting edition of the tournament, marked by state-of-the-art stadiums, major infrastructure upgrades, and unprecedented international interest.
Earlier announcements, including initiatives such as free e-visas through the YALLA platform, further highlight the country’s ambition to deliver the most globally accessible CAN in history.
Source: Cafonline.com
