Nigerians Protest CAF's Decision on AFCON 2025 Broadcasting Rights

Nigerian football fans are protesting CAF's decision to restrict the number of free-to-air matches for AFCON 2025, with only 32 out of 52 games available on terrestrial TV in Nigeria. The disparity in broadcasting rights between Europe and Africa has led to calls for a reversal of the decision, citing unfairness in access to matches.

Malik Sani, a football enthusiast, questions the rationale behind giving European countries more free matches when African viewers heavily rely on terrestrial TV. The agreement between CAF and UK's Channel 4 to broadcast all 52 matches for free in the UK has further fueled discontent among Nigerian fans.

Stanlei Okoro, a football fan from Enugu, emphasizes the importance of ensuring equitable access to AFCON matches for all viewers.