CANAL+ Wins Broadcast Rights for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

CANAL+ has obtained the broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers and finals, which will be shown on SuperSport throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The qualifying campaign involves 48 nations divided into 12 groups of four, competing over six matchdays for spots in the 24-team finals.

The first two matchdays will conclude by 6 October, with additional qualifiers scheduled for November and March 2027. Nigeria's Super Eagles commenced their Group L campaign with a 2-1 victory against Madagascar in Uyo, featuring debut goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor.

The Super Eagles are set to face Guinea-Bissau today at 5:00 PM in their next qualifying match. David Mignot, Chief Executive of CANAL+ Africa, expressed excitement about the agreement, emphasizing its significance for African football audiences and the opportunity for fans to follow their national teams from the qualifiers to the finals.

The AFCON PAMOJA 2027 finals will take place from 19 June to 17 July 2027, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.