SuperSport may lose AFCON 2027 broadcasting rights - TimesLIVE
SuperSport faces potential loss of broadcasting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as competitors submit higher bids. The Confederation of African Football is currently evaluating offers to maximize financial returns.
Why it matters
The outcome will significantly impact sports broadcasting accessibility and revenue distribution for African football associations.
--> Pay-TV channel SuperSport may fail to secure broadcasting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Confederation of African Football is nearing the completion of its evaluation of bids and is expected to announce the winner of the tender in the coming weeks, TimesLIVE reports .
According to the publication, at least 15 companies have expressed interest in the tournament's broadcasting rights. AFCON 2027 is scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17.
An anonymous TimesLIVE source familiar with the procedure claims that SuperSport submitted a bid, but its offer is significantly lower than those of other participants. According to the source, the main competition is between New World TV and Sport TV, which have made substantial offers.
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