SuperSport to Broadcast CAF Interclub Competitions Across Sub-Saharan Africa

03.10.2024

SuperSport and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have finalized new media rights agreements to broadcast the 2024/25 CAF Interclub Competitions throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

New Broadcasting Agreement Announced

The recently concluded deal grants SuperSport the rights to air some of Africa’s premier club football competitions. These include the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/25, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25, CAF Women’s Champions League 2024, and the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2025.

Football enthusiasts across the region will have the opportunity to watch their favorite teams compete on SuperSport, known as “Your World of Champions.” Clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will feature prominently. Additionally, renowned teams like Al Ahly (Egypt), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), CR Belouizdad (Algeria), Raja Casablanca (Morocco), and TP Mazembe (DR Congo) have qualified for the Champions League group stages.

The draw for the group stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is scheduled to take place at the CAF headquarters in Cairo on Monday, October 7, 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting the matchups that will set the stage for the upcoming season.

Statements from SuperSport and CAF Leadership

SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha expressed satisfaction with the agreement, stating: “We are pleased to announce that we have agreed terms to broadcast the CAF Interclub Competitions, including the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, as well as the CAF Women’s Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup happening in 2025.

“SuperSport is proud to be the biggest sports broadcaster on the continent and the biggest funder of sport in Africa. This is a further testament to that. We are committed to giving our passionate football fans all the football this season, and we are the one place where you can watch it all on Your World of Champions. We look forward to delivering another outstanding season of football action on SuperSport”, he highlighted.

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe commented on the partnership, saying: “The exponential growth and global competitiveness of football in Africa has resulted in substantial interest from major African and international broadcasters in African football. SuperSport has been participating competitively in the CAF media rights bids. CAF welcomes them as partners, joining a number of CAF’s media rights holders. We are committed to ensuring that CAF’s competitions, including its broadcast products, are world-class.”

With this agreement, SuperSport reinforces its position as a leading broadcaster of African sports, bringing top-tier football action to fans across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership aims to enhance the visibility of African club football and provide comprehensive coverage of the competitions.