BBC confirm rights deal for Africa Cup of Nations – watch live matches including the opening game and final on BBC … – BBC.com

The tournament kicks off on Saturday 13 January with the opening match between Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau broadcast live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer
The BBC is set to deliver extensive live coverage of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, televising 10 matches alongside highlights from other matches which will be available across BBC Sport online and social media channels.
The 34th edition of the tournament kicks off on Saturday 13 January with the opening match between Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau broadcast live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. Group stage clash, Ghana v Egypt, will also broadcast live on Thursday, January 18, along with Zambia v Morocco on Wednesday, January 24.
BBC Three and iPlayer will bring audiences two matches from the round of 16, two from the quarterfinals, both semi-finals and the final. Jermaine Jenas is leading presenting duties for both semi-finals and the final, and accompanying Jenas will be a lineup of esteemed African international players in the studio, complemented by renowned voices providing commentary throughout the competition.
BBC Sport online will keep fans up to date with all of the action from right across the tournament. As Senegal, the reigning 2021 champions, aim to defend their title, fans can stay up to date with digital highlights, live scores, and major news stories on the BBC Sport website and app, as well as across the official social media platforms.
Stephen Lyle, Head of Football BBC Sport, says: “We are thrilled to bring audiences live, free to air coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations once again. In 2021, AFCON delivered the highest audience for BBC Three since it returned as a linear channel at 1.3m, demonstrating the strong demand from audiences. Our TV rights package includes 10 matches from across every stage of the competition, meaning fans can follow the excitement and drama of this huge international competition from beginning to end”.
BBC Sport’s rights portfolio also includes the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the Olympic Games, The FA Cup, Wimbledon Championships, the Six Nations and the Premier League.
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*Pundits and co-commentary to be announced in due course
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