The Africa Cup of Nations underway in Morocco until 18 January has generated unprecedented global media attention, breaking records and underscoring the tournament’s growing international appeal.
The Confederation of African Football received at least 5,400 accreditation requests from media outlets worldwide, a figure reflecting the scale of global interest in the competition.
Faced with this demand, organisers extended the accreditation deadline to allow broader press access.
More than 3,800 journalists are covering the tournament on site across Morocco, while global television reach has expanded sharply. Matches are being broadcast across all 54 African countries and in 30 European markets, with UK broadcaster Channel 4 airing every game for the first time.
CAF officials say nearly 1,000 applications for broadcast rights were received, with matches now reaching close to 200 football associations worldwide.
Journalists on the ground have described the organisation, infrastructure and working conditions as exceptional, with several calling AFCON Morocco 2025 the most heavily covered edition in the tournament’s history.
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