African Cup of Nations coverage?

Discussion in 'TV, Satellite & Radio' started by ToBeAGooner, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. ToBeAGooner

    ToBeAGooner New Member

    Jan 3, 2006
    Anyone know if any of the 3 networks is going to be covering the ACN? Some potentially great matches are ahead, and Im hoping I'll be able to follow Toure and Eboue throughout the tournament.
     
  2. huhe888

    huhe888 Red Card

    Oct 3, 2007
    All 32 games will be live on French-language satellite TV network 3ATelesud (available via DISH Network satellite TV), or via pay-subscription broadband Internet at www.telesud.us
     
  3. ToBeAGooner

    ToBeAGooner New Member

    Jan 3, 2006
    So Sopcast it is then, thanks for the info.
     
  4. BrownBear

    BrownBear Member

    May 22, 2007
    Washington, DC
    Man, they really went with an obscure channel. At least tv5 has cable distribution. Anyone know if 3ATelesud secured the rights worldwide and the US ones just happened to be thrown in (or they sought to license it to someone else and didn't like the rights fee offers). Seems like a weird choice.
     
  5. HDSports

    HDSports Member

    Aug 30, 2005
    I recently was surfing the boards and the AFC fans were discussing how it was available in the US on three outlets last time (2006):

    1. 3A Telesud (it said that the pregame was in French, but the game commentary was in English)

    2. ART (Arab Radio-Television) (games in Arabic)

    3. TV-5 (in French, but only the knockout rounds were shown).

    All three are available on DISH Network, but I have FIOS, which does not carry 3A Telesud, but does have the other two. Does anyone know if ART will be carrying the games again this time around?
     
  6. NYC_nigel

    NYC_nigel Member

    Jan 10, 2005
    Did they buy the english or french rights this time around?
     
  7. wiswis

    wiswis Member

    Mar 27, 2004
    ART will be carrying all the games live as they did in the last 6 years as I recall.
    They also broadcast the games that are at the same time on a second channel ARTMV live.
    Also They are planning on lunching ART prime sport which It could be available on time for this competition for more extended coverage (replays, highlights....)
     
  8. pmolson

    pmolson New Member

    Jan 18, 2008
    And what's your source? In past years they used to have so many commercials on art america about african nations games...not this year! I have seen any...

     
  9. wiswis

    wiswis Member

    Mar 27, 2004
    I think you just tune to the channel in the wrong time.
    Tommorw at noon is the opening game.
     
  10. GutBomb

    GutBomb Red Card

    Aug 28, 2003
    Outside Boston
    so was it on?
     
  11. wiswis

    wiswis Member

    Mar 27, 2004
    Yes. A last minute goal yesterday put the commentator on fire.
    The channel put a lot of ads that it'll broadcasting all games live.
    It will broadcast the games that are on the third round that starts at the same time on it's other channel ARTMV
     
  12. Roti2000

    Roti2000 Member

    Apr 27, 2012
    Anybody know what the status is of rights for the 2022 tournament?

    I know ESPN has the CAF qualifiers, but I hadn't heard if this extends to the Cup of Nations.
     
  13. HDSports

    HDSports Member

    Aug 30, 2005
  14. corolla

    corolla Member

    Jan 8, 2008
    Club:
    Olympique de Marseille
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    Definitely on Bein during a recent Ligue 1 match the “commentator” said that the entire tournament would air on Bein Sport.
     
  15. Art Deco

    Art Deco Member

    Dec 10, 2009
    I'm sure the countdown clock will be showing up soon enough.
     

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