Where to Watch AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Matchday 1: Complete TV & Streaming Guide by Country

📺 Where to Watch — Quick Reference

• 🇹🇿 Tanzania: Azam TV (all fixtures)
• 🇰🇪 Kenya: Free-to-air announcements pending
• 🇺🇬 Uganda: Free-to-air announcements pending
• 🇲🇦 Morocco / MENA region: beIN Sports + SNRT (Morocco)
• 🇪🇬 Egypt: beIN Sports + OnTime Sport
• 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire: RTI (live Côte d’Ivoire v Ghana)
• 🇿🇦 South Africa: SABC (free-to-air)
• 🇨🇲 Cameroon: CRTV (free-to-air)
• 🇨🇩 DR Congo: RTNC (free-to-air)
• 🇷🇼 Rwanda: RBS (free-to-air)
• 🇧🇼 Botswana: Botswana TV
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Ziggo
• 🇵🇹 Portugal: Sport TV
• 🇪🇸 Spain: Movistar
• 🇩🇪 Germany: DAZN
• 🇺🇸 USA: beIN Sports
• 🇫🇷 France: beIN Sports
• French-speaking Africa (30+ countries): CANAL+

Summary: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the complete broadcast list for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers Matchday 1, kicking off Thursday 24 September 2026. Fans in Tanzania will watch on Azam TV, South Africa on SABC, and Netherlands on Ziggo. beIN Sports covers the entire MENA region (Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, and more) plus USA, France and Switzerland. CANAL+ broadcasts across 30+ French-speaking Sub-Saharan African countries exclusively in French. This article breaks down every confirmed broadcaster by country, includes streaming options for international fans, and explains how to catch every match of Matchday 1 (24-26 September) wherever you are.

As Matchday 1 of the road to TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 kicks off on Thursday 24 September 2026, 48 African nations begin their battle for 24 places at the finals in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Wherever you are in the world, this guide covers exactly where and how to watch every qualifier fixture — from the marquee Côte d’Ivoire v Ghana opener to Tanzania’s historic home debut against Guinea-Bissau. Confirmed by CAF as of 23 September 2026.

🌍 East Africa — Host Nations

🇹🇿 Tanzania — Azam TV

Azam TV is the confirmed broadcaster of AFCON 2027 qualifiers in Tanzania. All Matchday 1 matches — including Tanzania’s opener against Guinea-Bissau on Friday 25 September at 13:00 GMT (16:00 EAT) — will be aired on Azam TV.

• Channel: Azam Sport channels (check Azam TV listings for specific channel numbers)
• Subscription: Azam Play, Azam TV DTH decoder, Azam TV mobile app
• Commentary: English and Swahili

🇰🇪 Kenya

Kenya broadcast details are pending official announcement. Based on historical patterns, expect coverage across:

• KTN (free-to-air, likely Kenya v Eritrea on Saturday 26 September)
• Citizen TV (highlights and analysis)
• StarTimes (paid subscription)

🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda broadcast details are pending official announcement. Expected coverage:

• NBS Sport (free-to-air, likely Uganda v Tunisia on Thursday 24 September)
• Sanyuka TV (highlights and analysis)

🌍 MENA Region — beIN Sports (CAF Long-Term Partner)

CAF’s long-term media rights partner beIN Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights across the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, plus several international territories. Confirmed countries:

How to watch: beIN Sports subscription via cable/satellite providers, or beIN Connect streaming service (available on web, iOS, Android, smart TVs).

🌍 French-Speaking Sub-Saharan Africa — CANAL+ (30+ Countries)

CANAL+ holds exclusive French-language broadcast rights across more than 30 countries in French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa. Confirmed coverage includes:

• 🇸🇳 Senegal
• 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire
• 🇨🇲 Cameroon
• 🇬🇦 Gabon
• 🇧🇯 Benin
• 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
• 🇲🇱 Mali
• 🇹🇬 Togo
• 🇷🇼 Rwanda
• 🇧🇮 Burundi
• 🇬🇳 Guinea
• 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
• 🇨🇬 Congo
• 🇨🇩 DR Congo
• Plus 15+ additional French-speaking territories

How to watch: CANAL+ subscription via cable/satellite providers or the myCANAL streaming app.

🌍 Free-to-Air Broadcasters Across Africa (CAF’s Accessibility Push)

CAF has emphasised its commitment to keep African football accessible to hundreds of millions of fans through free-to-air (FTA) partnerships. Confirmed FTA broadcasters for AFCON 2027 qualifiers:

🌍 Europe — International Broadcasters

Ziggo in Netherlands is the confirmed Dutch broadcaster — expected to show selected matches with Dutch commentary. Fans in the Netherlands can subscribe to Ziggo Sport for full coverage.

DAZN in Germany covers selected matches — subscription required via web, mobile app, and smart TV apps.

🌍 UK & Ireland

Official UK broadcaster arrangements are pending confirmation. Fans in the UK should:

• Check Sky Sports and TNT Sports listings closer to matchdays
• Consider beIN Sports Connect (available in UK)
• Watch AFCON social channels for updates

🌎 Americas

🇺🇸 United States & Canada

beIN Sports (USA) is the confirmed broadcaster in the United States. Available via:

• beIN Sports channels on Fubo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo
• beIN Sports Xtra (free ad-supported service)
• beIN Connect (direct subscription)

🇧🇷 Latin America

Latin American broadcast arrangements have not been announced by CAF. Fans should monitor local sports listings closer to matchdays.

📱 Streaming Options — International Fans

If your country doesn’t have a confirmed broadcaster, or you’re traveling, these streaming options may be available:

• beIN Connect / beIN Sports Xtra — direct streaming subscription, wide international availability
• DAZN — Germany, selected international markets
• CANAL+ myCANAL — French-speaking territories
• FanCode — India and select South Asian markets
• Azam Play — Tanzania and East African subscribers
• CAF’s official YouTube channel — highlights, press conferences, behind-the-scenes content (not live matches)

Important note on VPNs: Using a VPN to access broadcasts outside your region may violate terms of service. Where possible, use officially licensed broadcasters in your region.

📅 Full Matchday 1 Schedule Summary

Here are the 24 matches of Matchday 1 across three days — check the country broadcaster list above to find where to watch each fixture:

Thursday, 24 September 2026 (8 matches, all times GMT)

• 13:00 — 🇳🇦 Namibia v Congo 🇨🇬 (Group G)
• 16:00 — 🇨🇩 DR Congo v Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 (Group E)
• 16:00 — 🇲🇷 Mauritania v Central African Republic 🇨🇫 (Group F)
• 16:00 — 🇱🇾 Libya v Botswana 🇧🇼 (Group H)
• 19:00 — 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire v Ghana 🇬🇭 (Group C) ⭐ headline fixture
• 19:00 — 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone v Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 (Group E)
• 19:00 — 🇨🇲 Cameroon v Comoros 🇰🇲 (Group G)
• 19:00 — 🇹🇳 Tunisia v Uganda 🇺🇬 (Group H)

Friday, 25 September 2026 (14 matches, all times GMT)

• 13:00 — 🇹🇿 Tanzania v Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 (Group L) ⭐ host debut
• 15:00 — 🇳🇪 Niger v Lesotho 🇱🇸 (Group A)
• 16:00 — 🇲🇼 Malawi v South Sudan 🇸🇸 (Group B)
• 16:00 — 🇬🇲 Gambia v Somalia 🇸🇴 (Group C)
• 16:00 — 🇹🇬 Togo v Burundi 🇧🇮 (Group I)
• 16:00 — 🇸🇩 Sudan v Ethiopia 🇪🇹 (Group J)
• 16:00 — 🇷🇼 Rwanda v Liberia 🇱🇷 (Group K)
• 16:00 — 🇳🇬 Nigeria v Madagascar 🇲🇬 (Group L) — no Osimhen
• 19:00 — 🇲🇦 Morocco v Gabon 🇬🇦 (Group A) — Ouahbi & Migné debuts
• 19:00 — 🇪🇬 Egypt v Angola 🇦🇴 (Group B) — 7x champions
• 19:00 — 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso v Benin 🇧🇯 (Group F)
• 19:00 — 🇩🇿 Algeria v Zambia 🇿🇲 (Group I)
• 19:00 — 🇸🇳 Senegal v Mozambique 🇲🇿 (Group J)
• 19:00 — 🇲🇱 Mali v Cape Verde 🇨🇻 (Group K)

Saturday, 26 September 2026 (2 matches, all times GMT)

• 13:00 — 🇰🇪 Kenya v Eritrea 🇪🇷 (Group D) ⭐ host debut
• 16:00 — 🇿🇦 South Africa v Guinea 🇬🇳 (Group D) — Mosimane’s return

🎯 The Marquee Matches — Where to Watch Each

Côte d’Ivoire v Ghana (Thursday 19:00 GMT)

The headline fixture of Matchday 1. Two four-time African champions clash in Bouaké under new coaches Hervé Renard (Côte d’Ivoire) and Otto Addo (Ghana). Watch on:

• 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire: RTI (free-to-air)
• 🇬🇭 Ghana: TV stations pending confirmation
• French-speaking Africa: CANAL+
• MENA + USA + France: beIN Sports

Tanzania v Guinea-Bissau (Friday 13:00 GMT)

The historic home debut of a Tanzania hosting AFCON. Watch on:

• 🇹🇿 Tanzania: Azam TV
• 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau: CANAL+
• Regional: beIN Sports for MENA and beyond

Morocco v Gabon (Friday 19:00 GMT)

The debut of two new coaches. Watch on:

• 🇲🇦 Morocco: SNRT (free-to-air) + beIN Sports
• 🇬🇦 Gabon: CANAL+
• Regional: beIN Sports

Egypt v Angola (Friday 19:00 GMT)

Egypt look to reclaim African dominance. Watch on:

• 🇪🇬 Egypt: OnTime Sport (free-to-air) + beIN Sports
• Regional: beIN Sports

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch AFCON 2027 qualifiers in Tanzania?

Azam TV is the confirmed AFCON 2027 qualifiers broadcaster in Tanzania. All matches including Tanzania v Guinea-Bissau on Friday 25 September (13:00 GMT / 16:00 EAT) will be aired on Azam TV channels. Available via Azam Play, Azam DTH decoder, and Azam TV mobile app.

Where can I watch AFCON 2027 in the Netherlands?

Ziggo is the confirmed AFCON 2027 broadcaster in the Netherlands. Selected matches will be available with Dutch commentary via Ziggo Sport subscription.

Where can I watch AFCON 2027 in the USA?

beIN Sports is the confirmed AFCON 2027 broadcaster in the United States. Available via Fubo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo, beIN Sports Xtra (free ad-supported), and beIN Connect.

Where can I watch AFCON 2027 in the UK?

Official UK broadcaster arrangements have not been confirmed by CAF. Fans in the UK should monitor Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and beIN Sports Connect for updates closer to matchdays.

Are AFCON 2027 qualifiers on free-to-air TV?

Yes in many African countries. CAF has confirmed FTA broadcasts in Côte d’Ivoire (RTI), DR Congo (RTNC), Cameroon (CRTV), South Africa (SABC), Tanzania (Azam TV), Morocco (SNRT), Egypt (OnTime Sport), Rwanda (RBS), and Botswana TV.

Can I stream AFCON 2027 qualifiers online?

Yes. Streaming options include beIN Connect, beIN Sports Xtra (free), DAZN (Germany), CANAL+ myCANAL, Ziggo Sport (Netherlands), Azam Play (Tanzania), and CAF’s official YouTube channel for highlights.

What language are AFCON 2027 qualifiers broadcast in?

AFCON 2027 qualifiers are broadcast in multiple languages depending on the region: English (Azam TV, SABC, beIN Sports), French (CANAL+ across 30+ countries), Arabic (beIN Sports MENA feed), Dutch (Ziggo), German (DAZN), Portuguese (Sport TV), and Spanish (Movistar).

What time does Tanzania’s first match kick off?

Tanzania v Guinea-Bissau kicks off at 13:00 GMT (16:00 EAT / 4pm Dar es Salaam local time) on Friday 25 September 2026 at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. Live on Azam TV in Tanzania.

What time does Kenya’s first match kick off?

Kenya v Eritrea kicks off at 13:00 GMT (16:00 EAT) on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Broadcast details for Kenya pending official announcement.

What time does Uganda’s first match kick off?

Tunisia v Uganda kicks off at 19:00 GMT (22:00 EAT) on Thursday 24 September 2026. Uganda broadcast details pending official announcement.

For the complete AFCON 2027 fixtures see our Matchday 1 & 2 schedule. For Tanzania’s squad see our Taifa Stars preview. For Nigeria’s squad and the Osimhen crisis see our Super Eagles preview. For the qualifying format explained see our 6-matchday format guide. For our comprehensive countdown see our AFCON 2027 countdown article.

Article based on official CAF announcement published 23 September 2026 (cafonline.com/afcon2025/news/totalenergies-caf-africa-cup-of-nations-pamoja-2027-where-to-watch-matchday-1-of-the-qualifiers). Broadcast arrangements confirmed by CAF; regional broadcaster availability may vary. Article will be updated with any additional confirmed broadcasters.