African superstars lead SuperSport’s massive talent squad for Afcon 2025

African superstars Salomon Kalou, Odion Ighalo, Daniel Akpeyi, and Olisa Ndah lead an elite SuperSport talent squad to bring you unrivalled, live coverage of every Afcon game from Morocco. Supported by a massive team of legendary analysts, anchors, and content creators, SuperSport is delivering one of the world's best football tournaments with the world-class expertise and local-language commentary that fans deserve.

 The wait is over. As Africa’s finest footballing nations descend upon Morocco for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025, SuperSport is pulling out all the stops to ensure the continent’s most beloved tournament is met with a broadcast of unprecedented scale.

We aren't just showing the game; we are bringing viewers into the heart of the action with a studio line-up that defines global excellence.

The 35th edition kicks off in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.

SuperSport is thrilled to confirm that every single one of the 52 Afcon matches will be broadcast live, featuring a world-class panel of experts, with state-of-the-art graphics and picture quality that Your World of Champions is renowned for.

The studio will feature a powerhouse of continental royalty, featuring the legendary Salomon Kalou, a Uefa Champions League winner with Chelsea and an Afcon champion in 2017, who remains one of Ivory Coast’s greatest icons.

Salomon Kalou of the Ivory Coast. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Joining him is former Manchester United striker and 2019 Afcon Golden Boot winner, Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian will be a sound voice to the goal-scoring exploits on screen, giving insights that fans will experience nowhere else except SuperSport. 

The defensive and goalkeeping perspectives are just as elite, with Nigerian veteran Daniel Akpeyi bringing years of international experience between the sticks, and Orlando Pirates’ defensive pillar Olisa Ndah offering a sharp, modern take on the game’s toughest backlines. The depth of this squad flows across the continent with a massive roster of analysts who have lived and breathed the game.

Fans can look forward to the tactical minds of former South African internationals Shaun Bartlett, Bongani Khumalo, and Stanton Fredericks, alongside the legendary flair of Teko Modise, Phumudzo Manenzhe, and Simphiwe Dludlu. Adding to the international flavour are Malawian star Gabadinho Mhango and Angolan international Inacio Miguel, ensuring every region’s story is told with authenticity.

SuperSport is the only broadcaster that will bring the TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2025 across English- and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan African countries, in selected local languages, including Pidgin, Swahili, isiZulu, and Setswana. This will include a dedicated 24-hour SS Afcon channel, available across DStv and GOtv in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our Portuguese Máximo contingent will also be bringing the heat to Afcon as we bring a sophisticated Lusophone perspective to the tournament. We have seasoned technical minds, including the tactical strategist Rui Almeida, the respected Óscar Paul, and the legendary José (Zéca) Marques, a man who has managed at the highest levels of South African football.

Odion Jude Ighalo of Nigeria. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) 

Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Director: Content, Sport (English & Portuguese-speaking Africa), believes this tournament represents a landmark moment for African broadcasting. "We are especially proud to be able to bring the story of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 live to all our viewers across the continent," says Ramovha. "SuperSport has long been the preferred choice for passionate fans, and this tournament will be no different.

By combining our world-class studio talent—including superstars like Kalou, Ighalo, Akpeyi, and Olisa—with our dedicated Afcon channels, we are delivering one of the best football tournaments globally with the expertise it deserves. It is truly poised to be a celebration of African glory."

 Anthony Sjimaga #4 of Nigeria clears a header away from Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico with Olisa Ndah #6 (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Guiding viewers through every twist and turn is an elite team of anchors led by the “First Lady of Sport” Carol Tshabalala, the seasoned Thomas Mlambo, and Uganda’s premier presenter Andrew Kabuura, supported by the high-energy Mozez Praiz and Lwazi Ziqubu. 

To ensure the tournament speaks to everyone, our legendary local-language commentary team features the iconic voices of Zama Masondo, Reggie Ndlovu, Veli Khumalo, and Phumlani Miya in Zulu; Baba Mthethwa, Arnold Rankoko, and Maphale Moloi in Sotho; and Tshepo Maimane in Tswana.

Beyond the match analysis, SuperSport is bringing the culture of the tournament to life through a dynamic group of content creators. Molemo Lehoko, Nqobile Kwezi, Zenande Funani, and Brighton Mhlongo will provide fans with a lifestyle lens on the spectacle, joined by international creators Lotan Selapei from Kenya, and Nigeria’s own Chuey Chuand and Jimmy Akinsola. The competition in Morocco will be fierce.

 From the home-ground advantage of Morocco, the first African World Cup semifinalists, to the seven-time champions Egypt led by Mohamed Salah, every match is a battle for history. With Senegal, Algeria, and a resurgent Bafana Bafana all in the hunt, SuperSport is the only place to witness every second of the 52-match spectacle. Catch all the TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2025 action live on SuperSport, your World of Champions.