Togo Secures Free-to-Air Broadcast Rights for Major African Football Tournaments
Lomé, Togo — 6 May 2025
Football fans across Togo can now look forward to watching major African competitions from the comfort of their homes, as the Togolese government has reached a landmark agreement to broadcast Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournaments on national television.
Under a new deal signed on Tuesday, Togo’s public broadcaster TVT (Télévision Togolaise) will air a wide range of CAF competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the African Nations Championship (CHAN), the CAF Champions League, the CAF Confederation Cup, the CAF Super Cup, and youth tournaments.
The agreement was formalised in Lomé between the Togolese government and LC2 Afnex, the media group that holds exclusive broadcasting rights for CAF competitions across the continent. The signing ceremony brought together key government officials, including Minister of Communication Kouméalo Anaté and Finance Minister Adji Otèth Ayassor, alongside LC2 Group President Christian Lagnindé.
Speaking at the event, Minister Anaté highlighted the significance of football as a unifying force in Togolese society. “We know the role that football plays in our communities and how much it means to our people,” she said. “It was important for the State to support TVT in securing the rights to broadcast these competitions, so that everyone can enjoy the matches without barriers.”
Until now, many Togolese football fans faced uncertainty ahead of each CAF tournament, often unsure whether TVT would be granted the necessary broadcasting rights. This ambiguity pushed many households to invest in satellite dishes, with Canal+ and similar services providing the only reliable access to live coverage of Africa’s premier football events.
The new arrangement is expected to alleviate those concerns, ensuring that millions of viewers across the country can follow their favourite teams and players on free-to-air television.
Christian Lagnindé of LC2 Afnex expressed optimism about the partnership, noting that expanding access to CAF competitions aligns with the company’s broader mission to promote African football. “This collaboration is not just about broadcasting matches; it’s about fostering a deeper connection between fans and African football,” he said.
The deal is being hailed as a major step forward for sports accessibility in Togo, with officials calling it a “win for the people.”
The first set of matches to be covered under this agreement are expected to air during the next CAF tournament cycle, offering a new chapter in football viewership for Togolese fans.
