SuperSport unveils elite talent squad for AFCON 2025

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SuperSport unveils elite talent squad for AFCON 2025
Eredivisie: Feyenoord v Willem II Rotterdam - Salomon Kalou during the first match of the Eredivisie season 2024/2025. The opening match of the season is set between Feyenoord and Willem II at Stadion Feijenoord De Kuip on 10 August 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Copyright: xYannickxVerhoevenx

African icons Salomon Kalou, Odion Ighalo, Daniel Akpeyi, and Olisa Ndah headline SuperSport’s star-studded line-up, bringing fans unrivalled live coverage of every match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.

Backed by a powerhouse team of analysts, anchors, and content creators, SuperSport promises a broadcast of unprecedented scale, combining world-class expertise with local-language commentary to deliver the continent’s most beloved tournament in authentic style.

The 35th edition of AFCON, running from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, will see all 52 matches broadcast live on SuperSport, complete with cutting-edge graphics and the production quality.

World-Class Experts

  • Salomon Kalou – UEFA Champions League winner and 2017 AFCON champion with Ivory Coast.
  • Odion Ighalo – Former Manchester United striker and 2019 AFCON Golden Boot winner.
  • Daniel Akpeyi – Veteran Nigerian goalkeeper with years of international experience.
  • Olisa Ndah – Orlando Pirates defender offering modern insights into elite backlines.

They will be joined by South African legends Shaun Bartlett, Bongani Khumalo, Stanton Fredericks, Teko Modise, Phumudzo Manenzhe, and Simphiwe Dludlu, alongside Malawian star Gabadinho Mhango and Angolan international Inacio Miguel, ensuring continental depth and diversity.

Odion Ighalo (on loan from Shanghai Shenhua) of Man Utd during the Carabao Cup 4th round match played behind closed door
Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua of Man Utd during the Carabao Cup 4th round match played behind closed doors between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United, ManU at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England on 30 September 2020. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK Copyright: xAndyxRowlandx PMI-3631-0099

Anchors & Lifestyle Coverage

Anchors Carol Tshabalala, Thomas Mlambo, Andrew Kabuura, Mozez Praiz, and Lwazi Ziqubu will guide viewers through every twist and turn, while content creators such as Molemo Lehoko, Nqobile Kwezi, Zenande Funani, Brighton Mhlongo, Lotan Selapei, Chuey Chu, and Jimmy Akinsola bring a lifestyle lens to the spectacle.

Multiple Language Options

SuperSport will broadcast across English- and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa, with selected local-language commentary in Pidgin, Swahili, isiZulu, and Setswana. A dedicated 24-hour SS AFCON channel will be available on DStv and GOtv.

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Joel Oliver

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Joel Oliver is a seasoned multimedia sports journalist with a rich background in covering diverse football stories and events in South Africa and beyond.
His extensive coverage spans subjects touching on the PSL, with a focus on the Big Three (Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs & Mamelodi Sundowns), Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana.

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