The CAF Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns highlighted the growing global reach of African club football, with the match broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Widely regarded as Africa’s biggest and most prestigious club football competition, the CAF Champions League final was distributed through major international broadcasters including SuperSport, beIN Sports, Canal+, SABC, and the UK’s Channel 4.
The final also marked an important commercial milestone for African football by reaching new audiences in Asia for the first time, helping expand the tournament’s international visibility beyond its traditional markets.
With broader international distribution and increasing global interest, the match became one of the most widely viewed CAF Champions League finals in recent years, underlining CAF’s growing media footprint and the rising commercial value of African club competitions.
The expanded broadcast reach is also seen as part of CAF’s broader strategy to strengthen the global positioning of African football and attract larger audiences, sponsors, and media partners ahead of future continental tournaments.