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How to watch Africa Cup of Nations online in Australia
Loaded with international stars, the AFCON is must-watch viewing for football fans.
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After being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, AFCON 2022 kicked off in January, with Australian football fans able to tune in live for all fixtures. Here's your Africa Cup of Nations TV guide.
Hosted by Cameroon, this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament is action-packed. There will be plenty of excitement over who will be crowned the continent's king of football. With 24 teams in the mix, the stakes are high.
Algeria are the reigning champions. This is the 33rd edition of the tournament. Here's how you can live stream Africa Cup of Nations finals matches in Australia:
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When do the Africa Cup of Nations finals start?
The AFCON 2022 group stage is currently underway. The round of 16 will debut on 24 January (AEDT), the quarter-finals begin on 30 January and the semi-finals will take place on 3 and 4 February. Fans can tune in for the final on 7 February.
You can see the full schedule at the bottom of this article.
How to watch Africa Cup of Nations live
In Australia, the Africa Cup of Nations is broadcast live on beIN SPORTS. Matches will air on beIN SPORTS 1 and beIN SPORTS 2. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for how to watch, with pay TV and streaming platforms both enabling fans to tune in live. Here's a rundown of all the ways in which you can watch beIN SPORTS on TV or via the Internet.
Live stream Africa Cup of Nations with Kayo Sports
Kayo Sports lets you stream all the sports content you can handle, with match-ups available in HD both live and on demand. The platform gives you access to over 50 sports, including the beIN SPORTS channels. A Basic subscription costs $25/month and supports two concurrent streams. A Premium subscription is priced at $35/month and enables you to watch three streams at the same time.
Besides a plethora of content, Kayo Sports comes with unique features. Kayo offers a 14-day free trial for new users. The platform is compatible with Macs/PCs, smartphones and tablets, Apple TV, Android TV, Telstra TV, PS4, PS5, selected smart TVs and Chromecast.
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Live stream Africa Cup of Nations with Foxtel
If you're a Foxtel IQ subscriber, you can add on the Sport pack and then watch AFCON 2022 matches live on your TV or stream them on laptops and mobile devices with the Foxtel GO app. The app is free for all Foxtel pay TV users. The Foxtel Sports HD channel pack generally costs $74/month (includes Foxtel Plus).
Alternatively, you can stream the AFCON 2022 action with Foxtel Now. To gain access to the beIN SPORTS channels you will need the Sport pack, which costs $29/month. Keep in mind that this is a Premium package, so you also need to get the basic Essentials pack to be able to access it for $25/month. As a result, you can stream the Africa Cup of Nations with Foxtel Now for a minimum of $54/month.
Foxtel Now offers a 10-day free trial for new customers.
Watch Africa Cup of Nations with Fetch TV
The three beIN SPORTS channels are also available with Fetch TV as a Special Interest pack. You can add them to Fetch for an extra $19.99/month. The total price of your subscription will depend on whether you buy a Fetch box outright or get it through a broadband provider.
Live stream Africa Cup of Nations with beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Finally, you can stream the Africa Cup of Nations with beIN SPORTS CONNECT, the streaming platform available to beIN fans who aren't really interested in other sports channels. A subscription costs $19.99/month, but a free two-week trial is available for new customers. You can also get an annual subscription for $179.99. You'll be able to start watching in minutes on your computer or mobile device.
Africa Cup of Nations fixtures
Stage | Teams | Date | Kick-off (AEDT) | Venue | Where to watch |
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Group B | Senegal vs Zimbabwe | 11 January | 12:00 AM | Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group B | Guinea vs Malawi | 11 January | 3:00 AM | Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group C | Morocco vs Ghana | 11 January | 3:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group C | Comoros vs Gabon | 11 January | 6:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group E | Algeria vs Sierra Leone | 12 January | 12:00 AM | Japoma Stadium, Douala | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group D | Nigeria vs Egypt | 12 January | 3:00 AM | Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group D | Sudan vs Guinea-Bissau | 12 January | 6:00 AM | Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group F | Tunisia vs Mali | 13 January | 12:00 AM | Limbe Stadium, Limbe | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group F | Mauritania vs Gambia | 13 January | 3:00 AM | Limbe Stadium, Limbe | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group E | Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast | 13 January | 6:00 AM | Japoma Stadium, Douala | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group A | Cameroon vs Ethiopia | 14 January | 3:00 AM | Olembe Stadium, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group A | Cape Verde vs Burkina Faso | 14 January | 6:00 AM | Olembe Stadium, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group B | Senegal vs Guinea | 15 January | 12:00 AM | Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group B | Malawi vs Zimbabwe | 15 January | 3:00 AM | Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group C | Morocco vs Comoros | 15 January | 3:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group C | Gabon vs Ghana | 15 January | 6:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group D | Nigeria vs Sudan | 16 January | 3:00 AM | Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group D | Guinea-Bissau vs Egypt | 16 January | 6:00 AM | Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group F | Gambia vs Mali | 17 January | 12:00 AM | Limbe Stadium, Limbe | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group E | Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone | 17 January | 3:00 AM | Japoma Stadium, Douala | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group F | Tunisia vs Mauritania | 17 January | 3:00 AM | Limbe Stadium, Limbe | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group E | Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea | 17 January | 6:00 AM | Japoma Stadium, Douala | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group A | Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia | 18 January | 3:00 AM | Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group A | Cape Verde vs Cameroon | 18 January | 3:00 AM | Olembe Stadium, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group B | Malawi vs Senegal | 19 January | 3:00 AM | Kouekong Stadium, Bafoussam | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group B | Zimbabwe vs Guinea | 19 January | 3:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group C | Gabon vs Morocco | 19 January | 6:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group C | Ghana vs Comoros | 19 January | 6:00 AM | Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group D | Egypt vs Sudan | 20 January | 6:00 AM | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group D | Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria | 20 January | 6:00 AM | Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group E | Ivory Coast vs Algeria | 21 January | 3:00 AM | Japoma Stadium, Douala | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group E | Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea | 21 January | 3:00 AM | Limbe Stadium, Limbe | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group F | Gambia vs Tunisia | 21 January | 6:00 AM | Limbe Stadium, Limbe | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
Group F | Mali vs Mauritania | 21 January | 6:00 AM | Japoma Stadium, Douala | Kayo Sports, Foxtel, beIN Connect, Fetch TV |
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