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The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has witnessed an overwhelming influx of media accreditation applications for the upcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
The numbers tell a compelling story, with a staggering 5,000 applications flooding in—setting a new record and eclipsing the previous edition in Cameroon by a remarkable 90%.
The race for accreditation closed its doors on November 24, 2023, leaving CAF grappling with a logistical challenge as representatives from over 70 nationalities vie to cover Africa's premier football event.
The scale of interest has forced CAF to take unprecedented measures, implementing quotas for each country to address the pressing space demands.
In its commitment to ensuring a level playing field, CAF is unwavering in its pledge to allocate these quotas with impartiality and fairness. Emphasizing its dedication to media access and the promotion of press freedom, CAF is navigating the intricate task of managing demand while safeguarding the rights of media (TV) rights holders.
To fortify the position of rights holders, CAF is set to introduce comprehensive guidelines for non-rights holders, accompanied by stringent enforcement of restrictions on filming and related activities. This strategic move is aimed at protecting the interests of those holding the broadcasting rights, ensuring a seamless and controlled media environment.
Working in close collaboration with all Participating Member Associations, CAF is actively engaged in shaping a framework that guarantees equitable representation in the allocation of quotas for each country. The priority is to cultivate an inclusive and diverse representation of the tournament through media coverage.
Amidst this frenzy, special consideration is being given to agencies, recognizing their crucial role in shaping the narrative and amplifying the tournament's global reach.
How Quotas will work: (priority list + allocation)
The numbers tell a compelling story, with a staggering 5,000 applications flooding in—setting a new record and eclipsing the previous edition in Cameroon by a remarkable 90%.
The race for accreditation closed its doors on November 24, 2023, leaving CAF grappling with a logistical challenge as representatives from over 70 nationalities vie to cover Africa's premier football event.
The scale of interest has forced CAF to take unprecedented measures, implementing quotas for each country to address the pressing space demands.
In its commitment to ensuring a level playing field, CAF is unwavering in its pledge to allocate these quotas with impartiality and fairness. Emphasizing its dedication to media access and the promotion of press freedom, CAF is navigating the intricate task of managing demand while safeguarding the rights of media (TV) rights holders.
To fortify the position of rights holders, CAF is set to introduce comprehensive guidelines for non-rights holders, accompanied by stringent enforcement of restrictions on filming and related activities. This strategic move is aimed at protecting the interests of those holding the broadcasting rights, ensuring a seamless and controlled media environment.
Working in close collaboration with all Participating Member Associations, CAF is actively engaged in shaping a framework that guarantees equitable representation in the allocation of quotas for each country. The priority is to cultivate an inclusive and diverse representation of the tournament through media coverage.
Amidst this frenzy, special consideration is being given to agencies, recognizing their crucial role in shaping the narrative and amplifying the tournament's global reach.
How Quotas will work: (priority list + allocation)
Host Nation: 30%
Participating countries: 35%
Regional (neighbouring) countries: 10
Rest of the world (countries): 25%