Qatari-based broadcaster BeIN Sports has struck a deal to broadcast the inaugural African Football League (AFL) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this season. Confirmed:Agreement covers 24 countries in MENA regionNew soccer competition kicked off on 20th October and concludes on 11th NovemberFifa+ to also live stream AFL quarter-finalsContext:The AFL, which is backed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Fifa, features eight teams from across the continent. This year’s participants are Egypt’s Al Ahly, Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis and Morocco’s Wydad AC from the Northern region. The Central-West region is represented by Enyimba FC of Nigeria and TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa), Atletico Petroleos de Luanda (Angola) and Simba SC (Tanzania) represent the South-East region.
