Top 10 best African countries to follow AFCON 2025 on mobile

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Morocco since December 21, captivating millions of fans across the continent. The Confederation of African Football is relying on an increasingly connected audience. Mobile devices remain the primary way to watch football across Africa today.

In this context, network quality, 4G and 5G coverage, and connection stability directly impact fans' experience during AFCON. These factors are crucial for streaming matches live. A study by nPerf reveals that Tunisia tops the list with an impressive speed of 62.6 Mb/s, closely followed by Morocco at 52.5 Mb/s, offering optimal high-definition streaming capabilities on mobile devices.

In third place, Senegal surpasses 29 Mb/s, providing a mobile connection fast enough for smooth video streaming. Benin (24.5 Mb/s) and South Africa (24.4 Mb/s) round out the top five. Further down the list, some countries post more modest speeds, but still remain within an acceptable range for live viewing on mobile. Ivory Coast records an average speed of 18.5 Mb/s, Algeria 17.1 Mb/s, and Burkina Faso 16.9 Mb/s.

Lydiane N'Po |

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