AFCON Finals V Superbowl

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Even though they're not in the same time slot, It'll be interesting when the final worldwide TV ratings come out. Though I expect the Superbowl to easily get much higher ratings, I also think this will be one of the most watched Afcon finals ever.

CAF Pres Motsepe claims 2.8B people have watched Afcon so far.

[Tobi17]

Here in the US, it's expected for Superbowl to get a much higher rating for obvious reasons, likewise across the major sporting channels which are owned or sponsored by major American media outlets.

[Damunk]

Here in the US, it's expected for Superbowl to get a much higher rating for obvious reasons, likewise across the major sporting channels which are owned or sponsored by major American media outlets.

Outside the US and Canada, what kind of ratings does the SuperBowl get?
I’ve NEVER watched it.

[Coach]

The last Super Bowl observed was at a Japanese all you can eat in Shoreditch, chilli beef ramen, bean sprouts as far as the eye could see. Tiger prawns, edamame beans and enough wasabi to turn the sweetest scented breathe to Drogon’s with a bout of flu.

Have no clue what that Yankee bull excrement is about, bunch of marigolds in helmets and more padding than a flat chest in a wonder bra. Six Nations is on if anyone wants to watch real gladiatorial conquest, line outs, scrums, bone to bone, bare knuckle. No bubble wrap. Not at all surprised they haven’t had a heavyweight of note for ages. Mollycoddled.

[jungle-jawara]

When you compare, my assumption is that it's the AFCON finals to the superbowl. That will be only way way for the comparison to make sense.

In the US, it's expected to have high number of people watching the superbowl, not just for the game, but also the half time commercials. So a high number is expected within the country but outside, I doubt it. The tension, the rules and the purpose of stretching a 60mins game to 3 hours (4 for Superbowl) is what isn't understood by non Americans.

On the other side of things, yes the AFCON represents the whole of Africa, but how many people who are not citizens of the country participating in the finals actually watch it? To be candid, more people watch during the group stages. As soon as countries begin to get eliminated, so also their interest in the tournament.

[mcal]

...super bowl is big deal in the continental USA.
It is their "football" championship final, just like we the African real football final comprising of players from all over the world of club football with one identity (country).
When I was in the service stationed outside the US, only Americans and few of their local friends watch it. In Germany, Korea, Panama.
So it will make a big splash, just like Afcon final will make huge turnout and viewership.
Thank God the times' separated. My yank friend will be watching Afcon final with me, while I'll join them later for superbowl final

[felarey]

AFCON that struggles to fill stadia? Compared to Super Bowl that could have more private jets at the Vegas airport than buses at afcon stadium… ok I kid. Aside from interest, there’s limited viewership opportunities to watch AFCON. Celebrity power is limited and it’s not marketed outside Europe and Africa.
Super Bowl has all of North and South America, Asia and some presence in Europe.

[felarey]

Here in the US, it's expected for Superbowl to get a much higher rating for obvious reasons, likewise across the major sporting channels which are owned or sponsored by major American media outlets.

Outside the US and Canada, what kind of ratings does the SuperBowl get?
I’ve NEVER watched it.

Usher is headlining the half time show, here he’s adding Afro beats which is a first. Our own Damini aka Burna Boy is expected to show. Now Damunk will check it out….

[felarey]

The last Super Bowl observed was at a Japanese all you can eat in Shoreditch, chilli beef ramen, bean sprouts as far as the eye could see. Tiger prawns, edamame beans and enough wasabi to turn the sweetest scented breathe to Drogon’s with a bout of flu.

Have no clue what that Yankee bull excrement is about, bunch of marigolds in helmets and more padding than a flat chest in a wonder bra. Six Nations is on if anyone wants to watch real gladiatorial conquest, line outs, scrums, bone to bone, bare knuckle. No bubble wrap. Not at all surprised they haven’t had a heavyweight of note for ages. Mollycoddled.

it’s not just the game but the commercials and entertainment. Also having one of d guys dating the biggest pop star on the planet, probably more peeps have seen Taylor’s jet landing in Vegas than man on the moon.

[metalalloy]

Super bowl and it wont be close.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

I’m not talking about numbers in North America alone. If you look at the viewer in Nigeria, rest of Africa and diaspora, the total viewers for Afcon should see a big jump this yr. Likely around 400m. North A,Erica population is about 400m.

[danfo driver]

You should know better than to post this here, in Eagles Nest, a forum reserved for our Eagles. On the day that our Eagles is fighting for a title? SMH.

[mcal]

AFCON that struggles to fill stadia? Compared to Super Bowl that could have more private jets at the Vegas airport than buses at afcon stadium… ok I kid. Aside from interest, there’s limited viewership opportunities to watch AFCON. Celebrity power is limited and it’s not marketed outside Europe and Africa.
Super Bowl has all of North and South America, Asia and some presence in Europe.

...I think that's superficial. I have lived in europe, asia and south america during super bowl years. You don't hear much on their daily local stations as being promoted as huge outside the USA.
Remember the NFL tried to play their league in Europe it tanked after some seasons.

[felarey]

AFCON that struggles to fill stadia? Compared to Super Bowl that could have more private jets at the Vegas airport than buses at afcon stadium… ok I kid. Aside from interest, there’s limited viewership opportunities to watch AFCON. Celebrity power is limited and it’s not marketed outside Europe and Africa.
Super Bowl has all of North and South America, Asia and some presence in Europe.

...I think that's superficial. I have lived in europe, asia and south america during super bowl years. You don't hear much on their daily local stations as being promoted as huge outside the USA.
Remember the NFL tried to play their league in Europe it tanked after some seasons.

The superbowl is as popular as American football and that’s all over South America. After soccer, American football fans are the most dedicated. The only guys you find out in -25 C supporting their team, the only ones camping out with fires in the parking lot. They are hardly fair weather fans. They support with all their might and resources. A one sec appearance in a superbowl ad nets you 7k usd, the commentator at AFCON may not even get that. There’s a reason a suite at the superbowl is going for 3M USD. That will probably buy you a stand at AFCON if not half the stadium. WAGs and family of players seat in the stands, even Taylor’s potential mother in law to be said she’ll be in the stands, tho Taylor and her VIP security requirements could potentially change that.

[Odas]

Here in the US, it's expected for Superbowl to get a much higher rating for obvious reasons, likewise across the major sporting channels which are owned or sponsored by major American media outlets.

... and it's expected to be so. However, I wonder how these two MAJOR events collided with each other

[Odas]

Here in the US, it's expected for Superbowl to get a much higher rating for obvious reasons, likewise across the major sporting channels which are owned or sponsored by major American media outlets

Outside the US and Canada, what kind of ratings does the SuperBowl get?
I’ve NEVER watched it

Outside the USA, Canada and Mexico, I doubt the American football has much following than our football. However, we haven't done a good job in selling our AFCON to the world

[Odas]

The superbowl is as popular as American football and that’s all over South America. After soccer, American football fans are the most dedicated. The only guys you find out in -25 C supporting their team, the only ones camping out with fires in the parking lot. They are hardly fair weather fans. They support with all their might and resources. A one sec appearance in a superbowl ad nets you 7k usd, the commentator at AFCON may not even get that. There’s a reason a suite at the superbowl is going for 3M USD. That will probably buy you a stand at AFCON if not half the stadium. WAGs and family of players seat in the stands, even Taylor’s potential mother in law to be said she’ll be in the stands, tho Taylor and her VIP security requirements could potentially change that.

Felarey,

I think you missed the point, bro. The point is about the 'popularity' of the American foolball and our football [soccer].

The American football is anything and everything in the northern hemisphere, but is barely recognized when one steps away from the geographical location. Thus, the American football with its popularity, is still secondary compared to the REAL football, which is soccer

[1naija]

Another post driven by severe joblessness. Do both sports have the same audience?

Even though they're not in the same time slot, It'll be interesting when the final worldwide TV ratings come out. Though I expect the Superbowl to easily get much higher ratings, I also think this will be one of the most watched Afcon finals ever.

CAF Pres Motsepe claims 2.8B people have watched Afcon so far.

[mcal]

AFCON that struggles to fill stadia? Compared to Super Bowl that could have more private jets at the Vegas airport than buses at afcon stadium… ok I kid. Aside from interest, there’s limited viewership opportunities to watch AFCON. Celebrity power is limited and it’s not marketed outside Europe and Africa.
Super Bowl has all of North and South America, Asia and some presence in Europe.

...I think that's superficial. I have lived in europe, asia and south america during super bowl years. You don't hear much on their daily local stations as being promoted as huge outside the USA.
Remember the NFL tried to play their league in Europe it tanked after some seasons.

The superbowl is as popular as American football and that’s all over South America. After soccer, American football fans are the most dedicated. The only guys you find out in -25 C supporting their team, the only ones camping out with fires in the parking lot. They are hardly fair weather fans. They support with all their might and resources. A one sec appearance in a superbowl ad nets you 7k usd, the commentator at AFCON may not even get that. There’s a reason a suite at the superbowl is going for 3M USD. That will probably buy you a stand at AFCON if not half the stadium. WAGs and family of players seat in the stands, even Taylor’s potential mother in law to be said she’ll be in the stands, tho Taylor and her VIP security requirements could potentially change that.

...no one say super bowl is not big draw money-wise. We are comparing viewership outside the USA. It may be big in some quarters around the world given that American citizens are everywhere, and general host super bowl parties with locals.

[Dog Bruno]

Here in the US, it's expected for Superbowl to get a much higher rating for obvious reasons, likewise across the major sporting channels which are owned or sponsored by major American media outlets.

I’ve NEVER watched it.

Not to say it, but there’s a great chance you do not understand the game….NFL. Yes?

[felarey]

The superbowl is as popular as American football and that’s all over South America. After soccer, American football fans are the most dedicated. The only guys you find out in -25 C supporting their team, the only ones camping out with fires in the parking lot. They are hardly fair weather fans. They support with all their might and resources. A one sec appearance in a superbowl ad nets you 7k usd, the commentator at AFCON may not even get that. There’s a reason a suite at the superbowl is going for 3M USD. That will probably buy you a stand at AFCON if not half the stadium. WAGs and family of players seat in the stands, even Taylor’s potential mother in law to be said she’ll be in the stands, tho Taylor and her VIP security requirements could potentially change that.

Felarey,

I think you missed the point, bro. The point is about the 'popularity' of the American foolball and our football [soccer].

The American football is anything and everything in the northern hemisphere, but is barely recognized when one steps away from the geographical location. Thus, the American football with its popularity, is still secondary compared to the REAL football, which is soccer

I thought it was superbowl vs AFCON final in viewership and popularity.

[Odas]

The superbowl is as popular as American football and that’s all over South America. After soccer, American football fans are the most dedicated. The only guys you find out in -25 C supporting their team, the only ones camping out with fires in the parking lot. They are hardly fair weather fans. They support with all their might and resources. A one sec appearance in a superbowl ad nets you 7k usd, the commentator at AFCON may not even get that. There’s a reason a suite at the superbowl is going for 3M USD. That will probably buy you a stand at AFCON if not half the stadium. WAGs and family of players seat in the stands, even Taylor’s potential mother in law to be said she’ll be in the stands, tho Taylor and her VIP security requirements could potentially change that.

Felarey,

I think you missed the point, bro. The point is about the 'popularity' of the American foolball and our football [soccer].

The American football is anything and everything in the northern hemisphere, but is barely recognized when one steps away from the geographical location. Thus, the American football with its popularity, is still secondary compared to the REAL football, which is soccer

I thought it was superbowl vs AFCON final in viewership and popularity.

You are correct; however, I was comparing the American football and our football [soccer]. In all you are correct, bro. My bad, I am sorry

[Bigpokey24]