ZBC Needs 700 000 Euros To Broadcast AFCON Matches

In a development that is likely to frustrate thousands of soccer lovers, the  Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is struggling  to acquire broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations.

 This was said by ZBC Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Mavhura during a  meeting with the  Parliamentary  Portfolio Committee on Information, Media and Broadcasting Services.

"The Corporation needs 700 000 Euro to secure broadcasting  rights," he said.

The  Warriors have a date with  hosts Egypt tomorrow.

This means the national broadcaster may not screen the much anticipated AFCON Tournament.
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