Free AFCON final live stream: How to watch Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast online from anywhere
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The African Cup of Nations has been packed with surprises over the last few weeks and this is the most exciting lineup the final's seen in quite some time. We can quickly show you where to watch an AFCON live stream for free to see Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast today.
We've provided our readers with the latest information on free AFCON live streams since the first match back in January and still can't quite believe Ivory Coast has made it this far after finishing third in their group, then firing their coach before finding out they'd still progress as one of the better third-placed sides. They've done it the hard way since, too, coming back from behind right at the death regularly. Nigeria's ascension has been much less dramatic. Star striker Victor Osimhen of Napoli has been light on goals but has still been a huge creative influence. You'd fancy Nigeria on paper, but Ivory Coast's home crowd support and dogged persistence will make this close.
There are multiple options to watch a free Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast live stream, and we can help you tune in from anywhere on the globe via official broadcast options. South Africa and the UK have free broadcasts (links below), but if you're outside those countries, you'll need a VPN to get around geo-restrictions and watch them for free, too.
A VPN (virtual private network) simulates your viewing device's location to allow you to stream feeds on international sites you'd otherwise be unable to play. We'll give you the rundown on how to do it below. The VPN we recommend can be used for many other streaming opportunities year-round, as shown in these other guides:
How to watch AFCON final live stream for free from anywhere
As it has with every game of the tournament so far, South African TV channel SABC will show a free Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast live stream today, with no sign-up required. The BBC of the UK, specifically BBC3, will also have coverage; you'll need to create a free login for that UK option.
The main hitch is that you'll need a VPN to tune in outside of South Africa or the UK, as you'll get an error message when you try to hit play on the above free AFCON final live streams.
Don't worry. You can push through the block with a VPN and start watching once you set its location to South Africa/UK. A VPN virtually changes your devices' location, so apps and websites think you're connecting from servers within those countries, just like the local viewers.
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How to watch Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
- Set it to the country of the free streaming service you're using.
- Go to SABC (South Africa) | BBC3 (UK)
- Create a free account/sign-in if using the BBC.
- Watch the Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast live stream today at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT / 4 a.m. (Sun) AWST.
How to watch the AFCON final in the UK
BBC3 on TV or online via the iPlayer will have the AFCON final showing tonight. The BBC has been a bit hit and miss, only picking up a handful of games this year, with just one semi-final despite earlier listings promising two. The final is indeed on the schedule for tonight, though. You'll also find it on Sky Sports.
The BBC option is a great pick if your country doesn't have the match covered. Take a look at the steps above to watch the AFCON final live stream for free from anywhere.
Kick-off is at 8 p.m. GMT, and pre-match coverage on BBC3 begins 30 minutes earlier.
How to watch the AFCON final in the USA
If you want to watch Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast online in the USA, you'll find it on the BeIN channel. If you don't have that in your current package, you have two options via cord-cutting live TV streaming services.
FuboTV has it on its cheapest tier, which includes a seven-day free trial. After that, it's a rather eye-watering $79.99 a month. If you've been meaning to pick up a great live TV streaming service anyway, you might find the overall package worth sticking with.
If you want the cheapest option in the US, we've found a super cheap deal of just $5. Sling TV lets you bag its Sling Soccer Pass without signing up for the regular Sling package. So you really can just bag the bolt-on on its own.
That $5 would have covered you for the whole AFCON tournament if you'd joined from the start, but it's a modest fee if you're just coming in for the final. Alternatively, you could use a VPN and watch one of the free feeds from South Africa or the UK.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries (such as Iraq, North Korea, Belarus, etc), and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.