ITV4 to screen 20 Africa Cup of Nations matches

ITV4 has revealed that it is to show an unprecedented 20 live matches free-to-air from the Africa Cup of Nations 2013, which starts on 19 January in South Africa.

Presenter Matt Smith will be joined by former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba, former Nigeria striker Kanu and South African player Quinton Fortune for live coverage.

In total 12 group matches, four quarter finals, both semi finals, the third-place play-off and the final will be shown on the channel – adding up, says ITV, to more free-to-air terrestrial coverage than ever before.

In addition to the screening of live games on ITV4, matches throughout the tournament will also be simulcast on itv.com.