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What a night of tension and emotion!
A last-minute goal in extra time sealed Algeria’s 1–0 victory against Congo on January 6 — and TV audiences reflected every second of that suspense.
One clear viewing destination
Audience data from the day reveals a very clear and stable pattern.
ENTV stood out as the single, undisputed leader, holding the top position throughout the entire day:
- 18.09% audience share among all national & international channels
- 34.45% audience share among national channels
As the match unfolded, ENTV’s leadership became even more pronounced.
Peak audiences during the match:
- 51.76% among all channels
- 77.43% among national channels
Unlike more fragmented viewing days, this match generated a strong and sustained convergence of viewers around one broadcaster, confirming ENTV’s central role during major national football events.
When football becomes collective emotion
The dramatic finish — decided in the very last minute of extra time — intensified audience concentration even further.
The match became a true collective experience, shared simultaneously across households, cafés, and public spaces throughout the country.
What this tells us
The Algeria–Congo match confirms a recurring AFCON pattern in Algeria:
- A dominant national broadcaster during key fixtures
- Strong audience loyalty maintained throughout the day
- High-stakes, emotional moments driving massive real-time convergence
These dynamics are captured through AUDIMATIC’s Public Daily TV Audience Dashboard, offering a clear, data-driven view of how football reshapes TV consumption.
Explore the Public Dashboard here