African Continental Football Tournament: Mobile Download Speeds Revealed
In the run-up to a highly anticipated continental football tournament in Africa, nPerf's analysis of mobile download speeds highlights significant disparities between countries. Tunisia and Morocco lead the rankings, followed by Senegal. Network performance plays a crucial role in accessing streamed matches, with notable differences across territories.
Top 10 African Countries for Mobile Streaming
nPerf compared mobile download speeds observed between January and December 2025 in all African countries participating in the tournament. The goal was to assess the conditions under which fans can follow their national team's matches, particularly via video streaming. The Maghreb region occupies the top two spots:
- Tunisia: 62.6 Mb/s
- Morocco: 52.5 Mb/s These two countries stand out from the rest of the panel. Senegal ranks third with 29.5 Mb/s, followed by Benin (24.5 Mb/s) and South Africa (24.4 Mb/s). Behind this group, the measured speeds are more modest. Ivory Coast records 18.5 Mb/s, ahead of Algeria (17.1 Mb/s) and Burkina Faso (16.9 Mb/s). Egypt reaches 15.5 Mb/s, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo closes the ranking with 12.7 Mb/s.
Download Speeds Significantly Impact Streaming
The download speed directly affects a mobile network's ability to stream video content in good conditions. When a user launches a match or live video, the stream must be received continuously and at a sufficient rate to avoid interruptions. The higher the speed, the faster the initial loading and the smoother the playback. On the other hand, insufficient speed leads to longer startup times and automatic reductions in image quality. These phenomena are particularly noticeable during sports events, where video is consumed live and cannot be pre-loaded in advance.
Streaming Quality Based on Observed Speeds
Here's an overview of streaming quality based on observed speeds:
- 60 Mb/s: Smooth 4K on tablet/smartphone
- 30 Mb/s: Smooth Full HD, occasional 4K if coverage is stable
- 15 Mb/s: Possible Full HD, very limited 4K
Ensuring a Smooth Streaming Experience
To ensure you can watch your matches in good conditions, nPerf offers a tool to test your connection, available on their website, Android, and iOS. Running a test allows you to see, among other things, your download speed, which determines your ability to watch matches smoothly.
About nPerf
nPerf is a French company recognized worldwide for its precise and collaborative data on telecom performance. Through its testing application, it analyzes millions of measurements to offer users and operators a reliable view of network quality.
