Media Accreditation process for the 2023 FIBA AfroCan is now open

ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - The media accreditation process for the 2023 FIBA AfroCan is now underway.

This edition will take place in Angola from July 8 to 16.

The deadline to apply is: July 5th at 23:59, Switzerland time

ON-SITE AND REMOTE CREDENTIALS

All media representatives, local and international, wishing to cover the event on-site or remotely, are

invited to apply through the FIBA Media Portal.

No other form of application will be accepted.

Media representatives that are not planning to travel to one of the events, but wish to follow the event

remotely and have the opportunity to ask questions to players and coaches virtually, are kindly asked to

apply for a Remote Coverage Accreditation.

MEDIA ACTIVITIES

Media accreditation will grant access to the venue's Media Working Room, Media Catering Area and Media Tribune(s).

Please be aware that access to the Interview Area/Mixed Zone for post-game availability will be limited and done only through a reservation system.

HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION

1. Log-in to the FIBA Media Portal or, if you are a new user, create a new profile;

2. Select the Qualifying Tournament you wish to attend under the "My Events" section (to be found at the top of profile page);

3. Complete all registration fields as necessary;

IMPORTANT: you will be able to request a “remote coverage accreditation”. This accreditation type will allow you to follow the event remotely and could ask questions to players and coaches virtually during media availability (after the game and during post-game press conferences on Zoom).

You will also receive additional content to support your coverage of the event from afar.

5. Make sure that all tabs are filled out correctly and the information is saved. Following registration, you should receive an accreditation submission confirmation email.

Creating a profile or logging in to a previous existing account is not an application in itself; you must make certain that after your create a profile (account) you also proceed to apply for the event

(as per steps #1-5 above).

Your email address and password will allow you to access and modify your application form up until the application deadline. All applicants are responsible for their travel visa, should one be required.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION

Creating a profile or logging in to a previous existing account is not an application in itself; you must make certain that after your create a profile (account) you also proceed to apply for the event (as per steps #1-5 above).

Your email address and password will allow you to access and modify your application form up until the application deadline. All applicants are responsible for their travel visa, should one be required.

ACCREDITATION DECISIONS

FIBA solely will be responsible for the delivery of the accreditation decisions. The application information submitted is subject to a review process, the availability of space and a security check.

Find out more about the tournament by visiting the official website https://www.fiba.basketball/fr/africaleague/2023/qualifiers
Should you have any questions, please contact communications-africa@fiba.basketball
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