24 national teams. 52 matches. Six stadiums. A custom ticketing platform managing high transaction volumes, access control and the safety of fans across the Africa Cup of Nations 2021.
The Africa Cup of Nations (CAF) 2021, held in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022, brought together 24 national teams, 52 matches, and six stadiums with capacities of 20,000–60,000 spectators each.
The scale of the event demanded a secure and fully integrated ticketing solution to manage high transaction volumes, guarantee access control, and ensure the safety of fans inside and outside the venues.
Loyaltio developed a customized ticketing platform purpose-built for the tournament's demands, integrated with payment, security and access-control infrastructure approved by both CAF and FIFA.
The platform, delivered in December 2021, was fully operational throughout the tournament. It not only streamlined ticket sales but also became a critical pillar of security and crowd management — ensuring controlled stadium entry, preventing fraudulent access, and helping to avoid dangerous overcrowding or avalanches at entry points.