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Broadcasters rue World Cup loses as piracy in Africa intensify

Tunisia fans cheer during a match against Belgium at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow, but some supporters back home in Africa were watching the game illegally. [Photo/AFP]

Blaise has a beer in his hand, he's in front of a TV screen showing the World Cup, and the smile on his face suggests life doesn't get much better than this.

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