Sub-Saharan Africa: Supersport aquires Champions League broacasting rights for the 2018-2021 period

Supersport International has extended its UEFA Champions League broadcasting rights to include sub-Saharan Africa for the 2018-2021 period, according to the South African broadcasting group on 08/12/2017. "SuperSport’s rights include television, mobile and internet platforms, extend across sub-Saharan Africa (including South Africa) and supplement a world-class soccer offering that includes the Fifa 2018 World Cup in Russia and many other top soccer properties," said Supersport.

Supersport is the rights holder (co-holder with Canal+ Africa) for sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria and South Africa for the 2015-2018 period according to UEFA documentation.

"As the destination of choice for Africa’s soccer lovers, SuperSport is thrilled to confirm that it has renewed broadcast rights to the prestigious UEFA Champions League. SuperSport was recently involved in a public tender process and confirmed a three-year partnership with the rights holders. The renewal starts from the 2018/19 season," said Supersport.

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