rpm
03-02-2009, 10:24 PM
Supersport Press Release
SuperSport to carry Barclays Premier League Live Package A on DStv in Sub- Saharan Africa
DStv is pleased to announce that SuperSport has secured the licence to the Barclays Premier League Live Package A and will be showing these matches on SuperSport from this weekend.
SuperSport already held both Live Package A & B rights for South Africa and Live Package B rights for the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and with this deal has now secured all Premier League live rights for the remainder of the 2008/2009 season and for the whole of next season.
SuperSport is proud of its long association with the Premier League and has a long history of showcasing the finest club soccer on its range of channels.
“We are pleased that Barclays Premier League supporters on the continent will continue to enjoy the best of the league,” said SuperSport Chief Executive Imtiaz Patel. “We are delighted to have Package A matches in the SuperSport fold. We’ll continue to deliver the very best in sports broadcasting.”
Viewers in Africa will immediately benefit, with a number of appetising Barclays Premier League fixtures - a live triple-header this Saturday and another big match on Sunday.
First up is Manchester City against Middlesborough (2.45pm CAT), followed by title-chasing Chelsea against Hull City (5pm CAT) and then Liverpool, who will be keen to close the gap on Manchester United, up against Portsmouth (7.30pm CAT).
On Sunday, top of the table Manchester United will be seeking to increase their lead over their rivals when they play away at West Ham United. Will they slip up? See for yourself at 6pm (CAT).
As ever, SuperSport’s Premier League package will include expert analysis, highlights and post-match comments.
SuperSport to carry Barclays Premier League Live Package A on DStv in Sub- Saharan Africa
DStv is pleased to announce that SuperSport has secured the licence to the Barclays Premier League Live Package A and will be showing these matches on SuperSport from this weekend.
SuperSport already held both Live Package A & B rights for South Africa and Live Package B rights for the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and with this deal has now secured all Premier League live rights for the remainder of the 2008/2009 season and for the whole of next season.
SuperSport is proud of its long association with the Premier League and has a long history of showcasing the finest club soccer on its range of channels.
“We are pleased that Barclays Premier League supporters on the continent will continue to enjoy the best of the league,” said SuperSport Chief Executive Imtiaz Patel. “We are delighted to have Package A matches in the SuperSport fold. We’ll continue to deliver the very best in sports broadcasting.”
Viewers in Africa will immediately benefit, with a number of appetising Barclays Premier League fixtures - a live triple-header this Saturday and another big match on Sunday.
First up is Manchester City against Middlesborough (2.45pm CAT), followed by title-chasing Chelsea against Hull City (5pm CAT) and then Liverpool, who will be keen to close the gap on Manchester United, up against Portsmouth (7.30pm CAT).
On Sunday, top of the table Manchester United will be seeking to increase their lead over their rivals when they play away at West Ham United. Will they slip up? See for yourself at 6pm (CAT).
As ever, SuperSport’s Premier League package will include expert analysis, highlights and post-match comments.