by Thinus Ferreira
SuperSport has signed a contract extension to broadcasting the Premier League in South Africa as well as the rest of sub-Saharan Africa for a further 3 seasons until 2025.
It means that DStv subscribers will continue to see Premier League coverage, with the broadcasting rights that are for all languages and through all distribution
platforms, including television, internet and mobile. SuperSport is a subsidiary of the MultiChoice Group.
"These are challenging times for everyone, so to secure these rights is most
gratifying," says Calvo Mawela, MultiChoice Group CEO.
"We have
been a proud partner of the Premier League since its inception. The Premier
League stirs the passions of the many football followers throughout Africa on a
weekly basis, consistently delivering competitive fixtures and unpredictable
results. We are pleased to continue to provide this world-class content to our
subscribers."
Paul Molnar, Premier League director of broadcasting, in a statement, says "The Premier League
is delighted to renew its long-standing partnership with SuperSport for media
rights in sub-Saharan Africa for a further three seasons".
"This renewal is
testament to the outstanding content and production offering that SuperSport
has consistently delivered to bring Premier League action to passionate fans in
the region. We are looking forward to continuing to work with SuperSport and
MultiChoice in the years ahead."
