SportyTV Now on DStv and GOtv in Nigeria

SportyTV is now available on some DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria. This brings more sports options to subscribers in the country.

The 24-hour sports channel started on June 10. It shows live sporting events, news, analysis, and highlights. DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli customers in Nigeria can watch it. GOtv users in Kenya and Ghana can also access it. In Nigeria, you can find the channel on DStv channel 236 and GOtv channel 58.

David Mignot, the Chief Executive Officer of CANAL+ Africa, said this addition boosts the sports content for subscribers across Africa.

"SportyTV is a valuable addition to the DStv Access and GOtv Value content offering across Africa. It expands the range of sporting events available to customers at an accessible price point and reflects our commitment to making quality sports content available to audiences across the continent," Mignot said.

Sudeep Ramnani, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sporty Group, called the partnership a step towards increasing sports engagement in Africa.

"Our ambition has always been to provide African audiences with broad access to sports content and storytelling. Through this partnership with CANAL+, we are extending that offering to more households across the continent," Ramnani said.

Rendani Ramovha, the Director of Sport Content for English and Portuguese-speaking Africa at CANAL+, pointed out that the new channel adds to what is already on these platforms.

"The SportyTV channel gives DStv and GOtv subscribers additional viewing options that complement SuperSport’s existing range of sports programming. It broadens the overall sports proposition with additional live events and supporting content," Ramovha said.

SportyTV covers a wide range of football, including the English Premier League, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship, Women’s FA Cup, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and the Spanish Super Cup. It also shows South American competitions like the Copa Libertadores, the Argentine league, and Brazil’s Serie A. Additionally, the channel will have dedicated club channels like Real Madrid TV, Arsenal TV, Chelsea TV, and Manchester City TV. There will also be coverage from leagues in Greece and Saudi Arabia, plus NBA basketball shows.

Elias Gallego, the Vice President of Business Development, Marketing and Media at Sporty Group, mentioned that this partnership will help them reach more viewers.

"Launching SportyTV on DStv and GOtv allows us to extend our reach and bring a broader range of sports content to viewers across Africa," Gallego said.