NPFL 2023/2024 : MTN Secures Exclusive Rights To Broadcast Streaming

Enyimba FC is the current NPFL champions, arguably the best football club in Nigeria at the moment.

Telecommunications service providers MTN has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast streaming for the upcoming NPFL 2023/2024 season npflupdates.com reports.

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Propel Sports Africa, the main broadcast streaming partners of the Nigeria Premier League, NPFL, announced a deal with MTN Nigeria for exclusive broadcast of the matches on mobile devices on the telecom giant’s network.

The NPFL partners are looking to desirably cover eight games on every matchday for streaming. And this would translate to covering more than 300 games per season.

Basil Kabbani, Chairman of Propel Sports Africa as quoted on the NPFL page on Facebook, said partnership with MTN will yield a good result. Adding that MTN’s enthusiasm for the Nigeria league as it concerns NPFL 2023/2024 season is infectious.

“the engagement with the team at MTN has been amazing. From the Digital Value Added Service (VAS), to the Marketing and Commercial team, their approach has been consistently professional, and their enthusiasm for the NPFL content has been infectious.

“From the very start of our negotiations, we knew MTN was the right partner to give our great content, the platform it deserves.”

The lucrative deal will include in-and-post-game highlights of the NPFL 2023/2024 delivered in real time to MTN subscribers through the NPFL Live OTT platform.

Official statement for the NPFL partnership with MTN ahead of the NPFL 2023/2024 season

“We are excited about this opportunity to deliver entertaining content to our subscribers. It is a testament to our commitment to sports development in Nigeria.

NPFL 2023/2024 season will experience live streaming of games on every matchday
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“We know Nigerians love football and we are glad to partner with Propel Sports Africa and GTI to deliver Nigerian Premier League matches in high definition to our customers. We are confident that this partnership will transform the reception and appreciation of the Nigerian league,” said Hassan Jaber, Chief Operating Officer, MTN Nigeria.

In his comments on the partnership, NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye remarked that the league organisers are happy about the partnership. Adding that MTN’s commitment to development aligns with their vision.

“The NPFL is excited about the partnership potentials to elevate the league’s visibility and engagement. We are thrilled to welcome MTN as our exclusive telecommunications partner.

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“Their expertise and commitment to innovation align seamlessly with our vision for the league and with MTN’s support, we look forward to not only reaching a wider audience but also enhancing the overall experience for our dedicated fans”.

Speaking further Elegbeleye said: “This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant milestone in the realms of sports and technology, promising an elevated viewing experience for football enthusiasts across the nation and abroad”.

He went on to note that the partnership and existing synergy between parties underscores a shared commitment towards bringing the excitement of football closer to the hearts of millions of Nigerians when the NPFL 2023/2024 season starts.

“The partnership will also redefine how football is experienced, engaging fans in every goal, tackle, and victory with”, the NPFL added.

Meanwhile, the Propel Sports Africa’s in-Country Director Victor Okobi confesses his love for MTN and willingness to work it for the growth of the league. According to him, no other network can showcase the best of Nigerian soccer than the MTN.

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“I cannot think of a better network than MTN to showcase the best of Nigerian soccer on NPFL-Live”.

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