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Celebration of African Football: CANAL+ & SuperSport bring CAF TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 in style
CANAL+ Africa CEO, David Mignot and CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe at the signing of the global broadcast partnership with SuperSport for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™
CANAL+ will become the first global broadcaster to bring viewers the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™ (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025™), the massive African football showpiece, in French, English, Portuguese and indigenous languages, following SuperSport’s deal for English-speaking broadcast rights of the 35th edition of the tournament.
08 NOVEMBER 2025 – CANAL+ is proud to announce that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, has secured broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™ (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025™).
When the 35th edition of the tournament kicks off in Morocco on 21 December 2025, CANAL+ will become the first global broadcaster to bring viewers the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™, the massive African football showpiece, in French, English, Portuguese and local indigenous languages.
The group made the announcement on 06 November 2025, confirming that SuperSport has concluded a broadcast rights deal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the right to broadcast the tournament.
CANAL+ Africa CEO, David Mignot, said: “Our newly formed merger with the MultiChoice Group has already unlocked opportunities and benefits for our customers. And this year’s TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is a great demonstration of the power and potential of this common ambition: bringing together our expertise to offer unprecedented coverage. Our subscribers will be part of the most spectacular celebration of African football.”
CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, said: “This is an exciting day for CAF and for African football. When the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco in December, Africans everywhere — on the continent and across the diaspora — will be watching with pride. Millions will follow the games on television, celebrating the best that African football has to offer.
Rendani Ramovha, Director of Sport Content English and Portuguese-speaking Africa for MultiChoice (a CANAL+ company), said: “We are especially proud to be able to bring the story of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™, live to all our viewers. SuperSport has been the preferred choice for millions of passionate fans across the continent, and this tournament won’t be different, as we will have a dedicated SuperSport AFCON channel.
“As part of the CANAL+ Group, we can take that viewing experience to another level, which means people can expect more compelling viewing, brought to them in a language of their choice. It is truly poised to be a celebration of African glory.”
Viewers will be able to view SuperSport’s coverage of Morocco 25 on DStv and GOtv.
In Nigeria and surrounding regions, fans can enjoy the matches in English or Pidgin, while fans in other countries can experience it in different local languages on SuperSport.
The coverage of the tournament will include stellar line-ups of star analysts, commentators, presenters and African football legends, who will bring their unique takes on the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025™.
Hundreds of millions of viewers can see their favourite African heroes in action, including the likes of Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Sadio Mané (Senegal), Ronwen Williams (South Africa), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco).
(Note: TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025 is not available on Showmax packages)
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SuperSport Serves Up a Blockbuster Football Weekend Across Europe
Another blockbuster weekend of football takes centre stage across Europe’s top leagues, with decisive battles in England, Spain, Italy, and France live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv.Premier League: Tottenham, City Seek StatementsSaturday begins with Tottenham hosting Man United at 1:30 p.m. Spurs’ form has cooled after a 1-0 loss to Chelsea, though a 4-0 CL win offered relief. Unpredictable United drew 2-2 at Forest. At 4:00 p.m., Everton host Fulham; the Toffees are winless in three, while Fulham ended their four-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Wolves. Arsenal travel to Sunderland at 6:30 p.m. The Gunners are in imperious form, extending their clean sheet run to nine across competitions. Finally, at 9:00 p.m., Chelsea face Wolves. Chelsea are inconsistent despite a win at Spurs. Winless Wolves are bottom and recently sacked Vítor Pereira. The weekend concludes with a heavyweight clash at 5:30 p.m. as Man City host Liverpool. City bounced back from a loss with two wins, while Liverpool, fresh from beating Aston Villa and Real Madrid, aim to prove they are back in contentionAll Premier League matches air live on SS Premier League (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65).La Liga: Madrid Hold the Edge, Barça ChaseOn Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Atlético Madrid host Levante. Simeone’s men crushed Sevilla 3-0 last time out, while Levante’s 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo keeps them in mid-table struggle.Sunday opens with Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid at 3:15 p.m. Madrid have been near-flawless domestically, thrashing Valencia 4-0 last weekend, though their midweek Champions League loss to Liverpool could test their response.At 8:00 p.m., Celta Vigo welcome Barcelona. The Catalans beat Elche 3-1 last weekend but dropped points in Europe after a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge. They will look to close the five-point gap on Madrid if the leaders stumble.All La Liga matches air live on SS La Liga (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62).Serie A: Title Race Tightens at the TopOnly one point separates the top four in Italy as the Serie A campaign heats up.Saturday at 6:00 p.m. sees Juventus face city rivals Torino. Juve finally secured back-to-back wins after a long drought and drew 1-1 with Sporting in midweek, while Torino continue to grind out results.At 8:45 p.m., Parma host AC Milan. Milan, currently third, share points with Inter and Roma and remain in strong contention after a narrow win over Roma.Sunday begins at 3:00 p.m. with Bologna vs Napoli. The leaders were held 0-0 by Como and Frankfurt but remain top, while Bologna, after beating Parma, will be confident at home.Roma face Udinese at 6:00 p.m. in a key test after defeat to Milan. A win could see them climb to the summit, but Udinese’s recent 1-0 win over Atalanta shows they will not be pushovers.The weekend ends with Inter Milan vs Lazio at 8:45 p.m. Inter have won nine of their last ten in all competitions, losing only to Napoli, while Lazio’s steady form keeps them in striking distance of the top four.All Serie A matches air live on SS Africa 2 (DStv Ch. 208, GOtv Ch. 64).Ligue 1: Leaders Face Stern TestsIt is tight at the top in France, with key fixtures that could shake up the standings.On Saturday at 9:05 p.m., Monaco host RC Lens. Lens sit third, two points above Monaco, and come off a 3-0 win over Lorient, while Monaco seek redemption after a 1-0 defeat to Paris FC.Sunday’s 5:15 p.m. fixture sees Strasbourg host Lille. Strasbourg’s recent dip, two losses in three, threatens their early momentum, while Lille, fourth and level on points, look to build after edging Angers.The weekend’s main event arrives at 8:45 p.m. when Lyon host PSG. The champions top the table but lost narrowly to Bayern in midweek despite numerical advantage. Lyon, unbeaten in two, could close within four points of the leaders with a home victory.All Ligue 1 matches air live on SS Football (DStv Ch. 205, GOtv Ch. 61).Weekend HighlightsPremier LeagueTottenham vs Man United — Sat, 1:30 p.m.Everton vs Fulham — Sat, 4:00 p.m.Sunderland vs Arsenal — Sat, 6:30 p.m.Chelsea vs Wolves — Sat, 9:00 p.m.Brentford vs Newcastle — Sun, 3:00 p.m.Man City vs Liverpool — Sun, 5:30 p.m.La LigaAtlético Madrid vs Levante — Sat, 5:30 p.m.Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid — Sun, 3:15 p.m.Celta Vigo vs Barcelona — Sun, 8:00 p.m.Serie AJuventus vs Torino — Sat, 6:00 p.m.Parma vs AC Milan — Sat, 8:45 p.mBologna vs Napoli — Sun, 3:00 p.m.Roma vs Udinese — Sun, 6:00 p.m.Inter Milan vs Lazio — Sun, 8:45 p.m.Ligue 1Monaco vs RC Lens — Sat, 9:05 p.m.Strasbourg vs Lille — Sun, 5:15 p.m.Lyon vs PSG — Sun, 8:45 p.m.Exciting Football WeekendAll PL action this weekend is on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203). La Liga is on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 62, DStv Ch. 204). Ligue 1 matches are live on SS Football (GOtv Ch. 61, DStv Ch. 205), and Serie A games are broadcast live on SS Africa 2 (GOtv Ch. 64, DStv Ch. 208).Also stream every match live on DStv Stream or GOtv Stream. Manage or upgrade your plan via the MyDStv or MyGOtv app, dial *288# to stay connected, or visit www.dstv.com and www.gotvafrica.com.
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London Derby, Milan–Roma Drama Headline Football Action on SuperSport
Another round of action from Europe’s major leagues takes centre stage this weekend, with key fixtures across England, Spain, Italy, and France live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv.
Premier League: Arsenal March On, Liverpool Feel the Heat
It is another decisive weekend in England, with form, pressure and pride all in play. At 4:00 p.m, Nottingham Forest host Manchester United as Dyche’s side fight to climb out of the relegation zone, while Amorim’s men look to stretch their winning run to four.
Arsenal head to Turf Moor on Saturday at the same time. chasing a ninth straight win and seventh clean sheet. Arteta’s side look ruthless, but Burnley, fresh from a 3–2 win at Wolves will fancy an upset. Watch live on SS Football (GOtv Ch. 61, DStv Ch. 205).
In London, Tottenham welcome Chelsea for the 6:30 p.m. derby. Spurs remain third despite a cup exit, while Maresca’s unpredictable Blues continue to swing between brilliance and collapse.
At 9:00 p.m., Liverpool host Aston Villa in what already feels like a make-or-break game. After four league defeats in a row, Arne Slot’s champions badly need a response, but Villa, buoyed by their win over City, will test their resolve.
Sunday’s closer has Manchester City hosting high-flying Bournemouth at 5:30 p.m., as Pep Guardiola’s men look to reset against a fearless opponent.
All other Premier League fixtures air live on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
La Liga: Madrid Riding High, Barça Regroup
Real Madrid host Valencia on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. fresh off their El Clásico triumph. Alonso’s men are unbeaten and confident, while Valencia hope to recover from last weekend’s home loss to Villarreal.
Earlier at 4:15 p.m., Atlético Madrid face Sevilla with a chance to close the gap on the leaders, and Villarreal host Rayo Vallecano at 2:00 p.m. looking to build on momentum.
On Sunday at 6:30 p.m., Barcelona welcome Elche, aiming for a swift response to their Clásico defeat.
All La Liga matches air live on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 62, DStv Ch. 204).
Serie A: Milan–Roma Takes Centre Stage
Saturday brings Juventus at Cremonese (8:45 p.m.), hoping to back up their first win in over a month, while leaders Napoli face giant-killing Como at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday headlines with AC Milan vs Roma at 8:45 p.m. — fourth versus second and plenty at stake. Earlier, Inter Milan visit Verona at 12:30 p.m. chasing ground at the top.
Serie A matches air live on SS Football Plus (DStv Ch. 202) and SS Africa 2 (GOtv Ch. 64, DStv Ch. 208).
Ligue 1: Tight at the Top
Just two points separate first from sixth. On Saturday, PSG host Nice at 5:00 p.m. after a midweek stumble, while Monaco’s free-scoring attack meets Paris FC at 7:00 p.m. Auxerre vs Marseille (9:05 p.m.) rounds off the day.
Sunday’s games include Rennes vs Strasbourg (3:00 p.m.) and Lens vs Lorient (5:15 p.m.), both sides seeking redemption.
Ligue 1 matches air live on SS Football (GOtv Ch. 61, DStv Ch. 205) and SS Africa (GOtv Ch. 63, DStv Ch. 207).
Weekend Highlights
Premier League
- Burnley vs Arsenal — Sat, 4:00 p.m.
- Nottingham Forest vs Man United — Sat, 4:00 p.m.
- Tottenham vs Chelsea — Sat, 6:30 p.m.
- Liverpool vs Aston Villa — Sat, 9:00 p.m.
- Man City vs Bournemouth — Sun, 5:30 p.m.
La Liga
- Atlético Madrid vs Sevilla — Sat, 4:15 p.m.
- Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano — Sat, 2:00 p.m.
- Real Madrid vs Valencia — Sat, 9:00 p.m.
- Barcelona vs Elche — Sun, 6:30 p.m.
Serie A
- Napoli vs Como — Sat, 6:00 p.m.
- Cremonese vs Juventus — Sat, 8:45 p.m.
- Verona vs Inter Milan — Sun, 12:30 p.m.
- AC Milan vs Roma — Sun, 8:45 p.m.
Ligue 1
- PSG vs Nice — Sat, 5:00 p.m.
- Monaco vs Paris FC — Sat, 7:00 p.m.
- Auxerre vs Marseille — Sat, 9:05 p.m.
- Rennes vs Strasbourg — Sun, 3:00 p.m.
- RC Lens vs Lorient — Sun, 5:15 p.m.
Super Football Weekend
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Boxers Sign Contracts Ahead of GOtv Boxing Night 34: Jam Festival
Boxers scheduled to compete at GOtv Boxing Night 34: Jam Festival on December 26 have signed contracts for their bouts, marking a key step in preparations for the year-ending event.
The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday in Lagos, confirmed the participation of several top Nigerian boxers who will feature in five bouts, including a World Boxing Federation (WBF) light heavyweight title fight and a national super bantamweight title contest.
Among the boxers who completed their contract formalities were Tobiloba “Smiling Assassin” Ijomoni, Sadiq “Happy Boy” Adeleke, Durotimi “Tiny” Agboola, Ezekiel “Touch” Seun, Faruk Taofeek, and Segun “Odi” Gbobaniyi.
Speaking at the event, Bamidele Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, said the contract signing underscores the event’s commitment to structure and professionalism in Nigerian boxing.
“The signing exercise is a crucial part of ensuring that both boxers and fans get a transparent, well-organised event,” Johnson said. “We are maintaining the same standards that have made GOtv Boxing Night the country’s most consistent boxing platform.”
Johnson added that this edition, tagged “Jam Festival,” will retain the event’s familiar but expanded blend of boxing, music, and comedy, a formula that has helped broaden the sport’s appeal and attract new audiences.
Since its debut in 2014, GOtv Boxing Night has held 33 editions and produced some of the country’s leading professional boxers, with bouts broadcast live on SuperSport across Africa. The upcoming Jam Festival edition is expected to round off the year with a mix of competitive fights and live entertainment.
