Nigeria’s AFCON Qualifiers, Nations League, F1 Lead Sporting Action on DStv, GOtv

The international break brings a packed week of sport, with Nigeria beginning their AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Europe’s top nations returning for the UEFA Nations League and Formula 1 heading to Azerbaijan for the latest championship round.

CAF Qualifiers: Eagles Begin Road to AFCON 2027

Nigeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign this week with a crucial Group L double-header. The Super Eagles host Madagascar on Friday at 5:00 pm before travelling to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday for their second qualifier at 5:00 pm.

With Tanzania already guaranteed a place at the tournament as a co-host, Nigeria, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau face a particularly important fight for the remaining qualifying place in the group

Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers will air live on SS La Liga (DStv Ch. 204) and SS Pop-up (GOtv Ch. 59).

UEFA Nations League: Europe’s Biggest Names Return

The UEFA Nations League begins on Thursday, with Europe’s biggest national teams back in action and several heavyweight fixtures .

Netherlands host Germany on Thursday at 8:45 pm in one of the standout fixtures, with both sides beginning new eras under Xavi and Jürgen Klopp respectively. Portugal also begin their campaign against Wales on Thursday, with the Netherlands-Germany clash live on SS Premier League and Portugal-Wales on SS Kickoff.

On Friday, Italy face Belgium at 8:45 pm on SS Kickoff, while Türkiye meet France at 7:30 pm on SS Premier League. England then face Spain on Saturday at 7:45 pm in another heavyweight meeting, live on SS Premier League, while Czechia take on Croatia on SS Kickoff.

The action continues on Sunday with Germany hosting Greece at 7:45 pm on SS Kickoff, while Norway face Portugal on SS Premier League. The next round continues on Monday, with Belgium facing France at 7:45 pm on SS Premier League and Türkiye taking on Italy on SS Kickoff. On Tuesday, Czechia face England at 7:45 pm on SS Premier League, while Spain meet Croatia on SS Kickoff.

Catch these Nations League matches live on SS Premier League (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65) and SS Kickoff (DStv Ch. 207).

Formula 1: Championship Race Heads to Baku

Formula 1 heads to the Baku City Circuit this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with qualifying on Friday at 4:00 pm ahead of the race on Saturday at 3:00 pm.

Kimi Antonelli arrives in Azerbaijan with an 81-point lead in the drivers’ championship after winning the previous race in Madrid, while Lando Norris will look to respond after missing out on victory despite starting from pole.

The Baku race will run over 51 laps of the 6.003km street circuit, known for its long main straight and tight sections around the old city.

Catch Formula 1 on SS Motorsport (DStv Ch. 215).

Key Highlights

CAF AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Nigeria v Madagascar – Friday, 5:00pm
Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria – Tuesday, 5:00pm

UEFA Nations League

Netherlands v Germany – Thursday, 7:45pm
Portugal v Wales – Thursday, 7:45pm
Italy v Belgium – Friday, 8:45pm
Türkiye v France – Friday, 7:30pm
England v Spain – Saturday, 7:45pm
Czechia v Croatia – Saturday, 7:45pm
Norway v Portugal – Sunday, 7:45pm
Germany v Greece – Sunday, 7:45pm
Belgium v France – Monday, 7:45pm
Türkiye v Italy – Monday, 7:45pm
Czech Republic v England – Tuesday, 7:45pm
Spain v Croatia – Tuesday, 7:45pm

Formula 1

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying – Friday, 4:00pm
Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Saturday, 3:00pm

Catch the Action Live on DStv and GOtv

SuperSport brings fans live coverage of the UEFA Nations League, AFCON and Formula 1, keeping viewers close to the biggest international football clashes and motorsport action.

For Nigerian fans, the Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers and their friendly against Russia will be available on SS La Liga (DStv Ch. 204) for DStv Access subscribers and on GOtv Ch. 59 for GOtv Value subscribers.

Existing customers can manage or upgrade their subscriptions through the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps. Visit dstv.com or gotvafrica.com to explore your options, while new customers can get connected and follow the action throughout the week.