True to its promise to bring sports enthusiasts across the continent the best sporting action, ESPN Africa has announced another exciting addition to its programming. On Thursday 15 February, at 21:00 (CAT), The Betfred Super League kicks off and will broadcast live two matches per week on ESPN (DStv 218, Starsat 248) for nine months, culminating in the finals in October 2024, providing fast-faced, entertaining rugby action.
Played in England and France, the Betfred Super League features over 150 fixtures. Fans can look forward to exhilarating rugby action on Thursdays and Fridays at 22:00 (CAT) with occasional matches to be shown on Saturday afternoons, later in the season.
Morgan Knowles of St Helens makes a pass during the Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Final between Leigh Leopards and Saint Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 22nd July 2023. (Photo by Pat Scaasi/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
No strangers to the international stage, several players with African heritage play in Betfred Super League teams, including Jayden Okunbur – Hull FC (Nigeria and Zimbabwe), Moses Mbye – St Helens (Gambia), Kruise Leeming – Wigan Warriors (Eswatini), Daniel Okoro – Hull KR (Nigeria), Justin Sangare – Leeds Rhinos (Mali) and Muizz Mustapha – Castleford Tigers (Nigeria).
The Betfred Super League captivates spectators with its unyielding intensity, swift-paced action, and sporting finesse, offering a dynamic and spellbinding experience that keeps fans enthralled throughout each match. As part of its coverage, ESPN Africa will show the following competitions:
- Men’s Super League :
Includes two games from each of the 27 regular rounds, playoff eliminators, Semi Finals, and the Grand Final at Old Trafford.
- World Club Challenge (WCC):
This match showcases the Super League Champions Wigan Warriors as they go up against the NRL Champions Penrith Panthers.
- Challenge Cup (CCup):
This historic competition started in 1896. Five fixtures will be broadcast including the final that takes place at Wembley.
“We are excited to add Super League to our programming line-up this year,” said Kyle De Klerk, Director: Sports at the Walt Disney Company Africa. “Knowing the passion our audiences have for rugby, this enthralling league promises relentless, exhilarating action for fans across the Africa.”
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