NNL Super 8 to come live on television as league body, SLTV strike accord

As part of its plans to bring the forthcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoff close to football fans, the board of the second tier league has announced a partnership deal with an indigenous dedicated satellite channel, Metrodigital (SLTV), to broadcast all the matches live.

In a letter of consent sent to the NNL Board and signed by the organisation’s Head of Operations, Paul Osuji, the firm stated that following series of meetings they held with NNL management, they’ve consented to taking the games live via one of their dedicated channel, A N FOOTBALL.

SLTV further stated that they would pick their signals from the streaming outfit that NNL has already struck a deal with, Sports Light hub, while commentaries will come courtesy of Radio Nigeria.

“Consequent upon our physical meetings with you and subsequent telephone conversations, Metrodigital (SLTV) consents to the NNL broadcast partnership for the Super Eight competition.

“With this acceptance, Metrodigital will broadcast the event live from your Facebook stream and Radio Nigeria commentaries as agreed,” said the statement.

The company also promised to do its best to promote sports, especially football in the country

Speaking on the partnership, an elated Chief Executive Officer of NNL, Emmanuel Attah, commended the company for partnering the league body to develop the country’s football, describing the partnership as a welcome development which will go a long way in bringing the second tier league closer to the people.

“I must commend the company for partnering with us. You’re aware that we’re in digital age and the company accepting to take the matches live will enable fans to watch all the matches from the comfort of their homes, on their mobile networks, offices or business places,” Attah said.

He said the deal is part of the board’s plan to ensure that all Nigerians have a feel of the Super Eight action, noting that they’ll continue working to grow the league.

He appealed to Nigerians to go for the very affordable SLTV dish, an indigenous outfit that is adding value to the country’s football.

The Super Eight, which holds from June 7 to 14 in Enugu, is organised yearly at the end of the season to determine the overall champion of the second tier league, as well as teams that will gain promotion to the elite league.

The eight teams that qualified for the championship are Nasarawa United, Sporting Supreme of Abuja, Sokoto United and El-Kanemi Warriors. Others are Beyond Limit FC, Madiba FC, Inter Lagos and Ikorodu United.