SportyTV secures free-to-air rights to Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers

Free-to-air sports broadcaster, SportyTV, has acquired exclusive rights for Nigeria’s next four FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, offering fans across the country free live coverage as the Super Eagles push toward the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The matches will be broadcast on StarTimes DTT (channel 258), DTH (channel 190), the SportyTV app (available on iOS and Android), and the official SportyTV YouTube channel, the outfit said.

According to SportyTV, the coverage begins on September 6 when Nigeria hosts Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The Super Eagles will then travel to South Africa for a crucial away match on September 9, followed by two more fixtures in October—against Lesotho on October 6 and the Benin Republic on October 13.

“For the first time, SportyTV is bringing Nigeria’s pride straight to Nigerians, completely free. This past summer, we proved our commitment to fans, and we’ll keep delivering one Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, and LaLiga match every weekend at no cost.

“But nothing rivals the chance to broadcast the Super Eagles’ fight for the World Cup to our fans. This is a special moment for SportyTV and for all Nigerians,” said Vice President, Business Development, Marketing & Media at Sporty Group, Elias Gallego.

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