DStv, GOtv to broadcast Italian Serie A

SuperSport has signed an agreement with Italian Serie A to broadcast live matches of the Europe’s most prestigious football league.

The Italian Serie A 2018/2019 season will kick off August 19, 2018.

The matches will be broadcast on both DStv and GOtv. It is the first time ever that matches of the Italian league will be broadcast on GOtv.

Speaking after the signing of the agreement, SuperSport Chief Executive, Gideon Khobane said: “We’ve always prided ourselves on offering viewers the best football from around the world and the return of Serie A to our screens fulfils our promise of an unrivalled football offering.”

Also President of Serie A, Gaetano Miccichè, who was similarly delighted, expressed gratitude.

“We are very happy with this agreement as it will allow the SuperSport audience to follow all 380 matches of our league. We are certain that the passionate supporters from Sub-Saharan Africa will appreciate all the stars from Serie A,” said Miccichè.

Founded in 1898, and contested by 20 teams, the league is regarded as one of the best football leagues in the world and it is often touted as the most tactical national league.

Stressing their commitment, the Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria John Ugbe said: “MultiChoice Nigeria is excited to continue to bring customers the best international football. This is part of our ongoing commitment to bring more value to our customers.”

SuperSport will exclusively broadcast all 380 Serie A matches.

The 2017/18 season was exciting and uncertain until the end, thanks to the epic duel between Juventus and Napoli and is a sign of great things to come. The fight for the remaining UEFA Champions League berth was just as enthralling, the challenge between Lazio and Inter Milan settled only in the final minute of the last day of the campaign with Inter Milan ultimately returning to the elite European club competition.