Startimes-Supereport go head-to-head for NPFL TV rights

The graduation of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Soccer League season could also be longer than anticipated as two massive cable platforms combat for the Tv rights, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers.

The league was presupposed to kick-off September 6, final week Saturday however was posted attributable to broadcast proper.

Davison Owumi, the Chief Working Officer of the NPFL board, claimed sponsorship problem of the league wanted to be nipped to the board earlier than the league commenced.

Supersport and Startimes are reportedly vying for the NPFL television rights. With startimes provide stated to be a lot larger.

There are reportedly inner debates between membership house owners on which deal to take, which as led to uncertainty on when the league would kick-off.

Some membership house owners need the Startimes deal because the provide is way larger than that of supersport, however others imagine the superport deal is healthier attributable to their broader attain.

The league has now been posted for the second time from August 26 to September 6 to the brand new date but to be communicated.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun