Just as soccer crazy Nigerians were wondering how to watch the 2023 African Cup of Nations, media giant StarTimes officially secured the rights to air the highly anticipated 2023 AFCO slated for Cote d’Ivoire 2023 and all CAF Events held in 2024 in Anglophone & Lusophone Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.
On what having the right to view all the 2023 AFCON matches to Nigerians mean to StarTimes, the PR Manager, StarTimes, Lazarus Ibeabuchi, said, “We desire to always offer the best of entertainment that everyone loves. To Nigerians, football is our culture. We are glad to be enablers of this culture. To bring what unites the country together on StarTimes is an immeasurable value that we are proud of. Our Super Eagles are going out there to shine and everybody at home can watch the games live.”
Lazarus opined that since StarTimes made known of its readiness to bring the matches to the homes of Nigerians, the reactions have been positively overwhelming.
“Everyone looks up to StarTimes as a succour in a market perceived to be predatory. So, sports-loving fans expressed delight when StarTimes announced that all matches will be broadcast live. We understand the yearnings of Nigerians and will strive to serve them with special content delicacies. Also, increased anticipation has translated into a significant rise in customer patronage, highlighting our platform’s appeal,” Ibeabuchi highlighted.
Asked what Nigeria fans stand to gain from StarTimes aside getting to watch all 52 matches live and in HD quality signal. Ibeabuchi said there would be fan giveaways and more. “Everyone can watch all 52 matches live and uninterrupted, experiencing the full excitement and drama of the tournament. StarTimes guarantees high-definition broadcasts with expert commentary and insightful analysis, enriching the viewing experience. Also, fans can participate in polls, quizzes, and prediction games to win fantastic gifts, adding an interactive element to their viewing experience.”
