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ICC Agrees Deal With Supersport To show Cricket Games in 52 African Territories

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3 years ago

April 13, 2023

Joel Ajayi
The International Cricket Council today announced a new broadcast and digital deal with SuperSport International (Pty) Limited, which will bring ICC global events to fans across 52 territories in Africa.

The new direct deal will see the continuation of the successful partnership with SuperSport in the Sub-Saharan region which has been in place since 2007.

The broadcaster, which has 22.1 million subscribers across the 52 territories, provides an excellent platform to grow the cricket fan base and engage more people with cricket in Africa in line with the global growth strategy for the sport.

The deal includes the next eight years of rights for all matches of the 12 men’s senior events up until the end of 2031, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 which will take place on African soil in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia for the first time since 2003.

The partnership will also include every match for the next four years of women’s events, which following the success of the recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, has seen an incredible increase in interest, and left a wonderful legacy for women’s cricket. There was huge growth in terms of South Africa viewership for the 2023 event, shattering past records with an increase of 790% of fans tuning in to support the World Cup compared to 2020.

In addition, all matches of all U19 World Cups, both men’s and women’s, will be covered as part of the deal. Digitally, fans will be able to access all the ICC major event content via the DStv app.

ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said: “We are delighted to be continuing our successful and proven partnership with SuperSport. There is a real opportunity for more fans to engage with ICC events and enjoy cricket across the 52 territories.
“Following the hugely successful ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 and the legacy left for women’s cricket in South Africa, I am confident that this strategic partnership will play a major part in building the momentum for women’s sport in the region too.”

MultiChoice South Africa CEO, Marc Jury said: “We are delighted to have secured another deal with the ICC, continuing our excellent partnership. We are excited to deliver ICC cricket coverage to Africa for the next few years and provide new experiences for fans across the continent.”

Men’s Events
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (West Indies & USA)ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan)ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 (England)ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (India & Sri Lanka)ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 (South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia)ICC World Test Championship Final 2027 (Host TBC)ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 (Australia & New Zealand)ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2029 (India)ICC World Test Championship Final 2029 (Host TBC)ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2030 (England, Ireland & Scotland)ICC World Test Championship Final 2031 (Host TBC)ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031 (India & Bangladesh).

Women’s Events
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 (Bangladesh)ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (India)ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (England)ICC Women’s T20 Champions Trophy 2027 (Sri Lanka).

U19 Events:

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 (Sri Lanka)ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 (Malaysia & Thailand)ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 (Zimbabwe & Namibia)ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 (Bangladesh & Nepal)ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2028 (Host TBC)ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2029 (Host TBC)ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2030 (Host TBC)ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2031 (Host TBC)

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Thrills as 2026 National Hockey Super League Opens in Abuja — NHF President Promises Greater Innovation

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10 hours ago

November 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar
The atmosphere was electric on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the 2026 National Hockey Super League officially kicked off in grand style.

The championship, which runs from November 1st to 9th, features 13 male and 8 female teams from across the country competing for supremacy in Nigeria’s top-tier hockey competition.

In the opening fixtures, Police Machine dominated IGP Flickers 9–1, Kada Stars overwhelmed Adamawa 13–0, Plateau edged Ekiti 1–0, while Niger Flickers crushed Team Katsina 10–0.

Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engr. Simon Nkom, expressed satisfaction with the smooth start, describing the league as a key milestone in the Federation’s renewed drive to strengthen grassroots hockey and promote national development of the sport.

“This is indeed a proud moment for us. We are here to witness a national event that we hold in very high esteem,” he said. “It’s a great way to end the year, return to our grassroots, and continue developing the game.”

Nkom, who also serves as an Executive Member of the African Hockey Federation Board, assured that the Federation will sustain its current momentum and introduce more innovations in 2027 to further elevate Nigerian hockey both locally and internationally.

“Our focus remains on building a strong foundation for our players and promoting discipline, teamwork, and fair play,” he added.

“Beyond monetary rewards, the experience gained here is invaluable. We will continue to recognize excellence through awards for Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, Youngest Player, and Most Disciplined Team.”

The Tournament Director, Mr. Falore Olajuyigbe, confirmed that the league will run for one week, ending on November 8th, with teams departing the following day. He praised the level of play and organization so far.

“The matches have been exciting and competitive. Attendance has been encouraging, and we’re confident that the quality of play will keep improving,” Olajuyigbe said.

He added that the tournament is benefitting from lessons learned during Nigeria’s participation in the African Club Championship in Ismailia, Egypt, noting that two Nigerian umpires who officiated at that continental event are also part of the officiating crew in Abuja.

As the 2026 National Hockey Super League unfolds, excitement continues to build among fans and players alike, with Abuja firmly at the center of Nigeria’s hockey action.

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