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

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2 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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Nigeria Jets Out Tuesday for 2025 Hockey AFCON as Federation President Engr Nkom Backs Teams for Podium Finish

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6 hours ago

October 5, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With the 2025 Hockey African Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take place in Egypt from October 11 to 18, both the men’s and women’s national hockey teams are set to depart Nigeria on October 7, brimming with confidence and determination to make the nation proud.

The President of the Hockey Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Engineer Simon Nkom, speaking after a series of friendly matches at the Hockey Pitch, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, said the teams’ early preparation and intensive training camps have positioned them for a successful outing in Egypt.

“In sports—whether it’s hockey, handball, or basketball—fitness is key. That’s why we began camping weeks ago to build the players’ strength and resilience ahead of this major competition. This is the African Cup of Nations—the highest level of hockey on the continent. We’ve prepared well, and I’m confident our teams will finish on the podium,” he stated.

Nkom highlighted the significant progress Nigerian hockey has recorded in recent years, noting that the country’s world ranking improved from 56th to 36th, while in Hockey 5s, Nigeria now stands 12th globally.

“A few years ago, people barely knew hockey existed in Nigeria. Today, our women’s team ranks 3rd in Africa, and the men’s team is 4th. This growth is a product of deliberate grassroots development and consistent effort,” he added.

To ensure smooth participation and avoid past challenges of late arrivals at tournaments, the federation has finalized logistics for early departure.

“We’ve made all arrangements for the teams to leave early to acclimatize and play friendly matches before the competition begins. The players are motivated, relaxed, and ready to give their best. By God’s grace, they will return home with their heads held high,” Nkom assured.

The HFN President also lauded the federation’s board members for their commitment and teamwork over the past four years, which he said has greatly contributed to the sport’s steady rise in Nigeria.

Head coach Ndana Baba Abdullahi, who oversees both the men’s and women’s teams, praised the federation’s support and lauded the players’ work ethic throughout the extended training camp.

“We’ve worked very hard — morning and evening sessions, tactical drills, conditioning. The players have responded excellently. We started with 35 players and are now down to the final 18 who will make the trip,” Abdullahi said, adding that the early arrival in Egypt would give Nigeria a crucial psychological and tactical edge.

Men’s team captain, Michael John, expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness and determination to make history in Egypt.

“We’re perfectly fine — we’ve trained hard and prepared well,” he said. “We’re just waiting for the whistle to blow. By God’s grace, we won’t disappoint our country or those who worked hard to send us there.”

Similarly, women’s team captain, Alfa Cornelius, echoed optimism about the team’s prospects.

“We’ve been camping for over a month, and the coaches have done a wonderful job. We’ve worked hard to match our opponents in both strength and skill. I’m 100% confident that we’ll perform excellently in Egypt,” she said.

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