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Propel Sports Africa To Broadcast 2023/24 NPFL, As 100 Countries Set To Watch The League
Joel Ajayi
In its determination, passion, and effort to have a better 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the organizer of the league has assured that 8 out of 10 of each day matches will be streamed live by the Propel Sports Africa PSA as 100 countries of the world set to watch Nigeria league.
The Chairman board of the Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye stated this shortly after the draws for the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Tuesday in Abuja as the league set to kick off September 9th across the country.
Speaking on the plan for the league, Former chairman of National Sports Commission Elegbeleye expressed: “We hope to improve on what we did last season, we are bringing a new model into the season by playing the junior league, every clubs are expected to have under 17 teams and we have promised to showcase the best talent we have the feeders’ team will be playing their league this season at the zones and winner of each zone will come to play the playoff to determine the final.
“We want to improve on the support we gave to referees last season, we still want to maintain the 100 million naira we gave to the winner last year, that is the minimum we can give we may increase it this season.”
Talking about streaming live he said that the league organizer has an agreement with propel league Africa to stream live 8 out of the 10 matches in the match day 1 of the league, so all 8 matches will be watched live on your phones and that is what is going to happen in 100 countries so that Nigeria in diaspora can watch NPFL every match day at least 8 matches per day.
The NPFL has signed an agreement with Propel Sports Africa (PSA) on broadcast streaming of matches. He said PSA for a start has deployed its cameras to ten match venues which cover every geo-political zone in the country.
“It gladdens my heart to again harp on the broadcast streaming deal with Propel Sports Africa which as of today, has deployed cameras to ten venues as a start-up. They plan to have a camera in each Stadium in the long run while we work out modalities to move cameras from one location to the nearest. So far the AI Cameras have been deployed, installed, and tested in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Uyo, and Aba. Other locations are Ilorin, Jos, Gombe, Katsina, and Kano. The distribution covers the geographical zones. In the days ahead, there will be a big announcement coming on the Broadcast Streaming deal.
Elegbeleye also acknowledged the tremendous support the league has received from its partners, GTI Assets Management. He said NPFL will be counting on the mutually beneficial relationship to grow the financial base of the league.
Meanwhile, The draws for the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season have been conducted. The draws were held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The league scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 9, 2023, will see nine-time league champions Enyimba International of Aba will host Bendel Insurance in what has been dubbed as the star game of Match Day One.
2023/2024 FULL FIXTURES MATCH DAY 1 INCLUDE.
Bayelsa United vs Akwa United
Shooting Stars vs Plateau United
Abia Warriors Vs Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba Int’l vs Bendel Insurance
Rivers United vs Remo Stars
Katsina United vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars vs Kano Pillars
Heartland FC vs Lobi Stars
Sporting Lagos Vs Gombe United
Rangers United Vs Doma United.
Sports
NFF President Cup Football Tournament Kicks Off in Kaduna with Exciting Opening Ceremony
Joel Ajayi
The NFF President Cup Football Tournament for Nigeria National League (NNL) clubs began in style on November 12, 2024, marking a key step in promoting football development in Kaduna State and across the league. The tournament, held at the historic Ahmadu Bello Stadium, will run until November 20 and promises fans thrilling preseason action and intense competition among participating teams.
The opening ceremony was a highlight, with Kaduna State’s Commissioner of Sports Development, Professor Benjamin Kumai Gugong, officially launching the event by kicking off the first ball—a symbolic gesture underscoring the state’s commitment to nurturing sports and supporting local football talent. Professor Gugong remained for the inaugural match, where two local teams, Kada Warriors FC and Kawo FA, delivered an exciting performance. In a closely fought game, Kawo FA emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Kada Warriors FC.
Chairman of the tournament, Hon. Magaji Alhasan, welcomed the teams and officials in his opening remarks, applauding Kaduna’s warm hospitality. He assured all participants that fair and transparent officiating would be a top priority, with oversight directly under his supervision. Alhasan also expressed his hopes for the NFF President Cup to become an annual tradition, providing a vital platform for NNL clubs to prepare for each season.
With four matches scheduled daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the tournament promises a nonstop display of football talent that will captivate fans and further enhance Kaduna State’s reputation as a center for sports.
The tournament serves as an essential preseason platform, allowing clubs to refine their skills and gear up for the forthcoming National League season.
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