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  • CANAL+ & La Liga sign landmark agreement to combat sports content piracy

    CANAL+ & La Liga sign landmark agreement to combat sports content piracy

    CANAL+ and La Liga have signed a groundbreaking strategic anti-piracy agreement covering nearly 50 countries across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. The agreement marks one of the most ambitious collaborations ever established between a global broadcaster and a major sports competition to tackle one of the biggest threats facing the sports industry.

    Through this unprecedented initiative between a broadcaster and a sports organisation, CANAL+ and LA LIGA will combine their expertise, technologies and enforcement capabilities in the fight against piracy.

    Javier Tebas, President of LA LIGA (L) and Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+ (R) at the signing of the anti piracy agreement

    Already among the most committed and proactive players in this field, the two partners are taking their efforts to the next level to protect the sports ecosystem and its funding model, while continuing to deliver exceptional football experiences to fans. The collaboration will enable both organisations to share intelligence, coordinate enforcement strategies and accelerate action against illegal distribution networks operating across multiple territories. Every illegal football broadcast deprives the entire sports ecosystem, both amateur and professional, of vital resources needed for its development, from funding youth academies and supporting clubs of all sizes to investing in audiovisual production that brings the world’s greatest sporting competitions to life on screen.

    Piracy is no longer only a copyright issue; it has become one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of sport, undermining investment, innovation and the long-term value of audiovisual rights.

    Javier Tebas, President of LA LIGA (L) and Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+ (R) during the signing of the anti piracy agreement

    With sport at the heart of their growth strategies, CANAL+ and LALIGA are determined to intensify their fight against piracy and strengthen the protection of the sports content enjoyed by CANAL+ subscribers and LALIGA fans alike.

    CANAL+, now present in nearly 70 countries and LALIGA have built a longstanding relationship through the distribution of Spanish football. Beginning in France and progressively expanding across Europe, Africa and Haiti, this partnership has grown alongside CANAL+’s international expansion and the global popularity of LALIGA competitions.

    This new strategic alliance represents a natural evolution of that relationship, extending cooperation beyond content distribution to jointly protect the long-term value of sports rights and support a sustainable future for the industry. For CANAL+ and LA LIGA, protecting sports content also means protecting fans and consumers. Illegal services expose users to very real risks, including personal data theft, malware, fraud and access to unregulated content.

    By strengthening their anti-piracy efforts together, the two partners aim to provide fans with safe, reliable and high-quality access to one of the world’s most followed football competitions. The partnership also reflects a shared commitment to promoting a healthier digital ecosystem, where innovation, investment and creativity are rewarded, and where fans can enjoy premium sports content with confidence.

    Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+, stated, “The unprecedented scale of this partnership reflects the strategic importance CANAL+ attaches to the fight against content piracy. I am particularly pleased that our Group shares a common conviction with LA LIGA, one of the sports leagues most committed to combating piracy. Piracy undermines the entire sports ecosystem. By combining our anti-piracy expertise, we are significantly enhancing our ability to take action.

    He added that players in the sports industry, without exception and more broadly all stakeholders in the audiovisual and creative industries, have a role to play in tackling the scourge of piracy. “CANAL+ is fully assuming its responsibility, and this partnership is a call for all industry players to do the same.”

    Javier Tebas, President of LA LIGA, detailed, “Piracy is one of the greatest challenges facing the future of sports, one that no organisation can tackle this problem alone, which is why partnerships like this one are so important. By joining forces with CANAL+, we are bringing together technology, intelligence and operational expertise to protect the value of our competitions, defend the investment made by broadcasters and clubs and ultimately safeguard the future of football.”

  • CANAL+ strengthens Football Offering with Exclusive UEFA Men’s Club Competitions Rights Through 2031

    CANAL+ strengthens Football Offering with Exclusive UEFA Men’s Club Competitions Rights Through 2031

    CANAL+ Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights to UEFA Men’s Club Competitions in Sub-Saharan Africa Until 2031

    Football Fans Can Watch Every UEFA Men’s Club Competition on CANAL+ Until 2031

    Kampala: CANAL+ announces the acquisition of the exclusive rights, in all languages, to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Starting in mid-2027, the Group will exclusively bring the biggest matches from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League to its subscribers across more than 40 countries in the region until 2031.

    The most exciting European clashes, the best English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese clubs, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Serhou Guirassy, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, Nicolas Jackson, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane and many more.

    All of them will meet up on CANAL+ channels.In English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking Africa, SuperSport, the long-standing broadcaster of UEFA competitions, further strengthens its position as the leading sports platform and will continue to offer exclusive coverage of UEFA Men’s Club competitions to its subscribers.

    In French-speaking Africa, this new agreement marks the return of a full coverage of the UEFA Champions League on CANAL+ Sport channels and, for the first time, of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, on an exclusive basis in French language much to the delight of our subscribers. SuperSport and CANAL+ Sport channels, whose popularity across the region is unmatched, already offer an outstanding football line-up, including the Betway Premiership on SuperSport channels, the Premier League, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Ligue 1, and the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, which kicked off just a few days ago.

    With this landmark partnership with UC3, CANAL+ further cements its position as the home of premium sport, offering subscribers access to an unrivalled portfolio of world-class competitions. Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+, said: “We are very proud of this new partnership, which gives us exclusive rights to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions across more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. For four seasons, until 2031, our subscribers will enjoy the thrill of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League biggest matches. Today, CANAL+ offers the most attractive sports line-up across Sub-Saharan Africa, and the acquisition of these rights is a perfect illustration of that.”

    “We would like to extend our sincere thanks to UC3 and to the teams at Relevent for once again placing their trust in CANAL+, following our recent agreements in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and Austria”.

  • CANAL+ brings biggest ever CAF Women’s AFCON, a celebration of Women’s African Football

    CANAL+ brings biggest ever CAF Women’s AFCON, a celebration of Women’s African Football

    All 34 matches of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 will be broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa to DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv & GOtv Stream subscribers

    CANAL+ has confirmed that the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (WAFCON) will be broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament takes place from 26 July to 16 August 2026, having been rescheduled from March, and will be hosted across five venues in Rabat and Casablanca.

    All 34 matches of the tournament will be available to Access customers on DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv & GOtv Stream, meaning more people will be able to enjoy the celebration of African women’s football. The 2026 CAF WAFCON edition is the biggest in terms of participating African nations, having been expanded by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) from 12 to 16 teams. The tournament also doubles as a CAF qualifying competition for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Brazil, with the semi-finalists qualifying directly and two finalists advancing to a qualifying playoff tournament.

    CANAL+ Africa and MultiChoice Group CEO, David Mignot, said: “CANAL+ is delighted to confirm that the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 will be broadcast on our SuperSport channels on DStv and GOtv throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. This event marks our third major football tournament since our merger with the MultiChoice Group, and it cements our status as the best place to watch local sports and entertainment on the continent. We look forward to bringing another superb event to our subscribers and football fans in Africa, as we did with the spectacular FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the Men’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year.”

    DStv and GOtv subscribers will be able to catch all the action live on SS Football Plus (DStv Channel 222). Up-to-the-minute updates will be available on SuperSport.com as well as SuperSport Blitz.

  • CANAL+ confirms broadcast rights for 2026 Commonwealth games on SuperSport

    CANAL+ confirms broadcast rights for 2026 Commonwealth games on SuperSport

    The 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow will be broadcast live on three dedicated SuperSport channels across Sub-Saharan Africa to DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv & GOtv Stream subscribers

    CANAL+ is pleased to confirm the broadcast of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa. The global showpiece, taking place from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, will be available to Access customers on DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv & GOtv Stream. In South Africa, the SuperSport channels are supplied by CANAL+ Africa to the licence holder, MultiChoice (Pty) LTD, which provides the DStv offering to subscribers.

    With more than 500 African athletes expected to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, this year’s edition promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated, with SuperSport bringing the action in its world-class broadcast quality across 11 action-packed days.

    Team Uganda at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    SuperSport will bring two dedicated channels devoted to the Commonwealth Games to ensure comprehensive coverage of the main athletes as well as a curated feed of Africa’s medal challengers, with additional events available on overflow channels on linear and stream. A third dedicated channel will feature Mozambican athletes on SuperSport Maximo 2 and 3.

    David Mignot, CANAL+ Africa and MultiChoice CEO, said: “We are pleased to confirm the broadcast rights for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be available on SuperSport to our DStv and GOtv Access subscribers, with a dedicated focus on the African athletes who will aim to do their countries and the continent proud at this major global athletics showpiece. The broadcast of the Commonwealth Games is a continuation of our investment in ensuring that our viewers and subscribers receive the sports and entertainment content that resonates with them the most.”

    The event will feature 10 exhilarating sports, 6 para sports, across four of the city’s iconic venues: Scotstoun Stadium, Scottish Event Campus, Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena and Tollcross International Swimming Centre. East Africa’s renowned long and middle distance-running pedigree will also be on full display, with Tanzania looking to challenge for honours through Alphonse Simbu, Gabriel Geay, Jackline Sakilu, Failuna Abdi Matanga and emerging distance talent Joseph Panga.

    Nigeria arrives in Glasgow with one of the strongest teams on the continent, led by former world record holder Tobi Amusan, reigning Commonwealth long jump champion Ese Brume, world-class weightlifters Rafiatu Lawal and Adijat Olarinoye, as well as continental shot put champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi. Ghana’s hopes will rest on an explosive sprint squad featuring Benjamin Azamati, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Joseph Paul Amoah, Edwin Gadayi and high jump star Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, while the Portuguese-speaking African countries will be represented by elite boxers Alcinda Panguana, Rady Gramane and Ivanusa Moreira, alongside Cabo Verdean hurdler Jordin Andrade and Angolan sprinter Marcos Santos.

    Across the Francophone nations, global athletics icons Soufiane El Bakkali and Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith lead an exceptional group that also includes Senegal’s Louis François Mendy and Cheikh Diouf, as well as Côte d’Ivoire sprint sensation Arthur Cissé.DStv and GOtv subscribers will be able to catch all the action live on SS Variety 3 and SS Variety 4 in Southern Africa and SSAfrica 1 and SS Africa 2 in the rest of Africa, which will be rebranded as SS Commonwealth 1 and SS Commonwealth 2, as well as SS Maximo 2 and 3. Up-to-the-minute updates will be available on SuperSport.com as well as SuperSport Blitz.

  • AFCON 2025 & SA20 success crown new era for Africa’s biggest broadcaster

    AFCON 2025 & SA20 success crown new era for Africa’s biggest broadcaster

    SuperSport’s broadcast of major African international sporting events crowns a new era of sports broadcasting for MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company

    The conclusion of the 35th TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and season four of Betway SA20 has marked SuperSport’s successful broadcast of two major African sports tournaments since CANAL+ joined forces with MultiChoice in September 2025. The success of the broadcasts illustrated the renewed broadcasting capabilities and added innovation, which culminated in improved viewership experiences as well as customer benefits for DStv, DStv Stream and GOtv subscribers. Ahead of the start of those two massive tournaments, which both began in December 2025, customer benefits kicked off with the announcement that DStv subscribers would enjoy select high-profile Ligue 1 McDonald’s football matches, one of Europe’s top five leagues, from 17 October 2025.

    It meant football lovers across Africa could see massive clashes in the French league between Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Lille, Lyon, Strasbourg and Monaco, to name a few, courtesy of the CANAL+ partnership with Ligue 1 McDonald’s. With the platform for incredible viewing set, the action kicked off in Morocco on 21 December 2025, under the theme “The Family Meets”, which united the African football family through the beautiful game of football and Africa’s biggest sports tournament.

    Africa’s greatest football nations battled it out for the ultimate trophy in men’s African football, with Senegal getting crowned the kings of the continent after defeating the hosts in what was considered by many across the world as the most compelling international final in recent memory on 18 January 2026.

    SuperSport boasted African football stars such as former Nigeria and Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo and ex-AFCON-winning Ivorian winger and UEFA Champions League winner, Salomon Kalou, in its illustrious studio panel.The fourth edition of the Betway SA20 took off on 26 December 2025, one of cricket’s most iconic and traditional match days, with much fanfare.  It was the first time the smash hit global T20 started in December, instead of the usual January start. The tournament was a credit to the year-long planning and meticulous execution of both the League, led by SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith, and SuperSport, under the guidance of CANAL+ Director of Sports Content for English and Portuguese-speaking Africa, Rendani Ramovha. SuperSport’s broadcast quality matched the elevated levels of the Betway SA20 action, with an array of features that included ball-tracking, catchy graphics, and expert commentary and analysis in English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.

    Your World of Champions brought viewers all the enthralling live action from the first ball to the Eastern Cape Sunrisers’ thrilling victory over Pretoria Capitals at Newlands on 25 January 2026. Betway SA20 brought the digital community together, with engagement on the tournament through SuperSport’s social media and digital platforms reaching new heights. SuperSport included additional on-the-ground coverage, such as its unmatched Digital Build-Up on YouTube and the interactive account “What the Streets are Saying”, which had fans buzzing about their knowledge and education (for some) about the wonderful game of T20 cricket.

    SuperSport brought in international stars such as former World Cup-winning England captain, Eoin Morgan, his former England teammate Kevin Pietersen, Proteas legends AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Makhaya Ntini for yet more pulsating analysis and commentary during the scintillating summer of cricket. “As part of the CANAL+ Group, we have brought the family together through the broadcast of tournaments that display the unique power of sport to unite people in all corners of Africa,” said Ramovha.

    “Whether it was watching Africa’s best of the best footballers and awe-inspiring football fan moments in Morocco during the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025, or the Betway SA20 global T20 cricket tournament, SuperSport maintained its role at the forefront of sports broadcasting on the continent, while upping its global standing through CANAL+ synergies.

    “As part of one of the biggest entertainment broadcast groups in the world, we are uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional sports broadcasting from the ground or any part of Africa and the world. Your World of Champions has become the ultimate destination for sports entertainment, reaching younger and vibrant audiences through its unique blend of traditional sports and pop culture and entertainment icons.”

    In November 2025, the CANAL+ Group also ensured the return of the NBA to SuperSport channels, marking the first time live coverage has been available on the network since the 2015/16 season.

  • A celebration of African Football: CANAL+ & SuperSport bring CAF TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 in style

    A celebration of African Football: CANAL+ & SuperSport bring CAF TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 in style

    CANAL+ will become the first global broadcaster to bring viewers the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025), the massive African football showpiece, in French, English, Portuguese and indigenous languages, following SuperSport’s deal for English-speaking broadcast rights of the 35th edition of the tournament.

    CANAL+ is proud to announce that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, has secured broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025) for English and Portuguese-speaking African countries.  When the 35th edition of the tournament kicks off in Morocco on 21 December 2025, CANAL+ will become the first global broadcaster to bring viewers the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, the massive African football showpiece, in French, English, Portuguese and local indigenous languages.It means the broadcaster will offer CANAL+ and SuperSport viewers the most comprehensive football viewing experience that any sports broadcaster has ever managed to accomplish for Africa’s greatest football competition.

    (L-R) CANAL+ Africa CEO David Mignot and CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe seal the partnership with a handshake following the signing of the AFCON 2025 broadcast rights agreement

    The group made the announcement on 06 November 2025 that SuperSport has concluded a broadcast rights deal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the right to broadcast the tournament in English and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan African territories.

    CANAL+ Africa CEO, David Mignot, said: “Our newly-formed merger with the MultiChoice Group has already unlocked opportunities and benefits for our customers. And this year’s TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is a great demonstration of the power and potential of this common ambition: bringing together our expertise to offer unprecedented coverage.

    (L-R) CANAL+ Africa CEO David Mignot and CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe share a photo moment with an AFCON jersey after finalizing the broadcast partnership agreement

    Moreover, broadcasting this competition in different languages is a strong way to build closeness with our viewers. For all these reasons, our subscribers will be part of the most spectacular celebration of African football.”CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, said: “This is an exciting day for CAF and for African football. When the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco in December, Africans everywhere — on the continent and across the diaspora — will be watching with pride. Millions will follow the games on television, celebrating the best that African football has to offer.

    Canal+ Plus Africa CEO David Mignot (R) with CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe (L) after signing up for the official broadcast rights of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025

    “In Côte d’Ivoire, the last AFCON attracted approximately 1.5 billion viewers globally. We anticipate that this edition will be an even greater success, reaching new audiences and inspiring the world once again. When 180 nations express interest in broadcasting AFCON, it is proof that the world is excited about African football.” Rendani Ramovha, Director of Sport Content English and Portuguese-speaking Africa for MultiChoice (a CANAL+ company), said: “We are especially proud to be able to bring the story of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, live to all our viewers in English and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan African territories. SuperSport has been the preferred choice for millions of passionate fans across the continent, and this tournament won’t be different, as we will have a dedicated SuperSport AFCON channel.

    “As part of the CANAL+ Group, we can take that viewing experience to another level, which means people can expect more compelling viewing, brought to them in a language of their choice. It is truly poised to be a celebration of African glory.”Viewers will be able to view SuperSport’s coverage of Morocco 25 on DStv and GOtv, while CANAL+ subscribers will enjoy the action on CANAL+ Sport and on demand using the CANAL+ app.In Nigeria and surrounding regions, fans can enjoy the matches in English or Pidgin, while Swahili is available in East African countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. In Angola, South Africa and Mozambique, fans have become accustomed to enjoying the beautiful game in Portuguese on SuperSport, which will be available during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

    South Africans, meanwhile, will also enjoy games in isiZulu and Setswana on top of the standard English and Portuguese commentary. CANAL+ and SuperSport’s coverage of the tournament will include stellar line-ups of star analysts, commentators, presenters and African football legends, who will bring their unique takes on the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

    Hundreds of millions of viewers can see their favourite African heroes in action, including the likes of Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Sadio Mané (Senegal), Ronwen Williams (South Africa), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco).

  • Crossroads Season 3 Premieres October 6 on Pearl Magic Prime: A Storm of Secrets, Power, and Revenge Unleashed

    Crossroads Season 3 Premieres October 6 on Pearl Magic Prime: A Storm of Secrets, Power, and Revenge Unleashed

    Kampala: The drama returns, and this time, it’s personal. Crossroads, the hit Ugandan telenovela that has captivated audiences across the region, is back with a vengeance.

    Season 3 premieres on Monday, October 6 at 8:00 PM, exclusively on Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Channel 148, GOtv Channel 303).With 204 episodes lined up, this new season promises a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster, where betrayal cuts deeper, alliances shift faster, and revenge is the name of the game.

    Picking up from the explosive Season 2 finale, where Ezra was unmasked and killed in a dramatic standoff, Season 3 plunges viewers into a world where every character is out to settle scores.

    “Crossroads is more than just a show. It’s layered with emotion, ambition, and the rawness of human relationships,” said Margaret Mathore, Head of Channels M-Net East Africa. “Season 3 is our boldest yet, and we’re proud to continue delivering premium local content that resonates deeply with our audiences.”

    At the heart of the new season is Kwezi Karungi, now a widow and the reluctant heir to WANDA TV, battling to hold onto her late husband’s legacy while fending off enemies from all sides. From Abby’s ruthless vendetta to Herbert’s calculated power plays and Didi’s return from the shadows, the battlefield is set.

    “Crossroads has become a cultural phenomenon, sparking daily conversations both online and offline,” said Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda.

    “This season, we’re not just telling a story. We’re reigniting the 8PM prime-time slot with a show that’s bigger, bolder, and more emotionally charged than ever.” The show’s creator and producer, Steven Ayeny, promises a season that will leave fans breathless. “We’ve taken everything our audience loves. The drama, the suspense, the emotional depth and turned it up several notches,” Ayeny said.

    “Season 3 is about revenge, legacy, and the cost of power. It’s a story that will grip you from the first episode to the last.” Among the standout performances this season is Cindy Sanyu, who reprises her role as Delilah “Didi” Luwandagga. Speaking about her return, Cindy shared; “Acting in Crossroads has been a thrilling challenge. Didi is fierce, flawed, fearless, and I love that. She’s the kind of woman who walks into a room and changes the temperature. I’m excited for viewers to see just how far she’s willing to go this season.”

    Crossroads Season 3 is part of Pearl Magic Prime’s commitment to showcasing the best of Ugandan storytelling, with a star-studded cast including Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, Nicole Estella, Cindy Sanyu, Hellen Lukoma, Michael Wawuyo Sr., Yasin Lubowa, and Emmanuel Atuhaire.Tune in to Pearl Magic Prime DStv Channel 148, GOtv Channel 303. Subscribers can also watch the show on the go using the DStv and GOtv Stream apps available on the Google Play Store and IOS App Store.

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