SuperSport has kicked off an ambitious pan-African campaign to support its exhaustive World Cup 2026 coverage, promising round-the-clock action for football fans across the continent.
SuperSport has launched a campaign across more than 20 English- and Portuguese-speaking African countries to coincide with the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.. This campaign marks the first collaboration between BETC (CANAL+’s long-standing partner for 40 years) and a brand from the MultiChoice Group.. As the official broadcaster of the entire tournament, with live coverage of all 104 matches, SuperSport, available via DStv and GOtv, will deliver an exceptional 24/7 broadcast offering featuring
four dedicated live and streaming channels hosted by high-profile expert pundits.. Matches will also be broadcast in several local languages, in addition to English and Portuguese.. The campaign aims to unite audiences, especially football fans, around a clear message: “Sleep Can Wait.” This historic edition of the tournament will feature a record 10 African teams, alongside unparalleled editorial coverage by SuperSport channels, including matches broadcast during the night.. Shot in Cape Town with director Jabu
Nadia Newman, in collaboration with South African production teams, the campaign is set to garner exceptional visibility through three TV formats (60”, 30″, and 15”) broadcast across more than 150 channels, over 800 out-of-home advertising faces, as well as widespread distribution on digital platforms and across the Group’s social media pages, reaching more than 100 million followers.
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