Viewers in countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana will receive exclusive Manchester United content 24 hours-a-day via StarTimes platforms.
StarTimes has 13 million subscribers through its DVB digital TV service and 20 million users of its OTT streaming service, widening access to top-quality digital entertainment throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
MUTV is the world's leading football club TV channel, featuring:
- first team and academy games
- live manager’s press conferences
- player interviews
- award-winning documentaries, and
- news.
Phil Lynch, chief executive of media at Manchester United, says, "We are proud to have hundreds of millions of passionate fans in Africa and this long-term agreement will allow them to get closer to the club through MUTV's exclusive, round-the-clock content from Old Trafford and the AON Training Complex."
"MUTV is one of our most important channels for engaging with fans around the world, whether through linear or direct-to-consumer streaming platforms, and we are excited to be significantly increasing its reach through our new partner, StarTimes, in Africa," adds Lynch.
Kristen Miao, sports deputy director at StarTimes, concludes, "Manchester United is one of the most iconic football clubs in the world. We are delighted to share MUTV with football fans across Africa as part as our commitment to enhancing our subscribers' experience."
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