African football fans have a brand-new reason to stay glued to their screens this October. SuperSport has officially added French Ligue 1 McDonald’s to its lineup, marking a major milestone for local subscribers who’ll now enjoy one of Europe’s most competitive leagues — live, in English, and straight from France.
A New Era For African Football Fans
SuperSport, through its parent company MultiChoice and new owner CANAL+, will now broadcast up to three Ligue 1 McDonald’s matches per weekend. The partnership brings some of Europe’s most dazzling football stars — including Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and rising sensation Désiré Doué — into living rooms across the continent.
The first live broadcast kicked off with a heavyweight clash: UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) facing RC Strasbourg who held each other to a 3-3 draw.
It’s not just about PSG, though. Viewers can look forward to catching French powerhouses like Monaco, Marseille, and Lyon, with fixtures spread across SuperSport Football, SuperSport Variety, and GOtv channels throughout October.
What The Partnership Means For African Viewers
Rendani Ramovha, Director of Sport Content for English and Portuguese-speaking Africa at MultiChoice, called it a “proud addition” to the SuperSport portfolio.
“Football is part of the fabric of African culture,” said Ramovha. “Adding a prestigious league like Ligue 1 strengthens our promise to deliver world-class sport. This partnership ensures our subscribers get even more value and variety in premium football content.”
With CANAL+ — France’s broadcasting giant — now owning SuperSport, this partnership feels like a full-circle moment. For many African fans who already follow European football passionately, it’s an exciting new gateway into the drama, rivalries, and rhythm of French football.
How To Watch
SuperSport will air up to three Ligue 1 McDonald’s matches each weekend on DStv, DStv Stream, and GOtv across Africa. However, it’s worth noting that the coverage won’t extend to Showmax packages.
Fans can visit SuperSport.com or check their TV Guide for the full broadcast schedule, with upcoming fixtures.
Why It Matters
This move reinforces Africa’s growing influence in global sports broadcasting. As CANAL+ strengthens its footprint on the continent through MultiChoice, viewers are the ultimate winners — gaining access to more diverse, multilingual, and world-class football entertainment.
For SuperSport, it’s another win in a long-standing mission to keep Africa at the heart of global sport. And for fans, it’s a front-row seat to France’s football magic — one match, one goal, and one late-night kickoff at a time.
Source: SuperSport
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