MMS/PC Plus Group, the unique company appointed by FIFA for managing the FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers in 41 Sub-Saharan African international locations, has granted AfroSport the unique media rights for broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers in Nigeria.
Afrosport has additionally been appointed as Host Broadcaster and along with Nationwide Broadcaster, NTA Community, to be accountable for producing the Nigeria Nationwide Crew matches and presenting them to the nation.
With an expanded last event going down within the USA, Mexico and Canada in 2026, as much as 10 locations are up for grabs, with the winners from every of the 9 teams of six qualifying robotically, with one other workforce having an opportunity by way of a playoff. With 8 matches remaining to be performed, Nigeria, subsequent match week will provide two matches, at house in opposition to South Africa on 7 June at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and three days later an away fixture in opposition to Benin, to be hosted in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The match in opposition to South Africa will mark the primary competitve outing for newly appointed coach, and former Tremendous Eagle, Finidi George, and guarantees to be an exciting match following the latest AFCON Semi-Closing encounter between the 2 sides.
The Squad is anticipated to begin preparations from June with day by day protection and updates out there through AfroSport and NFF TV supplied from contained in the camp.
CEO of MMS, Redha Chibani, mentioned: “We’re delighted to be working along with AfroSport in Nigeria, who had been a very long time companion for the UEFA Champions League after I was working for CFI. AfroSport will undoubtedly ship robust publicity in Nigeria by way of their devoted channel and a number of TV companions in probably the most populated nation in Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering unprecented audiences.”
Government Diretor to AfroSport, Andy Howes, acknowledged: “Constructing on the profitable supply of AFCON, AfroSport and its companions are grateful for the chance to attach with Nigeria’s loyal followers, and play its half in presenting the journey of the Tremendous Eagles over the following 18 to 24 months. As was seen at AFCON, there aren’t any straightforward matches in Africa. The FIFA World Cup 2026TM African Qualifiers promise to be thrilling and competive to the very finish. And we warmly invite the nation to affix us in assist of our Eagles to make sure qualification for the ultimate event in 2026.”
2026 will mark 30 years since Nigeria’s final event outing within the Americas, by which Nigeria had been topped Olympic champions, after her overcome Argentina and Brazil alongside the best way.