Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, has rebranded its SuperSport variety channels on both DStv and GOtv platforms.
In a statement on Thursday by the Executive Head of Marketing at MultiChoice West Africa, Tope Oshunkeye, MultiChoice announced that the changes took effect from Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Changes on DStv, GOtv
As part of the rebranding, the current SuperSport Select Channel has been renamed SuperSport Africa.
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A new channel, SuperSport Action, has also been introduced, featuring a broader range of sports content, including UFC matches and additional Champions League games.
GOtv packages will see the following changes:
On the GOtv Jinja and GOtv Jolli packages, SuperSport Africa will replace Select 2 (Channel 64).
On the GOtv Max package, SuperSport Africa and SuperSport Africa 2 will replace Select 1 and Select 2 (Channels 63 and 64).
SuperSport Action will replace Select 3 (Channel 69) on the GOtv Supa and SupaPlus bouquets.
Oshunkeye explained the reason for the updates, stating, “The channel revamp is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our sports offering and provide customers with more unbeatable sports content that resonates with them.”
He added that the new channels would deliver top sports action from around the world, including local boxing, UFC events, comprehensive analysis, and other engaging content curated for the African audience.
Oshunkeye reiterated MultiChoice’s commitment to offering premium services, saying, “We remain dedicated to delivering the best sporting action to our customers and continuously exploring ways to delight them with more choices, exciting live content, and great value.”
Subscribers are encouraged to subscribe, reconnect, or upgrade their packages through the MyGOtv App or by dialing *288#. They can also watch their favourite sports on the go using the GOtv Stream app.