Multichoice's New Owner Rolls Out More Content Options for DStv, GOtv Subscribers
- Canal+ is the official owner of MultiChoice and now has control of DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and DStv Stream
- The French media giant is planning new content for DStv subscribers offered by Canal+ as part of the new change
- Football fans are set to enjoy more live action, and there are also new channels for subscribers
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DStv subscribers will now enjoy live coverage of selected French Ligue 1 football matches on SuperSport, following a new content partnership with the platform’s parent company Canal+.
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The latest development was disclosed by SuperSport management in a statement released over the weekend.
According to SuperSport, over the 10 months of the season, three selected matches will now be available for DStv and GOtv subscribers every weekend.
It said:
“Ligue 1 McDonald’s matches will now air live on SuperSport for DStv, DStv Stream, and GOtv viewers across Africa.”
Canal+-MultiChoice takeover: New owner, more content
Rendani Ramovha, MultiChoice’s executive head of English sports content, said the addition reinforces DStv’s position as Africa’s home of premium football.
He said.
“Football is deeply loved across the continent, and adding Ligue 1 strengthens the value of our sports offering."
The French Ligue 1 is the first major addition to DStv’s content lineup since Canal+, the French media giant, acquired control of MultiChoice.
Canal+ Africa CEO David Mignot said the partnership will deepen collaboration and expand access to both African and European content.
He said.
“We produce around 4,000 hours of African programming each year in up to 15 language.
“Together with MultiChoice’s 6,000 hours of local content, we aim to provide about 10,000 hours annually in over 30 languages.”
Ramovha stated that the final result will be a large catalogue of content available to a bigger audience through dubbing and rescripting.
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Canal+: More changes coming to DSTV
Canal+ also announced plans to roll out a unified “super app” that integrates content from DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and Canal+ into a single platform.
Group CEO Maxime Saada said the initiative would make it easier for subscribers to access global and local entertainment while continuing the company’s strategy of offering bundled deals with international streaming partners such as Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and Paramount+.
The company also plans to continue its super content aggregator strategy following its DStv acquisition.
5 new channels on DStv
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that MultiChoice increased its content lineup for DStv Compact customers by introducing five new channels.
Subscribers will now enjoy an extra streaming option at no additional charge, enabling them to watch on two devices at the same time.
The new additions include SuperSport Action, which will showcase combat sports such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), including UFC and EFC events, alongside boxing, WWE, and UCI cycling competitions.
Another channel is Africa Magic Showcase, featuring a selection of Nollywood dramas, romance, action and adventure.
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Source: Legit.ng
