MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT TO BROADCAST GHANA VS BAFANA BAFANA MATCH

Johannesburg – Saturday, 13 November 2021 SABC Sport is pleased to announce the live broadcast of the final Group G match for the Qatar World Cup African Qualifiers between Ghana and Bafana Bafana, at 21:00, Sunday 14 November 2021. This must-win fixture will be broadcast on SABC Sport on DTT, SABC 1, TelkomOne, Openview and all SABC African Language radio stations. The fixture will also livestream on the SABC Sport Facebook page to mitigate the probability of loadshedding and its effects on viewership.

The African World Cup Qualifiers consist of 10 groups where the winner of each group will advance into the final playoff round, with five two-legged ties. After a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, Bafana Bafana are clear at the top of Group G by 3 points and this do-or-die fixture sees Bafana Bafana meet the Black Stars’ on home soil in Cape Coast.

Mr. Gary Rathbone, SABC Sport General Manager stated that “SABC Sport is thrilled by the performance of our Bafana Bafana team and we will certainly support them all the way. The spirit of our nation has been lifted by the talent on display and as SABC Sport, we are proud to showcase this world-class fixture this Sunday.   We believe that the broadcast strengthens our #WeLoveItHere message to our viewers, as we remain committed to showcasing the best in African sport to the millions of South African citizens”.

 

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Issued By:                               Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

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