{"id":11159,"date":"2022-09-30T08:44:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T08:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc\/?p=11159"},"modified":"2022-10-14T08:47:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T08:47:14","slug":"media-statement-sabc-acquires-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-and-fifa-womens-world-cup-australia-new-zealand-2023-broadcast-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-sabc-acquires-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-and-fifa-womens-world-cup-australia-new-zealand-2023-broadcast-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT |\u00a0 SABC ACQUIRES FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 AND FIFA WOMEN\u2019S WORLD CUP AUSTRALIA\/NEW ZEALAND 2023 BROADCAST RIGHTS \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg \u2013 Friday, 30 September 2022 \u2013<\/strong> The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the world\u2019s greatest football spectacles for men and women, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022\u2122 and FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Australia\/New Zealand 2023\u2122.<\/p>\n

The acquisition of FIFA\u2019s flagship tournaments is a testament to the SABC\u2019s commitment to continuously fulfill its public service mandate by providing access to sports of national interest to South African citizens.<\/p>\n

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The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022\u2122 is set to take place from 20 November to 18 December 2022, with the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Australia \/ New Zealand 2023\u2122 taking place next year from the 20th<\/sup> of July to the 20th<\/sup> of August 2023.<\/p>\n

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For the FIFA World Cup, SABC Sport Channel will be the primary broadcast platform for the live presentation of the matches, with SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3 also carrying the games live simultaneously. In line with SABC Sport\u2019s strategic objective of making the world\u2019s greatest football event available to all, audiences will also be able to enjoy the live action from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022\u2122 in the language of their choice on SABC Radio Stations.<\/p>\n

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All the live match presentations will include a live studio build up with match previews and latest team and player news, presented by SABC Sport anchors and top analysts, both on TV and Radio platforms.<\/p>\n

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As part of the \u201calways-on\u201d digital strategy, all the latest news, score updates, log table, streaming services and live match commentary will be available on the SABC Sport digital platforms, ensuring that the audiences don\u2019t miss a single minute of the FIFA World Cup 2022.<\/p>\n

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The SABC\u2019s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Madoda Mxakwe stated that \u201cThe acquisition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has always been a strategic decision for the SABC. The FIFA World Cup creates various marketing opportunities for SABC Sport and other SABC sub brands, and we will optimally use this event to create a sense of euphoria for South Africans everywhere\u201d.<\/p>\n

We are committed to ensuring that we provide our audiences with renewed sense of excitement and provide the matches to the audiences with no-barrier to entry through television, radio and digital broadcast\u201d concluded Plaatjes.<\/p>\n

“Experience the glory of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, 29 Days, 4 TV Channels & 19 Radio Stations!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SISONKE, Together, For the Greatest Game!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Follow SABC Sport on Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n

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ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Issued By: Group Communications <\/strong><\/p>\n

Media Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing) <\/strong><\/p>\n

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za<\/a> | T. 011 714 3311 | C. 071 877 0513<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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