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Television of Thursday, 20 October 2011

Source: Ameyaw Debrah

Afrotainment TV acquires rights to broadcast major African football tournaments in North America

Afrotainment TV, a network that delivers some of the best African home entertainment in North America, has announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the media rights to CAF’s annual competitions.

Afrotainment will televise an African soccer game every day at 10:00 pm EST on weekdays and at 3:00 pm EST. on weekend. African Football competition telecasts will mark the premiere of America of regular broadcasting of African Soccer to the highly coveted African football fans in North.

“With Afrotainment committing to showcasing the talent of African football players for the first time on a regular basis in North America, this represents not only a milestone for the Afrotainment Family of Channels but an opportunity to engage a passionate and diverse audience,” said Yves Bollanga, General Manager of the Afrotainment Family of Channels.

Drawing on the extreme popularity of football among Africans and Caribbeans living in North Americas, AfrotainmenT will also offer AfroSport, the first and only African football dedicated magazine in North America, giving viewers a glimpse of rising African football stars, games highlights, teams and competitions.http://www.ameyawdebrah.com/