Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes, one of the continent’s leading digital TV operators.
StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, representing the biggest agreement of its kind by Manchester United in the region.
Viewers in countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana will receive exclusive Manchester United content 24 hours-a-day via StarTimes platforms.
MUTV is the world’s leading football club TV channel, featuring first team and Academy games, live manager’s press conferences, player interviews, award-winning documentaries and news.
StarTimes has 13 million subscribers through its DVB digital TV service and 20 million users of its OTT streaming service, widening access to top-quality digital entertainment throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Chief Executive of Media, Manchester United, Phil Lynch, said: “We are proud to have hundreds of millions of passionate fans in Africa and this long-term agreement will allow them to get closer to the club through MUTV’s exclusive, round-the-clock content from Old Trafford and the AON Training Complex.
“MUTV is one of our most important channels for engaging with fans around the world, whether through linear or direct-to-consumer streaming platforms, and we are excited to be significantly increasing its reach through our new partner, StarTimes, in Africa.”
According to Sports Deputy Director, StarTimes, Kristen Miao: “Manchester United is one of the most iconic football clubs in the world. We are delighted to share MUTV with football fans across Africa as part of our commitment to enhancing our subscribers’ experience.”
The partnership will further boost the game of football and the teeming fanbase of the European clubside in Africa.
