Team33 Production and StarTimes bring local football back to TV for NPFL 2024/25 

Following a successful collaboration as the official production partner for the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Team33 Production is excited to renew its partnership with StarTimes.

This renewed partnership aims to continue delivering top-tier football content to millions of fans across Nigeria and beyond. 

This season, football enthusiasts can look forward to a seamless viewing experience as Team33 Production leverages its expertise to bring the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to screens all over Nigeria. With StarTimes broadcasting the NPFL matches, fans will enjoy every key moment of the season.   

The partnership between the NPFL and StarTimes, sealed with a five-year broadcast rights deal worth N1 Billion, marks a significant milestone in bringing Nigeria’s elite league back to television. This collaboration ensures that fans nationwide can enjoy live coverage of their favourite teams and players, with enhanced production value and innovative broadcasting techniques.  

Speaking on this partnership, Chichi Nwoko, CEO and Co-Founder of Team33 Production, said:   “We are honoured to continue our role as the official production partner for the new NPFL season. Our partnership with StarTimes allows us to enhance the viewing experience for millions of football fans, showcasing the very best of Nigerian football. Last year, we set a new standard in sports production, and this season, we are taking it even further.

“With the latest technology and a dedicated team of professionals, we are committed to delivering world-class coverage that captures the excitement, passion, and drama of the NPFL.” 

Speaking on the renewed partnership, Lazarus Ibeabuchi, Assistant Marketing Director of StarTimes stated: “StarTimes is happy to retain Team33 Production as our official broadcast partner for the 2024/25 NPFL season. Their reputation for exceptional production quality aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering a thrilling viewing experience for our subscribers.”

Regarding the strategic partnership between StarTimes and the NPFL, Nwoko emphasized: “The five-year broadcast rights deal between the NPFL and StarTimes is a game-changer for Nigerian football. It not only brings the league to a wider audience but also highlights the growth and potential of our sports industry. Team33 Production is proud to be part of this journey, and we look forward to creating memorable experiences for fans, players, and everyone involved in the league.” 

Harry Iwuala, NPFL Communications Director, highlighted the impact of the partnership: “StarTimes, through its production partners, Team33 Production, has made the live matches of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in the last season a delightful experience for fans who were unable to visit match venues.

“We look forward to greater engagement through this platform with potential business partners and increased number of fans.”

The 2024/25 NPFL season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with Team33 Production and StarTimes at the helm of production and broadcast. 

Both brands are dedicated to capturing every goal, every save, and every brilliant moment on the field, ensuring that fans don’t miss a single highlight. 


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