- Turkish Süper Lig Joins ESPN Africa Lineup: The addition of the Turkish Süper Lig to ESPN Africa’s programming promises to deliver thrilling football moments, with 20 of Turkey’s top clubs competing for glory from August 2024 to May 2025.
- Intense Rivalries Across European Leagues: From Celtic’s dominance in the Scottish Premiership to the fierce competition in the Eredivisie and English Football League, the 2024/25 season is set to be one of the most competitive yet.
- Spotlight on African Stars in Belgian Jupiler Pro League: African talents like Alieu Fadera, Majeed Ashimeru, and Gift Orban will continue to shine in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, bringing exceptional skills and excitement to the league’s global audience.
Football fans across Africa have much to look forward to as the 2024/25 European football season is about to kick off. ESPN Africa will once again deliver extensive coverage of some of Europe’s top leagues, including the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, English Football League, Eredivisie, German DFB-Pokal Cup, National Women’s Soccer League, and the Scottish Professional Football League. Adding to the excitement, the Turkish Süper Lig has been introduced to its programming, promising an enthralling experience for viewers with the most thrilling football moments from Europe.
The Süper Lig aims to solidify its reputation as one of Europe’s premier football divisions, a league that has always captivated the interest of enthusiasts and punters alike. With 20 of Turkey’s top clubs set to compete from August 2024 to May 2025, the stakes will be high at every level, making this season one to watch.
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In Scotland, Celtic, the reigning Scottish Premiership Champions, continue to assert their dominance with an impressive three-year winning streak. Their fierce rivals, Rangers, have consistently secured second place during this period, showcasing the intense competition within the league. As Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen, who have finished third and fourth in the past two years, set their sights on the trophy, the upcoming season promises to be fiercely contested.
The Eredivisie also promises another captivating season, with record-holders Ajax Amsterdam and former champions Feyenoord eager to reclaim the trophy from reigning champions PSV. This 18-team league, representing the pinnacle of Dutch football, remains a favorite among soccer enthusiasts.
The English Football League (EFL) is expected to be more competitive than ever, with recently relegated EPL clubs Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town all vying for automatic promotion back to the Premier League.
The Belgian Jupiler Pro League will once again showcase a wealth of African talent, with star players such as Alieu Fadera (Racing Genk – Gambia), Majeed Ashimeru (Anderlecht – Ghana), Tarik Tissoudali (Gent – Morocco), Gift Orban (Gent – Nigeria), Jean Thierry Lazare (Union SG – Ivory Coast), and Denis Odoi (Club Brugge – Ghana) continuing to light up the league.
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Earlier this year, ESPN Africa secured broadcasting rights for the USA’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), allowing fans to enjoy two NWSL games each week, including live and repeat broadcasts, as well as a weekly highlights show leading up to the playoffs and the NWSL Championship in November.
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African football fans can expect a thrilling lineup of live football broadcasts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with additional coverage and match highlights throughout the week. ESPN Africa will further enhance the experience with behind-the-scenes updates and additional content on social media throughout the season.
Comments Kyle De Klerk, Director of Sports at The Walt Disney Company Africa:
“Football remains a key pillar of ESPN’s unprecedented sports programming and we know that fans eagerly anticipate the start of the season each year. Now, with the addition of the Turkish Lig, viewers will have more choice than ever as we present the very best in the action on and off the pitches of Europe and the United States.”
