NFL NEW SEASON TOUCHES DOWN ON ESPN ACROSS FRICA THIS SEPTEMBER

This past Friday, ESPN viewers across Africa got the opportunity start enjoying the imminent start of the new season of the National Football League (NFL), broadcasting four live games each week, highlights and studio programming during regular programming hours, ensuring that no moment of the grid-iron action is missed.

Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end #87 Travis Kelce holds the trophy next to Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes as they celebrate winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

The season promises to be an exhilarating journey as teams battle it out over 18 action-packed weeks, all leading up to the much-anticipated Super Bowl in February 2025. This year’s Super Bowl will see the Eastern Conference and Western Conference champions go head-to-head in New Orleans in what is undeniably one of the most electrifying live sports events on the global calendar.

Mark your calendars for the first few games of the season:

• Friday, 6 September 2024, 2:20 AM: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Saturday, 7 September 2024, 2:15 AM: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
• Sunday, 8 September 2024, 7:00 PM: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
• Sunday, 8 September 2024, 7:00 PM: New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings
• (Times provided in CAT) 

As the reigning champions for two consecutive years, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by the indomitable quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are setting their sights on a historic three-peat. Can they once again rise to the challenge and solidify their dynasty?

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

In addition to the NFL, ESPN Africa continues to deliver the best in international sports, with an incredible lineup including the NBA, European Soccer (featuring leagues such as Eredivisie, Jupiler Pro League, Scottish Premiership and others), NWSL, American Major League Cricket, 30 for 30 sports documentaries and much more.

Kyle De Klerk, Director: Sports at The Walt Disney Company Africa, shared his excitement: “As the home of US Sports on the continent, ESPN will be the premier destination for what promises to be a most competitive and memorable NFL season, delivering the gridiron action and stories of the superstar teams and icons of American Football, across Africa.”

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