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  • GOtv to air Wrestlemania XL on Max, Jolli

    GOtv to air Wrestlemania XL on Max, Jolli

    GOtv customers subscribed to Max and Jolli are set to enjoy all the action brewing ahead of the build-up to the most anticipated wrestling showdown of the year, Wrestlemania XL, broadcasting live on GOtv.

    Cody Rhodes and Romans Reigns will square up against each other for the second year in a row after the American Nightmare emerged winner of the Royal Rumble in January thereby earning the slot to challenge for the coveted Undisputed Universal Championship title. The feud between the two men has resulted in an expanded brawl between both men involving The Bloodline gang comprising Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa and new addition, The Rock against World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins and Jey Uso.

    As a result of the prolonged feud between The Rock and Cody Rhodes, both men issued challenges to each other that ended up in a tag team bout between Roman Reigns and The Rock versus Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at Wrestlemania. On March 25’s Monday Night Raw, The Rock attacked Rhodes at the car park, while also trolling his mom in the process. Fans expect Rhodes to revenge at Friday Night Smackdown.

    Meanwhile, estranged twins, Jimmy and Jey Uso will take their feud to Wrestlemania too. On Monday Night Raw, while Jey fought with Shinsuke Nakamura, Jimmy and Solo Siko were on the verge of interrupting the fight, but they were stopped by the duo of Rhodes and Rollins, who had previously vowed to protect Jey against members of the Bloodline. There will be no love lost between the brothers.

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    However, Rollins was attacked by Drew McIntire, his opponent for the World Heavyweight Championship belt at Wrestlemania. While Rollins is entangled in a feud between Rhodes and The Bloodline, McIntire on the other hand, will have to contend with an aggrieved CM Punk who declared on Monday Night Raw that he would be at Wrestlemania as a ringside commentator.

    His announcement adds an interesting plot to their feud, considering how the two wrestlers have external aggressors capable of disrupting their fight.

    Also on the line is the United States Championship belt, as Logan Paul will have to contend in a Triple Threat match against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. Owens had remained unrelenting in his desire for a rematch against Paul after the champion cheated in their Royal Rumble clash, while Randy Orton entered the fray when the US Champion cost The Viper victory at the Elimination Chambers battle for a chance to challenge Seth Rollins at Wrestlemania.

    These and many other exciting bouts and build-up will be on the screen for customers between March 28 and April 8 when the WWE channel pops up for GOtv Max and Jolli customers. Don’t miss out on this exciting offer, reconnect if you are disconnected for premium sporting entertainment.

  • GOtv to air Liverpool, Man City clash

    GOtv to air Liverpool, Man City clash

    Liverpool and Manchester City will clash in what could become a defining game for the league title tomorrow as the three-way title race gets hotter. This match will be broadcast live on Gotv.

    Jurgen Klopp’s men will be keen to hold onto their slim one point lead at the top of the table when the reigning champions come visiting tomorrow, any slip up could tilt the title in City or Arsenal’s favour. Tune in SuperSport Premier League (ch 66) at 4:45pm to watch the action unfold.

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    Darwin Nunez’s 99th  minute goal against Nottingham Forest last weekend ensured the Scousers remain at the top of the table, but the odds will be higher against Pep Guardiola’s team who are heading into this game on the back of a 3-1 victory over their neighbours, Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.

  • Cote d’Ivoire  quarter finals to air Live on GOtv

    Cote d’Ivoire  quarter finals to air Live on GOtv

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria will continue their quest for a fourth AFCON title against the Palancas Negras of Angola on Friday at the ongoing TotalEnergies AFCON 2024 Cote d’Ivoire. The match will be broadcast live on GOtv.

    Ademola Lookman’s brace against Cameroon handed the Nigerians a third consecutive AFCON victory over the Indomitable Lions as they set up a crucial quarter-final clash with Angola. Tune in SuperSport Football (ch. 61) at 6pm to watch the Super Eagles live.

    Speaking after his heroic display in the Round of 16, Atalanta forward, Lookman assured fans that the team will be ready to challenge their latest opponent.

    “The Angolans are a good team. We’ll analyse them and prepare. The further you go, the tougher it gets so we’ll take it game by game,” he said.

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    Angola booked their place in the quarter-final against Nigeria on the back of an impressive 3-0 victory against Namibia with ten men. Jacinto Dala scored a brace and provided an assist for Mabululu to ensure the Palancas Negras secured their first ever knockout stage victory.

    Nigeria and Angola have clashed on ten previous occasions. The Super Eagles emerged victorious three times, drew five and lost two. The Angolans remember with fondness their 1-0 victory over Nigeria in the 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, which ultimately proved decisive to their advancement at the expense of the Super Eagles.

    Also today, DR Congo and Guinea will go head to head live on SuperSport Football (ch. 61) at 9pm. While DR Congo advanced on penalties against Egypt, Guinea stunned tournament high flyers, Equatorial Guinea in 0-1 defeat.

  • DStv, GOtv to broadcast 52 AFCON Games

    DStv, GOtv to broadcast 52 AFCON Games

    Leading broadcaster, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that customers subscribed to its DStv and GOtv platforms will be able to watch all 52 games from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2024 (AFCON) which will commence on Saturday, 13 January.

    SS Football Plus (DStv ch 202) and SuperSport Football (DStv ch 61) will commence broadcasting in HD quality with the opening game between Cote d’Ivoire vs Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, 13 January until the final on Sunday, 11 February. Fans can also look forward to in-studio analysis about the tournament from leading sports commentators every Sunday from 1:00 PM for group stages and 4:00 PM for knockout rounds.

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    Fans can look forward to high-stakes games such as Egypt vs Ghana and Nigeria’s showdowns with Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau. Similarly, the tournament is set to feature global talents like Mohammed Salah, Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Andre Onana alongside other African footballers making waves in European leagues.

    SuperSport also offers the unique feature of language choice. Customers can enjoy the matches in English and Pidgin. This feature ensures that DStv and GOtv customers can experience AFCON in the language that is most meaningful to them.

  • Iwatt wins double  at GOtv Boxing Night 30

    Iwatt wins double  at GOtv Boxing Night 30

    • *National title, N2m

    Swift puncher, Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt, won the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of N2 million for emerging the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 30 on Tuesday.

    Iwatt was a double winner on the night as he produced a cracking performance that saw him clinch the first title of his professional career. He secured the national super flyweight title, courtesy of a unanimous decision victory over Saheed ‘Eagle’ Azeez.

    The explosive six-bout event also saw national welterweight title holder, Taiwo ‘Gentle Boy’ Olowu, clinch the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title on the back of a split decision victory over hard-hitting Alidu ‘Dynamite’ Sulemana of Ghana. 

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    The national bantamweight challenge bout between Arabambi Ojo and Ibrahim ‘Golden Boy’ Opeyemi ended in a draw, while Ahmed ‘Eshe’ Ganiyu, knocked out Ayanfe ‘Battle Boy’ Adeoye in the fifth round of their national light welterweight bout.

    In the national super welterweight category, Abdulafeez ‘Big Name’ Osoba, defeated  Christopher Ucheji via a technical knockout, while national female cruiserweight champion, Bolatito ‘Black Tito’ Oluwole, secured another unanimous decision victory over her challenger, Blessing Abisoye, in a national female cruiserweight challenge fight.

  • GOtv Boxing Night 30: Boxers set for battle on Boxing Day

    GOtv Boxing Night 30: Boxers set for battle on Boxing Day

    All roads will lead to Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos tomorrow  where fans will be treated to six intriguing boxing bouts under the night sky, as 12 boxers vie for the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of N1 million.

    Scheduled for the night are four national challenge bouts, one national and sub-regional title bouts. One of the title bouts will see national welterweight title holder, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, face off with Alidu Sulemana of Ghana, for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title.

    Sulemana has a record of 10 wins and eight knockouts from his 10 professional fights, while Olowu, has a record of 15 wins and one defeat from his 16 professional fights.

    In the other title fight, Sifon “Best” Iwatt and Saheed Azeez, will battle for the national super flyweight title. The fight provides both pugilists the opportunity to clinch the first title of their professional careers.

    The night will also feature grudge national challenge fight involving national female cruiserweight champion, Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, and Blessing Abisoye, In October last year, Abisoye lost to “Black Tito’, via a unanimous decision, setting the stage for a grudge match against her opponent, who claimed the national title at GOtv Boxing Night 29. Abisoye has a record of one win and one defeat from her two professional fights, while ‘Black Tito’ has won all of her eight professional bouts, with a record of five knockouts.

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    In the other bouts of the night, Arabambi Ojo and Ibrahim “Golden Boy” Opeyemi will square up in a national bantamweight challenge bout; Ayanfe Adeoye will face Ahmed Ganiyu in a national light welterweight category bout, while Abdulafeez “Big Name” Osoba will square up against Christopher Ucheji, in the national super welterweight category.

    The best boxer on the night will take home they Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and N1 million cash prize.

    Sponsored by GOtv and supported by Supa Komando, Classic FM, Beat FM, Nigeria Info FM, PulseNg and LegitNg, GOtv Boxing Night 30 will broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv ch 209) and SuperSport Select 2 (GOtv ch 64 Channel).

  • Organisers pledges adequate Security  for GOtv Boxing Night 30

    Organisers pledges adequate Security  for GOtv Boxing Night 30

    Ahead of the 30th   edition of the premier boxing show, GOtv Boxing Night, Flykite Productions, the organisers, have stated that the event is one of wholesome fun designed for the family.

     GOtv Boxing Night 30, which will be held at Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa Square on 26 December, is a marriage between boxing and music with adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure that fans’ minds are at rest in and around the venue.

    “The event is conceived as one for the family. There is the boxing part and there is the other element of live musical performances. We understand that fans need to feel safe and we have made arrangements to ensure this. We will have both private and public security operatives in and around the venue. We have always had. In almost ten years of this event, we have not recorded a single breach,” the organisers said in a statement.  

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    The event will feature six boxing bouts, with the biggest being the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title bout between Nigeria’s Taiwo Olowu and Ghana’s Alidu Sulemana. The Ghanaian is a replacement for compatriot, Michael Ansah, who pulled out for personal reasons.

    Also on the cards are the national super flyweight title bout between Sifon “Best” Iwatt and Saheed Azeez as well as the national female cruiserweight duel between Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, will face Blessing Abisoye.

    Other fights include the national bantamweight challenge duel between Arabambi Ojo and Ibrahim “Golden Boy” Opeyemi; the light welterweight clash between Ayanfe Adeoye and will face Ahmed Ganiyu, the super welterweight challenge due between Abdulafeez “Big Name” Osoba and Christopher Ucheji.

    The event will also feature live musical performances by Teni da Entertainer, 9ice and Nasboi.

  • Teni, 9ice, Nasboi to perform at GOtv Boxing Night

    Teni, 9ice, Nasboi to perform at GOtv Boxing Night

    Music stars led by Teni the entertainer, 9ice and reigning sensation Nasboi are billed to entertain boxing fans at the 30th edition of GOtv Boxing Night.

    This was made known in a recent statement by Flykite Productions.

    According to Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Productions, Jenkins Alumona, fans are assured of a cracking party-like experience at the venue.

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    “Aside from the six boxing bouts, these artists are top performers, who we are sure will give the fans the perfect music interlude on the night. We’ve also made provisions for refreshments at the venue. Fans are assured of a carnival of boxing and music this boxing day,” he said.

    The night will feature one international and five national bouts, including one featuring female boxing sensation, Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, and Blessing Abisoye.

  • GOtv Boxing Night 30: Abisoye targets revenge against Black Tito

    GOtv Boxing Night 30: Abisoye targets revenge against Black Tito

    Blessing Abisoye, the female cruiserweight boxer, has vowed to avenge her defeat to Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, when they face each other in a national cruiserweight challenge bout at GOtv Boxing Night 30 on 26 December.

    In October last year, Abisoye lost to “Black Tito’, via a unanimous decision, setting the stage for a grudge match against her opponent, who claimed the national title at GOtv Boxing Night 29. Their fight is one of the six scheduled for the boxing showpiece event at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

    In a telephone interview from her training base in Benin, Edo State, Abisoye said she is storming Lagos for revenge. “I see this as a grudge fight. Boxing is a sport and at times, it’s the judges who decide the fight. The last fight was decided by the judges. This time, I want to give my best fight and I am well prepared for this. I won’t promise that I will win via a knockout, but I am sure that I’m coming to Lagos for revenge,” she said.

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    Abisoye has a record of one win and one defeat from her two professional fights, while ‘Black Tito’ has won all of her eight professional bouts, with a record of five knockouts.

    In the other bouts of the night, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu will face Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title, while Sifon “Best” Iwatt, and Saheed Azeez will slug it out for the national super flyweight title.

    The national light welterweight category will see Ayanfe Adeoye, face off with Ahmed Ganiyu; Arabambi Ojo will trade punches with Ibrahim “Golden Boy” Opeyemi in a national bantamweight challenge bout, while Abdulafeez “Big Name” Osoba, will duel with Christopher Ucheji, in a national super welterweight challenge fight.

  • GOtv excites customers with All-Round Joy Festive Offer

    GOtv excites customers with All-Round Joy Festive Offer

    MultiChoice, Nigeria’s premier Pay TV service provider, has unveiled its festive season campaign for all GOtv customers. The campaign, tagged ‘GOtv na Joy All Round’ brings a diverse range of exciting and entertaining content tailored for the holiday season through its existing channels and designated pop-up channels.

    Tope Oshunkeye, Executive Head of Marketing, MultiChoice West Africa, said the GOtv festive offer is one that customers will truly enjoy. He stated, “We are thrilled to bring the ‘GOtv na Joy All Round’ offer to our subscribers this holiday season. Our goal is to create an immersive and delightful experience for families to enjoy together. The holiday pop-up channel, along with our diverse range of content, ensures that there’s something for everyone during this special time of the year.”

    The pop-up channels will feature a carefully curated selection of shows that capture the true spirit of the season, including favourites such as The Experience, Unusual Praise, Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival, and the Calabar Rocks Music Concert.

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    From now till December, shows such as Festival of Champions, The Experience, Calabar Music Rock Concert, Festival of Carol and Nine Lessons, Cultural Parade, and Naija’s Most Wanted will air at various times on GOtv channel 49 while Unusual Praise 2023 will air on GOtv channel 28.

    The festive campaign offers all GOtv subscribers content that evokes the warmth and cheer of the season, from now to 31 December 2023. Subscribers can reconnect to GOtv using the MyGOtvApp or by*288#.