In a landmark move for Nigerian football fans, SportyTV has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the Super Eagles’ next four 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers live and free.

The deal ensures that millions of Nigerians can cheer for their national team without the barrier of subscription fees. Matches will be available on StarTimes DTT (channel 258), DTH (channel 190), the SportyTV app, and SportyTV’s official YouTube channel.

The action begins on September 6, when Nigeria welcomes Rwanda to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Just four days later, the Super Eagles face a fiery away clash against South Africa on September 9. The qualifiers continue in October with showdowns against Lesotho (October 6) and Benin (October 13), with kickoff times to be confirmed.

“This is about pride, passion, and access,” said Elias Gallego, Vice-President of Business Development, Marketing and Media at Sporty Group. “For the first time, Nigerians will follow their Super Eagles’ World Cup dream completely free of charge. Nothing matches the excitement of bringing the Eagles’ fight for a ticket to the World Cup directly to the people.”

SportyTV also promised fans a front-row experience, complete with expert commentary from the SportyLive team and exclusive on-the-ground coverage from reporters at each venue.

With this move, SportyTV cements its place as the only open-access broadcaster for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers, breaking the mold in an era where top-flight football is often hidden behind paywalls.