Propel Sports, the official broadcast partner of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has announced that the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City is among the 10 selected stadiums for live streaming of NPFL games in the upcoming 2023/24 season, set to begin on August 26, 2023.
The purpose of this initiative is to enhance fan engagement and provide broader access to the NPFL matches during the 2023/24 season.
In addition to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, the other confirmed shortlisted stadiums for live streaming are Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin, and Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos.
The remaining stadiums selected for live streaming include Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, and Pantami Stadium in Gombe.
Addressing concerns raised by fans regarding the limited number of announced venues, Propel Sports responded on social media by stating that their camera equipment is portable. They explained that the Pixellot cameras can easily be moved from one stadium to another, indicating that more venues will be included in the live streaming as the season unfolds.
The Pixellot cameras are set to stream a minimum of eight games per MatchDay, providing fans with access to over 300 games throughout the season. This move aims to enhance fan engagement and enable a wider audience to enjoy the NPFL matches.