AIT woos WAFU for U-20 Cup
The Management of Africa Independent Television (AIT) has indicated its interest to acquire the official broadcast rights for the West African Football Union (WAFU) U-20 championship, holding in Nigeria between November 30 through December 14.
Chairman of PAMODZI Sports Marketers, official marketers of the championship, Mike Itemuagbor confirmed that the chairman of DAAR Communications, RaymondDokpesi, has held preliminary talks with his organization in this respect. “We have begun negotiations with Chief Dokpesi, chairman of DAAR Communications, but presently we are looking at the logistics, said Itemuagbor. “I am hopeful we can arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement but so far, given what AIT has put on the table, I think they are serious.” AIT, recently acquired the rights for all matches involving Nigeria’s national teams and are presently in the process of floating a sport cable television channel. “In terms of facilities and the personnel, I think AIT is competent enough to give us a hitch-free coverage that will be enjoyed by the entire continent and indeed the world, said Itemuagbor. Twelve West African countries have so far signified their interest to take part in the two weeks soccer extravaganza that is aimed at rediscovering the region strong footing in Africa football. 0
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