Why has broadcast rights millions eluded BPL?

Under the spotlight: Btv broadcasts the local league in a cashless deal
Under the spotlight: Btv broadcasts the local league in a cashless deal

Broadcasting rights continue to generate millions for football clubs around the world. But locally, the Botswana Premier League (BPL) continues to sing the blues despite games being beamed live on national television. But where does BPL gets it wrong, asks, Mmegi Sport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) previously roped in regional powerhouse, SuperSport to broadcast the local league, but the deal was terminated just three months after a futile trial in 2013.

A year earlier, local company RP Productions struck a P4.2 million per season deal with BFA, a record deal at the time. However, the broadcaster despite doing an impressive job on the screens, failed to meet the contractual agreement and their contract was eventually terminated.

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