SuperSport Swahili Set to Bring Premier League Action to East African Fans
Football fans in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will soon have another reason to look forward to match days as SuperSport introduces a dedicated Kiswahili sports channel, bringing live football and other sporting action closer to audiences in a language they know and enjoy.
SuperSport Swahili launches on Thursday, November 5, 2026, on DStv channel 216. The 24-hour channel will feature selected live Premier League matches, European football competitions and other sporting events, all with Kiswahili commentary.
The launch is part of MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, expanding its entertainment offering under the DStv Expect More campaign. The channel will be available in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with GOtv customers in Kenya and Uganda also able to tune in.
For East African football lovers, the move builds on SuperSport’s long-standing Kiswahili commentary coverage of major sporting events, including the Kenyan Premier League, FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. This time, however, fans will have a dedicated channel with its own presenters, studio programmes and weekly sports content.
What Can Fans Expect on SuperSport Swahili?
Football will take centre stage, with selected live matches from the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
Fans will also get selected FA Cup and Carabao Cup fixtures, international football, including Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as well as athletics events from the Diamond League and marathons.
Beyond football, the channel will feature WWE Raw, SmackDown and UFC content with Kiswahili voiceovers on delayed broadcasts. Popular programmes such as Premier League Stories and The Big Interview will also be available in Kiswahili.
Selected matches will have live studio presentations, giving viewers more than just the action on the pitch.
Meet the Voices Bringing Football Closer to Fans
The new channel will feature familiar regional sports presenters and commentators.
Ahmed Abdallah, Geoffrey Lea and George Embangile will lead the presenting team, while Ibrahim Masoud, Ansibert Mwombeki, Wilson Upete, Edgar Kibwana, Jemedari Kazumari and Aboubakar Liongo will provide commentary.
According to Rendani Ramovha, CANAL+ Senior Vice-President of Sport Content for English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, the channel is part of a wider effort to make sports content more relatable to African audiences.
He noted that localisation goes beyond translating commentary, with the aim of creating a genuine connection with viewers through language and culture.
SuperSport Swahili presenter Ahmed Abdallah also welcomed the launch, describing Kiswahili as the language of football conversations across East Africa.
When Does SuperSport Swahili Go Live?
The channel opens on Thursday, November 5, with UEFA Europa League action as Crystal Palace takes on Hoffenheim at 8:45 pm East African Time.
The opening weekend will feature more exciting fixtures, including Arsenal against Hull City on Saturday, November 7, at 6:00 pm, followed by the LaLiga clash between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona on Sunday, November 8, at 11:00 pm.
Fans can also look forward to AFCON qualifying matches featuring Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya from Friday, November 13. Fixtures are subject to change.
Looking further ahead, SuperSport plans to introduce a weekly Kiswahili magazine programme, Saa Ya Michezo (The Sports Hour), in early 2027. Regional documentaries and a dedicated SuperSport Swahili news section online are also in the pipeline.
How to Watch SuperSport Swahili in Kenya
For viewers in Kenya, the channel will be available through the following packages:
- DStv: Channel 216 on DStv Sports and Ultimate packages.
- GOtv: Channel 570 on the Sports package.
- Streaming: Available through the DStv App.
The listed Kenyan package prices are KSh 3,000 for DStv Sports, KSh 7,300 for DStv Ultimate and KSh 3,000 for GOtv Sports.
Fans can also follow the new SuperSport Swahili social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for channel updates and sports content.
With the region preparing to co-host AFCON PAMOJA 2027, the introduction of a dedicated Kiswahili sports channel adds another dimension to how East Africans experience and celebrate sport.
For fans who enjoy discussing football in Kiswahili, match days are about to become even more exciting.
