Springboks, movie stars, Olympians and a surprise guest come together to serenade South Africans this festive season, on Your World of Champions
No matter what your sport or speed this December, there’s something for everyone on SuperSport. From titanic football clashes, local derby tussles in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (VURC) to the exhilarating Summer of Cricket, Your World of Champions is your one-stop shop for sports this festive season.
The biggest sporting stars from South Africa and the English Premier League have come together to mark the end of a fantastic year for South African sport, with an even better festive period packed full of action on its way.
From Siya Kolisi to Akani Simbine, Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy to Kagiso Rabada, everyone has joined in “the most wonderful time of the year.”
In an entertaining video, these local athletes teamed up with stars of DStv’s popular shows for SuperSport’s version of the famous festive tune by Andy Williams, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”
SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha stated:
The final surprise cameo at the top of the Christmas tree comes from none other than the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture – Mr Gayton Mackenzie, who arguably has breathed renewed energy into the sports and arts industries.
The CEO of SuperSport added:
This festive season is shaping up to be one for the sporting annals. With heavyweight cricket clashes, brewing football and rugby rivalries set to sizzle and simmer onto the screens of all SuperSport viewers, subscribers across Compact to Premium are set for a festive of sports entertainment. With DStv upsizing deals and Showmax add-ons, you will #GetMore this December like never before.
Fans of local football can look forward to more fixtures in the Betway Premiership with exciting stand-offs that see the resurgent Kaizer Chiefs, the dominant Mamelodi Sundowns and the enterprising Orlando Pirates all in action in early and late December.
Compact subscribers will feast on the massive clash of African titans, as Orlando Pirates host Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League on 7 December whilst the Carling Exhibition match on 21 December will prove to be a worthy pre-Christmas appetizer.
The English Premier League never fails to deliver on festive cheer with the Manchester derby (15 December) and Liverpool hosting Manchester United at the top of the new year (05 January), Compact subscribers are certain to #GetMore this festive season.
From the white Christmas across the seas to the sweltering Summer of Cricket on our local shores, DStv Premium subscribers will be chomping at the bit to watch the Proteas’ two tests against Sri Lanka and a full series against Pakistan.
The traditional Boxing Day test will be preceded by the much loved and anticipated Pink Day ODI, both against Pakistan. Your World of Champions is painting the pitch pink through this initiative in support of breast cancer awareness this festive season.
The Proteas Women will also be back in action following their valiant display at the recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup where they made history by being the first South African cricket team, men and women, to reach back-to-back ICC world cup finals.
Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba and company give fans another reason to upsize their Compact subscriptions to Premium as their encounter with England is shaping up to be a must-watch.
Rugby fanatics are also set to #GetMore with local derbies taking centre stage on either side of Christmas thanks to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The DHL Stormers host the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls visit the Hollywoodbets Sharks on 21 December.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks then collide with the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on 28 December. Tough tackles and silky steps are sure to make the rugby Christmas plate this festive season on SuperSport.
The CEO of SuperSport concluded that:
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year with SuperSport, Your World of Champions.
Fixtures:
Summer of Cricket
RSA vs. England (W), 24 November – 18 December
RSA vs. Sri Lanka (M), 27 November – 09 December
RSA vs. Pakistan (M), 10 December – 07 January
CAF Champions League
Orlando Pirates vs. Al Ahly, 07 December
Carling Exhibition Match: 21 December
English Premier League
Manchester City vs. Manchester United, 15 December
Liverpool vs. Manchester United, 05 January
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
DHL Stormers vs. Emirates Lions, 21 December
Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls, 21 December
DHL Stormers vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks, 28 December
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