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Johannesburg - South African fans could be disappointed on Sunday after news has emerged that Bafana Bafana's African Cup of Nations qualifying game in Freetown may not be televised.
The SABC are experiencing problems negotiating the broadcasting rights and financial terms of the broadcast and according to a reliable Soccer-Laduma source, it's unlikely that the South African public will be able to view the game.
"It is a known fact now that the game won't be broadcast. If the TV does not show it, it will be the same with all SABC radios," said the source.
The Siya crew decided to call SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyako for clarity on the situations. Kganyako confirmed they are experiencing problems, but hopes that all will be well by Sunday.
"It is true we are having problems with different logistics and the broadcsting of the game will all depend on whether we solve those problems in time or not. The problems include the broadcasting rights and also the fact that we don't have a South African embassy in Freetown which can help us. As of now we are trying very hard because our wish is for every South African to watch this game live," Kganyako told the Siya crew.
He added that this is not the first time the broadcaster faces such problems in West Africa.
The SABC are experiencing problems negotiating the broadcasting rights and financial terms of the broadcast and according to a reliable Soccer-Laduma source, it's unlikely that the South African public will be able to view the game.
"It is a known fact now that the game won't be broadcast. If the TV does not show it, it will be the same with all SABC radios," said the source.
The Siya crew decided to call SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyako for clarity on the situations. Kganyako confirmed they are experiencing problems, but hopes that all will be well by Sunday.
"It is true we are having problems with different logistics and the broadcsting of the game will all depend on whether we solve those problems in time or not. The problems include the broadcasting rights and also the fact that we don't have a South African embassy in Freetown which can help us. As of now we are trying very hard because our wish is for every South African to watch this game live," Kganyako told the Siya crew.
He added that this is not the first time the broadcaster faces such problems in West Africa.
