Pay-tv providers, DStv and GOTV, will have exclusive rights to show this year's FIFA World Cup in Kenya, and on the African continent, rights-holder Multichoice Kenya announced yesterday.
Because of the extra-ordinary high temperatures in Qatar, the World Cup will for the first time be held in November/December, when it is likely to be winter and a bit cooler in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
According to the draw released yesterday by FIFA, Group A will feature host nation Qatar, African representative Senegal, powerhouse Netherlands, and Ecuador.
England will headline group B, along with the USA, and bitter political foe Iran.
Lionel Messi will lead Argentina as it takes on Group C rivals Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Poland.
Defending world cup champions France lead Group D with European rivals Denmark and African rep, Tunisia, their main threats.
After their 7-goal demolition by Germany in Brazil 8 years ago, Spain will once again face their rivals in Group E which will also feature a dangerous Japan.
Morocco in Group F, will take on World Cup 2018 runners-up Croatia, as well as Belgium and Canada.
Cameroon have a tall task in Group G with powerhouse Brazil to overcome as well as Switzerland and Serbia.
Finally, Group H looks unpredictable with Africa's Ghana paired with South Korea, Uruguay, and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.
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