Team 33 Kicks Off Live Coverage of Nigeria National League
Oru Leonard
Team 33 Production has officially commenced live broadcast of the Nigeria National League (NNL), signalling the first major milestone in the partnership between Toptier Sports Management Limited (TSM) and the league body.
The collaboration is primarily focused on repositioning and rebranding the NNL, significantly enhancing its visibility and commercial appeal. With the new live production initiative, NNL matches can now be streamed and viewed by audiences across the globe, marking a new era of accessibility for Nigeria’s second-tier league.
Toptier Sports Management (TSM) investors who fully came on board ahead of the second stanza of the 2025-26 season have prioritized key structural reforms. Their focus includes improved match production, image rebranding, digitisation processes, indemnity frameworks, and the establishment of strong governance structures designed to provide a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Beyond visibility, the initiative is also expected to create new opportunities for clubs and players. With matches now accessible to a global audience, teams can effectively showcase and pitch their players for potential transfers abroad.
The TSM investors have put in place a functional and transparent system designed to benefit every stakeholder involved, from the league body and clubs to players, partners, and fans.
The positive impacts of the partnership was continue this weekend as Seven Matches were live this weekend, including: the clash between First Bank FC and Rovers FC, was broadcast live on Friday, while Saturday’s thrilling 1-2 encounter between Gateway FC and Beyond Limits FC at the MKO Abiola Arena, in Abeokuta, Heartland FC vs Smart City FC in Owerri which ended 3-1 in favour of the host, Adamawa United vs Bichi First, Kada Warriors 1 vs 1 Sokoto United and Doma FC 1vs 0 FC Basir were also beamed live, courtesy of Team 33 Production.
Full Result:
Friday
First Bank 1-0 Rovers FC
Saturday
Osun United 1-0 Akwa United
Heartland 3-1 Smart City
Inter Lagos 5-0 Abia Comets
Gateway 1-2 Beyond Limits
Edel FC 2-1 Crown FC
Kada Warriors 1-1 Sokoto United
City FC 1-0 Mighty Jets
Lobi Stars 2-0 ABS
Doma 1-0 FC Basira
Ranchers Bees 3-0 Jigawa GS
Here are Sunday matches to be streamed live:
Sporting Lagos vs Abakaliki FC
Gombe United vs Yobe Desert Warriors.
This development represents a significant step forward in elevating the profile, professionalism, and global competitiveness of the Nigeria National League.
Source: KD
