Heartland FC
SuperSport, the pay TV channel on DSTv
has embarked on search for Nigerians who can run commentaries on the
Glo Premier League, in a novel initiative, aimed at attracting more
followers to the domestic football.
Speaking on the pidgin English
commentaries at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday, General
Manager of SuperSport West Africa, Felix Awogu, said: “We’re looking
for Nigerians who can play with typical pidgin words on air and are
also passionate about the league. It promises to be a unique experience
for every participant.”
He confirmed that auditions will be
held in Port-Harcourt (August 23 & 24) as well as Lagos (September
6 & 7) while entry is open to Nigerians between the ages of 20 and
36 years.
“Contestants will have to demonstrate
their versatility and command of Pidgin English to the trio of Deji
Omotoyinbo, Chinedu Ani (Nedu of Wazobia FM) and Tega Onojaife), who
will serve as judges
“The best six contestants from each
audition venue will progress to the next round, where they’ll be housed
in Lagos for a week to undergo mentoring and training.
“At the end of the week’s stay in the
house, the contestants will be trimmed down to a final three which will
contest the grand finale on the 4th of October,” he noted.
The eventual winner, according to
Awogu, will immediately get an employment letter from SuperSport as a
commentator on Glo Premier League matches.
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