All 18 teams taking part in the 2022/2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League will receive a massive shot in the arm from the recently signed broadcasting deal between FKF and Tanzanian broadcasting company Azam TV.In news confirmed by Mozzart Sport, all teams in the top flight are set to receive 300,000 shillings from the short term deal signed between the two entities allowing Azam to air two matches from the Round 30 fixtures slated for this weekend 13-14 May 2023.Azam TV to air Mashemeji Derby and Tusker, Kariobangi Sharks clashes“We are delighted to announce that the federation has secured a short-term broadcasting sponsorship deal with Azam Media Limited for the FKF PL round of 30 matches.As part of the agreement, Azam Sports will broadcast FKF-PL round 30 match no. 263 (Kariobangi Sharks FC vs Tusker FC) scheduled to be played on May 13, 2023 at Nyayo National Stadium and FKF-PL round 30 match no. 269 (Gor Mahia FC vs AFC Leopards SC) scheduled to be played at Nyayo National Stadium, on May 14, 2023.The aforementioned League matches will be aired live on both Azam TV and Azam online platforms, with each of the 18 FKF PL clubs receiving KES 300,000 as part of the deal,” a letter from FKF to club CEO, seen by Mozzart Sport read.Azam TV will broadcast two FKF Premier League matches this weekend.Kariobangi Sharks vs Tusker FC on Saturday and Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards on Sunday. Both matches will be staged at the Nyayo National Stadium. Azam will pay around Kes. 8 Million. Each of the 18 teams will… pic.twitter.com/ZuY3kW69b5— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) May 10, 2023 “Clubs are requested to confirm their bank details, in writing through the under signed on or before Friday May 12, 2023, to enable for disbursement of the said funds,” it added.FKF also noted that some of the proceeds from the broadcast deal will go towards settling some of the debts owed to match officials in the last four rounds.“Additionally, the federation will commit KES 2million from the said broadcast deal towards offsetting outstanding match officials allowances for the last four rounds. We look forward to working with you and Azam Media Limited to make our league a success.,” the statement concluded.##NAJAVA_MECA_7244763##Azam TV have already dropped a promotional video announcing the two matches they will air including the hyped Mashemeji Derby taking place on Sunday 14 May.This will not be the first time Azam has made headways in Kenya, having aired the league in 2015 under the reigns of then FKF President Sam Nyamweya.KENYA SUPER WEEKEND: Tunazidi kuvuka mipaka na sasa tumetua nchini Kenya. Je, unaijua ‘Mashemeji Derby’ wewe?? Unalijua ‘vibe’ lake? Je, unawajua Tusker FC wewe…. Unaufahamu ubishi wa Kariobang Sharks? Ni Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards na Tusker vs Kariobang Sharks ndani ya… pic.twitter.com/0BjYNujxmf— Azam TV (@azamtvtz) May 7, 2023 The marriage would however come to an end after one season following the league being run as two separate entities – the KPL Limited run-league and the FKF run league.Azam are currently the official broadcasters of the Tanzanian Premier League after securing broadcasting rights back in 2021 in a deal that gave it the sole rights of the top-tier for the next 10 years following their sponsorship renewal with the Tanzania Football Federation.
