CANAL+ ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SIX MAJOR SENEGALESE WRESTLING EVENTS ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

• Exclusive multi-territory agreement signed between CANAL+ and BEUZ PRO grants broadcasting rights in more than 40 territories across Sub-Saharan Africa for the 2026–2027 season.

• Live coverage will be delivered in French and Wolof on CANAL+SPORT channels, and in English on SUPERSPORT channels.

• Calendar features six premier events produced by BEUZ PRO in collaboration with Al Bourakh Events and Jambaar Productions, showcasing the sport's biggest icons.

CANAL+ and audiovisual production company BEUZ PRO announce the signature of a strategic agreement granting exclusive broadcasting rights to the biggest Senegalese wrestling events across French-speaking, English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026-2027 season.

Starting in November, the very best of Senegalese wrestling will be on CANAL+SPORT channels in French and Wolof, and on SUPERSPORT in English, featuring six must-watch events:

• 29 November 2026: The Verdict – Ada Fass vs Balla Gaye 2

• 3 January 2027: The Royal Clash – Sa Thiès vs Siteu

• 7 February 2027: The Fight of the Millennium – Franc vs Reug Reug

• 4 April 2027: The Independence Derby – Ama Baldé vs Lac de Guiers 2, and Eumeu Sène vs Jackson

• In June and July 2027, two additional major events will be scheduled.

These six major upcoming events are organized by Al Bourakh Events and Jambaar Productions, two leading promoters on the Senegalese wrestling scene and produced by BEUZ PRO, well-known for their expertise in organizing the biggest fights with the most celebrated stars of Senegalese wrestling.

Ibrahima Faye, CEO of BEUZ PRO declares: “This partnership marks a historic milestone for Senegalese wrestling. Together with CANAL+ and our promoter partners, we are giving our sport the visibility it has long deserved across Sub-Saharan Africa”.

David Mignot, CEO of CANAL+ Africa, concludes: “Following the broadcast of the ROYAL CLASH on CANAL+SPORT 1 last April, and through this new partnership announced today, CANAL+ reaffirms its ambition to expand its portfolio of African content and its commitment to giving Senegalese wrestling, one of Senegal’s most iconic sports, exceptional visibility across more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa”.

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