Marcel Tisserand, former captain of the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is back on the footballing scene. Exiled in Saudi Arabia where he plays in the Al-Ettifaq club trained by Steven Gerrard, he sees his career gain new momentum. And the good news for football fans is that the Saudi Pro League, the Saudi championship, will be broadcast this season on the Canal+ channel.
Indeed, the French TV giant recently signed a Saudi Football League broadcast deal for the next two seasons. This announcement was made by the specialized media, L’Équipe, which specifies that the formalization of the agreement is scheduled for this Thursday, just before the broadcast of the first match.
This coverage of the Saudi Pro League concerns first and foremost French territory, allowing French football fans to follow the matches of major international stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mané, N’Golo Kanté and many others. others. But it’s not just France that will be able to benefit from this broadcast, since Canal+ also covers sub-Saharan Africa, which includes the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This is exciting news for Congolese football fans who will now be able to follow the performances of their compatriot Marcel Tisserand in the matches of the Saudi Pro League. An opportunity to see him at work and support his potential selection for the next African Cup of Nations in 2024, which will take place in Côte d’Ivoire.
This new broadcast of the Saudi Pro League on Canal+ is a sign of the growing importance of Saudi football and its international appeal. This championship brings together world-renowned players and offers a high level of competition. Football fans will therefore have the opportunity to discover or closely follow the talents who express themselves on the Saudi grounds.
In conclusion, the broadcasting of the Saudi Pro League on Canal+ is excellent news for football fans in France and sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who will now be able to follow the matches of this exciting championship. It is also an opportunity for Congolese fans to find Marcel Tisserand, who continues to evolve at the highest level and aspires to a selection for the next African Cup of Nations