The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled Globecast as its satellite distribution provider for two seasons of main competition. This included the rescheduled TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 that took place in Cameroon in January. Pierre Ramon, Globecast project engineer, explained: “The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 is one of the world’s great sporting occasions, and we are delighted to have been selected by CAF to provide a range of services. These are not only for this event, but also the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup and the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.” Globecast will provide main and backup satellite distribution, mainly in Europe and Africa – but occasionally to other territories. CELEBRATING SATELLITE
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GAME-CHANGING ACQUISITIONS
Huge news came from the gaming space early this year, with the merger of esports moguls ESL Gaming and FACEIT. Saudi-backed Savvy Gaming Group backed the merger, paying out $1.5bn. According to statements from both companies, the entities will coexist in the esports sphere. “Our mission is unchanged: to create a world where everybody can be somebody. Our merger with FACEIT, with the backing of SGG, will offer more know-how, capabilities and resources to deliver this,” said ESL Gaming CEO Craig Levine. Notably, the merger and acquisition came one week after Microsoft announced the purchase of publisher Activision Blizzard for close to $69bn.
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