Community Shield: Nigerians react, call on FG to caution DSTV

Some Nigerians and football fans on Monday called for the Federal government’s intervention over the services provided by DSTV Nigeria.

The call arose over its inability to air the Community Shield game between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday

They also complained that the Cable Tv network increased subscription prices, yet cannot offer unlimited services to football fans.

This is following statement by DSTV apologizing and announcing that it would not air FA Cup and Community Shield games this year.

The announcement read: “Dear esteemed subscribers, we don’t have rights to air the FA Cup & Community Shield this year but you can enjoy pulsating football action from the #PL, #UCL, #LaLiga & the recently added Italian #SerieA and Uefa Nations League. Thanks for choosing DStv.”

However, Fans took to their Twitter pages condemning the Cable Tv network, even as they called on the Minister of information, Lai Mohammed to intervene.