Azam TV ready for takeoff with FKF PL broadcast

KAKAMEGA HOMEBYZ AND POSTA RANGERS
Kakamega Homeboyz FC player Murai Edmond(left) tussle for the ball with Posta Rangers Omondi Collins(right) during their FKF league held at Bukhumgu Stadium in Kakamega on 22/FEB/2015. They drew 0-0. BY CHRISPEN SECHERE

Azam TV are all hands on deck, ready for the live broadcast of FKF Premier League matches. They will start this afternoon with a double header featuring Shabana versus Kakamega Homeboyz and Kariobangi Sharks facing off with Moyas FC at Kasarani Stadium.

The matches will be beamed across African countries on Azam 1 channel.

HIGH DEFINITION

Azam Kenya General Manager Martin Abuya said their entrance into the local scene will be a game changer.

“We are here for the long term. Azam Media is very excited with the partnership with Football Kenya Federation. Besides, Azam has given opportunities to the Kenyan youth to earn a living and advance their careers and aspirations in television broadcasting,” Abuya said.

The live broadcast will be executed by an all-Kenyan crew under the stewardship of Meb Sayed Alhaddad, a Tanzanian who is the Technical Production Manager.

Tanzania’s veteran radio personality Danstan Tido Mhando oversaw interviews and the selection of commentators, who are all Kenyans.

For a start, it will be a six-camera, High Definition production from a modern Outside Broadcasting van.

“We will continuously upgrade the OB equipment because we came here at short notice. However, Kenyans should brace themselves for a new experience in local football production,” Meb said.

DREAM COME TRUE

Each of the 18 teams of the FKF Premier League will have four matches broadcast live during the season.

Speaking during the inauguration, FKF CEO Michael Esakwa described Azam’s arrival as a dream come true for local football.

“It shows more opportunities are opening up in Kenyan football scene. We challenge clubs to make the most out of this opportunity,” Esakwa said. “As a federation, our work to is explore channels from which clubs and players can broaden their horizons. Azam’s entry into Kenyan football is one of those fruits.”