The Nigerian Sports Minister,Bolaji Abdullai,had assured the soccer-loving Nigerians that efforts were still been made to ensure Nigerians watch the live telecast of the 32 matches of the on-going African Cup of Nations(AFCON), currently going on in South Africa.

Abdullai made this promise at a Media Roundtable with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria(SWAN),Lagos State Chapter,last Thursday.

The Minister,who said it was unfortunate that the country had found itself in such a difficult situation,wondered why those saddled with negotiation of acquiring the broadcast right acted late in starting negotiation.

The Minister,who said he was still optimistic that something would still happen because negotiation still continues,asked why this was just coming up now.

The issue of getting broadcast right by Nigeria for the on-going AFCON has been a subject of controversy between Nigeria and CAF.
Nigerians had missed some of the matches played yesterday and today,including the Opening ceremonies.

Source:
http://ellist.com/ng/forum/602/afcon-telecast-still-possible-sports-minister

at what price?