Football is life! That’s a statement that holds true for most Nigerians. Every part of the game packs its own dose of excitement; from the news, the transfers, the banter it’s not far-fetched to say many of us are addicted. The only problem is, it’s an expensive addiction. With DSTV charging no less than NGN 6800 for premier league access, and up to NGN 15800 for Champions league football, watching our favorite teams on matchday is a costly luxury many Nigerians cannot afford. Or is it?

While nothing beats switching on your 4K TV, cold beer in hand to watch your Team get thrashed week in week out (Arsenal fans will understand), with a bit of data, an Android phone (and a smart TV for added effect) you can join in on the matchday fun without breaking the bank. And in this article, we will show you how.

Mobdro

When it comes to streaming free content, online Mobdro is without a doubt the indisputable king. Think of it as DSTV on your mobile phone but with added perks. You get a full line up of American TV programming complete with premium sports channels like ESPN, Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4, beIN USA, and BT SPORTS. Together these channels bring you unrestricted access to virtually every sporting event completely free of any charges.

Sure you’ll have to contend with a few ads as you watch your premier league matches free. However, if this seems like too much of a hassle, Mobdro provides an ad-free experience for just $2.99 per year. There’s support for Android, Mac and Windows devices, plus you can easily beam streamed content in HD from your mobile phone (or PC) to a smart TV.

The only perceivable downside to Mobdro (and all other options we’ll be considering today) is that it churns through internet data. But that’s not a problem if you opt in for any of the unlimited data plans available from ISPs like Spectranet, Smile or Ntel.

Twitter

Wait, you mean the social network Twitter? Well yes. As it turns out some Twitter users have turned the site into a Youtube 2.0 for streaming live matches. My go-to guy for premier league live streams is user Sports Streams. You won’t get the ultra HD quality obtainable on Mobdro, but on the plus side, that also means significant data savings. Additionally, most twitter live streams come without ads; just seamless, uninterrupted live football matches.

It’s, however, important to note that in some cases commentary might not be in English. Reason being that most streamers source their content from non-native broadcasters to leapfrog copyright restrictions. If the only non-native broadcaster hosting the content uses a foreign language, your football live stream commentary will be invariably delivered in that language.

365scores

This option will not necessarily give you unconditional access to live football matches. Instead what you do get with 365scores is unparalleled minute by minute coverage of your favorite matches/sporting events and as a bonus, immediate highlights as they happen.

In practice, this is the most data friendly option since it eliminates all the fluff to present only the key moments of any sporting event. You are also treated to an array of expert analyses/insights and for those interested in sports betting, a concise summary of all betting options available.

Live stream websites

If you prefer the traditional method of streaming via your browser, you’re practically spoilt for choice in the number of live stream websites. From Social442 to Stream2watch, to Watch Live Daily, there’s an always available option to cater for your streaming needs.

Social442 tops our recommendation list, although you’d have to sign up first to access their service. Note also that the streaming experience on a mobile browser might not match that of a native app. It’s not the worst, but it certainly lacks the fluidity and richness available on mobile apps.

To get the best out of live football streaming websites, we advise you use robust browsers with native support for flash. Most live stream websites require this plugin to display the match video properly.

Moko Live Sport

The Moko Live Sports App is a lot like Mobdro; however while the latter is a central hub for virtually every form of TV programming, Moko Live Sports dabbles only in sports with an emphasis on football. As you would expect this means the app is more lightweight and less clunky than Mobdro.

You want to watch a match? Easy, one, two clicks and you’re already on the match live stream screen; simple and straightforward. You don’t have to contend with the many distractions in the forms of Ads, associated content and the likes.

On the flipside, however, its lightweight nature also means there are fewer features to enhance the viewing experience. And speaking about experience, we’ve seen that Moko Live Sport lags behind Mobdro in terms of live matchday coverage. So, while you will undoubtedly get full matchday coverage for popular teams if you’re a fan of teams like Everton and Southhampton, you’re better off sticking with Mobdro.

Well, that’s about it.

And now that you’ve had a look at our selection of cheap options to get in on the live football fun, we’d love to know which your favorite is. Feel free to join in on the discussion by using the comment button. Ciao!

Source https://curiousityblog.com/2019/01/18/best-ways-to-watch-live-sports-in-nigeria/

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