Setanta Africa agrees British Superbike deal

Pay-television broadcaster Setanta Africa, which operates in the sub-Saharan region of the continent, has acquired rights for live coverage of the 2013 British Superbike Championship motorcycling series.

The deal will run until at least the end of the 2013 campaign.

The broadcaster will provide live coverage to 22 million households in the sub-Saharan region.

It will also broadcast highlights programmes and the BSB Extras show, which includes coverage of the National Superstock 1000 Championship motorcycling event.