Viasat acquires EPL rights in Ghana

Ghanaian free-to-air television channel Viasat 1, owned by multi-territory television operator Modern Times Group, has acquired rights to the 2013-14 English Premier League football season, according to the Ghanaian Chronicle newspaper.

Viasat 1 will broadcast one live match each Saturday during the 2013-14 EPL season.

The channel will also screen highlights of all other matches once a week under a deal that commenced on September 14.