{"id":237342,"date":"2016-08-07T16:51:43","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T16:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=237342"},"modified":"2016-08-07T16:51:43","modified_gmt":"2016-08-07T16:51:43","slug":"citi-fm-launches-epl-coverage-for-20162017-season-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=237342","title":{"rendered":"Citi FM launches EPL coverage for 2016\/2017 season [Photos]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of the English Premier League can brace themselves for yet another exciting season as Citi FM brings you live commentary of the games.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-237379\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Season-launch-Batch-2-42.jpg\" alt=\"Season launch Batch 2-42\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The season\u2019s coverage is made possible by a collaboration between Citi FM, Talksport UK and the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Season-launch-Batch-2-41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-237378\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Season-launch-Batch-2-41.jpg\" alt=\"Season launch Batch 2-41\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Present at the launch was the British Ambassador to Ghana, Jon Benjamin who was hopeful of another great season full of surprises.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13932720_10154043194251107_2197456738040891548_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237371\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13932720_10154043194251107_2197456738040891548_n.jpg\" alt=\"13932720_10154043194251107_2197456738040891548_n\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>He also predicted that Manchester City would win the league, Arsenal would finish fourth (in all competitions) and that his favourite club West Ham would finish seventh.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13879352_10154043195101107_1093217994591905787_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237369\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13879352_10154043195101107_1093217994591905787_n.jpg\" alt=\"13879352_10154043195101107_1093217994591905787_n\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Citi FM\u00a0are the official broadcasters of the Premier League in Ghana\u00a0but have this season partnered with other stations to bring the best league in the universe to more football fans in the country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13892280_10154043187771107_7641662236790814989_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237362\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13892280_10154043187771107_7641662236790814989_n.jpg\" alt=\"13892280_10154043187771107_7641662236790814989_n\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As part of the package Citi FM will also broadcast live FA Cup matches as well as the Capital One Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Fans will also be able to take part in the station&#8217;s fantasy league with the code: 46307-16587 and predict scores to win amazing prizes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13920747_10154043186761107_617950117003006124_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237364\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13920747_10154043186761107_617950117003006124_n.jpg\" alt=\"13920747_10154043186761107_617950117003006124_n\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Station will also offer online coverage of the league this season via its official social media accounts; Facebook [@Citi97.3], on Twitter [@Citi973 and @CitiSportsGHA] and SnapChat [Citi97.3].<\/p>\n<p>Football fans who thronged\u00a0to the station&#8217;s premises at Adabraka watched Fa Cup winners, Manchester United beat defending Premier League Champions, Leicester City 2-1 at Wembley<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Utd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-237381\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Utd-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Utd\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By: Edwin Kwakofi\/citifmonline.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of the English Premier League can brace themselves for yet another exciting season as Citi FM brings you live commentary of the games. 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