Manchester City's Spanish head coach Pep Guardiola reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group G football match between England's Manchester City and Morocco's Wydad AC at the Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia on June 18, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
The semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) lived up to expectations — and then some — with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) securing their places in what promises to be a blockbuster final. Across Nigeria, millions of football fans tuned in live on StarTimes to enjoy the matches in crystal-clear HD, thanks to the platform’s growing investment in premium sports coverage.
Chelsea Cruise Past Fluminense
In the first semi-final, Chelsea continued their resurgence under new coach Enzo Maresca, defeating Fluminense 2-0. The match’s standout performer was João Pedro, the Blues’ summer signing, who bagged a brace and looked every bit the attacking threat Chelsea has been missing.
Though the Brazilian side showed moments of flair and determination, their attacking efforts were stifled by Chelsea’s organized and clinical approach.
PSG Humiliate Real Madrid in 4-0 Masterclass
The second semi-final produced the shock of the tournament as PSG thrashed Real Madrid 4-0, dismantling one of Europe’s most decorated teams in ruthless fashion.
Fabián Ruiz stole the show with two brilliant goals and total midfield dominance. Ousmane Dembélé contributed a goal and an assist, while Gonçalo Ramos added the finishing touch. Perhaps most talked about was Kylian Mbappé, who, now in a Real Madrid shirt, struggled to influence the game against his former club.
A Final to Remember: PSG vs Chelsea
The stage is now set for an epic final between Chelsea and PSG, two of Europe’s most ambitious clubs, both eager to secure international silverware. The match will be played on Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast live on StarTimes World Football channels 254 and 245. For fans seeking a more local flavour, Pidgin English commentary will be available on Beta Sports Channel 244.
StarTimes Extends Chop Extra Promo
In a move to reward loyal customers and boost fan engagement, StarTimes Nigeria has extended its popular Chop Extra Promo until August 16, 2025. Previously set to end on July 10, the extension gives subscribers extra weeks to enjoy automatic bouquet upgrades upon every recharge.
The promo allows customers to unlock access to premium content, including the Club World Cup final, Hollywood blockbusters, Nollywood series, kids’ educational content, Bollywood hits, and more.
Whether you’re team Chelsea or PSG, one thing is clear: StarTimes has positioned itself as the go-to platform for unforgettable sports and entertainment in Nigeria.
