StarTimes Delivers Thrilling FIFA Club World Cup Last-16 Action to Nigerian Fans

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has taken fans by storm with a dramatic round of 16 packed with shocking upsets and surprise victories — all broadcast live to Nigerian audiences via StarTimes.

Two European giants, Manchester City and Inter Milan, were sent packing in stunning fashion. Manchester City fell 4–3 in extra time to Saudi champions Al Hilal in Orlando. The Saudi side came from behind twice before Marcos Leonardo struck the winner in the 112th minute.

Inter Milan’s campaign also ended in disappointment as Brazilian side Fluminense secured a 2–0 win. Veteran centre-back Thiago Silva, aged 40, anchored the defence, while 44-year-old goalkeeper Fábio kept a clean sheet in a masterclass of experience.

This year’s expanded 32-team format has brought new intensity and unpredictability, with mid-season form giving South American and Saudi teams a sharp edge over some just-returning European clubs.

Elsewhere, Bayern Munich defeated Flamengo 4–2 with Harry Kane netting twice. Paris Saint-Germain overpowered Inter Miami 4–0, while Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Palmeiras, and Real Madrid also booked their places in the quarter-finals.

StarTimes Nigeria has kept fans glued to every match, offering live coverage through its decoders and the StarTimes ON mobile app.

Through its ongoing Chop Extra Promo (ending 10 July), StarTimes is offering viewers free bouquet upgrades:

Nova subscribers are upgraded to Basic, gaining access to Sports Life matches.

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Basic subscribers are moved to Classic, unlocking World Football and Beta Sports (with Pidgin commentary).

Classic subscribers get bumped up to Super, gaining full access to Sport Premium.

Super subscribers receive an additional three days upon renewal.

With mouth-watering quarter-final ties like Al Hilal vs Fluminense and Bayern Munich vs PSG, StarTimes is making sure Nigerian fans don’t miss a second of football’s most unpredictable tournament yet.