* A FIFA World Cup 2026 daily breakfast show like no other, that brilliantly collides culture, lifestyle, and football banter
* Every day from June 11 at 07h00-08h00am (CAT) on SuperSport’s FIFA World Cup Central (DStv channel 203)
* With on-demand viewing readily available on GOtv, GOtv Stream and DStv Stream, designed to meet viewers wherever they are, which also features multiple replay windows across the day
By Duncan Mlanjira
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 takes centre stage across the globe, with the opening match kicking off on Thursday, June 11, between South Africa and Mexico, SuperSport announces that it is set to redefine morning television with the launch of ‘The Morning Cup’.
Premiering on Thursday, June 11, and everyday from 07h00-08h00am (CAT) on SuperSport’s FIFA World Cup Central (DStv channel 203), the show has designed to meet viewers wherever they are as it will also be readily available on GOtv, GOtv Stream and DStv Stream.
It also will feature multiple replay windows across the day, has been described by Supersport as a “daily breakfast show like no other, that brilliantly collides culture, lifestyle, and football banter”.
“This brand-new, live daily broadcast is an electrifying collision of football, culture, music, entertainment, and unapologetic conversation,” says SuperSport in its statement. “Anchored by dynamic SuperSport presenters Lwazi Ziqubu and Fiso Mazibuko, the main studio boasts a formidable, pan-African roster of co-hosts.
“Bringing their unmatched star power to the desk are legendary SA television and radio personality Phat Joe, Nigerian comedy icon Basketmouth, award-winning Kenyan actress Sarah Hassan, and Egyptian-Jamaican sports presenter Sirayah Shiraz.”
Phat Joe
SuperSport emphasises that ’The Morning Cup’ “captures the rituals, reactions, and energy that make the World Cup a deeply shared cultural moment”.
“Viewers can expect a mouth-watering lineup of international football legends alongside daily hot takes, round-table discussions, comedy inserts, fashion segments, and on-the-ground content from across Africa and the United States.”
Phat Joe is quoted by SuperSport as saying “stepping into this massive continental spotlight is both a triumphant return and a perfect fit” — adding: “Look, anytime you get a call from SuperSport to do a show for a billion people, you answer.
“But when it’s for a brand-new show with a fresh format and a pan-African cast of hosts? That’s not just a gig — that’s an invitation to be part of something special. I’m hyped to be back in the building. I never left TV — I just took a strategic pause.”
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Highlighting the show’s unique, lifestyle-driven approach, Phat Joe added: “Most shows talk at you. ‘The Morning Cup’ feels like it’s waking up with you — family fun every morning with your favourite personalities during the World Cup.
When asked about the chemistry with his new co-hosts, Joe held nothing back: “Chemistry? What chemistry? I think the producers messed up. I’m asking them to recast some of the positions as we speak,” he joked.
Sarah Hassan
“Sarah Hassan is a math nerd. You know she studied to be an actuarial scientist? Actress my foot. She’s going to be busy trying to predict when all the cast members are going to die.”
“Basketmouth is probably going to try and re-kick-start his rap career again on the show for the umpteenth time. The only cast member I like is Sirayah. The producers needed someone to make me look taller — she’s 4’11”, you know.”
Taking the friendly fire in perfect stride, award-winning Kenyan actress and former TV host Sarah Hassan, adds a touch of glamour and passionate fandom to the vibrant lineup.
“I am incredibly excited. It’s a true honour to work alongside Joe and the PanAfrican team,” she told SuperSport. “It’s great to be on a show that’s going to give perspectives from all over Africa with the hosts being from all parts of the continent. It’s a truly African morning show.
“I’m loving every moment of this journey and honestly don’t want it to end. This is an absolute dream come true. To be here at SuperSport hosting a show of this magnitude, at such an exciting time for football, is fantastic. I am truly at a loss for words.”
Fully immersing herself in her host-nation’s spirit of being at the World Cup, Hassan says “it only feels right to throw my full support behind Bafana Bafana. My beloved Kenya would always be my first choice if they were here, but in their absence, I’m Bafana all the way.”
At the FIFA World Cup 2026 — co-hosted the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19— Africa is being represented by South Africa from the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA); Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, DR Congo from West African Football Union (WAFU); and Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia (North Africa).
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