UBN to broadcast Ukrainian soccer (11/08/98)

UBN to broadcast Ukrainian soccer

FORT LEE, N.J. - The Ukrainian Broadcasting Network (UBN), the only all-day, every day Ukrainian TV and Radio Broadcasting network available throughout North America, has acquired the broadcasting rights, over its satellite system, to several EURO 2000 qualifying, UEFA and Cup Winner's Cup Matches that involve teams from Ukraine or its national team.

"For the first time in history we, the Ukrainian community of North America, can view and track the successes of the Ukrainian National Soccer team on our own TV sets in our own homes," said Ihor Dlaboha, UBN general manager.

UBNA has acquired the rights to the following games: October 20 - Dynamo (Moscow) vs. Real Sociedad (Spain); October 22 - Lokomotiv (Moscow) vs. Braha (Portugal); May 27, 1999 - America vs. Russia; March 31, 1999 - Ukraine vs. Iceland; June 6, 1999 - Ukraine vs. Andorra; June 9, 1999 - Armenia vs. Ukraine; September 4, 1999 - Ukraine vs. France; September 8, 1999 - Iceland vs. Ukraine; and September 9, 1999 - Andora vs. Russia.

"There games are important for Ukraine because, as of today, Ukraine is ranked in first place in its group," continued Mr. Dlaboha. He added "UBN is committed to adding to its soccer programming schedule by acquiring more Ukrainian soccer broadcasting rights."

UBN is an affiliate of the Ethnic-American Broadcasting Company, the leading distributor of foreign-language radio and television programming in North America, as well as an original producer of such programming. For more information visit the UBN homepage at http://www.brama.com/ubn/

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