Africa

Convenience store chain Spar International has signed up as a sponsor of UCI WorldTour cycling outfit Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka.

Telco MTN Côte d'Ivoire has entered into a regional sponsorship agreement with LaLiga, which operates the top two divisions of Spanish football.

Moroccan fuel station operator Afriquia has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the World Touring Car Cup’s (WTCR) season-opening race in Marrakech.

The Football Association of Zambia has extended its sponsorship deal with telco MTN.

Jonsson Workwear has agreed a deal to take on naming rights to Kings Park, home of South African Super Rugby franchise the Sharks.

SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has named beer brand Castle Free as the new headline sponsor of its sevens teams.

International rugby union club competition the Pro14 has agreed a sponsorship deal with health food products manufacturer Freshly Chopped for its upcoming Final Series.

Direct selling company QNet has entered into a partnership with the Confederation of African Football, through which it will sponsor three of its club competitions.

Cement manufacturing company PPC has entered into a partnership with the Zimbabwe Cricket national governing body.

Financial services company Warwick has agreed a deal to sponsor South African rugby union team Western Province, through which it will also become a partner of the Stormers Super Rugby franchise.

The Nigeria Football Federation has entered into a partnership with confectionery products manufacturer Cadbury.

South African online sportsbook World Sports Betting has secured a partnership with domestic Super Rugby team the Lions, through which it will become a kit sponsor of the rugby union club.

The Nigeria Football Federation has entered into a partnership with Nigerian Breweries.

European rugby union club competition the Pro14 has agreed a sponsorship deal with sports health and nutrition company ROS Nutrition.

Wapic Insurance has secured a partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation.

Soft drinks manufacturer Coca-Cola has agreed a partnership with the Nigerian Football Federation.

Financial services company Nedbank has renewed its title sponsorship of the Nedbank Cup, the leading club football knockout competition in South Africa.

SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, is searching for a new main sponsor for its sevens teams after retail group Steinhoff International opted to end its partnership.