Sub-Saharan Africa
Vitality returns as title sponsor of Netball World Cup
Insurance and investments company Vitality has strengthened its presence within netball by agreeing a deal to sponsor this year’s World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Parliamentary body pours cold water on Spurs-SA Tourism sponsorship proposal
A South African parliamentary committee has sought to scrap a proposal by the country’s ministry of tourism to sponsor Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
ILT20 and SA20 stay close to home with first title sponsor deals
Cricket’s newest franchise leagues both meet internal expectations with inaugural title sponsor deals
DP World keen to support UAE’s ambitions and leverage storytelling opportunity of ILT20
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FanCraze adds SA20 to cricket roster
Technology company FanCraze has signed on as the official digital collectibles partner of SA20, the new South African T20 cricket league which launches today (Tuesday)
Betway broadens cricket presence with title sponsorship of SA20
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has signed up gambling platform Betway as title sponsor of its new franchise league, SA20
Return of Kappa to Kaizer Chiefs ends Nike’s 23-year run
Italian sportswear manufacturer Kappa has rekindled an association with Kaizer Chiefs by signing on as the South African Premier Soccer League club’s official technical sponsor and licensing partner, a…
Kappa opts for EPCR extension
Italian sportswear brand Kappa has extended its sponsorship deal with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), organising body of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup club competitions
Ghana FA signs MTN, Uber deals ahead of Qatar 2022
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has agreed new sponsorship deals with South African telecommunications firm MTN and US technology company Uber ahead of the national team’s 2022 Fifa World Cup campaign.
DP World takes on naming rights to Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium
Dubai-based logistics company DP World has assumed naming rights to Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium, a home ground for South Africa’s national cricket team.
Nike returns to the Springboks, replacing Asics in new kit deal
SA Rugby, governing body of South African rugby union, has rekindled a relationship with Nike, signing the US sportswear and equipment manufacturer as its new technical apparel provider from 2023
OFX links up with URC in new sponsorship
International foreign exchange company OFX has launched a new sponsorship deal with the United Rugby Championship (URC)
World Netball appoints CSM to lead World Cup sponsorship sales
World Netball has appointed the CSM Sport & Entertainment agency to lead its sponsorship sales for the 2023 Netball World Cup
Cape Town City fined for breaking league rules with FNB sponsorship
South African football club Cape Town City has been hit with a fine after the Premier Soccer League (PSL), organiser of domestic competitions, ruled that it entered into a shirt sponsorship deal without…
Xero backs RWC Sevens, Papa John’s delivers England Rugby deal
Global small business platform Xero has agreed a deal to sponsor this year’s Rugby World Cup Sevens, which will take place in South Africa.
Cameroon federation announces kit deal with One All Sports after cancelling Le Coq Sportif
The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has announced a new kit supply agreement with One All Sports
IC Markets becomes latest Rugby World Cup Sevens global sponsor
World Rugby has announced Australia-based forex broker IC Markets as a global sponsor of its Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament scheduled to be held in the South African city of Cape Town next month
Socios continues investment spree with signings of Stade Français and The Sharks
Blockchain provider Socios.com has signed new team deals in rugby union with French Top 14 league club Stade Français and South African side The Sharks.
Cricket Kenya engages Pacific Star Sports as commercial agency
Cricket Kenya has appointed UAE-based agency Pacific Star Sports (PSS) to aid the commercial development of the sport in the East African country