Sub-Saharan Africa
Netball South Africa lands Telkom partnership
South African telco Telkom has agreed a deal to sponsor the Netball South Africa national governing body
Le Coq Sportif returns to partner Cameroon Football Federation
The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has entered into a partnership with French sportswear and equipment company Le Coq Sportif
Toyota maintains commitment to Pro14’s Cheetahs
South African rugby union team the Cheetahs has agreed a three-year extension to its partnership with main sponsor, Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota
Mercedes-Benz to support WorldTour’s Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) only African World Tour team, has announced a partnership with car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz.
SA Rugby seeks digital transformation with Microsoft
SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has entered into a partnership with US technology company Microsoft
Zimbabwe FA hails Umbro kit deal
The Zimbabwe Football Association has agreed a three-year kit sponsorship deal with British sportswear and equipment manufacturer Umbro as part of an ongoing effort to reposition itself as a powerhouse…
New Balance furthers growth plans with Cricket South Africa extension
Cricket South Africa has struck a five-year extension to its partnership with US sports apparel and equipment manufacturer New Balance
Kenya Open heads to European Tour with government backing
The Kenyan government has signed on as the new title sponsor of the Kenya Open as the tournament prepares to make its debut on golf’s European Tour.
Toyota partners inaugural African Beach Games
Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota has agreed a deal to sponsor the first edition of the African Beach Games, which will take place in Sal, Cape Verde
Arsenal signs up regional beer partner for Rwanda
Premier League club Arsenal has signed a new Regional Beer Partner Deal with Rwandan brand Skol Brewery
Castle Lager to headline South African summer Tests
South African beer brand Castle Lager will be the headline sponsor of the upcoming cricket Test series between South Africa and opponents Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
SAFA signs up clothing partner
The South African Football Association has entered into a partnership with Turkish clothing brand D’S Damat.
Super Rugby enters Marvel universe
US movie studio Marvel has entered into a partnership that will see it back South Africa’s Super Rugby franchises during the 2019 edition of the club competition.
SA Rugby partners with Accenture for digital overhaul
SA Rugby has partnered with professional services firm Accenture in a deal that will focus on revamping the digital media strategy of the governing body of South African rugby union
Nigerian Football Federation hails Nike renewal
The Nigerian Football Federation has extended and enhanced its partnership with US sportswear company Nike
Betway partners up with new South Africa T20 tournament
Online bookmaker Betway has agreed a deal to sponsor the Mzansi Super League T20, a new franchise-based cricket competition in South Africa
Mzansi Super League grants kit exposure to Global Citizen
The Mzansi Super League, the new domestic Twenty20 competition launched by Cricket South Africa, has partnered with Global Citizen, the movement which is seeking to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030
Ugandan club ‘hits jackpot’ with $3m Betway deal
Online betting brand Betway will pay around $1m per year for shirt sponsorship and stadium naming rights attached to Uganda Premier League club Express FC