Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa Rugby has signed a five-year kit supply extension with Japanese sportswear brand Asics

PROJECT DETAILS Sponsorship title: Audi, Official Vehicle Partner to Cricket South Africa and the Proteas Duration of sponsorship: 2014-2017 Entered by: Levergy Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Japanese automotive manufacturer Isuzu has agreed a deal to become title sponsor of this year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship triathlon event.

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced online betting company 1XBET as its latest partner.

Financial services company Zyolofon Cash has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the Ghana Premier League, the top tier of club football in the country.

LaLiga, which operates the top two divisions of Spanish football, has agreed a sponsorship deal with beverages company AJEast Nigeria.

The Nigerian Football Federation has agreed a deal with the Simba Group, through which TVS will become the official motorcycle and tricycle partner of the men’s national team.

African online sports betting company SportPesa has renewed its title sponsorship of the Kenyan Premier League football competition and extended partnerships with competing clubs Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

South African Premier Division football team AmaZulu has named UK sportswear manufacturer Umbro as its new kit partner.

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.

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.

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.