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Silverbacks Holdings eyes NBA Africa franchise after 10th profitable exit

Silverbacks Holdings pursues NBA Africa franchise, leveraging 10th profitable exit to expand into sports and entertainment.

Feyisayo Ajayi January 13, 2026

AFCON 2025 financiers

10 biggest financiers and official partners of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

AFCON 2025 in Morocco is backed by global brands, state institutions and local champions shaping football, tourism, infrastructure and Africa’s sports economy.

Feyisayo Ajayi January 12, 2026

2010 World Cup stadium infrastructure

10 largest stadium in South Africa

South Africa’s 10 largest stadiums anchor tourism, politics and commerce, showcasing post-World Cup ambition and multi-billion-rand public infrastructure.

Feyisayo Ajayi December 27, 2025

African football stadium investment

Inside Talanta Sports City: Kenya $344.5 million stadium for AFCON 2027

Kenya’s $344.5 million Talanta Sports City stadium, set for AFCON 2027, boosts East Africa’s sports infrastructure and global profile.

Feyisayo Ajayi December 23, 2025

Africa sports infrastructure

17 biggest sports complexes in Africa

Africa’s biggest stadiums are reshaping cities, tourism and soft power as governments invest billions in mega sports infrastructure.

Feyisayo Ajayi December 23, 2025

Africa sports investment

7 Africa’s biggest firm betting big on sports

Africa’s sports industry attracts billionaires, banks, and governments, turning stadiums and leagues into major economic assets.

Feyisayo Ajayi December 21, 2025

Africa sports complexes

Touring 7 of the biggest sports complexes across Africa’s islands

Tour Africa’s top 10 island sports complexes shaping tourism, national pride, and multi-sport events across the Indian Ocean and Atlantic rim.

Feyisayo Ajayi December 19, 2025

The Nature Trail has quickly become a fixed date on the local sporting calendar

endurance sports

Seychelles to host third nature trail in May 2026

At a Glance Seychelles is pressing ahead with plans to grow its sports tourism sector, confirming the return of the Seychelles Nature Trail (SNT) for a third edition on May 16, 2026. The race will again take place on Mahé, the country’s main island, following strong participation and international interest during the August edition earlier this year. Tourism officials say the event reflects a clear shift in strategy as the Indian Ocean nation looks beyond its long-standing appeal as a…