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From local leagues to global competitions, our Sports category celebrates African talent and tracks performances on the world stage.

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10 African women football stars shining globally

Meet the top African women football stars excelling in Europe, the NWSL and global tournaments.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Ora Egypt rebrands Egyptian Premier League as “Ora League” in 4-year sponsorship deal

ORA Developers, led by Naguib Sawiris, signs four-year deal to rebrand Egypt’s top football league as the Ora League under new sponsorship deal

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Uganda targets Premier League clubs for jersey deals to boost tourism

Uganda Premier League jersey sponsorship talks aim to boost tourism as Uganda targets EPL clubs for global “Visit Uganda” exposure.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Sizekhaya takes over South Africa’s National lottery, promises more chances to win

Sizekhaya takes over South Africa’s National Lottery, promising more winners, wider access and stronger community funding.

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Africa’s richest club owners influence global football industry

Africa’s richest football club owners, from Motsepe to Sawiris, reshaping African football through major global investments and clubs.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

10 women coaches shaping the future of African sport

Across African sport, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. From football pitches in Johannesburg to basketball courts in Lagos, women are moving from the sidelines into the tactical center of the game. These coaches are not only winning titles but also redefining leadership in African sport, building pathways for the next generation of athletes and reshaping global perceptions of the continent’s sporting talent.  Their rise reflects a broader trend in African women’s sports leadership, where experience as former players…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

Patrice Motsepe’s Mamelodi Sundowns reach CAF Champions League final after defeating Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns, owned by Patrice Motsepe, reach CAF Champions League final after 1–0 win over Espérance, sealing 2–0 aggregate victory today

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Morocco’s creative sector poised for growth ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup, $4.6 billion opportunity

Morocco’s creative industries surge ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup, generating $4.6B revenue and 116,000 jobs.

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Meet Ibrahim Sagna: The dealmaker building Africa’s next generation of global champions

Ibrahim Sagna is reshaping African investing, backing tech, media and sports ventures to build globally competitive, Africa-born champions.

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