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KNOX on the Toon: A South African Drinks Brand Just Won £60m of Premier League Shirt Space
The South African sports-drinks company co-founded by former UFC Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. KNOX takes over from Sela, the brand owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Uganda Eyes Premier League Jersey Deals in Push to Globalise "Visit Uganda" Brand
According to multiple reports, Uganda is in advanced discussions with several English Premier League clubs to feature its "Visit Uganda" brand on match jerseys, in a bold push to convert football's global reach into tourism growth.
Charlton Athletic Launches International Football Programme with Mark Fish Foundation Partnership in South Africa
The English Championship club formalises its first overseas collaboration as part of a new global expansion strategy targeting talent development and community engagement across the African continent.
KFC Ghana Signs Ghana Football Association Sponsorship Deal Ahead of Historic Year
Running through May 2027, the deal spans three major competitions: the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and the 2026 Women's AFCON in Morocco.
Gold Fields Ghana Commits $5M to Ghana Football in Two-Year Deal
Rather than concentrating spend on the men's national team, the agreement distributes funding across the Black Stars, the Black Queens, the Women's Premier League, and the Black Challenge
Nairobi City Thunder Land FXPesa as Partner in Boost for Kenyan Basketball
East African forex and investment platform backs BAL history-makers as it expands regional footprint. The partnership was formally unveiled at a launch event, with FXPesa citing the Thunder's BAL pedigree and unbeaten domestic record.
Haier signs four-year sponsorship with Al Ahly FC in first African play of global sports strategy
Under the agreement, the Haier logo will feature prominently on Al Ahly's official first-team jersey - a significant branding milestone for a club that carries unmatched weight on the continent.
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana enter the Web3 era with Chiliz Fan Token partnership
The partnership puts Bafana Bafana in notable company. Argentina, Portugal, and Italy are among other national teams already in the Socios.com ecosystem.
NBS Bank nearly doubles NDL sponsorship in K530 million ($300K) commitment
NBS Bank will activate its Easy Wallet and mobile banking platform at fixtures across all four regions, targeting communities with limited access to formal banking services.
Hudl Partners With Young African Promises to Put African Talent on the Global Scouting Map
Under the deal, Hudl will have exclusive rights to video and data from Young African Promises' Future Talent Tournaments - two U18 competitions held annually in Accra, Ghana.
BAL Teams Up With Qatar Foundation in Landmark Social Impact Deal
Qatar Foundation will also serve as Presenting Partner of the BAL's Ubuntu Trophy. The foundation's logo will also appear on the back of all BAL game uniforms.
Stellenbosch FC reunite with Umbro in new long-term kit partnership
The British sportswear brand set to supply the club's official match kits, training wear, and lifestyle apparel for the 2026/27 season.
Google Gemini Named Official Technology Sponsor of Morocco National Football Team
The partnership, disclosed by Google's MENA team, will use Gemini's multimodal capabilities to deepen engagement between the Atlas Lions and their global fanbase.
Senegal Partners with Alibaba to Power Dakar 2026 with Cloud Skills and Sovereign Infrastructure
The government plans to put roughly 100 engineers and several thousand youth through cloud skills training, a program announced by Alioune Sall, Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy.
UAE and Morocco Join Forces to Elevate Arab Basketball
The partnership aimed at accelerating basketball development across both countries and deepening Arab sporting ties.
Mwamba RFC Secures KES 9 Million Sponsorship Deal in Sign of Growing Commercial Interest in Kenyan Club Rugby
Nairobi-based side secures three-year partnership with Dignity Furniture as they prepare to compete in the Kenya Cup.
Bank of Kigali Backs Rwanda Premier League With $2.2M Title Sponsorship
The Rwanda Premier League has signed a new title sponsorship agreement with Bank of Kigali, marking one of the most significant commercial partnerships in the league's history.
Telkom Extends Netball Sponsorship With Enhanced Player Compensation Model
The telecoms group has backed the competition since 2019, stepping in after South African Breweries ended its association - through its Brutal Fruit brand - following the 2018 season.
Exim Bank Uganda Signs On as Official Banking Partner of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series
As the Pearl of Africa Golf Series continues to scale, partnerships of this nature are expected to play a central role in shaping its commercial trajectory and positioning within the regional sports market.
Newcastle United Signs South African Company KNOX Hydration to Training Ground Naming Rights Deal
From 1 July 2026, the club's training centre at Darsley Park will be renamed "The KNOX," marking the first time Newcastle United has sold naming rights to its training ground.
