This will include, training programmes for federations, introductions and knowledge exchange with professional clubs in Europe, and performance-related incentives tied to results achieved by selected national teams.

Landmark Africa is planning the Dream Theatre Entertainment Centre, a 20,000-capacity indoor arena in Lagos anchoring more than 70,000 sqm of mixed-use development.

A video scouting and analysis platform used by clubs, coaches and federations to track youth players, giving the Nigerian development league a data and video trail that scouts outside the country can follow.

Since 2023 she had served as Third Vice-President on the executive committee of the Africa School Sport Federation, and has sat as an assessor on the ISF Executive Committee. A positioning that made her a credible continental candidate well before the Belgrade vote.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) framed the tie-up as a milestone in its drive to reposition Nigerian sport and put globally recognised brands back on the country's athletes.

Africa's largest health-and-wellness operator is being prepared for public markets - and the runway runs through Johannesburg.

DStv Stream, MultiChoice's streaming app, will now ship pre-installed on Samsung's Smart TV range across 18 new African markets, including: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.

The concept sits alongside Nigeria's reported $500m push, backed by the NSC and Opus Race Promotions, to land a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

A deal that hands the Chinese tech brand a direct line into one of the continent's most-watched sports broadcasting operations -

Uganda has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2031 African Games, making it the first time the East African nation will stage the continent's premier multi-sport competition.

From Abuja's national stadium to community mini-arenas, the Nigerian Federal Government is making its biggest bet yet on sports as an economic driver.

As part of its broader "Blue Economy Strategy", the government of Zanzibar is accelerating investment in sports infrastructure, youth development, and governance.

Dr. David Kofi Wuaku has been appointed as its first fund manager, marking a key milestone in the professionalisation of sports financing in Ghana. Dr. Wuaku brings over 30 years of experience in banking and financial management.

Financially, the firm has delivered: 13.7x overall cash-on-cash returns across fintech investments over five years, 29x return on LemFi following a $53m Series B, 5x cash-out from OmniRetail Africa.

The initiative is to shift focus from natural resource extraction to long-term human capital development in other sectors such as sports.

The fund is designed to develop infrastructure across the country from tracks and stadia to multi-purpose sports facilities, a move that will improve local sporting ecosystems and enhance facilities.

Casa Région Sport will gradually replace Sonagres and Casa Events in managing the region's major stadiums, including the Stade Mohammed V Complex, the Larbi Zaouli Stadium and the future Hassan II Stadium which is currently under construction.

The African startup that fused fantasy sports with pop culture announced its closure after four years in operation. Founder Fola Folowosele announced earlier this week ending a venture that began with the support from Techstars. Beşiktaş J.K Professional Footballer Wilfred Ndidi who was also an investor.

The league launched the program last year to support the continents technology advancement and ecosystem and the next African entrepreneurs. The program is open to early-stage African startup companies that develop solutions in the sport and creative industries.