Top African Clubs with the Most Expensive Shirt Sponsorship Deals in 2026
Across Africa, football sponsorship is evolving rapidly. Clubs are no longer negotiating short-term logo placements.
Across Africa, football sponsorship is evolving rapidly. Clubs are no longer negotiating short-term logo placements.
From $1.2 billion in funding to co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, we rank Gianni Infantino's 10 biggest achievements for African football.
The disclosure came from Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports, during her appearance before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
From Cairo to Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam to Casablanca, fans sing with purpose, celebrating victory, intimidating rivals, and emotionally linking this season to generations past.
From lethal goal-getters to commanding leaders and rising stars, here are the top African female footballers to watch in the stands or on television in WAFCON 2026.
What makes this moment different is not just the presence of African players, but their influence.
When Al Ahly pays multi-million euros to Wydad, or when Pyramids flex financial muscle in Cairo, it tells us something deeper: African clubs are no longer just sellers. They are strategic buyers.
The rivalries do not rest on tactics alone but are also a challenge to personality, philosophies, and pride of territory.
For 62 years, some clubs have come out superior to others; through consistency, resilience, and bursts of brilliance, they've controlled the history of the competition.
At just 21 years old, Italy-Nigeria Michael Kayode has quickly established himself as one of the most complete full-backs in the Premier League, grading at or above his positional average in every major category this season.
Profile of Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki and how his rise reveals modern African football pathways, identity, and global development.
Sadio Mané’s journey is more than goals and trophies. Discover what his rise reveals about African football systems and global recognition.
when Morocco indicated it could no longer organize the event, the Rainbow Nation responded without hesitation, “Yes, we are available.”
The 22-year-old centre-back arrives from Serbian SuperLiga club FK Vojvodina on a three-and-a-half-year deal
CAF imposes heavy fines and match bans on Senegal and Morocco after chaotic scenes in the AFCON 2025 final. Full breakdown and analysis.
Relive Africa’s greatest football celebrations as we rank the top 10 AFCON title victory parades in history, from Dakar to Lusaka.