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How Kaizer Chiefs successfully monetised fan passion in Africa

by Sebastiane EbatamehiJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Kaizer Chiefs’ 7.2 million social media followers funnel directly into merch sales, providing a blueprint other African clubs can adapt to convert media engagement into meaningful merch revenue.

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Under the hood of Africa’s football transfers

by Sebastiane EbatamehiJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025
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How much did African football clubs earn from the Club World Cup?

by Sebastiane EbatamehiJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025
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$2.37b by 2030: Who’s leading Africa’s sports streaming revolution?

by Demilade OladapoJuly 7, 2025
An African's hands holding a phone in front of a laptop, both open to sports betting sites.
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Inside the lucrative rise of sports betting in Africa

by Demilade OladapoJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025
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The sponsorship gap: Why Africa’s sports market struggles to attract big brands

by Demilade OladapoJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025
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“We want to stop the exploitation of Nigerian footballers.” — Wale Ekundayo

by Precious MogoliJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025
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How to register a football club in Nigeria

by Demilade OladapoJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025
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How the Basketball Africa League is shaping Africa’s sports economy 

by Precious MogoliMay 4, 2025May 5, 2025

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  • $2.37b by 2030: Who’s leading Africa’s sports streaming revolution?

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