The World Football Summit’s latest report unveils massive commercial opportunities across Africa’s football sector as the continent gears up to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. From digital innovation to infrastructure and talent pipelines, Africa is now an investment-grade football frontier.
MMA heats up in Tenerife as BRAVE CF 95 delivers action-packed card
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Spain for BRAVE CF 95 on May 30, 2025, at the Pabellón Santiago Martín in Tenerife, featuring top international MMA talent. Don’t miss this thrilling night of combat sports.
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to represent APO Group at 2025 AIPS Congress in Morocco
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group, will join global sports media leaders at the 2025 AIPS Congress and Sports Media Awards in Morocco to champion African sports journalism.
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Bolick explodes as NLEX fends off Ginebra in thrilling PBA duel
NLEX Road Warriors edged out Barangay Ginebra Kings 89-86 in a heart-stopping PBA Philippine Cup duel, led by Robert Bolick’s clutch performance.
PFL Africa storms into scene with high-stakes opener in Cape Town
PFL Africa makes its debut July 26 in Cape Town with the launch of the 2025 tournament and major world title bouts under the Champions Series: Road to Dubai.
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Rain or Shine unleashes late storm to bury Blackwater
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rode a late 18-4 run to overpower Blackwater, 120-106, and bounce back in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup behind strong performances from Adrian Nocum, Keith Datu, and Caelan Tiongson.
Basketball meets public health as BAL and Speak Up Africa launch court, malaria campaign in Senegal
The Basketball Africa League and Speak Up Africa renovated a basketball court in Yoff, Senegal, and held a youth clinic and malaria prevention workshop as part of BAL’s long-term commitment to communities across Africa.
Tour of Luzon 2025 crowns Joo Dae Yeung, unleashes ₱7-M prize pool
South Korea’s Joo Dae Yeung clinched the individual crown and over P1 million in prizes at the Tour of Luzon 2025, while Standard Insurance Philippines led all teams in earnings from the record-breaking P7M cash pot raised by MVP.
Kriol Star shocks Petro de Luanda to clinch Basketball Africa League Playoffs spot
Cape Verde’s Kriol Star stunned reigning champions Petro de Luanda in overtime to qualify for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs, joined by US Monastir who topped the Sahara Conference.
Shaunna Polley, Olivia MacDonald extend streak with second straight Nuvali Futures title
New Zealand’s Shaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald clinched their second straight gold by winning the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali title after defeating Japan’s Ito and Sawame in straight sets.