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The increased penetration of cell phones on the African continent led to the higher popularity of both mobile gaming and gambling. And since the beginning of the pandemic, people started spending even more time on their smartphones, looking for new ways to have fun.
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Greater Access to Mobile Devices in Africa…
The expansion of cell phone accessibility is skyrocketing in Africa, especially in the Sub-Saharan region which is considered one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. By 2025, it is expected that 84% of the population will have a cell phone.
Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal are some of the countries with the highest use of mobile devices. This all led to changes in higher demands for mobile games and apps of every kind.
…Let to The Rise of Mobile Gaming and Gambling
In the last two years, people all over the world were forced to start spending more time at home, which led them to start finding new forms of home entertainment. It is projected that the global smartphone gaming market will rise above the revenue of $116 billion by 2024. As people started using their smartphones more than before, game apps and online gambling found their way to the homes of many Africans.
The growth of such forms of entertainment was supported by the fact that Africa is the only area in the world where the young population is expected to grow, which creates a possible customer base of at least 200 million players (just imagine the potential!).
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Regional Market Leaders in Mobile Gaming
In the end, it’s worth mentioning which countries have the highest demand for mobile gaming and gambling due to the increased penetration of cellular devices:
Kenya
The penetration rate of cell phones in Kenya stands at an incredible 91%. Not only that the people in Kenya are active users of mobile devices, but the majority of them use some quite advanced options. Namely, 79% of basic phone users and 88% of smartphone owners reported that they used the devices to either send or receive money.
Moreover, at least 30% of Kenya’s cell phone users own more than just one SIM card. The high purchase rate of mobile devices was significantly boosted by the rise in popularity of social media since 8.3 million people in Kenya are active on social media networks.
Kenya and Nigeria have the same proportions of gamers that pay for the games they play, which is 32%.
Kenyans are also great fans of gambling and the country holds 30 land-based casino venues. The people of Kenya also enjoy sports betting, and according to Google, around 11 out of 20 searches in the country in 2019 were related to betting.
South Africa
A total of 80% of the South African population owns a smartphone, which translates to somewhere between 20 and 22 million people. In addition to that, the number of smartphone owners is expected to grow by more than 5 million by the year 2023.
There are currently approximately 24 million gamers in South Africa, which is the highest number in the region. The proportion of users that pay for the games they play is also the highest in South Africa, standing at 43%. In 2021, South African consumers spent $290 million within the market. The players in the country spend more than four hours on their devices.
Nigeria
A large indicator of the market’s growth in Nigeria is the Information and Communications Technology sector that grew from just 1% in 2017 and achieved a growth rate of 9.7% in the following year, becoming the second-fastest-growing sector in the country. In 2018, the sub-sector of digital telecommunications contributed 7.4% to Nigeria’s total GDP, which is a significant increase compared to 5.5% in 2017.
At the moment, 44% of the country’s consumers use 3G technology, while 4% of them use 4G. A total of 23% of Nigeria’s population engage in gaming using their phones, and 32% of them are paying real money for that kind of entertainment.
Africa is heading towards an exciting future for fans of online gambling. The number of smartphone users is constantly on the rise, and players are faced with interesting new mobile betting platforms such as Springbok and many others.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The deal between Arsenal Football Club and Emirates has been renewed, making it one of the longest-running and most recognisable partnerships in world sport.
Both parties first came together as partners in 2006 and have since built one of football’s defining partnerships. Spanning the entire Emirates Stadium era, the relationship has evolved alongside the club – supporting Arsenal’s ambitions, strengthening both organisations’ global reach and creating new ways for supporters around the world to connect with Arsenal.
The latest deal will see Emirates continue as the Champions’ front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033.
The renewal comes at a pivotal moment in the club’s history following its recent Premier League title. The new agreement will build on many of the flagship initiatives that have defined the partnership, including the Emirates Cup, which brings world-class football to Emirates Stadium each summer, and Global Gooners, which gives supporters from around the world the opportunity to experience Arsenal in North London for the first time.
The next chapter of the partnership will begin this weekend as Arsenal welcome Borussia Dortmund to North London for the Emirates Cup, with a programme of anniversary activity celebrating more than two decades of shared history while looking ahead to the next chapter still to be written. Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, will attend alongside Arsenal senior leadership as part of the celebrations.
Launching alongside the partnership renewal is a new cinematic film featuring Arsenal legend Per Mertesacker. Set inside an antique shop filled with objects from across the Emirates era, the film celebrates two decades of shared memories between Arsenal, Emirates and our supporters, reflecting on the history we’ve made together and the moments still to come.
“Winning the Premier League is an incredibly proud moment in our club’s history and one that belongs to everyone connected with Arsenal. Emirates has been an integral part of this success – standing alongside us throughout this journey and sharing in the defining moments, challenges and successes that have shaped our club over the past two decades,” the chief executive of Arsenal, Mr Richard Garlick, stated.
On his part, the President of Emirates Airline, Sir Tim Clark, said, “Over the last two decades, Emirates and Arsenal have built something that goes far beyond a traditional partnership, and one we are immensely proud of. We have grown alongside the club through changes of era and ambition, united by a shared goal of bringing people closer to what they love.
“In practice, that has meant reaching the millions who follow Arsenal across the Emirates network and beyond and creating experiences for them that neither of us could have done alone.”
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will look to secure their place in the quarter-finals when they face Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday at 9:00 pm at the ongoing WAFCON 2026 in Morocco.
The defending champions bounced back from their disappointing 3-2 defeat to Malawi with a crucial 1-0 victory over Zambia and will now be aiming to finish the group stage strongly. All the matches of the tournament air live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.
The final matchday of Group A saw hosts Morocco play out a goalless draw with Senegal, a result that was enough to send Morocco through to the quarter-finals in first position in their group. Algeria also secured their place in the knockout stages after a 2-0 victory over Kenya, bringing their group-stage campaign to a strong close.
Tuesday, Group B will conclude with Burkina Faso facing South Africa before Tanzania takes on Ivory Coast. South Africa and Ivory Coast played out a 2-2 draw in their previous match, while Burkina Faso bounced back from their opening defeat with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania. With the group still to be decided, the final results will determine which teams join the quarter-final line-up.
All eyes will then turn to Group C on Wednesday, where Egypt will face Nigeria, and Malawi will take on Zambia, with both matches kicking off at 9:00 pm. The Super Falcons will be hoping to build on their victory over Zambia and secure the result they need to advance to the knockout stages, while Egypt will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Malawi in their previous game.
Nigeria’s final group match comes after a difficult start to their title defence. The Super Falcons were stunned 3-2 by Malawi in their opening game but responded with a 1-0 victory over Zambia to revive their campaign. The ten-time champions will now need to complete the job against Egypt as they look to keep their hopes of retaining the continental crown alive.
The final group-stage fixtures on Thursday will see Ghana take on Mali, and Cape Verde face Cameroon on Thursday, with both matches also scheduled for 9:00 pm. Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their previous outing, while Mali secured a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde. The final results will determine which teams progress to the knockout stages from Group D.
Matchday 3 Fixtures
Tuesday, August 4
Burkina Faso vs South Africa – 9:00 pm
Tanzania vs Ivory Coast – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, August 5
Egypt vs Nigeria – 9:00 pm
Malawi vs Zambia – 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 6
Cape Verde vs Cameroon – 9:00 pm
Mali vs Ghana – 9:00 pm
SuperSport Brings All the Live Action
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By Aduragbemi Omiyale
At least for the next four seasons, DStv and GOtv subscribers are guaranteed access to all UEFA men’s club matches on SuperSport.
This is because CANAL+, the parent company of MultiChoice, which owns DStv and GOtv, has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to all UEFA men’s club competitions across Sub-Saharan Africa through 2031, ensuring SuperSport will continue to broadcast the UEFA Champions, Europa and Conference Leagues live to DStv and GOtv subscribers.
The four-season agreement, which begins with the 2027/28 campaign, covers more than 40 countries across the region and includes exclusive rights to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
In English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, SuperSport will continue as the exclusive broadcaster of UEFA club competitions, bringing the continent’s biggest European club matches to DStv and GOtv subscribers. The agreement also restores full UEFA Champions League coverage on CANAL+ Sport channels in French-speaking Africa, alongside the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
The rights deal further strengthens CANAL+’s sports portfolio, which already includes major football competitions such as the Premier League, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Ligue 1, the Betway Premiership and the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.
The agreement ensures football fans across Sub-Saharan Africa will continue to enjoy live coverage of Europe’s premier club competitions on SuperSport when the new rights cycle begins in 2027.
“We are very proud of this new partnership, which gives us exclusive rights to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions across more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“For four seasons, until 2031, our subscribers will enjoy the thrill of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League’s biggest matches. Today, CANAL+ offers the most attractive sports line-up across Sub-Saharan Africa, and the acquisition of these rights is a perfect illustration of that.
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to UC3 and to the teams at Relevent for once again placing their trust in CANAL+, following our recent agreements in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and Austria,” the chief executive of CANAL+, Mr Maxime Saada, stated.
