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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.
The demand for mobile betting is higher than ever, and operators like Springbok casino are trying hard to provide the players with exciting promotions and offers.
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 Adedapo Adesanya
The Senegalese Football Federation has said it would appeal against the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip it of the 2025 AFCON trophy at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
It called the decision “an unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable decision which brings discredit to African football”.
CAF on Tuesday night declared Morocco champions, following a walkout staged by the Senegal team, but later returned to defeat Morocco 1-0.
CAF, in a statement yesterday, said “the Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the match,” a 1-0 victory in the final, “with the result being officially recorded as 3-0” in favour of Morocco.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said in a statement “its action was never intended to contest the sporting performance of the teams participating in this competition, but solely to request the application of the competition regulations”.
During the final on January 18, with the scoreline 0-0, Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ndala gave a spot-kick in the eighth minute of added time.
Ndala was advised by the video assistant referee (VAR) to consult the pitchside monitor and review defender El Hadji Malick Diouf’s challenge on Diaz.
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw, still incensed by Ndala’s decision a few moments earlier to disallow a Senegal goal from Ismaila Sarr, ushered his team off the field.
The decision follows an appeal by the Moroccan FA, which CAF said is “declared admissible in form” and was upheld.
CAF added that “through the conduct of its team”, Senegal infringed on Article 82 of the regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations, and as a result, Article 84 became applicable.
Article 82 states that if a team refuses to play or leaves the ground before the end of regulation time without the referee’s authorisation, it will be considered the loser and eliminated from the competition.
Article 84 complements this provision, stating that any team that violates Article 82 will be permanently eliminated and will lose the match 3-0.
By Dipo Olowookere
Senegal has been stripped of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy it won on January 18, 2026.
In a statement on Tuesday night, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said the trophy now belongs to Morocco, which hosted the tournament.
Senegal defeated Morocco by a lone goal to clinch the title in extra time after earlier leaving the pitch due to a penalty awarded to the host nation, which was later lost after a restart.
The penalty was awarded in the last minute of the match following a VAR check by Congolese referee, Jean-Jacques Ndala, after Brahim Diaz had been tugged to the ground by Senegal full back, El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The Senegalese team was not happy with the call because they had earlier been denied one against Morocco. The Teranga Lions’ coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, ordered his players to leave the pitch in protest, but Sadio Mane persuaded them to return after a 14-minute delay, and when the spot kick was taken by Diaz, he played it into the hands of Édouard Mendy.
The game went into extra time, and in the 94th minute, Pape Gueye netted the only goal.
After the tournament, Morocco launched an appeal to void Senegal’s win, but lost as CAF said Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations were not violated.
However, in a twist, the football governing body on the continent made a U-turn, declaring Morocco the 2025 AFCON champions.
It recorded the final match as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), setting aside the earlier decision of the CAF Disciplinary Board.
CAF upheld “the appeal lodged by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF)” and declared it “admissible,” agreeing that “Articles 82 and 84” were breached.
“The CAF Appeal Board further finds that the conduct of the Senegal team falls within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations,” a part of the statement read.
“In application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegal team is declared to have forfeited the match, with the result recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF),” it further announced.
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 concludes this week as the second-leg fixtures determine which teams will advance to the quarter-finals. All the key fixtures will be broadcast live on SuperSport across DStv and GOtv.
Tuesday: Rescue Missions and Defensive Masterclasses
Tuesday’s action begins at 6:45 pm as Sporting Lisbon hosts Bodo/Glimt. The Norwegian side produced one of the competition’s standout results with a 3–0 first-leg victory and will aim to protect that advantage in Lisbon, while Sporting must deliver a remarkable comeback to keep their European hopes alive. The match airs on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202).
At 9:00 pm, Manchester City face Real Madrid in another high-profile encounter. Madrid holds a commanding 3–0 advantage after an impressive first-leg performance, leaving City with a daunting task at the Etihad Stadium against the most decorated club in the competition. The match will be shown on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202).
Also at 9:00 pm, Chelsea welcomes Paris Saint-Germain to Stamford Bridge. PSG arrive with a 5–2 aggregate lead and the attacking quality to threaten on the counter, while Chelsea must produce a near-perfect performance to overturn the deficit. The match airs on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
At the same time, Arsenal take on Bayer Leverkusen with the tie finely balanced at 1–1. Both teams impressed in the first leg, and the decisive encounter at the Emirates Stadium promises a tightly contested tactical battle. Watch live on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 62, DStv Ch. 204).
Wednesday: Deciders Across Europe
Wednesday’s programme begins at 6:45 pm as Barcelona host Newcastle United with the aggregate score level at 1–1. Newcastle travel to Spain with renewed confidence after recent domestic victories, while Barcelona will rely on their experience and home support to push for qualification. The match airs on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
At 9:00 pm, Liverpool welcome Galatasaray to Anfield, trailing 1–0 from the first leg. With the tie still within reach, Liverpool must produce a strong performance at home to overturn the deficit against a Galatasaray side full of belief. The match will be shown on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202).
Also at 9:00 pm, Tottenham face Atletico Madrid in North London. Atletico carry a commanding 5–2 advantage after the first leg and will look to rely on their defensive organisation, while Spurs must deliver an attacking display to keep the contest alive. The match airs on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
The night concludes in Munich, where Bayern Munich hosts Atalanta with a comfortable 6–1 aggregate lead. Bayern appear firmly in control of the tie, while Atalanta will aim to restore pride after a difficult first leg. Watch live on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 62, DStv Ch. 204).
Round of 16 – Second Leg Fixtures
Tuesday, 17 March
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Sporting Lisbon vs Bodo/Glimt — 6:45 pm (SS Football Plus HD)
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Manchester City vs Real Madrid — 9:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD)
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Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain — 9:00 pm (SS Premier League)
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Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen — 9:00 pm (SS La Liga)
Wednesday, 18 March
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Barcelona vs Newcastle United — 6:45 pm (SS Premier League)
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Liverpool vs Galatasaray — 9:00 pm (SS Football Plus HD)
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Atletico Madrid — 9:00 pm (SS Premier League)
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Bayern Munich vs Atalanta — 9:00pm (SS La Liga)
Catch Every Game
Catch all the UEFA Champions League action live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Matches are also available to stream via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. Manage or upgrade your subscription via the MyDStv or MyGOtv apps, visit www.dstv.com or www.gotvafrica.com, or dial *288# to stay connected.
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