South Africa DHL Stadium venue lighting benchmark across Africa

Lighting upgrade at DHL Stadium in Cape Town

The DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, has reached a remarkable milestone by becoming the first venue in the Southern Hemisphere, and the very first in Africa, to achieve FIFA field certification under the prestigious ‘FIFA Quality Programme for Floodlights – FIFA Quality Pro’... » Read more


Le Havre AC-CMA CGM naming deal to reinforce club’s growth

Le Havre AC stadium Stade Océane naming rights

The Ligue 1 team Le Havre AC’s hunt for a naming rights partner for their home stadium – the Stade Océane in Le Havre, France – has finally ended. The club has reached a five-year naming rights deal with the French shipping and logistics company CMA-CGM. The venue is now known as the Stade... » Read more


NWSL’s Angel City FC appoints Amy Taylor to role of CEO

Amy Taylor has been appointed as chief executive of Angel City FC

National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Angel City FC has appointed Amy Taylor as Chief Executive Officer and she will take up the role at the end of July. Angel City F.C. said Taylor brings three decades of experience across sports, consumer brands, and media and that she will oversee all... » Read more


Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium expansion funding package nod

KC Current to expand stadium

When the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team Kansas City Current first built the CPKC Stadium they did so without any funding from the city. Now, as they plan to expand their stadium and the entertainment district, they want Kansas City (US) to help pay for the project. ‘kcur.org’... » Read more


Marvel Stadium 365 taking fan experiences to new heights

Marvel Stadium 365 a new attractions visitor hub

Marvel Stadium has officially unveiled Marvel Stadium 365, a new attractions hub that reflects the stadium’s commitment to being an always-on entertainment precinct. Marvel Stadium said that Marvel Stadium 365 offers a suite of unique experiences for visitors 365 days a year. Launching in July... » Read more


Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium receives $65m insurance backing

ICIEC has provided $65m for the construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda

The ICIEC has provided insurance support for the construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda. The transaction was signed on the sidelines of the IsDB Group 2026 Annual Meetings, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 16 to 19 June 2026. Africa.com said the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance... » Read more


1. FC Köln RheinEnergieStadion expansion a pipe dream?

Feasibility study for Cologne stadium expansion

The Board of the Bundesliga team 1. FC Köln (Germany) has a big dream: A bigger stadium for the top-flight with capacity expansion to 70,000. But how realistic are these ideas? Two expert reports have already been commissioned in this regard. ‘express.de’ stated that a question on the top of... » Read more


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