WLA: launch of the African Leagues, a new division to support the development of African club football

The World Leagues Association has launched a new regional division, African Leagues, bringing together eight African professional football leagues, the WLA announced on 28/03/2026.

The eight founding members are Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, who signed a "Declaration of Principles" in which they...