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Orange holds first Pan-African football tournaments enabling youth to be actors of positive change, to tackle plastic waste, via their passion for football

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Orange, a major partner of African football since 2008, is the official sponsor of the AFCON for the 7th time in a row

The Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 is a major event on the continent and this year’s edition is eagerly awaited following its postponement in 2021 due to the Covid crisis. In the lead up to the big event and as official sponsor, Orange (www.Orange.com) has held a series of ‘Orange Sponsors Change’ regional football tournaments across its footprint enabling 12-13-year-olds to play football and collect plastic waste in exchange for rewards and the chance to be celebrated during the AFCON final on February 6th. All the regional tournament winners will then be invited to the International final of ‘Orange Sponsors Change’ next spring for an unforgettable experience.

The competition, running from 9th January to 6th February 2022, will be held in six stadiums in five cities across the country. Out of the 24 teams that have qualified, 11 belong to a country where Orange is present: Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Mali, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia.

Passion with a purpose – the genesis of “Orange Sponsors Change”

The Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 provides Orange with an opportunity to reiterate its environmental commitments. Plastic waste is now one of the world’s biggest problems and Orange believes it can play a role in combating this issue.

“Orange Sponsors Change” is a unique program which was first launched 2018 in Liberia and Cameroon and then successfully extended in 2019 to Egypt and Tunisia. With fans’ passion for football and a participative approach at its core, ‘Orange Sponsors Change’ gives all football fans and young players the opportunity to enjoy their passion for football whilst having a positive impact on their communities and the planet. Fans are encouraged to collect and recycle their plastic waste via recycling bins during the tournaments, and in return for their recycling efforts, Orange works with local companies to recycle the plastic collected and return them to fans and their communities in the form of soccer jerseys, balls and even soccer fields constructed exclusively from recyclable materials.

“Orange Sponsors Change,” a pan-African program premiere

This year, Orange wanted to take advantage of its partnership with the largest African sporting event to extend and promote Orange Sponsors Change in 12 countries on the continent (Morocco, Sierra Leone, Mali, Liberia, Cameroon, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Bissau, Burkina Faso, CAR, DRC) and give it a new pan-African dimension.

This first Pan-African edition encouraged 12-13 year-olds to participate in local qualifying tournaments while collecting plastic waste, and the first local tournaments mobilized thousands of young people and their families and achieved tonnes of plastic waste collection, for example:

  • In Cameroon, football players who participated in Orange Sponsors Change joined forces with the Orange “Clean Your City” initiative to collect waste in seven cities across the country. In total, 1,300 volunteers roamed the streets to collect 14 tonnes of plastic which will be transformed into football equipment and redistributed to football academies in Cameroon.
  • In Côte d’Ivoire, 500 players from 50 different clubs across the country took part in the competition, collecting over 19 tonnes of plastic that will be transformed into construction equipment.

 

During the AFCON

The stadiums will be filled with Orange tap-taps enabling fans to support their team and share their passion. This year all the tap-taps will no longer be made of plastic but recycled biodegradable potato starch, reflecting Orange’s commitment to the reduction of plastic waste. In addition, Orange will be providing young players across it’s footprint with 20,000 balls made from recycled rubber, so they can continue to enjoy their passion for football long after the big event.

Béatrice Mandine, Executive Director of Communication, Brand and Engagement said: “At Orange, we support major sporting events in the countries where we operate by placing the focus of our strategy on the fans: we offer them the means to enjoy their passion. “Orange sponsors change” adds another brick to this promise: combining passion for football and commitment to the environment. It is a great action that will leave a positive legacy”.

Alioune Ndiaye, CEO of Orange Africa and the Middle East, explains: Africans are very passionate about football. Orange Sponsors Change helps raise awareness among young people about environmental issues through football; this is a great proof of the Orange Group’s commitment to society and the planet.”

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Affilka by SOFTSWISS Unveils Updates for Affiliates

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Affilka by SOFTSWISS, an award-winning affiliate management software platform, has announced a suite of new product updates for the affiliates. The latest release introduces a Traffic Report with advanced clicks analytics, an API for extracting campaigns and tracking links, and a sub-affiliate NGR-based revenue share model. 

Traffic Report: In-depth Click Analysis

This new Traffic Report focuses on detailed click-level analytics, offering in-depth insights into clicks, registrations, deposits, and conversion rates such as click-to-reg and click-to-FTD – all in one place. It includes several key features for flexible data analysis:

  • Multi-dimensional filtering and data grouping: The report enables users to filter and break down the data into granular views across multiple dimensions, offering detailed insights by traffic source, campaign, country, device type, IP address, and more. Notably, click data is transferred to the report in real time, providing instant visibility into user activity.
  • CSV data export: The report supports one-click CSV export, allowing affiliates to easily download raw data for offline analysis or sharing.
  • Historical data access: Affiliates can review traffic statistics from 1 January 2023, enabling year-on-year comparisons and long-term trend evaluation.

Gleb Bichan, Product Lead at Affilka by SOFTSWISS, comments: “At Affilka, we know how crucial it is for operators and affiliates alike to make data-driven decisions. That’s why we’re introducing tools like the Traffic Report to help partners become more productive and uncover new insights faster.”

API for Marketing Campaigns and Tracking Links 

In addition to the existing Reports API, affiliates can now access data on their marketing campaigns and tracking links directly via API, allowing for automated data extraction and custom integrations. With this API access, users can retrieve up-to-date lists of marketing campaigns, promo codes, and related performance metrics directly via API calls. This improvement helps Affilka clients automate their reporting workflows and integrate affiliate data with external BI tools, reducing manual effort and ensuring timely access to key information.

New Sub-affiliate Revenue Share Model 

Responding to client feedback, Affilka’s team also features a new sub-affiliate reward type. This allows affiliates to earn a commission based on the Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) generated by players referred by their sub-affiliates, offering a more direct revenue-sharing approach. By aligning earnings with the actual revenue brought in by sub-affiliates, the update incentivises collaboration and gives experienced affiliates a stronger stake in mentoring their referred partners.

Gleb Bichan adds: “For us, it’s important that affiliates not only use the product but also feel it’s built with their real needs in mind. We regularly gather feedback and implement improvements that make daily workflows more transparent and efficient. Features like the Traffic Report, API access, and new reward types are direct responses to partner requests – and we’re not stopping there. We plan to introduce even more tools designed to simplify affiliate operations, so stay tuned for upcoming updates.”

Affilka by SOFTSWISS will be presented at iGB in London from 3 to 4 July 2025. Attendees of the event can learn more about new features directly from the Affilka team and see how these innovations support better affiliate programme management.

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.

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Betano, Official Sponsor of CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™

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  •  The sponsorship agreement between CONMEBOL and Betano reinforces their commitment to the development of football, as part of organising one of the continent’s most important tournaments.
  • The CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ will be held in Ecuador from July 12 to August 2.

CONMEBOL (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol) and Kaizen Gaming are proud to announce the later’s premium sports betting and online gaming brand, Betano, as the Official Sponsor of CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™.

Hosted in Ecuador from July 12th to August 2nd, this year’s tournament is especially significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina™. Bringing together South America’s 10 women’s football teams, the tournament is a celebration of both football in the continent and women’s sport. At the end of each game, Betano will present the top-performing player with the “MVP Betano” award.

Alejandro Domínguez, President of CONMEBOL, said: “Women’s football is gaining unprecedented momentum across South America. At CONMEBOL, we are focused on promoting the sport, encouraging young women to get involved and fall in love with our beautiful game, and creating better conditions for those who want to pursue a career in football. There is still much work ahead, but having partners like Betano by our side will enable us to elevate women’s football across the continent to new heights. I am confident that our collaboration for the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ will be as successful as the one we had during the CONMEBOL Copa América™2024”.

Julio Iglesias Hernando, Chief Commercial Officer of Kaizen Gaming, commented: “We are proud to be once again collaborating with CONMEBOL for what promises to be an exciting tournament for all football fans to enjoy. Sponsoring CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ is very important for us, as we continue supporting the development of football globally and women’s football in particular. It is amazing to see how the competition has grown in size and strength, while showcasing the skills of some of the world’s best female footballers.”

The sponsorship of CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ is part of Betano and CONMEBOL’s broader partnership, which started with the CONMEBOL Copa América™ 2024 and extends through 2028. In addition to supporting CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™, the partnership also sees Betano as the Official Sponsor of the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic tournament, CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal Men and Women and CONMEBOL Copa América Beach Soccer.

 

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Riddick’s Partners Announced as Main Sponsor of LEGENDS by Fire & Ice

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Riddick’s Partners Backs LEGENDS’ Exclusive Takeover of London’s Most Iconic Nightclub, The BOX, on July 1st

The organizers of LEGENDS by Fire & Ice are thrilled to announce Riddick’s Partners as the Main Sponsor of this year’s exclusive iGaming networking event, taking place at London’s most iconic nightlife destination, The BOX Soho, on Tuesday, July 1st.

This partnership brings together two legends of the iGaming industry for an unforgettable night of elite networking, unique entertainment, and high-energy celebration ahead of iGB L!VE 2025. With over 200 iGaming legends and veterans already confirmed on the guest list, LEGENDS by Fire & Ice promises to be the must-attend event of London iGaming Week.

Riddick’s Partners, known for their cutting-edge solutions and influential presence in the gaming sector, will host premium tables right in front of the stage, offering attendees the chance to connect with their team, explore high-value opportunities and have a drink!

“We supported LEGENDS by Fire & Ice because we share the values of a community built on real results and strong partnerships. At Riddick’s Partners, we focus on traffic that drives product growth and connections that truly work.” – Misha, Head of Affiliates at Riddick’s Partners.

“Riddick’s reputation for excellence and innovation mirrors everything we stand for—uniting the industry’s best in an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to see the connections (and legendary moments!) that unfold during the evening. Welcome to the LEGENDS family!” – Jodie Thind, Co-Organizer

A limited number of private tables are still available for legendary brands looking to host clients or teams.

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