The National Basketball Association (NBA) has agreed deals with Ford,
Nike, South African Airways (SAA), SuperSport, and 947 to become
partners of for NBA Africa Game 2015.
The first NBA game in Africa will take place Aug. 1 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“This is an historic moment for the NBA and the sport of basketball
in Africa, and we are excited to work with such a broad range of
partners to make this game possible," said Amadou Gallo Fall, NBA Vice
President and Managing Director-Africa.
“The game will impact young people throughout the continent, both on
the court and in the community, as we bring some of the world’s most
recognizable athletes to Johannesburg to celebrate our long tradition in
Africa.”
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