Also known as: Adidas Adizero
Adidas — German sportswear brand that manufactures World Cup match balls and is part of the Apparel Recovery Coalition launched at Kantamanto Market in Accra.
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… Sportswear brands such as Nike and Adidas are popular across North Africa. In Libya, as in other countries in the region, local markets also sell counterfeit versions of popular sportswear brands.
Libya’s top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothesJoy Online
Adidas is suing the Australian label White Fox for selling and advertising clothing featuring a four-stripe design, arguing it is “deceptively similar” to the German brand’s distinctive logo. …
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes designJoy Online
… Co-founded by H&M Group, Inditex, BESTSELLER, adidas, The Or Foundation and supported by Circle Economy as an independent facilitator, ARC aims to explore how producer responsibility systems can support circular pathways such as reuse, upcycling, recycling, and responsible waste …
Global fashion coalition launches in the heart of Kantamanto MarketJoy Online
… Yamal suggested his move to Adidas gave him the chance to stand out from Nike’s star-studded roster, while Mbappé said On would see him “surrounded by innovators who dream of the same things I do”. …
What’s gone wrong at Nike? How the world’s sportswear giant lost its mojoJoy Online
… Fashion brands like Adidas and Balenciaga also ended their relationships with the star. …
Russian stadium says it won’t host Kanye West gigsThe Chronicle
… The former Denmark goalkeeper took no chances and familiarised himself with the Adidas ball long before the tournament even kicked off. …
Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?Joy Online
… Nike held onto its spot as the continent’s most admired brand for the ninth straight year, followed by Adidas, Samsung, Apple and Coca-Cola. …
African brands gain modestly in consumer admiration, but global giants still dominateJoy Online
… The partnership is a “landmark victory” for Li-Ning, showing that Chinese sportswear brands can compete with global giants like Nike and Adidas to sign top players, said Linda Yu from marketing agency Red Ant Asia. …
Stephen Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour splitThe Ghanaian Times
… The athlete responded with a pair of autographed Adidas Adizero shoes, worn during the race, and a signed photograph of the moment he crossed the finish line. …
Kenya rewards Sawe for London recordJoy Online
… Now it is trying to take on the likes of Nike and Adidas, a goal that Ding spelt out in 2005: “We don’t want to be the Nike of China, but the Anta of the world.” Anta may not be a household name in the West yet, but it has more than 10,000 shops in China and sponsors top athletes …
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and AdidasLibya's Dar al-Ifta has issued a fatwa banning Muslims from buying, selling or wearing Nike-branded clothing, arguing the logo promotes polytheism because Nike is named after a Greek goddess. The ruling also called for a boycott of companies supporting Israel.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Libya's Dar al-Ifta has issued a fatwa banning Muslims from buying, selling or wearing Nike-branded clothing, arguing the logo promotes polytheism because Nike is named after a Greek goddess. The ruling also called for a boycott of companies supporting Israel.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Adidas is suing Australian online retailer White Fox for selling clothing with a four-stripe design, claiming it is deceptively similar to the German brand's trademarked three-stripe logo. Adidas says it repeatedly requested White Fox stop the sales and advertising since March, but the Sydney-based company refused.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Apparel Recovery Coalition, co-founded by H&M Group, Inditex, BESTSELLER, adidas, and The Or Foundation, has launched at Kantamanto Market to explore how producer responsibility systems can support circular pathways such as reuse, upcycling, and recycling in countries receiving large volumes of secondhand apparel. The market recirculates 25 million garments monthly and supports tens of thousands of workers and entrepreneurs.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nike, the world's largest sportswear brand, has lost sales, customers, and market value over recent years, with its share price down 75% over five years and its removal from the S&P 100 index. The company's recovery under CEO Elliott Hill has shown some progress but faces new challenges, including the loss of football star Kylian Mbappé to rival On.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
St Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said in a social media post that two scheduled Ye (Kanye West) concerts will no longer take place because no rental agreement had been signed with concert promoters. The Moscow-based promoter, Say Agency, said the cancellation announcement came as a surprise and that it is trying to contact the venue to resolve the issue.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Goalkeepers at this World Cup have reported difficulties with the Adidas Trionda ball, with several conceding goals despite getting a hand to the ball. Former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel trained with the ball before the tournament, suggesting the ball's design may be contributing to the pattern of goalkeeper errors.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
African brands now account for 15% of the Top 100 most admired brands in Africa, up from 11% in 2025, according to the 2026 Brand Africa 100 report, though international brands including Nike, Adidas, Samsung, Apple and Coca-Cola continue to dominate the rankings.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning following his 12-year partnership with Under Armour. The deal includes collaboration on new products and plans to launch Curry's signature shops in the US and China.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President William Ruto presented Kenyan distance runner Sabastian Sawe with a car and €53,000 after Sawe completed the London marathon in 1:59:30, becoming the first to officially finish under two hours. Sawe's time lowered the previous world record by 65 seconds.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anta, a Chinese sportswear company founded in the late 1980s by Ding Shizhong, has grown into a powerhouse that owns multiple international brands including Arc'teryx and Salomon, holds a stake in Puma, and aims to compete with Nike and Adidas. The company has more than 10,000 shops in China, sponsors athletes including freestyle skier Eileen Gu, and recently opened its first US outlet, a flagship store in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →