Soccer called here Football was introduced into Africa more than 100 years ago by the British, Belgian, French, and Portuguese colonialists. Football is also the most popular sport in most of Europe, so it is not surprising that European colonists introduced football in their colonies. Football can be a very exciting game, but part of its popularity in Africa is a result of its accessibility.

Beginning more than 50 years ago football clubs began to be formed in many African cities. These clubs were most often sponsored by large companies or businesses, or in some cases by government departments.