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A pan-African sportsbook with strong esports focus, serving Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya
Visit MSport →MSport welcome bonus in Kenya
Context for Kenya: Kenyan offers in our data have proved unusually volatile - reviewing four brands in a row turned up one site reported down, one whose existence we could not verify at all, one reported not reachable, and one with two conflicting licence numbers. Treat any Kenyan bonus here as needing a check before you act on it. Kenya is also mid-transition: the Gambling Control Act 2025 (in force 26 August 2025) replaces the Betting Control and Licensing Board with a new Gambling Regulatory Authority, and all gambling advertising must be pre-approved by that authority. Gambling taxes have also changed repeatedly - excise now applies to deposits and a return to 20% withholding is proposed for 2026 - so treat any Kenyan offer, and its tax treatment, as liable to change.
Here is the current MSport welcome offer for players in Kenya. Bonus terms change and are set by MSport for each market — always confirm the live offer on its own site. See every licensed betting site in Kenya →
Pros
- Notable esports betting focus alongside traditional sports
- Clear, locally-tailored welcome offers across four African markets
- Genuinely licensed in Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya under identified operators — independently confirmed
- Established brand: Chelsea FC official African betting partner, BVB's first African regional partner, 2019 EGR Best Mobile Operator (Nigeria) award
Cons
- Lagos State's own gaming authority listed MSport as unlicensed in 2025 despite a valid federal NLRC licence — a real state-vs-federal conflict
- A 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave involved user allegations of withheld winnings
- Impostor Facebook pages fake MSport bonuses — confirmed unrelated to the real operator, but a real phishing risk for readers
- Ghana's specific local licence not independently itemised
Our verdict
MSport is a pan-African sportsbook with a notable esports betting focus, serving Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya with clear, locally-tailored welcome offers. It is genuinely licensed in 3 of its 4 markets - Nigeria (Mobile Sport Technologies Limited, RC No. 1631722, NLRC-licensed federally), Uganda (licence No. GB-49-003), and Kenya - independently confirmed, though Ghana's specific licence was not independently itemised. MSport is a genuine, established brand: Chelsea FC's official African betting partner, BVB's first-ever African regional partner, and a 2019 EGR Best Mobile Operator (Nigeria) award-winner. Two real cautions, disclosed: Lagos State's own gaming authority listed MSport as unlicensed in 2025 despite the valid federal NLRC licence (a state-vs-federal conflict), and a 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave involved user allegations of withheld winnings. Separately, watch out for impostor Facebook pages that fake MSport bonuses - confirmed unrelated to the real operator by Africa Check.
How we rated it
Sportsbook (35%)6.5
A pan-African sportsbook with a notable esports betting focus alongside traditional sports, serving four countries with locally-tailored welcome offers.
Bonuses & value (20%)6.5
Clear, well-structured welcome offers across all four markets, including auto-claimed vouchers and accumulator-specific bonuses.
Trust & licensing (25%)6
Genuinely licensed in 3 of its 4 markets: Nigeria (Mobile Sport Technologies Limited, RC No. 1631722, NLRC-licensed), Uganda (licence No. GB-49-003), and Kenya - independently confirmed, with established brand strength (Chelsea FC, BVB partnerships). However, two real, disclosed cautions temper this: Lagos State's own gaming authority listed MSport as unlicensed in 2025 despite the valid federal NLRC licence (a genuine state-vs-federal conflict), and a 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave involved user allegations of withheld winnings.
Mobile & UX (10%)6
Standard pan-African betting platform with esports emphasis.
Customer support (10%)4.5
A 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave in Nigeria involved user allegations of withheld winnings - a real, disclosed caution. Separately, unrelated impostor Facebook pages have run fake bonus scams under the MSport name, confirmed by Africa Check to be impersonators rather than the real operator.
Quick facts
| Markets | Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya |
| Licensing | Nigeria (NLRC federal, RC No. 1631722; disputed by Lagos State 2025), Uganda (No. GB-49-003), Kenya confirmed; Ghana not independently itemised |
| Focus | Sportsbook with notable esports betting emphasis |
| Caution | 2022 #MsportScam withheld-winnings allegations; watch for impostor Facebook pages faking bonuses |
How we verified this
MSport is a pan-African sportsbook (Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya). Independently confirmed: Nigeria operator Mobile Sport Technologies Limited (RC No. 1631722), NLRC-licensed (federal); Uganda licence No. GB-49-003 (National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board); Kenya licensed (confirmed earlier). Ghana's specific licence not independently itemised. Two real, disclosed cautions: a 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave over withheld-winnings allegations, and Lagos State's own gaming authority listing MSport as unlicensed in 2025 despite the valid federal NLRC licence - a state-vs-federal conflict. Separately, impostor Facebook pages impersonate MSport for fake bonuses - confirmed unrelated to the real operator by Africa Check. Genuine brand strength: Chelsea FC's official African betting partner, BVB's first African regional partner, 2019 EGR Best Mobile Operator (Nigeria) award. Welcome bonus varies by country; confirm current offer on MSport's own local site.
Where MSport is licensed
MSport appears on the official register in 5 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
About MSport
MSport is a pan-African sportsbook with a notable esports betting focus alongside traditional sports, serving Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. It is genuinely licensed in Nigeria (Mobile Sport Technologies Limited, NLRC federal), Uganda (licence No. GB-49-003), and Kenya - independently confirmed, though Lagos State's own gaming authority listed MSport as unlicensed in 2025, a real state-vs-federal conflict disclosed here. A 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave also involved user allegations of withheld winnings. Welcome offers are clear and locally-tailored: up to UGX 1,000,000 first-deposit bonus in Uganda (plus a separate accumulator-specific bonus up to 130%), a welcome voucher system with prize draws in Nigeria, a 150% first-deposit match up to 3,000 GHS in Ghana, and up to 130% welcome vouchers auto-claimed on first deposit in Kenya. It is Chelsea FC's official African betting partner and BVB's first African regional partner.
MSport FAQ
Is MSport safe and legit?
Mostly, with real cautions. MSport is genuinely licensed in Nigeria (Mobile Sport Technologies Limited, NLRC, RC No. 1631722), Uganda (licence No. GB-49-003), and Kenya, independently confirmed, and is Chelsea FC's official African betting partner and BVB's first African regional partner. However, Lagos State's own gaming authority listed MSport as unlicensed in 2025 despite the valid federal NLRC licence, and a 2022 #MsportScam social-media wave involved user allegations of withheld winnings. Separately, watch out for unrelated impostor Facebook pages faking MSport bonuses.
Does MSport offer esports betting?
Yes — MSport has a notable esports betting focus alongside its traditional sports offering, a distinguishing feature compared to many other African sportsbooks in this dataset.
What is the MSport welcome bonus?
In Uganda, up to UGX 1,000,000 on first deposit (plus a separate accumulator bonus up to 130%). In Nigeria, welcome vouchers plus a chance to win NGN 500,000 in prize draws. In Ghana, 150% first deposit up to 3,000 GHS. In Kenya, up to 130% in welcome vouchers, auto-claimed.