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The Role of Sports Tourism in Revitalising Africa’s Economy: Opportunities for Investment & Growth This article discusses how tourism can leverage sports to further boost African economies by maximising the wonderful landscape and diversity of Africa.

Read more 4 months ago

Are African Athletes set to gain at least 5 more medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to new rules? This articles focuses on the prize money awarded by World Athletics and the International Boxing Association to athletes competing at Paris 2024 Olympics and the impact this will have on African athletes.

Read more 5 months ago

Essential Tips for Founders Seeking Investment in African Sports Key takeaways from the ASU Sports Business Podcast with Sporting Chance Fund & Sebastian McKinley focused on Investment in the African Sports Market.

Read more 6 months ago

Summary: FIFA Professional Football Report 2023 This article is a summary of the FIFA Professional Football Report. This article will provide an overview of the report, key analyses between Federations and a deep dive into the current state of affairs in African Member Associations.

Read more 10 months ago

Unveiling the Triumphs and Twists of The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 In this blog, we aim to illuminate the pivotal moments and overarching themes that defined the AFCON 2023.

Read more 11 months ago

5 Key Takeaways from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations This blog contains 5 key takeaways from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which if implemented, can further grow and enhance Africa's biggest football tournament. AFCON 2023 smashed records in term of global audience and media partners, but how can this be further leveraged?

Read more 11 months ago

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The Africa Cup of Nations 2023: A Milestone in African Football and Economic Growth Explore the economic impact, brand partnerships and media innovations of the Africa Cup of Nations in our latest overview report.

Read more 1 year ago

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Summary: FIFA Forward Global Report on Development Activities (2016 - 2022) This article is a summary of the FIFA Forward Global Report on Development Activities between 2016 - 2022. This article will provide an overview of the report, key analyses between Federations and a deep dive into the current state of affairs in African Member Associations

Read more 1 year ago

How #VisitRwanda campaign successfully promotes Rwanda's unique attractions How #VisitRwanda campaign successfully promotes Rwanda's unique attractions

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Women's Football Landscape Report 2022 Our conversation with Head of Women's Football at CAF, Meskerem Tadesse Goshime

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Why we need to move on from the African potential conversation: Developing a sustainable African Sports Business ecosystem. 4 Key points to transform Africa's sports business industry from potential to reality.

Read more 1 year ago

How Technology is Impacting the Pan-African Sports Space The Technological innovations advancing the Pan-African sports industry

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The growth of Women In Sports: On & Off the field

Read more 2 years ago

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THE AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP (CHAN) – SPOTLIGHT FOR THE DOMESTIC LEAGUES AND PLAYERS The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a tournament in which the national teams exclusively feature players who ply their trade in the domestic league of their home country. The purpose being to garner more appreciation for domestic leagues in Africa and their players

Read more 2 years ago

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Brexit: What impact would this have on the African sports market?

Read more 3 years ago

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SPORTS MANUFACTURING AND THE AFRICA CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA: A MECHANISM FOR GROWTH Sports manufacturing activities which involve the production of sporting goods is a whole industry that is waiting to be explored and more so, under the AfCFTA. It is against this backdrop that this article shall seek to explain the role sports manufacturing plays in the economic growth of Africa un

Read more 3 years ago

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How To Plug The Drain Of African Talent From Africa Africa is the 2nd most densely populated continent on the planet with over 1.234billion people in the continent. From its womb, Africa has birthed some great sporting talents such as Zinedine Zidane;

Read more 3 years ago

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Spotlight For The Domestic Leagues And Players The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a tournament in which the national teams exclusively feature players who ply their trade in the domestic league of their home country.

Read more 3 years ago

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Much Ado About The ABL For some time now Africa has been referenced in several ways; the land of opportunity, Africa rising etc. However, it’s high time the continent ditches these feel good cliché quotes and creates an environment of collaboration between the private sector and regulators.

Read more 3 years ago

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The Challenges of Sports Business in Kenya The Olympics have just ended and despite all the challenges Africa managed to scoop 45 medals. Kenya at number 15 topped the tables with 6 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze. This is the best Olympic performance from an East African nation that is well known for it's athletic prowess.

Read more 3 years ago