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Why the next chapter of African football may be decided in databases.

The Invisible AthleteSpecial Feature · Issue 04

The Invisible Athlete

An exclusive excerpt from the new book by Gordon Gago Ouma, David Rutambuka and AM Essoungou: why Africa’s sports systems cannot see their own talent — and what data can do about it.

June 2026 · 10 min read

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The Next FrontierMarket Perspective · Issue 04

The Next Frontier

Data, institutions and the future of African football — why the next chapter may not be decided on the pitch, but in databases.

June 2026 · 6 min read
Data or DieFocus · Issue 03

Data or Die

As European clubs invest millions in performance data and scouting algorithms, African football risks being left behind. The data revolution could unlock the continent’s massive untapped potential.

October 2025 · 8 min read
The Battle of the BroadcastersMedia · Issue 01

The Battle of the Broadcasters

Across Africa, football is the most broadcast sport, and rights are a key asset. Behind the screens, a fierce contest for the continent’s hottest media assets is reshaping the industry.

January 2025 · 8 min read

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