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The owners, executives and entrepreneurs shaping the African game.

Demba Ba: From Star Striker to EntrepreneurCover Story · Issue 01

Demba Ba: From Star Striker to Entrepreneur

Renowned for his goal-scoring at Chelsea and Newcastle, the Senegalese has embarked on a new chapter as a football entrepreneur — investing in clubs and academies in Senegal and France.

January 2025 · 7 min read

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Moïse Katumbi: From Fishmonger to Football MogulCover Story · Issue 02

Moïse Katumbi: From Fishmonger to Football Mogul

The Congolese businessman took TP Mazembe, a once-struggling team, and turned it into a continental powerhouse. But Katumbi’s story is far more colourful than your average billionaire benefactor.

March 2025 · 7 min read
Patrice Motsepe: Balancing CAF’s BooksProfile · Issue 03

Patrice Motsepe: Balancing CAF’s Books

The South African billionaire took over a confederation synonymous with financial loss. Three years on, he had the receipts — a $9.48m profit and a commercial turnaround.

October 2025 · 6 min read
The Dream FactoryFeature · Issue 03

The Dream Factory

A Premier League star and an Ivy League scholar, from the very same source. How Right to Dream is building a global football empire on purpose and profit.

October 2025 · 9 min read

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