AfroSport Summit

Three years ago today, the AfroSport Summit was born. That first edition in Accra set the tone for what was possible. Since then, we’ve built a platform that continues to spark ideas and drive change. Here’s to the journey so far and the exciting road ahead! #AfroSportSummit

The 2024 #AfroSportSummit brought together industry experts from across Africa and beyond. Discover relevant insights shaping African sports - from merchandising to fan engagement and talent profiling - on our YouTube playlist. Watch now: bit.ly/46icYSD #Sports

From goals on the pitch to green goals. Sports can drive climate action and build community resilience. Recap our sports for development panel to learn how football is being used to drive environmental sustainability in Ghana. 🔗: bit.ly/4nfpQ1N #AfroSportSummit

From the court to the community - basketball is helping fight drug abuse and illegal migration in The Gambia. Recap our sports for development panel discussion at the 2024 #AfroSportSummit to learn about The Hope Project and more. Watch now: bit.ly/4nfpQ1N

Relive the Moments. Reignite the Energy. From thought-provoking panels to powerful connections, the 2024 AfroSport Summit was a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and impact. #AfroSportSummit #sports #sportscience #sportbusiness #ThrowbackThursday

Life doesn't end when an athlete's playing career does. Derek Boateng (Former Ghana Black Stars Midfielder) shares his experience on finding purpose and growing as a person through his work as a scout at Right to Dream Academy. #AfroSportSummit

Basketball is more than a game; it’s a vehicle for opportunity, education, and growth. Recap this insightful panel discussion and explore how basketball is shaping futures and uplifting communities. Watch now: bit.ly/3FpywBT #AfroSportSummit #basketball

Sports and physical activity are closely linked to health. Evidence-based sports and physical activity interventions can play a role in addressing public health challenges. #AfroSportSummit #Sports #Health

Conversations that matter. Connections that last. AfroSport Summit 2024 was one for the books. Relive moments from the event: bit.ly/43htOPC

Match-fixing threatens the integrity of sports competitions. Recap this insightful roundtable discussion from the 2024 AfroSport Summit, where experts unpacked the realities of match-fixing and manipulation in sports. Watch now: bit.ly/43ob4g6 #AfroSportSummit

Early access to sport shouldn't be a privilege. Community-focused opportunities can be a game-changer for increasing sport participation among young children, ultimately improving their access to sport. #AfroSportSummit #sports #Grassroots

In the gaming industry, African-Americans and Sub-Saharan Africans are largely consumers, not creators. - Danny Martin (CEO, Esposure, USA). A powerful reminder on the need for Africans and African-Americans to move from consumption to content creation. #AfroSportSummit

Tournament hosting is an investment. But what’s the return? Recap this insightful panel discussion at the 2024 #AfroSportSummit, which explored how tournament hosting can shape economies, careers, and communities. Watch now: bit.ly/45bh2Dx #sports #Africa

Throwing it back to where it all began! The maiden AfroSport Summit in 2022 set the stage for conversations that continue to shape the African sports industry. Proud to look back, excited to move forward. #AfroSportSummit #sports #ThrowbackThursday

Great fan engagement is built on storytelling. Ameenu Shardow (General Manager, Dreams FC; Team Manager, Ghana Black Stars) emphasises the importance of storytelling in building lasting connections with fans. #AfroSportSummit #sports #media #fans

What do elite teams, media houses & betting firms have in common? They all rely on data. Revisit this presentation by @StatsPerform at the 2024 #AfroSportSummit and learn how their Opta data drives value across the sports ecosystem. 🔗: bit.ly/4jU3m40 #sports #data

Profiling and benchmarking aren’t just for the technical bench. @_owurakuampofo (Country Manager, Flashscore) highlights how profiling and benchmarking can help sports journalists ask better questions - and offer better answers. #AfroSportSummit #sports #sportscience