Africa Business of Sport Podcast

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally.

In this episode, Founder of African Sports Network, Amy Wanday, joins Shon Osimbo to discuss why she established African Sports Network, the importance of a background in sport for sports governance positions in African countries and the challenges she has overcome as a young black woman in the sport industry.

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🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Senior Business Development Manager at RISE, Dr. Rayan Karkadan, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss Saudi Arabia's ambitious national sport strategy, how sport development fits within Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the data and numbers behind the commercial impact of Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr, the importance of storytelling when creating content for Saudi Arabian sport and the latest sport and entertainment infrastructure developments in the country such as Qiddiya.

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🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally.

In this episode, Shon Osimbo sits down with Motseeo Football Club Founder & President, Mapulane Phohleli, for an intimate, wide-ranging interview about the humble beginnings of Mostseeo FC, how the club empowers women in Lesotho and the club's approach to harnessing a safe and inclusive environment for women and children. Mapulane also shares the challenges she faced in establishing the club and her thoughts on promoting leadership in women's sport.

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This episode is part of our #FIFAAgentRegs short-series where we speak to leading football agents about the implications of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations for different stakeholders of the African football ecosystem.

In this episode, Managing Director at SPOCS Sports Consultants and Liverpool FC forward Mohamed Salah's agent - Sascha Empacher, joins Edem and Jabu to weigh in on the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations, particularly the impact the proposed regulations could have on the livelihoods of African agents and African player pathways to European football league. Sascha - who features on the Sky's Deadline Day: Football's Transfer Window documentary - also reveals whether FIFA engaged him in the consultation process and explains the unique challenges of scouting and managing the careers of African football talent.

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In this episode, Kabelo Bosilong - CAF General Coordinator and Managing Director of Sportsense - joins Edem and Jabu to reflect on CAF's successful delivery of CHAN 2023, the North African FAs leading football infrastructure development in Africa, the risks and challenges African FAs face regarding stadium maintenance, how AFCON 2021's tragic stadium deaths highlighted the importance of stadium safety and security, what he knows about the soon to be launched Africa Super League and the main challenges African clubs face in generating sponsorship revenue and attracting brands.

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🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally.

Dr Ashlee Fontes-Comber is an award-winning and history-making aficionado and the former President of United Soccer Coaches Ashlee transformed D.C. United Women into the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, creating significant infrastructural and financial progress in just three years.  Fontes-Comber was the first female of colour to be ‘first in charge’ of a professional soccer franchise in the US.

In this episode, Ashlee joins Shon Osimbo to discuss her career journey, her experience as President of United Soccer Coaches, how to inspire the next generation of female athletes and opening doors for increased female representation in boardrooms in sport.

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The 73rd FIFA Congress taking place in Kigali, Rwanda is a significant gathering of member associations and football officials, where the future of football is collectively decided. 

In this episode, Edem and Jabu provide a broad overview of the FIFA Congress including the significance of the Congress convening in Rwanda, the challenges and opportunities for expanded FIFA Club World Cup, and the significance of the FIFA Council's unanimous approval of the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition Format and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Bidding Regulations. 

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From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally.

Theresa Zabell is a two-time Spanish Olympic gold medalist sailor and former member of the Spanish Olympic Committee. Theresa is a staunch environmental activist for cleaner seas and oceans and growing sailing as an Olympic sport. 

In a wide-ranging interview with Shon Osimbo, Theresa discusses how her love for the Olympic Games developed, winning gold at the Barcelona 92' and Atlanta 96' Olympic Games,  advocating for female athletes' maternity and economic rights to the Spanish government, the influences driving the increased visibility and interest in women's sport, how she has managed to balance sport, politics, environmental activism and being a mother throughout her illustrious career, and why she launched her own Foundation which promotes healthy seas and oceans. 

The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages:

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From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our #FIFAAgentRegs short-series where we speak to leading football agents about the implications of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations for different stakeholders of the African football ecosystem.

In this episode, FA Intermediary and Managing Director of SISU Sports Management, Lindi Ngwenya, discusses the problematic implications of the proposed commission caps, the detrimental impact the regulations may have on the African football ecosystem and the positive aspects of the regulations including Continuous Professional Development and the Agents Chamber. At the end of the interview, Lindi provides some insight on SISU Sport Management's new partnership with ASSA Sport Talent. 

The best way to support the podcast is to like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages:

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From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Gary Rathbone - Founder of Sportscape Media and former SABC Sport and SuperSport executive - joins Edem and Jabu to discuss MultiChoice, Comcast and Sky's new partnership including the relaunch of Showmax, the implications of this partnership for Showmax subscribers, why Canal Plus' stake in Multichoice slightly complicates the deal and the growing trend of African sports media/broadcasting organisations developing streaming platforms. 

The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages:

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Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport

From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.