In this episode Gabriel Ajala & Paul Adesoye take a diaspora's view on the leading African Sports Business Execs.

We mention the likes of Tom Vernon, Masai Ujiri, Amadou Gallo-Fall, Cynthia Mumbo, Kirsty Coventry plus many more. 

We discuss their rise in sports and why the stand out to us as an 'Unsung Pioneer' in the Sports Business. 

Who else would you include on this list? 

Let us know your thoughts

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Alive & Kicking CEO, Ben Sadler. 

Alive & Kicking are a charity that have been running for 15years who locally source and make footballs in Ghana, Zambia and Kenya. 

Working in tandem with The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, A+K employ over 1000 staff in those 3 countries and have contributed over £4.5m to the local economies. They focus on Reducing Poverty, Encouraging good health and well-being, reduce inequalities and decent work and economic growth. 

In this episode we discuss: 

1) A+K Business model & impact 

2) The Challenges they face as they look to grow 

3) The impact that CSR has on the global sports ecosystem and on an economy 

4) The making of sporting goods in Africa and 

5) How to build long term sustainability in the market 

Plus much more 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAykUAfra4uPQzfDFkgq3w 

Website: www.asunified.com www.aliveandkicking.org

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Emeka Enyadike. 

Emeka has worked for SuperSport since 2001 as an African Football Analyst and is the Founder of Vandyke sports where he has worked with the likes of Nokia, Nike, Adidas, Indomie & DsTV, to name but a few, on various activations and campaigns. 

In this episode we focus on: 

1)The Sports Business Market in Africa 

2) Is the African talent market saturated? 

3) How to build trust with International Partners 

4) The rise of the NBA in Africa and how Basketball rivals Football as a popular sport on the continent 

Plus much more 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAykUAfra4uPQzfDFkgq3w 

Website: www.asunified.com

In this episode we have a candid conversation with George Chanda - owner of GC Sports Management & Partnerships + Activations Manager at StubHub where he manages the accounts of Everton Football Club, Matchroom Boxing, The Premiership Rugby Final plus more.

We discuss: 

- The current football landscape in Zambia 

- How to maximise activations 

- The impact AFCON 2012 had on Zambia 

- The importance of Partnerships 

- The endorsements opportunities for African players in their home countries 

- Exploiting the commercial opportunities for African players in their home countries via partnering with local  brands 

Plus much more 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-chanda-25543739/ 

website: https://www.gcsportsmanagement.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAykUAfra4uPQzfDFkgq3w

In this Episode of the ASU Sports Business Podcast, Gabriel Ajala & Paul Adesoye discuss the growth of sports betting in the African market. 

Where there is such a growth and is the good for the African market? 

They give an overview of certain markets; Africa's drive for financial inclusion; SportPesa; Balance of Power and the socio-economic impact of betting and gambling on a nation

In this Special ASU Podcast, Gabriel Ajala and Paul Adesoye sit down to discuss the recent ASU event 'An Introduction to the African Sports Market.' 

They discuss their key takeaways from the event, highlights and what stood out to them most on what was truly a great event. 

For those that attended the event - please complete the survey that was sent to your inbox. 

Takeaway Article: https://asunified.com/is-there-a-demand-for-african-sportsbiz-insight/ 

Enjoy!

In the episode, we welcome back Gary Rathbone, CEO & Founder of Sports News Africa & Africa XP . We have an in-depth discussion on the presentation Gary delivered at Africom 2018 and the current African sports media market. 

We Discuss: 

- What is Africom 

- The Cycle of Success 

- How the changes in the global sports media market is having in impact on the African market 

- LaLiga & Bundesliga case studies 

- Commercialisation via Digital Advertising 

- Internet Penetration and Social Media status' 

ASU Sports Business Event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asu-presents-an-introduction-into-the-african-sports-market-registration-55450964327 

Sports News Africa: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseGp9VA7X5dpiSv2dqkDcQ

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Olukunle Kayode, Founder at Statmetrix. 

After working for a leading Fintech company in the City of London, Olukunle saw an opportunity to use Data & Tech in sports. We discuss the current state and explore that opportunities that exist in the African market to develop grassroots football.

- Current state of Grassroots Football 

- Areas that fall under Grassroots 

- FIFA & CAF initiatives to develop grassroots football 

- How tech can be used to develop grassroots football 

- Solutions that exist to develop grassroots in Africa 

- NBA strategy in Africa 

- His journey in setting up Statmetrix and being an entrepreneur 

Plus Much more 

https://statmetrix.co/

In this 8th Sports Business Podcast from ASU, Gabriel Ajala sits down with Paul Adesoye & Aristote Diamos as we discuss whether Racism & Discrimination is on the rise in football. 

We discuss the following: 

- Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly & Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang incidents 

- How authorities can tackle discrimination in football 

- Is todays Political landscape having an impact on football? 

- The state of Affairs in Africa

In this podcast Gabriel discusses with Paul & Aristote in depth about the perceived Football slave trade from Africa, based off the recent Tifo video, Claude LeRoy's comments in a BBC interview. 

This a topic that goes beyond football, as we discuss historical and cultural reasons as to why Africa is a mine for talent leaving its shores; rogue agents exploiting young talent; player welfare plus much more 

Tifo Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcf7GVGT96Y 

BBC LeRoy Article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45624918 

African Players in China - http://asunified.com/what-does-the-reduction-of-foreign-players-in-the-chinese-super-league-mean-for-africa/ 

African Talent Drain - http://asunified.com/how-to-reduce-the-african-talent-drain/ 

The Scramble for Africa's Athletes - https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/04/20/the-scramble-for-africas-athletes-trafficking-soccer-football-messi-real-madrid-barcelona/ 

FIFA Regulations - https://resources.fifa.com/image/upload/regulations-on-the-status-and-transfer-of-players-2018-2925437.pdf?cloudid=c83ynehmkp62h5vgwg9g