For decades, African athletes have been among the world’s best, dominating global sports like football, basketball, athletics, and boxing. Their immense talent and skill have contributed significantly to the international sports landscape. But despite their success, many African athletes face systemic exploitation in European and American sports industries. Today, we’ll look at how the structural inequalities in these industries create conditions where African athletes often receive unfair contracts, inadequate support, and limited control over their professional careers.

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