AfroSport Summit

11/08/2025

Three years ago today, the AfroSport Summit began, moving from an idea to a platform where stakeholders in Africa’s sports value chain connect, share ideas and advance discussions.

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!

22/07/2025

The 2024 AfroSport Summit 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: https://bit.ly/46icYSD

09/07/2025

JOIN THE ASC RESEARCH NETWORK

We are looking to expand our pool of researchers across Africa and beyond.

If you work in Africa or are African but based outside Africa, we would be happy to have you join our network of resource personnel.

This is a call to early-career and experienced researchers with a passion for sport.

As a member of our research pool, you could have the chance to work with the ASC to:

✅ Develop and submit research proposals
✅ Execute multi-disciplinary projects
✅ Author impactful publications
✅ Shape thought leadership in sport

Let’s advance evidence-based sports development across the continent.

Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/YVsbnhQN4dqbUb6X6

26/06/2025

From goals on the pitch to green goals. Sports can drive climate action and build community resilience.

Recap our sports for development panel at the 2024 AfroSport Summit to learn how football is being leveraged to promote environmental sustainability in Ghana.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/4nfpQ1N

24/06/2025

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 AfroSport Summit to hear more about how sport is being used as a tool for social change in The Gambia, Nigeria and Ghana.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/dnCJgr8Xx2M?si=CHxZ4EGHbZkefo_v

12/06/2025

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.

10/06/2025

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.

05/06/2025

Basketball is more than a game; it’s a vehicle for opportunity, education, and growth.

Recap our panel discussion on basketball as a tool for socioeconomic development and explore how basketball is shaping futures and uplifting communities.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/vmGrqQOFTFo?si=OMhIAkIh9OZLSw5K

AfroSport Summit brings together major sports stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and...

03/06/2025

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.

29/05/2025

Conversations that matter. Connections that last.

AfroSport Summit 2024 was one for the books.

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22/05/2025

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, exploring the complexities in identifying possible manipulation, the tools available to mitigate these threats, and the role of education, data, and regulation in safeguarding sports.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/AUAf1mkizXU?si=WI33nPvCeGPC7kx-

AfroSport Summit brings together major sports stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and...

20/05/2025

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.