African football thrives when youth development, governance, and structured pathways align. Learn how academies, sponsorships, and CAF/FIFA programs shape the stars of tomorrow.
February22February 22, 2026
February22February 22, 2026
Who Benefits When Africa’s Stars Move Abroad?
African footballers are moving abroad earlier and in greater numbers than ever before. While global clubs profit and players gain exposure, what does the talent exodus mean for domestic leagues and long-term development across the continent?
February15February 18, 2026
AFCON Is Profitable. So Why Doesn’t African Football Always Grow?
AFCON generates millions in broadcasting, sponsorship and prize money. But how is it distributed? Florsport examines revenue allocation, financial transparency and whether tournament earnings drive long-term development in African football.
February13February 13, 2026
After the Noise: What African Football Fails to Fix Post-AFCON
AFCON reveals more than champions. It exposes which football systems are built to improve — and which simply survive the spotlight before returning to old patterns.
February6February 6, 2026
From Talent to Dataset: How African Athletes Became the World’s Most Valuable Training Data
The invisible transfer nobody talks about Every sprint, every tackle, every heartbeat spike under pressure is now worth money. Across...
February5February 5, 2026
VAR, Controversy, and African Football: Who Really Controls the Game?
VAR has intensified debate at AFCON, exposing deeper questions about governance, officiating standards, and institutional control in African football.
February4February 4, 2026
Playing Without Reward: Why African Women Stay in the Game
African women footballers endure unpaid contracts, minimal facilities, and short careers — yet keep playing. Florsport analysis reveals why passion cannot replace investment and what reforms are urgently needed to secure the game’s future.
February4February 4, 2026
Women, Grassroots & the Forgotten Future
While elite tournaments dominate attention, women’s and grassroots football remain Africa’s most neglected foundations. This analysis explores why these gaps threaten the continent’s football future.
February3February 3, 2026
ENDURANCE FOR SALE: WHY AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS ARE EASY TO EXPLOIT
African footballers are celebrated for strength and resilience, yet those same qualities have made them vulnerable to exploitation. This editorial examines how global football profits from endurance without protection.
February2February 2, 2026
African Youth Academies: Factories of Hope or Pipelines of Extraction?
African youth academies shape the continent’s football future, yet weak regulation allows value to leak abroad. This CAF-focused commentary examines what works, what fails, and how policy can shift Africa from talent supplier to stakeholder.