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.
January31January 31, 2026
Morocco’s AFCON Strategy: How Hosting Became a Weapon, Not a Celebration
Morocco turned AFCON 2025 into a strategic weapon. This analysis explains how hosting became a tool for power, influence, and long-term football dominance.
January31January 31, 2026
AFCON Participation: How African Nations Turn Tournaments into Financial Power
Prizes, sponsorships, and exposure make AFCON more than a tournament. Federations that participate regularly gain financial stability and growth, while absence risks budget cuts and stagnation.
January30February 2, 2026
The Moments That Redirected African Football — And What They Exposed”
Penalties, refereeing calls, political interference, war, and injuries did more than alter results — they exposed the fragility of African football systems and governance.
January28January 28, 2026
What AFCON 2027 Means for Kenya: Hosting Is Power — But Only If You Know How to Use It
AFCON 2027 will not reward enthusiasm. It will expose preparedness. Kenya’s hosting is a moment of power — if used wisely.
January26January 26, 2026
Inside Africa’s Broken Football Pathways” “What Happens After Talent Is Found?
After AFCON 2025, Africa’s biggest challenge isn’t winning again — it’s building the next generation that makes winning sustainable.
January22January 22, 2026
Who Really Controls CAF? Power, Alliances, and the Quiet Politics of African Football
CAF is governed as much by relationships as by rules. AFCON 2025 exposed how power truly moves inside African football.
January21January 21, 2026
Why African Fans Celebrate Stars but Ignore Systems — And Pay the Price Every AFCON
African football doesn’t lack talent. It lacks systems. AFCON 2025 exposed how star worship and emotional decision-making undermine long-term success.
January21January 21, 2026
Senegal’s Football System: Why It Keeps Producing Winners While Others Keep Restarting
Senegal’s football success didn’t start at AFCON 2025. It started years earlier with structure, patience, and alignment. This is how they built a system that keeps producing winners while others keep restarting.