E167: The Geopolitics of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
This is an episode of our FIFA World Cup 2026 series. The FIFA World Cup has always been more than football—and in this episode of the Afric...
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20 of 183 episodesE166: The BAL’s Media Rights Moment: A New Era - BAL #2
This is an episode of our special BAL S6 Series, a 6-part deep dive into the business of the Basketball Africa League exploring its strategy...
E165: Post-Kalahari Conference Review – BAL #1
This is an episode of our special BAL S6 Series, a 6-part deep dive into the business of the Basketball Africa League exploring its strategy...
E164: Milano Cortina 2026 - Christian Klaue
This is an episode of "The Business of the Winter Olympics", a series focused on the sports business aspects of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olym...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Fast Tracks and Dark Deals – Michael Payne
In this episode, Edem and Jabu welcome Michael Payne back to the podcast for a comprehensive discussion about his new book 'Fast Tracks and...
E163: Inside MRM's African Sport Investment Strategy – Ian Briggs & Mokgatle Mokgatle
How do you build a sustainable sport investment portfolio in a market where commercial structures are still emerging? In this episode, Edem...
E162: Empowering the Next Generation Through Sport and Leadership – Champs for Change
What does it take to turn sport into a movement for youth leadership and empowerment across Africa? How can young people shape the future of...
E161: The Untapped Sponsorship Potential of African Women's Football - Shafeeqah Isaacs
As women’s football continues to gain global momentum, Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine how brands, leagues, and communities in...
E160: Shaping Cape Town's Urban Transformation through Hosting the Olympic Games – Rashiq Fataar
What would it take for Cape Town to become the first African city to host the Olympic Games? In this episode of the Africa Business of Sport...
E159: Connecting Africa to Global Sport Education with GIS – Rick Cross
In this episode, Edem is joined by Rick Cross, Global Recruitment Manager at the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), to unpack a new and exciti...
E158: World Cup 2026, LA28 and the Politics of Hosting Under Trump – Jonathan Miseroy
In this episode, Edem and Jabu sit down with Jonathan Miseory, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Hadaf Global, to have a timely conve...
E157: Inside AWFC's Game-Changing Deal with DAZN – Maxwell Kalu
In this episode, Edem is joined by the Founder of African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), Maxwell Kalu, to discuss the groundbreaking...
E156: What Next for Royal AM? – Louis Botha & Nqobile Ndlovu
In this episode, Jabu is joined by tax lawyer Louis Botha and Director of Cash n Sport Research, Nqobile Ndlovu, for a comprehensive discuss...
BREAKING: Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry Elected as 10th IOC President
In this episode, Edem and Jabu react to the announcement that Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport and IOC Member, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected...
E155: Africa’s Place in the Future of the Olympic Movement – Juan Antonio Samaranch
In this episode, Edem is joined by International Olympic Committee Vice President and Presidential Candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch to discu...
E154: How Athletes Can Protect and Commercialise Their Image in South Africa – Dr. Layckan Van Gensen
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Dr. Layckan Van Gensen, sports law expert and Junior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University, to di...
E153: A 360° Review of Betway SA20 Season 3
In this episode, Jabu and Edem return to review the recently-concluded third season of BetwaySA20, South Africa's premier T20 cricket league...
E152: Analysing Morocco's Readiness to Host AFCON 2025 and 2030 World Cup – Reda Laraichi
In the final episode of this year, Edem and Jabu mark the one-year mark until AFCON 2025 Morocco by having a conversation with African sport...
E151: FIFA Confirms Hosts of 2030 and 2034 World Cups
In this episode, Edem and Jabu reflect on FIFA’s unusual unopposed bidding process in awarding the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Morocco co-host...
E150: Qatar's Post-World Cup Deployment of Sports Diplomacy – Dr. Danyel Reiche
In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Visiting Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, Dr. Danyel Reiche, to reflect on Qatar’s...