PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

The Africa Football Business Summit brings together a distinguished line-up of speakers who are influential voices in the worlds of sports, business, policy, and development. 

At AFBS 2025, attendees will benefit from powerful keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and in-depth workshops led by speakers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within Africa’s football ecosystem. From inspiring personal stories to data-driven strategies, our speakers will spark meaningful conversations and collaborations that foster innovation and change.

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Joyce Kibet

Founding Director, Business Advantage

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Joyce Kibet

Founding Director, Business Advantage

Joyce is a Regional Advisor and Consultant specializing in Gender Economics, Gender Governance, and partnerships between Non-profit and For-profit sectors.

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Jabu Mtwa

Producer & Co-host, Africa Business of Sport Podcast

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Jabu Mtwa

Producer & Co-host, Africa Business of Sport Podcast

Jabu Mtwa Executive Producer & Co-host, Africa Business of Sport Podcast

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Tanja Ferkau

Founder SPORTS20 and IMPCT.help

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Tanja Ferkau

Founder SPORTS20 and IMPCT.help

Tanja Ferkau is working in strategy and organizational development for international companies and non-profit organizations for more than 25 years.

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Wisley Rotich

Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet County

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Wisley Rotich

Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet County

H.E Wisley Rotich Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet County

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Jeremy Salley

Founder & Partner, Bridge Gap Sports

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Jeremy Salley

Founder & Partner, Bridge Gap Sports

Jeremy is a FIFA-licensed player agent focusing on North America’s hashtag#football/soccer markets and their cross-Atlantic relations with Europe and hashtag#Africa.

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Gladys Wanga

Current Governor, Homabay County

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Gladys Wanga

Current Governor, Homabay County

She is the first female Governor from the Western Region of the Country and one of the seven female governors elected during the 2022 Kenyan General Election.

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Wisley Rotich

Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet County

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Wisley Rotich

Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet County

H.E Wisley Rotich Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet County

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Jeremy Salley

Founder & Partner, Bridge Gap Sports

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Jeremy Salley

Founder & Partner, Bridge Gap Sports

Jeremy is a FIFA-licensed player agent focusing on North America’s hashtag#football/soccer markets and their cross-Atlantic relations with Europe and hashtag#Africa.

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Gladys Wanga

Current Governor, Homabay County

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Gladys Wanga

Current Governor, Homabay County

She is the first female Governor from the Western Region of the Country and one of the seven female governors elected during the 2022 Kenyan General Election.