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The future of African football: problems and prospects

Skilfuljay03 · 2025-08-18T10:10:55.687907+01:00

Football is often called the heartbeat of Africa. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Accra to Cairo, the sport unites millions of fans and nurtures some of the world’s finest talents. Yet, despite this passion and abundant talent, African football leagues struggle to compete with their European, Asian, or even South American…

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Football is often called the heartbeat of Africa. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Accra to Cairo, the sport unites millions of fans and nurtures some of the world’s finest talents. Yet, despite this passion and abundant talent, African football leagues struggle to compete with their European, Asian, or even South American counterparts. Players often leave early for foreign clubs, domestic leagues lack visibility, and financial struggles hinder progress.

Why does African football leagues lag behind? What does this mean for the continent? How African football leagues and clubs evolve into globally competitive sporting institutions?

Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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