How the African tech boom is transforming its sports industry
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 11, 2025
From grassroots football development to cutting-edge sports technology, African entrepreneurs are spearheading initiatives that promise more financial value and structure for African sports talent.
Shola Akinlade, the co-founder of Paystack, a popular payments platform in Africa, recently made headlines after he acquired a majority stake in Danish football club Aarhus Fremad Fodbold.
Akinlade also owns Sporting Lagos FC, a professional football club in Lagos that plays in the Nigeria National League’s 2nd Division.
Business Day, a Nigerian news platform, reported in March that the 38-year-old would facilitate players . . .
