On 10 August 2022, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convened in Arusha, Tanzania to launch the CAF Africa Super League. CAF President Dr Patrice Mostepe, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, officially announced the launch of the groundbreaking competition "that is set to change the face of African football". With prize money total of $100m allocated, the Africa Super League will be the most lucrative club competition on the land. The innovative competition promises not only to accelerate the commercialisation of African football, but significantly support the training and retention footballing talent.
What does the introduction of the Africa Super League mean for the club competition landscape in Africa? What happens to the commercial and attractiveness of the CAF Champions League and domestic leagues across the continent? How does the CAF Super League affect grassroots football? Which media companies on the continent and globally are going to acquire the TV rights to this exciting new continental competition? All these questions and more to be answered on this debut episode of the Africa Business of Sport Podcast with Edem Spio and Jabu Mtwa.
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