From Vision To Value: Building a Sustainable Football Economy for Africa
Africa Football Business Summit 2026
Accra, Ghana
Our Impact
The Africa Football Business Summit 2026 (AFBS 2026) brings together leaders from football, business, government, investment, technology, infrastructure, media, and development to shape the future of African football.
As Africa marks sixty years since the historic 1966 FIFA World Cup boycott led by African nations demanding fair representation, AFBS 2026 shifts the conversation from participation to value creation, sustainability, and ownership within the global football economy.
Why AFB 2026 Matters
A Turning Point for African Football
African football stands at a defining moment.
The continent continues to produce some of the world’s greatest football talent while influencing global culture, media, and sport. Yet much of football’s economic value continues to leave the continent.
AFBS 2026 is designed as a continental platform to explore how Africa can build sustainable football ecosystems that create long-term economic, social, and institutional value.
This is not simply a conference. It is a movement toward transforming football into strategic infrastructure for Africa’s future.
01.
— Football as Infrastructure
Exploring football as a driver of economic development, education, health, employment, urban regeneration, and community wellbeing.
02.
— Sustainable Investment
Connecting investors, governments, clubs, and innovators to unlock financing opportunities across African football.
03.
— Governance & Institutional Capacity
Promoting transparency, integrity, and leadership standards that strengthen African football institutions.
04.
— Grassroots & Youth Development
Building systems that nurture talent while creating sustainable pathways for education and employment.
05.
— Women’s Football & Inclusive Growth
Advancing investment, visibility, and opportunity within women’s football across Africa.
Why Accra, Ghana
Accra represents both history and opportunity.
As the home of Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s Pan-African vision and the headquarters of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Accra provides the ideal setting for conversations shaping the future of football and Africa’s emerging sports economy.
