Nairobi, Kenya, October, 2024 – The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with MRM Sport Capital, an innovative sports investment firm with a global footprint. MRM Sport Capital joins as a key investment partner for the upcoming Africa Football Business Summit 2024, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Africa Football Business Summit is a flagship event that brings together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the intersection of football and socioeconomic development across Africa. Under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Youth Potential – Sports and Social Innovation at Play,” the 2024 Summit will drive dialogue and foster impactful solutions for the future of African sports.
MRM Sport Capital’s involvement reflects the firm’s commitment to the growth of the African sports industry. MRM operates through three strategic business units: Investment, Development, and Innovation, offering services such as corporate finance advisory, commercial strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, and transaction management. The firm’s local and international sports interests include a diverse portfolio, which even encompasses ownership of a South African 3rd division football club.
Mokgatle Mokgatle, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of MRM Sport Capital, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating:
“MRM Sport Capital is honoured to partner with The Football Foundation for Africa, and we believe that innovation and development in sports are crucial to unlocking Africa’s youth potential. The Summit is an excellent initiative, providing a platform for the right dialogue and active commitment from industry stakeholders. We look forward to contributing to the 3rd edition and fostering the growth of the African sports economy.”
Brian Wesaala, Founder and CEO of The Football Foundation for Africa, highlighted the importance of the partnership:
“We are delighted to welcome MRM Sport Capital as an investment partner for the 2024 Africa Football Business Summit. Their expertise and commitment to innovation align perfectly with our mission to use football as a platform for socioeconomic transformation. With MRM’s support, this year’s summit will inspire tangible action across Africa’s sports landscape.”
As a key player in sports investment, MRM Sport Capital will also participate in panel discussions at the Summit, offering insights into how strategic investments can develop sustainable sports ecosystems across Africa. This collaboration underscores the role of private sector investment in shaping the future of African sports and advancing the continent’s sports economy.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Aaliyah Iqbal
Sustainability Lead, The Football Foundation for Africa
Email: media@footballfoundation.africa
Phone: +254 701 333 721
About MRM Sport Capital:
MRM Sport Capital is a leading sports investment firm engaged in a broad range of sports-related investments and services. The firm operates through three core business units: Investment, Development, and Innovation, and specializes in services such as corporate finance advisory, commercial strategy, buy-side and sell-side M&A, and transaction management. MRM has a diverse portfolio of local and international sports interests, including ownership of a South African 3rd division football club.
About The Football Foundation for Africa:
The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) is a social enterprise focused on football development as a driver for sustainable growth across the continent. Through initiatives like the Africa Football Business Summit, FFA aims to harness the power of football to promote socioeconomic development, youth empowerment, and community growth across Africa.
