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The event, organised by The Football Foundation for Africa will bring together some of football’s greatest minds, including former Chelsea manager Avram Grant.
The Football Foundation for Africa has announced a partnership with the Madrid-based ISDE Law Business school, which will see deserving participants at this year’s upcoming Nairobi Africa Football Business Summit granted Ksh 12.9 million worth of scholarships.
The event will bring together some of football’s greatest minds, including former Chelsea manager Avram Grant.
The generous scholarship initiative will aim to empower individuals who are passionate about football and its business aspects across Africa.
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The summit will aim to provide a platform for Africa’s football management community to discuss the game’s future in Africa, highlighting critical issues for stakeholders to address.
It follows a successful partnership at last year’s event, upon which both ISDE and the Africa Football Business Summit sought to build.
The summit is a prominent event organized by The Football Foundation for Africa that brings together key stakeholders, industry experts, and decision-makers from the African football industry.
It is a platform for discussions, knowledge sharing, and business collaborations to advance development in African football (enterprise).
ISDE Law Business School’s commitment to fostering education and professional growth in sports law and business has led to the establishment these scholarships.
The scholarships will be awarded to deserving individuals who demonstrate a strong passion for the football business and possess the potential to make a significant impact in the field.
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The former Blue head coach will be main speaker at the two-days event.
The scholarships will support tuition fees for select courses offered by ISDE Law Business School
These courses provide specialised knowledge in sports management, sports marketing, sports finance, and sports law, equipping participants with the necessary skills to navigate the complex landscape of the football industry.
Commenting on the scholarship initiative, Mr Juan José Sánchez Puig, the CEO of ISDE Law Business School stated that the scolarshios will equip talented individuals with the skillsets needed to be able to contribute to the development of football business on the continent.
“We are delighted to support the Africa Football Business Summit (and The Football Foundation for Africa) through our scholarship program.
“We believe in the transformative power of education and its ability to drive positive change in the sports industry. By offering these scholarships, we aim to continue to empower talented individuals from Africa and enable them to contribute to the growth and development of the football business on the continent.”
Former Ghana International Yussif Chibsah graduates from ISDE Law Business School in July
On his part, Brian Wesaala, Founder & CEO of The Football Foundation for Africa, expressed his deep gratitude for ISDE’s support,
“For ISDE to partner with us for a second time is a show of confidence in us and our vision for African football, to be at the forefront in the professionalisation of the sport’s management with a heavy focus on investing in quality education.
“ It also demonstrates the quality of the event (Africa Football Business Summit) we are putting together, which is only in its second edition. We look forward to hosting the ISDE team in Nairobi in September as we continue to cement our relationship.”
To apply for the scholarships, interested individuals should visit the ISDE Law Business School’s official website and complete the online application form here.
The application process requires candidates to submit relevant documents, including a resume, academic transcripts, and a personal statement highlighting their aspirations and dedication to the football industry. Successful candidates will receive partial or full scholarships upon passing the ISDE admissions process.
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