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Scouting Africa 🌍: Why You Should Recruit from Africa The Answer - High ROI For years, clubs, agents and football recruiters scouted Africa through informal networks; a handful of agents, word-of-mouth, or a lucky tournament invite. The result? A few stars emerged, but countless gems went unseen. Today, the data tells a different story. Africa is not just raw potential, it’s the next ROI frontier in global scouting. Key Stats: 👉 African players in Belgium generate €51M+ profit per season, a 578% ROI. 👉 Meanwhile, Premier League clubs spend €186M+ per season with -89% ROI. 👉 In Belgium, 1 in 5 players sold are African. “Clubs that invest early in structured scouting from Africa don’t just discover players, they discover potentials others overlook.” - Afriskaut CEO, Nnamdi Emefo at Training Ground Guru 2025. Explore how African talent delivers unmatched ROI for clubs that scout smart. Start uncovering data-backed opportunities with Afriskaut. Discover high-ROI African players on www.afriskaut.com

Scouting Africa 🌍 For decades, scouting in Africa has been full of promise but clouded by missed opportunities. From informal discovery networks to rare academy partnerships, only a fraction of Africa’s potential has been seen by the world. This series takes us through four essential questions every modern football recruiter should ask before expanding their scouting strategy: - Why Should You Recruit from Africa? - How Should You Recruit from Africa? - Why Should You Recruit Using Afriskaut? - How Can You Use Afriskaut? Each part explores a new dimension of opportunity, from the untapped ROI potential to the structured systems that now make scouting across Africa more transparent and data-driven. Stay tuned. www.afriskaut.com

Afriskaut Insight Drop: Episode #2 What the 2008-born players tells us about African footballer The narrative around youth talent is often about the future. But what happens when the future starts contributing in the present? Our latest analysis of 2008-born players across our tracked competitions in 2025 reveals a generation that is already leaving its mark. This isn't about potential; it's about tangible impact. 📈 The Data Proof: - Over 214,000 minutes played, accounting for 14.4% of total playing time. - A standout 16.3% of all progressive carries, showing an innate ability to drive the game forward. - Significant contributions in goals and assists At Afriskaut, we believe true talent identification lies in understanding these nuanced contributions. It is about seeing the player behind the play, and quantifying how they influence the game beyond the scoreboard. Discover how we are tracking the next wave of talent right on Afriskaut See you in our next episode. Discover elite youth talent on www.afriskaut.com

In Africa, youth tournaments are where the true stories of football begin. This October, African youth football is buzzing with aspiring talents set to dazzle in major competitions, and Afriskaut is primed to track and analyze every moment that counts. From Ghana’s GARFA Division 2 League buzzing with fresh energy, to the WAFU A U17 Tournament unveiling the continent’s next football greats, and in Nigeria the Abuja Elite Cup showcasing top academy talent. We’ve just broken into Guinea with the Afriskaut Guinea Youth Cup, capturing match data and standout performances as we expand our African talent network. With detailed stats, match footage, and expert performance analysis, scouts and club representatives can now identify Africa’s rising football stars ready for the global stage all from the front of their devices. Scouting has never been easier. Get started today 👉 Afriskaut.com

In football, style is intentional. At the youth level, the way an academy instructs its players is as much a determining factor in how they perform during matches as it is in how the academy talents evolve and improve in their overall abilities and understanding of the game. One overlooked but telling metric in how African football talents are being shaped and trained in their teams is by how often and in what patterns a team delivers the ball into the penalty box. For most, crosses are just one of the quick ways a team chooses to get the ball into the box, with no story or no strategy. But our analyzed data on Afriskaut tells us different. It tells us there is more nuance to African football than just hoofing the ball up-pitch and hoping for the best. Crosses, we see, reflects structure, philosophy, and the type of players an academy is deliberately producing. Our data from the Afriskaut GFAA U17 National League shows that: - Universal FA and Lahaiba lead with 8 crosses each into the box - KGH Sports follows with 5 - Mayas FA and Gift FA with 4 each At the other end, Afia Banju, Menmar Sports, Banjul FA and Excellence FA managed just one apiece. For academies like Universal FA and Lahaiba this signals a philosophy built on width. Systems like these develop wingers and fullbacks who can stretch defenses and create space. For those with fewer crosses it suggests a different profile. Compact football, central playmaking or reliance on individual brilliance. Neither is wrong. Each builds a distinct identity, which matters to clubs and scouts assessing potential. This is where Afriskaut adds value. We are not only tracking goals and appearances. We are codifying the decisions and movements that show how young players think. Our database allows scouts, clubs and agents to benchmark talent with precision and align prospects with the tactical profiles they need. Whether your system thrives on width, control, or fast transitions, Afriskaut highlights the players who can slot in seamlessly and accelerate performance. See how African football teams and academies are thinking and patterning their game to your favorite footballing philosophies and styles here - Afriskaut.com

🌍 New Markets & Upcoming Competitions Ivory Coast. Senegal. Gambia. Ghana. Cameroon. Nigeria. Our footprint is expanding because your scouting decisions deserve better coverage. With Afriskaut, you now get structured access to: • Ivory Coast and Senegal youth leagues  • Cheetah Cup (16 teams, 5 nations)  • Ongoing U-19 competitions in Ghana and Nigeria • The U-17 competitions in Cameroon and Ghana are all live on Afriskaut 📲 This isn’t just growth for us. It’s clarity for you. www.afriskaut.com #Afriskaut #PuttingTalentOnTheMap #WestAfricaFootball #ScoutingCoverage #DataDrivenDecisions #YouthCompetitions

Afriskaut the Source ✈️🌎 This transfer window, 20+ players from our platform made career moves across Europe and Africa. From Bamako to Leverkusen, Magic Stars to Dinamo București, and beyond, Afriskaut has been the consistent source for verified youth talent. These aren’t just transfers. They are proof of what happens when visibility meets structure, and when clubs, agents, and scouts use data instead of guesswork. Players featured on Afriskaut are already securing transfers, proving our database holds talents ready to compete in Europe and many more are waiting to be discovered. #AfriskautTheSource #DeadlineDay #ScoutingAfrica #FootballData #YouthTransfers #PuttingTalentOnTheMap

Afriskaut GFAA U-17 National League (Gambia)🇬🇲 From the GFAA U17 League to the world. Excellence FA are champions. Sulayman Kandeh finishes as the league’s top scorer with 14 goals - with a trial at a Norwegian side awaiting in September. This league isn’t just a competition, it’s a foundation. Powered by Afriskaut, it’s a verified pipeline for scouts and clubs searching for the next breakout star. The next Sulayman is already being tracked. Scout smarter. Sign up on Afriskaut.com today. #Afriskaut #PuttingTalentOntheMap #GambiaFootball #YouthLeagues #DataDrivenScouting #TalentPathways #GrassrootsToGlobal

Gothia and Dana Cup Review Three trophies. One message: African youth talent is world-class. At the Gothia Cup 2025, Nigerian teams swept all three titles, with Emmanuel Adeboyejo earning MVP. At the Dana Cup, Afriskaut’s AI-recommended duo - Nigerian defender Habeeb Olokotintin and Gambian striker Modou Lamine Jammeh proved to be the perfect match for City Pride FA’s specific needs. The recommendation was guided by Afriskaut’s ability to align club requirements with player profiles, ensuring City Pride FA's squad balance was considered in the match. The result? a run to the Class B U-19 final, with Jammeh impressing with 4 goals, 2 assists, and growing club interests. These aren’t just wins - they’re proof of a continent’s depth. And Afriskaut ensures these stories aren’t lost. Discover the players driving Africa’s global rise on afriskaut.com #Afriskaut #ScoutingAfrica #GothiaCup2025 #DanaCup2025 #FootballData #PlayerPathways #YouthDevelopment #PuttingTalentOnTheMap