Industries

Sports & entertainment

Specialised advisory for sports clubs, federations, event promoters, entertainment companies and institutional investors operating in the sports and entertainment sector in Mozambique, Angola, Malawi, South Africa and international markets.

The context

African sports is professionalising

Sports in Lusophone Africa is undergoing deep transformation. Sports broadcasting rights are significantly appreciating across the continent. Sponsors — particularly banks, telecommunications companies and international brands — are investing growing amounts. And international sports events are arriving in Africa at a frequency unthinkable a decade ago. In parallel, live entertainment — music, festivals, shows — is growing rapidly, with young urban audiences seeking quality experiences.

But operational reality remains difficult. Most clubs and federations in Lusophone Africa operate with fragmented governance, informal financial management and lack of commercialisation capacity. International sponsors demand professional deliverables that most local organisations still cannot offer. And large-scale events demand execution capacity that few local operators have.

Our experience shows that the sports and entertainment organisations that will lead are those able to balance three things: institutional governance, commercial capacity and operational execution. This is precisely where we come in.

What we do

Specialised services for sports and entertainment

Six areas where our engagement creates direct value for clubs, federations, promoters and investors.

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Sports Governance & Institutional Structure

Institutional governance structuring for clubs and federations — including board design, internal policies, compliance with sports regulation (FIFA, CAF, Olympic committees) and preparation for institutional audits.

Commercialization & Sponsorship

Commercial strategy for clubs and federations — including sponsorship offering structuring, pricing definition, negotiation with international brands, broadcasting rights management and commercial product development.

Event Management & Operations

Structuring and operational management of sports and entertainment events — including operational planning, ticketing, security, logistics and spectator experience.

Financial Management & Investment

Financial management for sports organisations — including financial models, internal control, preparation for institutional investment and structuring of transfer and asset acquisition operations.

Fan Engagement & Digital

Digital strategy for clubs and sports organisations — including digital platforms, fan content, multi-platform engagement and digital monetisation.

Tax & Regulatory

Specialised tax and regulatory advisory in sports and entertainment — including sector-specific tax regimes, tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, event licensing and negotiation with authorities.

Solutions

How we structure engagement in sports and entertainment

Three dimensions that respond to the real challenges of sports organisations in Africa.

Solution 01 · Governance & Institutional Structure

Build institutional governance that generates credibility

The professionalisation of African sports demands rigorous institutional governance. Clubs and federations that fail to structure professional governance are excluded from international competitions, serious sponsorships and institutional financing. We help organisations structure governance with method.

  • Board and governance policy structuring
  • Compliance with FIFA, CAF and Olympic committee regulation
  • Structuring of relationships with institutional stakeholders
  • Training of directors and professional management
  • Preparation for international institutional audits
Solution 02 · Commercialization & Revenue

Diversify revenues and professionalise commercial operations

Most clubs and federations in Africa depend on limited revenues (ticketing, player sales). We help organisations diversify revenues, professionalise commercial operations and negotiate with international sponsors.

  • Commercial and sponsorship strategy
  • Sponsorship offering and pricing structuring
  • Negotiation with international brands
  • Broadcasting rights management
  • Development of commercial products (merchandising, stadium, experiences)
Solution 03 · Event Management & Operations

Execute large-scale events with professional capacity

Large-scale sports and entertainment events demand execution capacity that few local operators have. We help promoters and organisations structure and execute events to international standard.

  • Operational planning of large-scale events
  • Ticketing and audience management
  • Event security and logistics
  • Spectator experience and hospitality
  • Structuring of partnerships with international promoters
Where we operate

Three segments of sports and entertainment

Concrete experience in each segment, with dedicated teams and local presence through member firms.

Clubs & Federations

We support sports clubs and national federations in professionalisation, governance structuring, commercialisation and institutional compliance.

  • Professional and semi-professional football clubs
  • National sports federations
  • Leagues and organised competitions
  • Specialised sports disciplines

Events & Promotion

We work with sports and entertainment event promoters, show producers and event management companies in structuring, execution and expansion.

  • Sports event promoters
  • Music and cultural show producers
  • Artist management agencies
  • Ticketing companies

Entertainment & Sports Media

We support entertainment companies, sports media platforms and creative service providers in growth, professionalisation and fundraising.

  • Sports streaming platforms
  • Sports media and specialised publications
  • Sports production and content studios
  • Sports merchandising brands and companies
Products

Products developed for sports and entertainment

Structured products that solve specific problems of clubs, federations, promoters and investors.

Y01

Sports Governance Framework

Complete framework to structure institutional governance in clubs and federations — including boards, policies, compliance with sports regulation and preparation for international audits.

Board · Policies · Compliance · Audit
Y02

Sports Commercialisation Programme

Structured commercialisation programme for sports organisations — including sponsorship strategy, offering structuring, brand negotiation and revenue diversification.

Sponsorship · Offering · Negotiation · Revenue
Y03

Large-Scale Event Operational Management

Specialised structuring and operational management service for large-scale events — including operational planning, ticketing, security, logistics and spectator experience.

Planning · Ticketing · Security · Experience
Y04

Sports Digital Strategy

Specialised digital strategy service for clubs and sports organisations — including digital platforms, fan content, multi-platform engagement and digital monetisation.

Platforms · Content · Engagement · Monetisation
How we work

A structured engagement in four phases

Methodology tested in sports and entertainment projects across Mozambique, Angola and Malawi. Senior dedicated teams, with local presence through member firms.

01

Deep diagnosis

We understand the organisation, the competitive context, the stakeholders, the commercial partners and the audiences before proposing any solution.

02

Tailored strategy

We design executable plans, with clear priorities, realistic budget, defined owners and success metrics established before starting.

03

Supported execution

We stay alongside the teams during implementation — in the clubs, in the stadiums and at the events, not from the outside.

04

Measurable impact

We measure progress at every stage. We report to the board, to sponsors and to federations whenever it makes sense.

Results

The impact of our work in sports and entertainment

Concrete examples of projects delivered for clubs, federations and promoters in the region.

+65%

Commercial revenue

Commercialisation programme that increased commercial revenue by 65% at a Mozambican professional club within 24 months, with new international sponsors.

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Institutional compliance

Three institutional compliance audits approved by a sports federation after governance and financial restructuring.

+40%

Event audience

40% increase in audience at an international sports event held in Mozambique, after commercial and communication strategy redesign.

5

Events structured

Five large-scale events structured and successfully executed within 18 months, with professionalised revenues and operations.

Next step

Let's talk about your sports project

We meet with your team to understand the context and propose a concrete path — whether governance, commercialisation, event management or digital transformation.

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