A dynamic African organization dedicated to sports management, talent development, events, tourism development and strategic partnerships.
Developing tourism opportunities that connect travelers, destinations, communities, investors and international markets.
Identifying emerging talent and connecting athletes with professional development, exposure and international opportunities.
Connecting investors, organizations and strategic partners with opportunities across sports, tourism, infrastructure and youth development.
We identify, develop and promote sporting talent through professional management, training opportunities, competitions and international pathways.
From sports events and tourism development to strategic partnerships, we connect people, organizations and opportunities across Africa and beyond.
ESEM-GROUP is an African-focused sports and tourism development organization working at the intersection of talent, events, destinations, investment and international partnerships.
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Sports Manager, FIFA
Licensed Player/Match Agent • Boxing Promoter •
Matchmaker • Player Agent
Akeola Lukumanu Ayinde, CEO of ESEM-GROUP, is a seasoned sports manager with a diverse portfolio spanning various aspects of the sporting industry. With a keen eye for talent and a passion for promoting sporting events, he has made significant strides in elevating the sports scene in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Senegal.
His professional experience combines sports management, talent representation, player development, event organization, matchmaking and international sports relations.
First individual in Burkina Faso to attain FIFA licenses as both a player agent and match agent in July 2016, demonstrating international expertise in player transfers and match logistics.
Boxing promoter and matchmaker involved in the organization of successful boxing events, talent scouting and the development of the sport in Burkina Faso.
Player Agent — Burkinabè Federation, 2013: Representing athletes and supporting their career development through negotiation, professional opportunities and strategic industry connections.
Integrated solutions designed to transform ideas, talent and opportunities into sustainable results.
Professional management and development solutions for athletes, teams, clubs and sporting organizations.
We conceptualize, organize, manage and promote sporting events that create visibility and opportunity.
Promoting destinations and creating experiences that connect travelers with culture, heritage and nature.
Connecting sporting events and experiences with attractive destinations to stimulate local economies.
ESEM-GROUP creates pathways for emerging athletes to develop their skills, gain exposure and build professional sporting careers.
Identify emerging athletes with exceptional potential.
Connect talent with appropriate training and coaching.
Provide professional career guidance and support.
Create local, national and international visibility.
Connect qualified athletes with clubs and opportunities.
Meaningful impact comes from bringing the right organizations, expertise and resources together.
Developing opportunities in Africa while creating pathways connecting African talent, destinations, organizations and businesses to international markets.
Talent deserves the right platform.
ESEM-GROUP helps athletes navigate the opportunities and challenges of a professional sporting career while focusing on long-term development.
Africa offers enormous opportunities.
ESEM-GROUP provides a platform for investors and strategic partners seeking commercially viable opportunities across sports, tourism, entertainment, hospitality, infrastructure and youth development.
We understand the interconnected worlds of sports, tourism, business and development.
We connect talent, organizations, destinations, brands and investors.
We develop opportunities in Africa while creating international pathways.
From strategy and concept to implementation, promotion and management.
We create opportunities while contributing to economic and community development.
We identify talent, opportunities, destinations, markets and ideas with potential.
We transform potential into structured programs, projects, experiences and businesses.
We connect the right people, organizations, resources and markets.
We execute professionally and measure results through meaningful outcomes.
Creating pathways for young people through sports, skills and opportunities.
Supporting businesses, destinations, events and projects that generate economic activity.
Helping athletes and sporting professionals reach higher levels of performance.
Increasing the visibility and attractiveness of destinations.
Using sports and tourism as tools for inclusion and community engagement.
Building bridges between African talent, organizations and global opportunities.
Explore selected initiatives, sporting programs, tourism projects, events and development activities.
Whether you are an athlete looking for your next opportunity, an organization seeking a reliable sports management partner, a destination looking to grow its tourism potential, or an investor exploring opportunities, ESEM-GROUP would like to hear from you.
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