By Hodovai Ekpe-Iko
Africa has long been a powerhouse of football talent, producing icons like George Weah, Samuel Eto’o, Nwankwo Kanu, Didier Drogba, and Jay-Jay Okocha. Yet, for every star that makes it to the global stage, countless others fall through the cracks, held back by limited scouting opportunities, unreliable player data, and agent-related hurdles. In step Afriskaut.
For decades, talent discovery in Africa has been chaotic. Clubs and scouts struggle with incomplete data, false age declarations, and a lack of credible scouting structures. This has hindered aspiring footballers and made recruitment a gamble for teams abroad. However, these problems are set to become a thing of the past with the arrival of this innovative platform.
What is Afriskaut?
Afriskaut was built with the mission of eliminating the guesswork in African football scouting. The platform leverages technology to provide structured, verifiable data on emerging players.
Afriskaut helps to bridge the gap between African footballers and global scouts, clubs, and agents. With its web platform, software, and mobile app, Afriskaut enables football stakeholders to discover, evaluate, and monitor talent, ensuring that every profile is backed by reliable data and verified visual evidence.
With a growing database of over 20,000 players, the platform provides comprehensive player profiles featuring biodata, career statistics, and verified video highlights. Advanced search tools allow scouts to filter players based on specific performance metrics like passes, tackles, interceptions, dribbles, assists, and more.
Afriskaut stands out from other scouting platforms like East Africa Eye, Eyeball, Uburu Africa, and Delphlyx with its club-first approach, allowing only verified teams—not individual players—to register. This eliminates the risk of false data and ensures a structured scouting process. While some platforms permit direct player sign-ups, Afriskaut prioritises data-backed scouting with AI-powered performance insights and verified match footage. In addition, its strong focus on West Africa and commitment to transparency make it a reliable bridge between African talent and global football opportunities.
Building Trust in the African Market
Afriskaut’s success has not come without challenges. Football in Africa is deeply rooted in personal connections and word-of-mouth scouting, making the transition to data-driven scouting a major shift. But credibility opens doors, and Afriskaut’s growing list of success stories proves its value.
Players who once struggled to get noticed are now securing moves abroad. Clubs that previously had no structured scouting system can now track their talents. With partnerships in Nigeria’s Nationwide League One (NLO) and expanding collaborations across Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Gambia, and Cameroon, Afriskaut is redefining how African footballers get discovered.
This momentum is coming at the perfect time. With African stars like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, and Ademola Lookman dominating European football, the demand for African talent has never been higher. Afriskaut is not just filling a gap; it is becoming the go-to scouting solution for clubs seeking the next big African football star.
Strategic Growth and Global Expansion
Success in football scouting isn’t just about having the right data. It’s about having the right partnerships. Afriskaut understands this, which is why it continues to build strong relationships with key football organisations. The current market coverage for Strategic Growth and Expansion is Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and Gambia, where they set up Youth competitions giving access to hidden talents, with Afriskaut now eyeing expansions into Mali, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. Whether through league-wide collaborations or direct club partnerships, the goal remains the same: to document, analyse, and showcase African talent on a global scale.
Success Stories
Afriskaut’s impact is already evident. One of its biggest success stories is Victor Orakpo, a Nigerian talent whose data was discovered on Afriskaut last year. His journey led to a $1.3 million move from VOE Foundation in Nigeria to OGC Nice in France.
Another rising talent, Kolawole Samad, recently secured a transfer to a club in Dubai, further proving that Afriskaut produces tangible results. With multiple players finding new opportunities through the platform, Afriskaut is changing lives.
What It Takes to Be on Afriskaut
Afriskaut is open to all football stakeholders who are passionate about discovering African talent. Football clubs, from professional leagues to grassroots academies, can sign up to showcase their players and access advanced scouting tools.
Agents and scouts benefit from verified player data and video analysis, while journalists and analysts gain deeper insights into emerging football stars. Football fans can also engage with the platform, tracking the progress of rising talents across the continent.
However, to maintain the integrity of its database, Afriskaut requires clubs to provide match footage and player biodata. Advanced scouting features come at a cost, but the investment is worth it, offering clubs priority video processing, performance analytics, and exclusive scouting recommendations for European teams actively seeking talent.
The Future: Beyond Football
Afriskaut is just getting started. Over the next 18 to 24 months, the platform aims to expand its scouting network across Africa, solidifying its presence in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and Gambia while also entering Mali, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Algeria, and the Ivory Coast. More European club partnerships are also in the pipeline, with an increased focus on France, Germany, and England.
But the vision doesn’t stop at football. Afriskaut has already begun discussions with the NBA to replicate its scouting model for basketball, recognising Africa’s untapped potential in other sports. By venturing beyond football, Afriskaut is positioning itself as a long-term leader in global talent discovery.
Redefining African Talent Scouting
Afriskaut is transforming the scouting, signing, and development of African players through cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and strategic partnerships.
In March 2025, Afriskaut launched Afriskaut 2.0 at the 75th Viareggio Cup in Italy, showcasing a better way to scout African talents.
As the platform expands, it aims to become the ultimate scouting tool for African sports talent, opening doors for thousands of athletes across the continent. One player at a time, Afriskaut is shaping the future of African football and beyond.
