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Leslie Koroma Sr

CEO, African Sports Ventures Group
Leslie Koroma Sr

Leslie Koroma is a Sierra Leonean-American Business man and Sports Industry Expert. He is the Founder and CEO of Africa Sports Ventures Group and African Sports Media Network publisher of African Sports Monthly Magazine, which is Africa’s first ever and only comprehensive Sports Magazine that covers all sports disciplines about Africa and Africans in the Diaspora. He is also the founder of Songhai Technologies Inc. a Technology service provider and product development company.


Leslie Koroma Sr has over 25 years’ experience in the tech sector with multiple certifications and is also a certified educator, who on his spare time coaches a variety of sports disciplines.

Born in Sierra Leone, Leslie Koroma Sr graduated from Fourah Bay College (University of Sierra Leone) and Sam Houston State University (Texas USA). 


An advocate for capacity building in the African Sports space he serves on the Board of Directors for the Sierra Leone Rugby Union and a former International Rep for the Sierra Leone Athletics Association and a member of a US based Non-Governmental Organization; Love of Sports.

As the CEO of Africa Sports Ventures Group, he leads a company that provides sports and entertainment solutions and services across the African continent. With over 25 years of experience in the sports and information technology industries, he has a proven track record of creating and managing innovative businesses that leverage new media, event management, branding, and digital strategies.

His mission is to empower and showcase African sports talent, culture, and potential through diverse and engaging platforms and projects.


He is widely connected to key players in the sports industry both in Africa and globally and brings vast experience to sports space.

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Breakout 3
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 112
Ecosystem Development
Cultivating a Sports Ecosystem in Africa
Challenges and opportunities within the African sports ecosystem
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Cultivating a Sports Ecosystem in Africa

Africa is increasingly emerging as a dynamic player in the global sports arena. In recent years, African athletes have gained international recognition, and African sports federations have shown significant promise. This panel aims will delve into the challenges and opportunities within the African sports ecosystem, shedding light on unleashing talent, institutionalizing the appropriate infrastructure through smart investments and the path towards sports globalization. This panel will present viewpoints from across the sports ecosystem in Africa, including investors, operators, and former athletes.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 3:45 PM
Aldrich 112