Africa's Elite Football: Structure, Politics, and Everyday Challenges

ISBN-13: 9781032239651 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 286 str.

Chuka Onwumechili

Opis

This book explores various aspects of intra-national elite football in Africa, drawing upon the expertise of notable scholars from across the world.

Spis treści

Part 1: General Issues in African Football  1. The Structure and Nature of Professional Elite Leagues in Africa  2. The State, Fans and Football Politics  3. Elite Local Leagues and Transnational Broadcast of European Football  4. The Rise of Football Academies  5. Socioeconomic Analysis of African Footballers’ Migration to Europe: Elements for Decision Making based on the West African Case  6. Intra-National Football Migrations and Impact  7. Globalization of Football Match Fixing: Experiences from Africa  8. Culture of Magic and Sorcery in African Football  9. African Fandom: From Cape Town to Cairo  Part 2: Country Cases  10. From Ethnic Community to a Popular Culture: The Case of Gor Mahia Football Fandom in Kenya  11. Egypt: Encountering an Infusion of Middle East Cash  12. Nigeria: Women Football League and Struggle for Survival  13. What Model for Football Club Management in Africa? A Case Study of Two Football Teams in Senegal  14. Mediatization of Zimbabwe’s Professional Football League Management Style and Intellectual Property Rights in Crisis Times  15. The Magical Economy of the Botswana Local Football League  16. Religiosity in African Football: ‘Magic’ and Christianity in the Zambian Game in Colonial and Modern Times  17. Nigeria: Health and Medical Issues in Elite Football 

O autorze

Chuka Onwumechili is Professor of Communications in the Strategic, Legal and Management Department at Howard University, Washington D.C., United States of America.