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Sportsvrse explores how athletes, brands, and sports properties build influence, ownership, and commercial value at the intersection of sport, media and culture.

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  • Ekow Owusu-Boakye

    Founder of Sportsvrse and semi-professional footballer. I cover the ideas and developments across sport, media, and culture with a focus on how athletes, brands, and organisations are building influence, ownership, and commercial value

  • Maxwell Kablan

    Creator of A Score To Settle and Editorial Research Analyst for Sportsvrse. I have a passion for commercial partnerships, media strategy and athlete story telling. I cover topics such as athlete brand deals, broadcast deals, and African football.

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