Cleaques Sports, a technology-driven sports platform, has unveiled plans to connect grassroots athletes across Africa and the Caribbean with international opportunities through a digital ecosystem designed to boost visibility, scouting and career development.

Speaking in Lagos, yesterday, the company’s Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth, Saint Agomeze, said the initiative was aimed at creating pathways that would enable African talents to access global competitions and professional opportunities.

Agomeze disclosed that the organisation was exploring participation in the Prime Minister’s Cup in Barbados to give local players international exposure and provide them with opportunities to compete before a wider audience.

He added that Cleaques Sports would participate in the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Summit in Lagos as part of efforts to establish partnerships capable of accelerating the development of sports on the continent.

According to him, the summit would provide opportunities to engage investors, sports organisations, governments, brands and media institutions in creating new channels for athletes.

Agomeze said the company’s long-term vision was to build a leading digital sports ecosystem that would transform local talents into globally recognised athletes while strengthening Africa’s position in the international sports market.

Vice President, Business Development, Tolu Ajayi, described Cleaques as an integrated digital ecosystem designed to support event organisers, promoters, businesses and content creators.

Also speaking, Head of Marketing, Charity Owoh, said the platform was established to address the challenge of talented athletes remaining undiscovered because of limited access to established clubs and scouting networks.

She said many gifted athletes across Africa lacked the visibility required to advance their careers, adding that the platform would help project their abilities to a wider audience.

Cleaques Product Manager, Aisha Oladunjoye, said sports had evolved beyond recreation to become a source of opportunity and hope for many young people.

She noted that numerous talents playing in communities, schools and on the streets often lacked the exposure needed to attract professional opportunities.

“We are documenting your journey, your story and everything that needs to be put out for people to see. We want to ensure every local sports talent is given the global recognition they deserve,” she said.

Sport Director, Ojediran Adewale, said the initiative would focus on identifying talents from street football teams and local communities.

He explained that teams would register through the platform and compete under established football regulations, while scouts and agencies would have access to identify promising players.

Adewale said prizes worth up to N10 million had been earmarked for the competitions, with details of the prize structure and timetable to be announced later.