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Mohamed Rashid joins the NEXTGEN Advisory Network

Sports executive and football strategist connecting East African talent, academy development, international scouting and sports investment relationships.

Mohamed Rashid NEXTGEN advisor portrait
Mohamed Rashid | NEXTGEN Advisory Network

The NEXTGEN Advisory Network brings together experience from football, performance, education, business and development. Advisors add perspective and specialist knowledge without replacing clubs, coaches, agents or independent professionals.

Mohamed brings experience across academy leadership, elite talent identification, international scouting networks, sports diplomacy and strategic partnership development.

What he brings to NEXTGEN

  • Direct knowledge of Kenyan and East African football environments
  • Experience building academy and player development pathways
  • International scouting and exposure relationships across multiple football markets
  • Sports diplomacy, stakeholder development and sports investment perspective
  • Operational experience connecting football development with education and long term opportunity

A bridge between East Africa and international football

His professional background includes work around ACAKORO Football Academy and international player pathway initiatives. He is also publicly listed on the advisory board of Muungano East Africa Sports Investment Forum, a regional platform focused on sport, investment, policy and development.

Why the Advisory Network matters

NEXTGEN uses its Advisory Network to bring experienced football, performance, business and development perspectives around the player journey. Advisors strengthen the thinking, connections and specialist knowledge available to the Foundation without replacing the role of clubs, coaches, agents or independent professional advisers.

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