TAFISA is proud to announce that Game Mothibi, Senior Manager at TAFISA, has been named among the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports for 2025 by the Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG). This prestigious recognition celebrates extraordinary women who are transforming the sports landscape across Africa and the diaspora.
The award, announced in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 8, 2025, honors women who embody leadership, innovation, and the indomitable spirit of African excellence in sports. From Olympic icons and ministers to federation presidents, CEOs, journalists, and grassroots trailblazers, the 2025 honorees represent the heartbeat of African sports and its transformative power. "These extraordinary women represent the heartbeat of African sports. Their courage, vision, and excellence inspire not just the next generation of women in sport, but an entire continent striving for transformation," said Leslie Koroma Sr., Founder & CEO of the Africa Sports Ventures Group.
A Journey of Collective Impact
The 2025 awards journey involved inspiring nominations, continent-wide voting, and empowering workshops led by G100 and the Women Africa Sport Network. These sessions reinforced unity, mentorship, and shared purpose among women changing the face of African sport.
The recognition celebrates stories of determination and leadership, from boardrooms to classrooms, and from Olympic tracks to rural academies, showcasing the brilliance and resilience of African women who continue to drive transformation in sports across every sphere, including policy, management, performance, and advocacy.
Reflecting on this honor, Game Mothibi shared her gratitude and vision for the future of women in African sports:
"I am humbled to be named among the 50 Most Influential Women in Sport in Africa, a recognition that celebrates not only individual achievement but also the collective strength of women transforming the landscape of sport across our continent."
She emphasized the importance of community and collaboration in achieving this milestone: "My heartfelt thanks go to everyone who inspired me, worked alongside me, and believed in the vision, and to all who voted and supported my nomination. This honour belongs as much to the incredible colleagues, mentors, and partners I've had the privilege to learn from as it does to me."
Throughout her career at TAFISA, Game has championed the importance of mentorship and creating pathways for women in sports leadership. Her recognition underscores TAFISA's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment through Sport for All initiatives.
"Throughout my journey, I have seen the profound power of mentorship and role modelling," Game noted. "Every woman who steps forward to lead creates a ripple effect, opening doors and inspiring others to take up space, to serve, and to dream even bigger."
Addressing her fellow honorees, she added: "Your stories remind us that when women rise, communities thrive. Together, we are shaping a future where sport in Africa reflects the diversity, strength, and brilliance of all its people."
TAFISA congratulates Game Mothibi on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates her continued leadership in advancing Sport for All and gender equality across Africa and beyond. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to women in sports leadership worldwide and reinforces TAFISA's commitment to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and empowering sports ecosystem for all.
