A 27-year-old Kenyan, Edgah Mitemah, is gradually turning scouting in African football into a global powerhouse owing to his tremendous commitment in showcasing some of the most exciting talent in the sport.
The fast-rising agent was born and raised in Kenya, where he earned a diploma in mechanical engineering.
Remarkably, Mitemah began to exhibit passion into football scouting at a tender age of 21 and was already negotiating his first major deal.
After high school, he pushed into the professional game, earning opportunities with Kenyan clubs like Mathare United and Tusker FC.
Known for his strong commitment in changing the narrative in African football, he made a decision that would define his career by stepping away from active football.
He noticed a missing link relating to players’ representation where players often rely on chance, connections, or incomplete guidance to move forward.
His breakthrough came early in players’ representation at 21 when he pulled off a deal that still stands as a personal landmark by identifying Spanish coach Pablo Franco and convincing him to take up a role at Simba SC.
Mitemah sharpened his craft at Euro Africa Connect, a well-known agency in the region. But even in a structured environment, he felt the pull to do things differently. He believed the next generation of agents could offer something more—closer relationships with players, better understanding of modern football, and a more proactive approach to career building.
The 27-year-old began to build a network and a portfolio that reflected both his eye for talent and his persistence.
His client list grew to include players like Junior Lokosa, Ian Otieno, Jesse Were, Duke Abuya, Wasiu Jimoh, and Moses Shumah, among others.
Beyond his exploits to broker deals, Mitemah has developed a broader perspective on the African transfer market.
In his illustrious career as an agent, he noticed a trend that continues to shape careers across the continent where clubs in East, North, and Southern Africa often look westward when recruiting, favouring West African players.
He noted that this singular move is tied to deeper structures like CAF and FIFA rankings, which influence perception and, ultimately, opportunity.
Mitemah is quietly shaping a space in African football that many are only just beginning to understand—one deal, one player, one belief at a time.
