International Sports Management & Development

Sport without borders.
Opportunity without limits.

Shenen Sports Management connects athletes, clubs, governments, institutions and commercial partners through sport—developing talent, delivering programs and building international opportunities.

Talent development · Sports programs · International partnerships · Events

Talent & DevelopmentAthletes and pathways
Events & ProgramsFrom local to international
Global PartnershipsClubs, institutions, sponsors
Multi-Sport VisionAcross sports and markets
Who we are

A sports company built to create opportunity.

Shenen Sports Management is an international sports management and development company built around one central goal: creating meaningful opportunities through sport. Our work spans athlete management and talent pathways, sports program delivery, competitions, international exchanges, sports tourism and strategic partnerships.

We bring athletes, clubs, schools, universities, federations, sponsors and public-sector partners together to turn ideas into practical initiatives. From grassroots talent identification and youth development to club relationships and international sporting events, we focus on connecting local potential with wider opportunities.

Our approach combines trusted local coordination with international relationships and a multi-sport outlook. We aim to develop programs that are realistic, responsible and sustainable—supporting athletes and communities while creating long-term value for the organizations and partners involved.

Athlete-firstInternational outlookPartnership-ledMulti-sport
Our capabilities

Six connected areas of work.

Shenen's business spans more than a single program or sport. These divisions provide a framework for building initiatives with clubs, communities, institutions and commercial partners.

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Athlete Management & Talent Development

Talent identification, player development, scouting, coaching initiatives and connections to club, university and other sporting pathways.

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Sports Events & Competitions

Tournaments, exhibition matches, youth competitions, sports festivals, training camps and sporting events.

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School & University Sports

School competitions, university leagues, educational partnerships, scholarship pathways and academic-athletic opportunities.

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Sports Tourism & International Exchange

International training tours, club exchanges, visiting teams, sports travel and cultural exchange initiatives.

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Government Sports Programs & Advisory

Sports development strategies, youth initiatives, talent identification systems and program implementation with public-sector partners.

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Commercial Partnerships & Sponsorships

Corporate sponsorships, investment facilitation, airline and travel partnerships, media collaborations and commercial opportunities.

Our stories & track record

Experience built on the field.

Real experiences, sporting initiatives and relationships that reflect our commitment to creating opportunities through sport.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed greeting African football legends during the 2024 Ethiopia festivalInternational engagement
Ethiopia · June 2024 · Sport & Culture

Shenen Africa Festival: Connecting Through Sport

The festival brought together African football legends including Nwankwo Kanu, Daniel Amokachi, Taribo West and Henri Camara, with activities involving Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Explore the Ethiopia story
Young Eritrean footballers gathered on a pitch in AngolaYouth development
Angola · September 2026 · Youth Development

Encouraging the Next Generation of Eritrean Talent

Christopher Ekhator shared an encouraging message with young Eritrean footballers living in Angola: keep believing, work hard and do not let circumstances limit your dreams.

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Kators Cup trophy presentation to a winning team in Nigeria in 2021Tournament delivery
Nigeria · 2021 · Football

From Vision to the Field: The Kators Cup

Christopher Ekhator organized the Kators Cup Tournament, bringing young footballers together for competition, team achievement and recognition.

Explore the tournament gallery

Featured in The Sun Nigeria and Sports247 Nigeria

Football shirt presentation during a relationship built through sportRelationships through sport
Football · International relationships

Building Relationships Through Sport

A personal football connection and shirt presentation reflecting how sport can bring people together across communities and borders.

Explore the story

Historical note: The Kators Cup photographs display Kators Sports Investment branding and refer to the 2021 tournament. It is presented as Christopher Ekhator’s prior experience, not as an event originally branded by Shenen Sports.

Leadership & coordination

The people behind Shenen.

Our team brings together company leadership and country-level coordination to support Shenen’s international sports management and development work.

Christopher Ekhator, Founder and President

Christopher Ekhator

Founder & President

Yordanos Fesshaye, Co-Founder

Yordanos Fesshaye

Co-Founder

Donik Omar, Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

Donik Omar

Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

Habtom Tesfagabir Gebrai, Angola Coordinator and General Coordinator

Habtom Tesfagabir Gebrai

Angola Coordinator · General Coordinator

Beruk Amare Gebirekidan, Germany Coordinator

Beruk Amare Gebirekidan

Germany Coordinator

Partnerships & collaboration

Let's build meaningful opportunities through sport.

We welcome discussions with sports clubs, federations, schools, universities, government institutions, sponsors, travel partners and community organizations interested in responsible sports development and international collaboration.

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Contact Shenen

Start a conversation.

For partnership proposals, sports program enquiries or general information, contact Shenen Sports using the official business details below. We welcome conversations with clubs and federations, government sports programs, sponsors, investors and athlete representatives.

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Partnership Enquiries

Tell us about your organization, the opportunity you would like to discuss and your preferred timeline. WhatsApp details have not been provided, so this page lists email and phone contact only.

Youth football participants and coaches at a California community eventYouth development
California, USA · Youth Football

Creating Opportunity Through Youth Football

A look at a community football experience bringing young players together through coaching, participation, encouragement and the joy of the game.

Explore the California youth story
FC MANNI players and team members at a club gathering in Houston, TexasClub ownership
Houston, Texas · 2021 · Football

FC MANNI: Club Ownership & Development

In July 2021, Christopher Ekhator acquired FC MANNI, a Houston-based club competing in the United Premier Soccer League. The acquisition was announced by Access Newswire.

Explore the FC MANNI story