How 27-year-old Kenyan Edgah Mitemah is turning African football scouting into success

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A 27-year-old Kenyan, Edgah Mitemah, is gradually transforming African football scouting into a global powerhouse thanks to his extraordinary commitment to showcasing some of the sport’s most exciting talents.

The fast-rising agent was born and raised in Kenya, where he earned a diploma in mechanical engineering.

Surprisingly, Mitemah started showing passion for football scouting at the tender age of 21 and was already negotiating his first major deal.

After high school, he moved on to professional football, earning opportunities with Kenyan clubs such as Mathare United and Tusker FC.

Known for his strong commitment to changing the narrative of African football, he made a career-defining decision by moving away from active football.

He noticed a missing link related to player representation where players often rely on chance, connections, or incomplete guidance to move forward.

His breakthrough came early in player representation at 21, when he struck a deal that is still a personal landmark by identifying Spanish coach Pablo Franco and persuading him to take up a role at Simba SC.

Mitemah honed his craft at Euro Africa Connect, a well-known agency in the region. But even in a structured environment, he felt the push to do things differently. He believed the next generation of agents could offer something more: closer relationships with players, a better understanding of modern football and a more proactive approach to career building.

The 27-year-old began building a network and portfolio that reflected both his eye for talent and his tenacity.

His client list has grown to include players such as 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 has noticed a trend that continues to shape careers across the continent, where clubs from East, North and Southern Africa often look west when recruiting, favoring West African players.

He noted that this singular move is linked to deeper structures such as the CAF and FIFA rankings, which influence perception and, ultimately, opportunities.

Mitemah is quietly shaping a space in African football that many are just starting to understand: one deal, one player, one belief at a time.