Feb 19, 2026
Welcome to episode 233 of Sports Management Podcast.
Today’s guest is Gloria Mariwa - a footballer, professional freestyler, digital creator known as 14thgunner and founder of Wecheza. At just 19, she’s building the future of African women’s football at the intersection of sports, tech, and community.
We spoke about:
- Why women’s sports shouldn’t copy the men’s model
- How sports tech must evolve
- Why investing in African women’s sports might be the smartest move you can make right now
And much more!
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Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Building 14thgunner
04:30 Growing Women’s Football in Kenya
07:37 Why Women’s Sports Must Build Their Own Model
08:30 The Future of Sports Tech & AI
09:41 Creators vs Traditional Media
12:03 Why YouTube Could Win Sports Streaming
14:31 Copying the West? Or Building Africa’s Own
Model
16:57 The Kenyan Sports Landscape
18:36 The Meaning Behind Wichesa
19:34 Grassroots Impact in Women’s Football
24:46 University or Startup Life?
26:48 Monetizing as a Young Creator
27:53 Advice for Young Sports Professionals
30:29 Redefining Sports Tech
32:23 Invest in African Women’s Sports
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