Chief Yetunde Olopade's inclusion on the continental list reflects her role in shaping the business of sports across Africa.
Chief Yetunde Olopade, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, has been named among the 2025 Top 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports — a continental recognition celebrating women driving change across the African sports industry.
The list, compiled annually by a panel of sports industry leaders and journalists, recognises women whose leadership has had measurable impact on African sport — from grassroots development to elite event management and commercial growth.
Chief Olopade's inclusion reflects Nilayo's growing footprint across Nigeria's sports calendar, including the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon, and a growing portfolio of marathons, road races, and football properties across the country.
