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R&D Group: The Largest Football Data Analysis Center in Africa

Since 2010, R&D Group's Football Data Analytics Center has been at the forefront of revolutionising African football analysis, beginning with a pilot project for the African Cup of Nations in Uganda.

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Since 2010, R&D Group's Football Data Analytics Center has been at the forefront of revolutionising African football analysis, beginning with a pilot project for the African Cup of Nations in Uganda. Born from a youth employment initiative, our center has now grown into the largest and most advanced football analytics facility in Africa, uniquely positioned as the only dedicated football data analysis center in Ethiopia.

Our center's foundation lies in the passion and expertise of over 120 skilled data analysts and annotators who process more than 15 million data points annually, achieving an impressive data accuracy rate of over 98.5%. Each data set we analyse tells a unique story of a game's progression, player performance, and team dynamics, providing insights that help football clubs, administrators, and coaches make informed decisions and enhance performance.

What sets R&D Group's Football Data Analytics Center apart is its unique position as a global resource operating from Ethiopia, blending local expertise with international reach. Our work is trusted by top-tier clubs and football governing bodies worldwide, each leveraging our insights to add significant value to their strategic approach.

As the only football analytics center in Ethiopia and the largest on the continent, R&D Group's Football Data Analytics Center is setting the standard for sports data analysis in Africa. We're not just tracking performance; we're empowering African youth, building expertise, and transforming football analytics into a cornerstone of modern sports strategy.

Key Achievements

  • 15M+ data points processed annually
  • 98.5% data accuracy rate achieved
  • 120+ skilled data analysts and annotators employed
  • Only dedicated football data analysis center in Ethiopia
  • Largest football analytics facility in Africa
  • Trusted by top-tier clubs and football governing bodies worldwide
  • Comprehensive match day analysis and real-time tactical insights
  • Data-driven scouting reports for talent identification
  • Performance analysis for individual players and teams
  • Competition analysis across various leagues
  • Sports media insights for fan engagement
  • Integrated video and data analysis capabilities

Project Information

Location

Ethiopia

Duration

Since 2010 (13+ Years)

Funded By

R&D Group Investment

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