About Tessari

Building governance infrastructure for African sport.

African sports institutions produce world-class talent — but outdated governance systems hold them back. Tessari exists to close that gap.

The problem we saw

Across Africa, sports organizations — from grassroots academies to national federations — operate under complex regulatory frameworks from bodies like NFF, CAF, FIFA, and WADA. Yet the tools they use to manage compliance are overwhelmingly manual: paper files, scattered spreadsheets, and institutional memory.

The result? Licensing delays, failed audits, governance opacity, and a trust deficit that repels the international investment African sports deserves. Clubs lose licensing status not because they lack capability, but because they lack systems.

Tessari was built to change that. We're creating the digital infrastructure that makes governance transparent, compliance automated, and institutional excellence achievable at every level of the sports ecosystem.

"African sports institutions can't attract international investment — not because of talent quality, but because of governance opacity. That's a solvable problem."

— Sharon Oseghe, Founder & CEO
Our Principles
What drives us
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Transparency First

Governance only works when it's visible. Every feature we build increases organizational transparency — for internal teams, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.

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Built for Africa

We don't adapt Western tools for African markets. We build from the ground up, with deep understanding of local regulatory frameworks, infrastructure realities, and operational contexts.

Practical Over Perfect

Our users need solutions that work today, not theoretical frameworks. Every decision prioritizes actionable outcomes over academic ideals.

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Infrastructure Mindset

We're not building a point solution — we're building the foundational layer that sports governance runs on. Every feature is designed to compound.

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Institutional Trust

We earn trust by being rigorous with data, honest about capabilities, and committed to the long-term success of the organizations we serve.

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Measurable Impact

If it can't be measured, it can't be improved. We instrument everything so our users — and their regulators — can see real governance progress.

Leadership
Meet the founder
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Sharon Oseghe

Founder & CEO

Sharon brings over five years of experience as a Business Analyst across oil & gas, energy, cybersecurity, and sports technology. With an MSc in Business Analytics from Robert Gordon University, she combines deep analytical capability with first-hand understanding of the African sports landscape.

Before founding Tessari, Sharon worked across complex, regulated industries — building expertise in process optimization, compliance workflows, and stakeholder management. She saw the same governance challenges surface across sectors, and recognized that African sports had the largest gap between regulatory ambition and operational tooling.

Tessari is the result: a purpose-built platform that gives sports organizations the infrastructure to meet international governance standards without the cost and complexity of enterprise consulting.

MSc Business Analytics 5+ Years Business Analysis Oil & Gas Cybersecurity Sports Tech Lagos, Nigeria
Our Journey
Building in public
2024
Research & Validation

Deep market research into African sports compliance. Mapped regulatory frameworks across NFF, CAF, FIFA, and WADA. Identified the core governance gap preventing institutional investment.

Early 2025
Product Design & Architecture

Designed the Compliance Engine, Operations Hub, and Federation Management system. Built comprehensive technical specifications and business model for the Nigerian market.

Mid 2025
Platform Development

Built the core platform — real compliance scoring, document management with AI analysis, multi-framework support, and federation-scale club management for 287+ clubs and 12,450+ players.

Late 2025
Startup World Cup & Accelerator Track

Selected for the Startup World Cup Nigeria Lagos regional competition. Began accelerator program exploration and partnership development with sports governance bodies.

2026
Launch & Scale

Onboarding pilot customers. Expanding platform capabilities. Building the team to serve the entire African sports governance ecosystem.

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