The work of Fiifi Anaman

A writer’s eye
A historian’s curiosity

Journalism, broadcasting and research at the intersection of football, culture and the human experience.

Fiifi Anaman wearing a patterned shirt

Fiifi Anaman · Writer, broadcaster & author

Fiifi Anaman is a Ghanaian writer, journalist, broadcaster and author whose work explores football, history and the people behind the game. Based in Accra, he combines long-form reporting with historical research, broadcasting and documentary work.

Since beginning his freelance career in 2012, Fiifi has written for or appeared across Ghanaian and international media. His CV records work involving BBC, ESPN, FIFA, The Telegraph, SuperSport, Goal.com, The Blizzard, Business Insider and Africa Is a Country, among other outlets.

His work spans long-form features, television presenting, football analysis and local production support. At AE Mediacom, he produced and hosted Sports Xtra and presented Football 360 on Joy Prime. He also helped establish the Ghana Football Awards.

He is the author of Goals and Glory and the co-author of The Black Star, C.K. Gyamfi’s autobiography. He won Best Writing — Column at the 2015 Sport Media Pearl Awards and was a finalist in that year’s CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Awards.

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The journey

A career across words & media

2012 — present

Freelance sports writer & broadcaster

Ghanaian & international media

Reporting, long-form writing and football analysis across print, digital, radio and television. Research and local production support for international projects in Ghana.

2018 — 2025

Writer & editor

TEF Media · Accra

Writing and editing for human rights and anti-corruption advocacy. Mentored journalists on “My SARS Story” and supported operations at WAJSIC. Scriptwriter and assistant director on Number 12; fixer and consultant on the BBC’s Betraying the Game, according to his CV.

2018 — 2020

TV anchor, producer & project lead

AE Mediacom · Accra

Produced and hosted Sports Xtra on Kwese Sports, presented Football 360 and the sports segment on Prime Morning on Joy Prime, and anchored 2018 World Cup coverage. Founding member and project lead of the Ghana Football Awards.

2016

BA, Political Science

University of Ghana · Legon

Studies included Political Science, Archaeology and Philosophy.

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Writing & editing

Long-form features, profiles, essays and editorial work for print and digital publications.

Broadcasting & presenting

Television and radio presenting, interviews, punditry and expert football analysis.

Research & documentary

Football history research, production consultation, scriptwriting and local fixing in Ghana.

Editorial & project support

Editorial mentoring, media consultation and coordination of sports and journalism projects.