My name is Hersi Ally Said, born on July 27, 1984, in Dodoma—the capital city of this beautiful country, and the proud home of the Swahili people: Tanzania.

Today, I have the privilege of serving several positions that allow me to serve both my country and the continent. I am the President of Young Africans Sports Club (Yanga)- one of the most storied football institutions in Africa; the Chairman of the African Club Association (ACA) - a platform committed to empowering clubs and advancing football across the continent; and the Director of Investment at GSM Group - a leading Tanzanian conglomerate involved in retail, real estate, logistics, and manufacturing. These three roles are more than titles to me—they are platforms through which I strive to champion excellence, integrity, and innovation in football, business, and beyond.

I'm an engineer by profession, but over the years, my path has taken me deep into the world of football and business—two areas where I've found both purpose and passion.

I believe in the power of young people and have trusted youth to lead in key areas, especially in driving our digital transformation. From embracing data-driven strategies to expanding our online platforms, we've positioned YANGA as not only a competitive team, but one of the most forward-thinking and professionally managed clubs in African football.