The People Behind The Mission
Meet The Team
Issah Agyeman
Founder & CEO
Issah founded ASFAP to empower underserved youth through soccer, mentorship, and community programming in King County. He has built Washington State's first Black and African soccer league and continues to grow ASFAP's reach year over year. His vision is a King County where every young person has a team, a mentor, and a place to belong.
Michael Pavelic
Outreach Director
Michael serves as ASFAP's Outreach Director, bringing a lifelong dedication to community service and cross-cultural bridge building. He connects ASFAP with local families, organizations, and partners across King County to expand the program's reach. Michael is proud to support a mission that gives every young person a team and a sense of belonging.
Paulin Maganya
Co Founder
Paulin has been a cornerstone of SAPL and ASFAP since day one, helping shape both into pillars of unity and opportunity for Seattle's African community. Whether coaching on the sidelines or organizing behind the scenes, he leads with purpose and brings people together. His commitment to culture, collaboration, and community drives the mission forward every day.
Abu Agyeman
Digital Marketing Lead
Abu is a digital media specialist with a strong background in content creation, social media management, and brand storytelling. He brings a sharp creative eye to ASFAP, shaping how the organization shows up online and connects with its community. Abu believes that powerful storytelling is one of the most important tools a nonprofit can have.
Moses Namolo
Coach | Youth Program Director
Moses brings a strong background in engineering, leadership, and production management to the ASFAP team. A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he holds a degree in Industrial Distribution with a focus on Engineering and Manufacturing. Originally from Africa, Moses is committed to creating structured, meaningful programming that sets youth up for long-term success.
Haben Radae
Technical & Creative Lead
Haben was born and raised in Northern Ethiopia before moving to the U.S. at 18, where he went on to join Microsoft as a Software Engineer in 2018. His expertise spans backend and frontend development across cross-functional tech projects. Haben brings a strong technical lens to ASFAP and is passionate about youth development, access to technology, and building bridges between community and opportunity.