Grace256c/Play_Connect

An inclusive AI-powered sports platform connecting athletes, fans, scouts, and clubs through Web, SMS, USSD, and Voice. Built for the Africa's Talking Women in Tech Hackathon 2026. # Play_Connect An inclusive AI-powered sports platform connecting athletes, fans, scouts, and clubs through Web, SMS, USSD, and Voice. Built for the Africa's Talking Women in Tech Hackathon 2026. # PlayConnect ### Every Athlete. Every Fan. Every Phone. PlayConnect is an AI-powered, mobile-first sports platform built to connect athletes, fans, scouts, coaches, and clubs across Africa. By combining Artificial Intelligence with Africa's Talking APIs, PlayConnect ensures that everyone can participate in sports regardless of their location, internet connectivity, or the type of phone they own. Built for the **Africa's Talking Women in Tech Hackathon 2026**. --- # 📖 Table of Contents - About - Problem Statement - Our Solution - Key Features - Why PlayConnect? - Technology Stack - System Architecture - Project Structure - Installation - Environment Variables - Running the Project - API Endpoints - Africa's Talking Integration - AI Features - Future Roadmap - Team - License --- # 🌍 About Millions of talented athletes across Africa never get discovered because they lack visibility, while fans in underserved communities miss important sports updates due to limited internet access. PlayConnect bridges this gap by providing an inclusive sports ecosystem where athletes, fans, scouts, and clubs can connect using: - 🌐 Web - 📱 SMS - ☎️ USSD - 📞 Voice Whether someone owns a smartphone or a feature phone, PlayConnect ensures they are not left behind. --- # 🚨 Problem Statement Many existing sports platforms assume users have: - Smartphones - Reliable internet - High digital literacy This leaves behind millions of athletes and fans. Challenges include: - Hidden sports talent - Limited athlete exposure - Difficult talent discovery - Poor fan engagement - Exclusion of feature phone users --- # 💡 Our Solution PlayConnect is an AI-powered sports ecosystem that connects: 🏃 Athletes ❤️ Fans 🔍 Scouts 🏆 Clubs 👨‍🏫 Coaches through Web, SMS, USSD, and Voice technologi …