Peter Alegi

Peter Alegi is a Professor in the Department of History at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Social Science. He specializes in African and South African history, particularly the intersection of sport, politics, and society. His notable works include Laduma! and African Soccerscapes, examining football's role in colonialism, apartheid, and postcolonial identity. He co-edited volumes like Africa’s World Cup and South Africa and the Global Game.

Alegi teaches courses on South Africa, African history, and global football. He has advised PhD students on South(ern) African and sports history. His awards include the Fintz Award for Teaching Excellence and the Sullivan Teaching Excellence Award. He hosts the long-running Africa Past and Present podcast and convenes the Football Scholars Forum, engaging with media outlets like BBC, CNN, and National Geographic.

As Series Editor of MSU Press’s “African History and Culture Series,” he contributes to academic publishing. He serves on editorial boards for journals like the International Journal of African Historical Studies and the U.S. African Studies Association. His upcoming projects include a book on podcasting in African Studies supported by a MSU HARP grant.

Alegi’s research explores football migration, colonial legacies, and sport’s role in social justice. His work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, emphasizing sport as a lens for understanding broader societal dynamics.