Proof of Usefulness Report

GoalGate

Analysis completed on 1/5/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

GoalGate addresses a legitimate pain point in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) regarding manual ticketing and revenue leakage. However, the project is in the pre-launch stage with no verifiable active users, revenue, or live platform traction. While the technology stack (Django, React, Paystack) is appropriate for the region, the lack of an active digital footprint or concrete evidence of the claimed 'early talks' significantly limits the score. The project is currently a promising concept rather than a proven utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+6
Evidence Of Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+6
Functional Completeness+4
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
goalgate.com.ng/
Description
GoalGate is a digital ticketing and match management platform designed to simplify how football clubs sell and manage match tickets. It offers fans a seamless way to purchase tickets online while providing clubs with real-time analytics and streamlined operations.
Audience Reach
We're currently pre-launch, but we're targeting over 10,000 football fans and match-goers in our pilot region within the first 3 months through strategic club partnerships and online campaigns.
Target Users
GoalGate is built for football clubs and fans. Clubs benefit from streamlined ticket sales, analytics, and attendance management. Fans enjoy easy, secure access to match tickets online. Early talks are in progress with NPFL teams like 3SC (Shooting Stars)
Technologies
Other, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL (Supabase), React, AWS EC2, Paystack for payments
Traction Evidence
https://www.linkedin.com/company/goalgate/

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline