Roc Nation: Africa A Hotbed of Talent

Roc Nation Sports International are making a bold move into African football as Jay-Z's company looks to unearth future stars on the continent. Nathan Campbell, Roc Nation's Head of Global Recruitment for Football, explained to the pod that the goal is not only to nurture elite football talent, but also to ensure these young athletes thrive in their careers and there's lasting impacts left in their communities. Campbell says that the continent is home to future Ballon d'Or contenders. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Nathan Campbell (Roc Nation's Head of Global Recruitment for Football)#kaizerchiefs #sundowns #africa #nigeria #ghana Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Why does expansion into Africa matter, did Sundowns act as a gateway03:30 - Biggest football names currently at Roc Nation08:00 - Goal to unearth elite talent12:30 - Future Ballon d’Or contenders in Africa 14:30 - First batch of signings21:00 - What is going to be the measurement of success24:00 - Jay-Z fully invested in footballDuration: 26:45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.