What it takes to keep our best in Africa

We debate if it is be possible to keep Africa’s best talent on the continent or is it a forgone conclusion that they will head to Europe at the first possible chance? We hear the perspectives of Sierra Leone legend and Kallon FC founder Mohamed Kallon, and former Egypt international Yaser Elshanawany. Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner). Special Guests: Mohamed Kallon (former Sierra Leone captain), and Yaser Elshanawany (former Egypt international). SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook Group: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynWHATSAPP  Send us a message here and we can add you to our Broadcast List - +447908 790 474EPISODE NOTES 00:00 Comments and questions to kick off – why have African teams failed at recent World Cups?07:00How to keep our best talent on the continent?12:30Mohamed Kallon explains why players are attracted to Europe over local leagues16:30What is the standard of coaching on the continent?23:00Insight into why TP Mazembe and ASEC Mimosas have successfully developed talent28:30Why did players stay in past eras?34:00What can Africa realistically do to keep their best – coaching, increased salaries, and pride?42:30Quiz time - name the top 10 all-time African scorers in Serie ADuration: 50 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.