{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e1f20a82c5631a201cf87bc/687a75c00d2a21899332d712?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Roc Nation: Africa A Hotbed of Talent","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e1f20a82c5631a201cf87bc/1752855922685-ef601f07-a354-4b48-b4a1-0b99ef3f9a82.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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&nbsp;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&nbsp;continent is home to future Ballon d'Or contenders.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Zayn Nabbi&nbsp;</p><p>Guest:&nbsp;Nathan Campbell (Roc Nation's&nbsp;Head of Global Recruitment for Football)</p><p><br></p><p>#kaizerchiefs #sundowns #africa #nigeria #ghana&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Intro&nbsp;</p><p>01:30 - Why does expansion into Africa matter, did Sundowns act as a gateway</p><p>03:30 - Biggest football names currently at Roc Nation</p><p>08:00 - Goal to unearth elite talent</p><p>12:30 - Future Ballon d’Or contenders in Africa </p><p>14:30 - First batch of signings</p><p>21:00 - What is going to be the measurement of success</p><p>24:00 - Jay-Z fully invested in football</p><p><br></p><p>Duration: 26:45 </p>","author_name":"Zayn Nabbi"}