{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a71637d9f45a00126c9598/69bbb8b2c1a572dcd4b19ab2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"World Cup Special: \"Ghana and South Africa just went there to compete the numbers\"","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a71637d9f45a00126c9598/1773908660746-fbc0ea02-e932-4767-8b03-3ca8526b922e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>\"Ghana, South Africa… they just went there to complete the numbers.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Join the banter - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and for the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Nine African nations have qualified, and the stakes have never been higher. In this extended episode of Limitless Africa, host Esther Appiah-Fei brings together three voices from across the African football world. They tell us what they really think: UltimateKombo (Obi Kevin Nduka), Nigeria's biggest football content creator; Gabriel Ajala, founder of Africa Sports Unified; and Ndeye Diara, founder of Africa Scores. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Why the weather could play in Africa's favour</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>3:0 Ultimate Kombo's life choices</p><p>5:50 Why France V Senegal is one to remember</p><p>11:28 The US sports calendar</p><p>16:40 How Nigeria missed an opportunity</p><p>20:17 What it means to come to the US</p><p>38:32 Looking forward to half time</p><p>44:28 The fixtures to look out for</p><p>47:36 Ambassadors for Africa</p><p><br></p><p>💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:</p><p>\"For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete… and nine African countries have qualified.\"</p><p>\"On the African front, every African should be supporting Morocco and Senegal.\" – Ultimate Kombo</p><p>\"The World Cup is where the world comes together to see the best of players, cultures and food.\" – Gabriel Ajala</p><p>\"This is an opportunity for African players to showcase themselves on the biggest stage.\" – Gabriel Ajala</p><p><br></p><p>🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA</p><p>The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity</p><p>Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans</p><p>Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential</p><p><br></p><p>➕ WANT MORE?</p><p>Why young Africans could be the champions in e-sports https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/why-young-africans-could-be-the-champions-in-e-sports/</p><p>Why Hollywood moguls are investing in African wrestling https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-hollywood-moguls-are-investing-in-african-wrestling/</p><p>How Africa is transforming video gaming https://trueafrica.co/article/podcast/how-is-africa-transforming-the-future-of-video-gaming/</p><p><br></p><p>💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA?</p><p>Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Leave a 5⭐ review – it helps get the word out</p><p>Share with someone passionate about tech in Africa</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 FOLLOW LIMITLESS AFRICA</p><p>Instagram: @_trueafrica</p><p>Website: https://trueafrica.co/</p><p>Substack: https://limitlessafrica.substack.com/</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 FRIENDS OF LIMITLESS AFRICA</p><p>Limitless Africa is sponsored by the US Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"TRUE Africa"}