Roc Nation Sports International Expands into Africa, Signs Rising Ghanaian Football Prodigies

Global sports management powerhouse Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has officially expanded into Africa, with a clear focus on identifying and developing young football talent from Ghana and other African nations

After conducting extensive research and due diligence over the past year, RNSI has onboarded a promising cohort of teenage players from countries including Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Guinea, The Gambia, and Zimbabwe

• Ali Umar – Central Midfielder, Koforidua Semper FI FC, Ghana

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• Joseph Narbi – Winger, Benab FC, Ghana

• Neo Bohloko – Striker, Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa

• Francis Gomez – Winger, Sibanor United, The Gambia

• Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku – Attacking Midfielder, Tripple 44, Nigeria

• Mamadou Diallo – Attacker, Al Nasr, Guinea

• Tadiwa Chakuchichi – Winger, Scotland FC, Zimbabwe

• Siyabonga Mabena – Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa

RNSI’s Global Director of Football Recruitment, Nathan Campbell, described Africa as a “hotbed of untapped footballing potential,” emphasizing the agency’s boutique approach to player management and commitment to nurturing talent both on and off the field

Campbell credited Grant Veitch, RNSI’s newly appointed Director of Africa Recruitment, as instrumental in executing the expansion strategy and onboarding partnerships across the continent

This latest venture builds on RNSI’s earlier engagement with African football, including a consultancy partnership established in 2021 with South Africa’s powerhouse club Mamelodi Sundowns, which laid the groundwork for deeper regional involvement.

RNSI began its global expansion by acquiring Brazil-based TFM Agency in 2023, bringing over 100 footballers—such as Vinícius Jr., Gabriel Martinelli, and Endrick—into their fold. Since opening its London office in 2019, RNSI has emerged as a leading global football agency, managing top-tier clients like Kevin De Bruyne, Federico Dimarco, and Luis Henrique

What It Means for Ghanaian Football
With Ghanaian talents like Ali Umar and Joseph Narbi now under RNSI’s management, there is renewed optimism that the country’s football future will be shaped by global-standard mentoring, exposure, and career management support. This expansion positions Ghana as a pivotal hub in RNSI’s broader African strategy

By focusing on long-term athlete development across West Africa and beyond, Roc Nation aims to transform the potential of emerging players into professional opportunities on the international stage—while maintaining rooted ties to their communities and upholding their cultural identity

Last Updated on April 6, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Accra Street Journal, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.

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