SA Young Footballer Joins Roc Nations Sports

Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) have announced that they have signed the Cape Town City youngster Luphumlo ‘Kaka’ Sifumba. He’s the first South African football player to sign for this agency and it presents many opportunities for him considering his age and talent.

Roc Nations also represents the DSTV Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns, as well as top South African athletes including Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, Sbu Nkosi and Cricket stars Temba Bavuma, Lungi Ngidi as well as Netball South Africa captain Bongiwe Msomi.

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Among the international football stars that are represented by Roc Nation Sports include: Axel Witsel (Borrussia Dortmund), Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea), Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal CF), Reece James (Chelsea) and Marcus Rashford.

“We are excited to welcome ‘Kaka’ to the Roc Nation family,” says Nathan Campbell, Global Director of Football Recruitment for RNSI. “Kaka is an exciting Attacking Central Midfielder with a gift for scoring goals. He is one of the most promising young talents on the African continent, and we are proud to sign another exceptional South African talent.”

“Our commitment in South Africa isn’t only focused on sportsmen and women who are already household names,” he explained. “We want to be able to make an impact on the careers of talented young athletes who are in the early stages of their careers. Kaka undoubtedly has a very bright career ahead of him, and we look forward to hopefully assisting him in reaching his full potential as a professional. He is a very mature young sportsman, who is just as motivated to make an incredible impact both on and off the field.”

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‘Kaka’ as Sifumba is affectionately known expressed his delight after he was announced by the agency. “When I initially met with representatives from Roc Nation, the first thing I said was ‘I can’t believe I am actually sitting here having this conversation. It is such a proud moment for me and my family, and I am so excited about what the future may hold.”