World Cup Special: "Ghana and South Africa just went there to compete the numbers"

"Ghana, South Africa… they just went there to complete the numbers." 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. Plus: Why the weather could play in Africa's favour 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 3:0 Ultimate Kombo's life choices 5:50 Why France V Senegal is one to remember 11:28 The US sports calendar 16:40 How Nigeria missed an opportunity 20:17 What it means to come to the US 38:32 Looking forward to half time 44:28 The fixtures to look out for 47:36 Ambassadors for Africa 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete… and nine African countries have qualified." "On the African front, every African should be supporting Morocco and Senegal." – Ultimate Kombo "The World Cup is where the world comes together to see the best of players, cultures and food." – Gabriel Ajala "This is an opportunity for African players to showcase themselves on the biggest stage." – Gabriel Ajala 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? Why young Africans could be the champions in e-sports Why Hollywood moguls are investing in African wrestling How Africa is transforming video gaming 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA?

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World Cup Special: "Ghana and South Africa just went there to compete the numbers" is an episode from Limitless Africa by TRUE Africa.

This episode is 55:03 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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