NCPFC 11 Posted August 16, 2021 What about signing players from Africa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekoku: The Ambassador Of The People 122 Posted August 16, 2021 “What about us?!” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted August 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, NCPFC said: What about signing players from Africa? Wasn’t this topic put on here the other day? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCPFC 11 Posted August 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Wasn’t this topic put on here the other day? no that was What about signing players from South Africa? this one is What about signing players from Africa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted August 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, NCPFC said: no that was What about signing players from South Africa? this one is What about signing players from Africa? I guess the main issue with this is that the domestic leagues in Africa aren't strong enough for players to get a work permit to play in the EPL. Most of the top African international players find their way to Europe anyway, or indeed are born in Europe but choose to represent the country of their heritage (for example, the many Cameroonian, Ivorian, Senegalese and Algerian players who play and/or were born in France). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted August 16, 2021 I don’t know why we don’t sign players from China 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCPFC 11 Posted August 16, 2021 35 minutes ago, Badger said: Work permits? but what about all the other players from Africa playing in the Premier League? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,413 Posted August 16, 2021 I'm sensing an elephant trap 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,651 Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) If players are good enough and can get work permits, I’m sure they’d be looked at, wherever they are from. Anyone in mind? Edited August 16, 2021 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,769 Posted August 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Uncle Fred said: I don’t know why we don’t sign players from China Do they have to be stinking rich players? 😏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,809 Posted August 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, NCPFC said: but what about all the other players from Africa playing in the Premier League? They either arrived before the new work permit system was introduced, hold a European passport, are regulars for a top 50 international team or qualified by being a regular player in a top six European league. Young players arriving directly from Africa will not fulfil any of the above criteria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,118 Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, NCPFC said: What about signing players from Africa? Can I ask why you’re asking the question? And on top of the one about South Africa? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,554 Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, NCPFC said: What about signing players from Africa? I’m pretty sure that Stuart Webber has a world globe on his desk and is aware of the existence of this continent, and all the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, NCPFC said: but what about all the other players from Africa playing in the Premier League? I can't claim to be certain but I suspect that many of these have European passports having qualified in countries with more liberal immigration regimes. Alternatively, they may have qualified by playing in the top leagues in the countries with more liberal immigration rules. I may be wrong, but I don't think many British clubs recruit significant numbers of players directly from Africa. Edited August 17, 2021 by Badger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interwebme 52 Posted August 17, 2021 On 16/08/2021 at 20:38, NCPFC said: What about signing players from Africa? Quick, call Stuart Webber! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corbs 147 Posted August 17, 2021 Would really like to see us tap into some of the talent in Africa. Wenger did for AFC, but some alleged exploitation involved. Personally I’d like to see links forged with a country like Uganda. As a kid I used to watch school football in the Northern Province, near Arua; never forgot the passion and joy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,599 Posted August 18, 2021 Looking at the Fifa top 50 rankings, we'd be able to sign regular internationals for Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria and Tunisia. My assumption is most of the regulars for these countries aren't playing in African leagues. So if the question is 'can we sign players who are African' then the answer is yes, depending on country and league. Can we sign players directly from African clubs though Highly unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 18, 2021 On 16/08/2021 at 21:15, Herman said: Coventry is not in Africa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
