Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has moved into Day 4 of its maiden youth football tournament on the African continent, the ‘Roc Cup’, currently taking place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.
The six-day competition, which kicked off on Monday, February 23, 2026, has brought together 10 elite youth teams from five countries — Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea — competing in a round-robin format.
The tournament represents a major milestone in the organisation’s recent expansion into the African football market.
Grant Veitch, Director of African Football Recruitment at Roc Nation Sports International, described the event as a clear signal of the agency’s long-term commitment to football development on the continent.
“The Roc Cup is more than just a tournament; it is a visible declaration of our commitment to African football,” he told CitiSports.
“After signing several incredible teenage talents last year, we are solidifying our investment by hosting this special event. We aim to inspire local communities and provide a genuine European pathway for the continent’s brightest emerging stars.”
Sakibu Nuhu, CEO of Benab FC and Roc Nation’s representative in Ghana, explained that the initiative is strategically designed to create opportunities for young players to develop and gain exposure.
“I recommended that we do something like this to bring everybody together — clubs from all over Africa — while also giving Ghanaians the opportunity to work with an organization like Roc Nation, owned by Jay-Z.
Having clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Benfica and other major European teams here sends a strong signal that in the next edition, we will do even more,” he said.
Founded in 2013 by American rapper and businessman Jay-Z, Roc Nation Sports is a culture-driven talent agency representing athletes across football, American football, basketball and baseball. Its high-profile football clients include Vinícius Júnior, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku.
Beyond the matches, organisers say the Roc Cup is also focused on community engagement, involving local volunteers and supporting small businesses around the venue.
The long-term ambition is to establish the Roc Cup as an annual fixture on the African youth football calendar while creating sustainable pathways for emerging talents to transition into European football.
