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Lungi Ngidi
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Proteas sprinter Lungi Ngidi, is the last South African to appear as part of the film by American rapper Jay-Z Roc Nation Sporty family.
Ngidi joins Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and 2019 World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe as part of the growing stable of the global sports management company.
The news was confirmed via the Roc Nation Sports Twitter channel on Tuesday, where Kolisi and Kolbe were conducting a video chat before they were joined by Ngidi, 24.
In addition to a host of American sports stars, Roc Nation also represents footballers such as Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) and Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan).
The company said in a statement Tuesday that it would handle all areas of Ngidi’s management, including his contract negotiations.
“Lungi is a wonderful and talented young man. He has the ability and drive to be the best fast bowler in the world,” said Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International.
“We are delighted to be on this journey with him, to achieve all of his goals and objectives on and off the field.
“His compassion and dedication to philanthropic work aligns perfectly with the values and spirit of our company.
“South Africa is a very important market for Roc Nation and, having spent a lot of time on the continent over the past 12 months, our desire to support the development of talent and provide a global platform for the stories of these incredible athletes has multiplied. for ten.
“The people of South Africa have welcomed us with open arms and, as a company, we will continue to support the country in whatever way we can.”
Ngidi, meanwhile, expressed her joy.
“I am very excited to join the family,” said Ngidi.
“It’s a dream come true for me.”
– Compiled by Sport24 staff
???? @SiyaKolisi_Bear Y @ Cheslin_Kolbe11 watch out, there’s a new man in town … @NgidiLungi ?? pic.twitter.com/W2C80tDd50
– Roc Nation Sports (@RocNationSports) November 17, 2020
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