AFCON Final & the growing influence of the diaspora - The Sports Agents

Hosts Morocco face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday. At this AFCON almost 40% of players were born outside Africa, like the face of the tournament Ashraf Hakimi . So where should teams be putting their money - improving recruitment from the diaspora or investing more at home? What needs to change to attract these players? And can Sadio Mane and Senegal stop the powerhouse of Morocco from winning their first AFCON in 50 years? Gabby and Mark are joined by former Premier League defender and Sierra Leone captain, Steven Caulker , and The Athletic's Jay Harris . Plus, we look back at the best bits of The Sports Agents this week, from the civil war in golf after Brooks Koepka 's departure, to the unbelievable story of Macclesfield 's rise from the ashes to pull off the greatest FA Cup upset ever against holders Crystal Palace . 📩 Got a question? Send it here: https://forms.gle/9SBbW1SYWqXLKnRT7 💭 Tell us your thoughts in our listener survey: https://forms.gle/YMUvajQktqBuimgh6 🖥️ Watch our full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsAgentsPod 📱Follow us on socials: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesportsagents Instagram - https://www.instagram…