An Assessment of sport talent drain: The continued exploitation of Africa

Abstract

This study was conducted among football players plying their football locally and in Western countries aiming at assessing the views and experiences of stakeholders in the football fraternity. The study found that Africa is the major reservoir of football players who are showcasing their talent in European leagues. African nations are benefiting very little value of its talented football players plying their trade in Western countries. It qualifies to say Africa produces what it does not eat and eats what it does not produce. Therefore, the study recommends Western nations to pay taxes to African nations for every football player plying football trade in their countries.