Under Armour are offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to young athletes across London through their UA Next programme. The VERSUS team breaks down why this approach matters, what it gets right, and how it could help shape the next generation of future stars.

We also look ahead to AFCON, why excitement around the tournament feels higher than ever, and take a moment to pay respect to a true legend of African football.

The Future of Football is a podcast from VERSUS, bringing you closer to the people, stories and ideas shaping the next era of the game.

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