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Nigeria will square off against the Africa Cup of Nations host, Ivory Coast, capping a tournament that’s been full of surprises. Among them: the rise of South Africa and a nail-biting match that kept football fans guessing until the final whistle. South Africa’s wins, and then loss, follow its “moral victory” on the world stage at the International Court of Justice. So, how else did politics show up on the pitch?

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• Sean Jacobs (@_ElevenPeople), Founder, Africa is a Country

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Abdul Faisal Chibsah (FIFA High Performance Specialist) talks about the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) and the importance of the development of football in Africa.

Timestamps

00:00 - 07:52 - Introduction to guest, background, and the topic of the episode

07:53 - 16:46 - Africa Cup of Nations and issues of football in Africa

16:47 - 22:34 - Talent development in Africa

22:35 - 26:17 – Women’s game in Africa

26:18 - 41:48 - What infrastructure is being put in place?

41:48 - 48:36 - Player pathways

48:37 - 52:50 - What does the future of football in Africa look like and which nations are the driving force behind this development?

52:51 - 54:40 - Predictions for AFCON

54:41 - 55:53 - First African nation to win the World Cup

55:54 - 57:55 - Final comments, thank you and goodbyes