Will Chelsea save their season with cup double? – Football Weekly Extra podcast
Feb 8, 2024
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Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha, and Robyn Cowen discuss Chelsea's potential to win two trophies. They analyze Chelsea's FA Cup win, De Bruyne's surprise return, and Luton's turnaround. They also discuss the upcoming Nigerian vs Ivory Coast final match in the Afghan Cup and a debate about Nadim's generosity.
Nigeria and Ivory Coast are set to face off in the AFCON final after challenging journeys to reach the final.
Jordan's surprising 2-0 victory over South Korea in the Asian Cup showcases their dominance and the unexpected nature of the result.
Deep dives
Nigeria and Ivory Coast set to face off in the AFCON final
Nigeria and Ivory Coast have advanced to the AFCON final, with Nigeria winning a penalty shootout against South Africa and Ivory Coast securing a 1-0 victory over Tunisia. Nigeria's road to the final has been challenging, and their performance against South Africa was lackluster. Ivory Coast, on the other hand, looked strong in their match against Tunisia. The final promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams.
Jordan beats South Korea in the Asian Cup
Jordan secured a surprise 2-0 victory over South Korea in the Asian Cup. Jordan played exceptionally well and dominated the game, with Yaslan Al-Naymat and Muta Al-Tamari scoring the goals. This result was unexpected, considering South Korea's strong reputation in Asian football. Jordan's performance was impressive and deserving of the win.
Other notable matches in the African Cup and Asian Cup
Qatar continues their strong performance in the Asian Cup, defeating Iran 3-2. Qatar is now aiming for back-to-back titles. In the African Cup, Chorley FC is in talks with members of Boyzone to potentially become the face of the club. This has generated excitement and buzz around Chorley FC.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha, and Robyn Cowen to discuss the FA Cup and review the Afcon and Asian Cup semis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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