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Jan 26, 2024 • 15min
Dedication, defiance and Drogba: Inside Nigeria’s 2013 Afcon triumph
In a special episode of World Football at Afcon, John Bennett is joined by former Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose who shares his memories of the Super Eagles 2013 Africa Cup of Nations victory in South Africa.Ambrose describes the build up to the tournament and takes us inside the dressing room following their memorable quarter-final win over a much fancied Ivory Coast side, including an inspirational message from Didier Drogba.We also hear about the togetherness of the squad which saw them beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.John and a variety of guests are with you every match day throughout the tournament to bring you all of the drama and excitement from Ivory Coast.You can get involved too, send us your Afcon questions via WhatsApp voice note to +44 800 032 0470. Tell us your name and where you’re contacting us from and we’ll use a selection of your views in the show.

Jan 24, 2024 • 15min
Morocco win group, Ivory Coast sneak into last 16, Tunisia out
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani and former South Africa captain Dean Furman. They discuss Morocco's victory over Zambia, which booked them top spot in Group F, a result that sealed hosts Ivory Coast a place in the last 16 despite sacking manager Jean-Louis Gasset earlier in the day.
They also analyse the elimination of 2004 champions Tunisia from the tournament after a 0-0 draw against South Africa and talk about Namibia making it to the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Plus, now we know the full line-up, there's a look-ahead to the last 16.Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 23, 2024 • 15min
Algeria crash out as Mauritania make history, Cameroon edge through
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani to analyse Algeria's shock 1-0 defeat to Mauritania, who had never won a game at Afcon before. It means that the 2019 champions Algeria are out and Mauritania go through. They are joined by former Cameroon Afcon winner Patrick Suffo to discuss his nation's dramatic and late 3-2 win over The Gambia which took them into the last 16. Meanwhile they look ahead to the final group games on Wednesday involving the likes of Morocco, Tunisia, DR Congo and South Africa. Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 22, 2024 • 15min
Ivory Coast heading out? Ghana's collapse, plus Egypt squeeze through
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani, plus ex-Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba and 2015 Afcon finalist with Ghana Kwesi Appiah. They discuss Ivory Coast's 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea, which means their hopes of going through to the last 16 are hanging by a thread.
They also analyse Ghana's 2-2 draw with Mozambique which means they're all but out of the tournament. Meanwhile there's reaction to Egypt squeezing through after a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde and Nigeria booking a last 16 place with a win over Guinea- Bissau.
Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 21, 2024 • 15min
South Africa win, Morocco held by DR Congo and Daka earns a point for Zambia
Maz Farookhi is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to assess their 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.Maz and Gaby discuss Zambia’s point against Tanzania, earned through a late Patson Daka header, and assess South Africa’s big win over Namibia.There’s also a lookahead to the big games on Monday in Group A and Group B, with qualification spots up for grabs for the likes of hosts Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Egypt and Ghana. Plus reaction to Egypt’s key man Mo Salah returning to club side Liverpool for treatment on the injury which is expected to rule him out until the semi-finals.Get involved throughout the tournament - Send us your questions with a WhatsApp voice note. Tell us your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 20, 2024 • 15min
Algeria rescue a point, Angola's 5-goal thriller and a Tunisia v Mali draw
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani and former Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong. They discuss Algeria's 2-2 draw with Burkina Faso, where a Baghdad Bounedjah's 95th-minute equaliser salvaged a second point for the North African side who haven't won an AFCON match since winning the tournament in 2019.They also analyse a 5-goal thriller between Angola and Mauritania, which Angola won to close in on the last 16 and a 1-1 draw between Tunisia and Mali. Plus they look ahead to Sunday's games.
Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 19, 2024 • 15min
Sarr stars for Senegal as Cape Verde qualify
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to assess holders Senegal after their 3-1 victory over Cameroon. Ismaila Sarr scored the first for Senegal and set up the second, with Sadio Mane adding the third goal.Senegal top the group while Cameroon have work to do in order to qualify for the knockout stages.We discuss Cape Verde’s qualification for the last 16 following their 3-0 win over Mozambique, and analyse Guinea’s 1-0 win over Gambia.Plus, following the update on Mo Salah’s fitness, John and Gabriel look at how the Liverpool forward's injury may impact on Egypt’s chances in Ivory Coast.Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 18, 2024 • 15min
Nigeria beat the hosts, Ghana draw and Salah's injured
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo Captain Gabriel Zakuani and 2015 Afcon finalist with Ghana, Kwesi Appiah. They discuss Ghana's 2-2 draw with Egypt, which saw Mohammed Kudus score twice but Mohamed Salah forced off with an injury.They also analyse Nigeria's impressive 1-0 win over the hosts Nigeria and talk about the first Afcon hat-trick since 2008. Plus, there's a preview of Senegal against Cameroon.Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 17, 2024 • 15min
Favourites Morocco cruise to victory and DR Congo waste chances
John Bennett and former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani discuss one of the Afcon favourites Morocco, who started their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania.Gabriel also gives his views on his team's Afcon opener against Zambia which ended 1-1 despite DR Congo dominating. Plus, we preview some great games on day six of the tournament with the help of Nigeria's Alex Iwobi.Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.

Jan 16, 2024 • 15min
History for Namibia, Mali win and Burkina Faso avoid an upset
John Bennett is joined by former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to react to an historic win for Namibia over Tunisia.It's Namibia's first ever win at an Africa Cup of Nations - but can Tunisia bounce back from the shock defeat?
Plus, we hear what they made of the wins for Burkina Faso and Mali on day four of the tournament. And they look ahead to day five when DR Congo and Morocco start their campaigns.
Throughout the tournament we want to hear from you. You can send us your voice notes via WhatsApp and we will play a selection of them on the show. Send a voice note with your name, where you’re from & your comment to +44 800 032 0470.
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