The Africa Cup of Nations Preview
Football Daily - A podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live
John Bennett is joined by former 2012 finalist with Ivory Coast, Sol Bamba, and former Cameroon, Spurs & Norwich defender Sebastien Bassong, to preview this month's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Ghanaian football reporter George Addo also joins the pod as the team discuss the chances of hosts Ivory Coast, and Nigeria, who have Victor Osimhen leading the line. They also ask whether Mo Salah can finally lift the AFCON trophy for Egypt.Timecodes:4:23 Ivory Coast as hosts, 8:34 Ivory Coast and their chances on the pitch 13:18 Players' dilemmas around leaving clubs mid-season 19:27 How players feel returning to club football from AFCON 24:10 Nigeria as contenders? 28:37 Can Salah win silverware for Egypt? 38:44 Can Kudus be the star of AFCON? 40:44 The impact of the Saudi Pro League on Senegal 44:02 Morocco post-World Cup 45:42 Cameroon and Andre Onana 48:51 Predictions and Ones to Watch