"On today's pod: it's an Afcon special as the final four are decided. Hosts Morocco look increasingly like favourites after seeing off Cameroon; the panel asks whether Brahim Diaz's remarkable form is a surprise, and questions how far long-term investment has taken them. Nigeria, meanwhile, remain perfect so far as they brush aside Algeria to set up a heavyweight semi-final clash. Elsewhere, the panel discusses Egypt's chances as Mohamed Salah looks to enter African football folklore by winning the tournament, after Egypt beat Cote d'Ivoire."
"Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four. The panel ask if Senegal overthink their midfield after they squeezed through against Mali to tee up another chapter in the Salah v Mane rivalry. Plus, a wider look at CAF's decision to move Afcon back to a four-year cycle, the impact of winter scheduling, infrastructure in Morocco before the 2030 World Cup, and more"
Hosts Morocco look increasingly like favourites after beating Cameroon, with Brahim Diaz in remarkable form and questions about the role of long-term investment. Nigeria remain perfect after brushing aside Algeria to reach a heavyweight semi-final. Egypt beat Cote d'Ivoire, with Mohamed Salah aiming to cement African football folklore by winning the tournament. Senegal squeezed past Mali, prompting scrutiny of midfield choices and setting up another Salah v Mané chapter. CAF has decided to move Afcon back to a four-year cycle. Winter scheduling and Morocco's infrastructure ahead of the 2030 World Cup are important broader issues.
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