About this episode
The episode discusses the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations featuring star players and upcoming matches.
A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when the Africa Cup of Nations resumes in Morocco. After 36 matches spread across six groups, the 16 survivors from 24 hopefuls clash in eight second-round matches over four days. Fit-again Hakimi is set to lead title favourites Morocco against Tanzania, Salah will captain Egypt against Benin and Osimhen-inspired Nigeria tackle Mozambique. The BBC’s John Bennett is joined by African football expert Maher Mezahi and the former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to look ahead to the last 16.
People in this episode
Host: John Bennett
Guests: Maher Mezahi, Gabriel Zakuani
Topics covered
- Africa Cup of Nations
- knockout stage
- football
- African football
- sports analysis
Keywords
- Africa Cup of Nations
- knockout stage
- Achraf Hakimi
- Mohamed Salah
- Victor Osimhen
- football analysis
- African football
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Morocco, Tanzania, Egypt, Benin, Nigeria, Mozambique
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