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The Final Countdown: Ivory Coast v Nigeria
John Bennett and guests in Abidjan look ahead to the Afcon final
10 Feb 2024,15 mins
Kolo Toure: Ivory Coast winning Afcon would be “incredible”
Former Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure joins John Bennett in conversation
09 Feb 2024,15 mins
The Elephants v The Super Eagles: Ivory Coast and Nigeria reach final
Reaction from the Afcon semi-finals in Ivory Coast.
07 Feb 2024,15 mins
Afcon semi-finals: can South Africa and DR Congo stage upsets?
John Bennett and Gabriel Zakuani look ahead to the Afcon semi-finals.
06 Feb 2024,14 mins
Penalties, Punditry and Predictions as AFCON reaches the semi-finals
John Bennett and Maher Mezahi reflect on Saturday's drama at the Africa Cup of Nations.
04 Feb 2024,17 mins
Hosts Ivory Coast reach semi-finals in dramatic style as South Africa also progress
Reaction from Abidjan as the Afcon semi-final line-up is completed
03 Feb 2024,15 mins
Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar into the semi-finals with DR Congo
Reaction to the opening Afcon quarter-finals as Nigeria and DR Congo reach the last four
02 Feb 2024,15 mins
Arrival in Abidjan: The big quarter-final preview
John Bennett and George Addo look ahead to the last eight at Afcon.
01 Feb 2024,15 mins
South Africa stun Morocco as Mali make last eight
Reaction as South Africa knock World Cup semi-finalists Morocco out of Afcon and Mali win
30 Jan 2024,15 mins
Hosts Ivory Coast progress as holders Senegal beaten on penalties
Reaction as Ivory Coast beat Senegal on penalties to reach the Afcon quarter-finals.
29 Jan 2024,15 mins
Salah’s Afcon dream ends as DR Congo & Guinea progress
Reaction to DR Congo and Guinea reaching the Afcon quarter-finals.
28 Jan 2024,15 mins
Lookman at the double as Nigeria set up a quarter-final against Angola.
Lookman at the double as Nigeria set up a quarter-final against Angola.
27 Jan 2024,15 mins
Dedication, defiance and Drogba: Inside Nigeria’s 2013 Afcon triumph
Afcon winner Efe Ambrose shares his memories of Nigeria’s 2013 victory
25 Jan 2024,15 mins
Morocco win group, Ivory Coast sneak into last 16, Tunisia out
Reaction to the end of the group stage as Morocco win Group F but Tunisia go out.
24 Jan 2024,15 mins
Algeria crash out as Mauritania make history, Cameroon edge through
Reaction as 2019 winners Algeria exit Afcon, while Cameroon win thriller.
23 Jan 2024,14 mins
Ivory Coast heading out? Ghana's collapse, plus Egypt squeeze through
Reaction to Ivory Coast being on the brink of elimination and a costly draw for Ghana.
22 Jan 2024,15 mins
South Africa win, Morocco held by DR Congo and Daka earns a point for Zambia
Reaction to draws between Morocco and DR Congo and Zambia and Tanzania at Afcon.
21 Jan 2024,14 mins
Algeria rescue a point, Angola's 5-goal thriller and a Tunisia v Mali draw
Reaction to Algeria's 2-2 draw with Burkina Faso and Angola's dramatic win.
20 Jan 2024,15 mins
Sarr stars for Senegal as Cape Verde qualify
Reaction to Senegal’s win over Cameroon and Cape Verde reaching the last 16
19 Jan 2024,15 mins
Nigeria beat the hosts, Ghana draw and Salah's injured
Reaction to Nigeria's win over Ivory Coast and Ghana's 2-2 draw with Egypt.
18 Jan 2024,15 mins
Favourites Morocco cruise to victory and DR Congo waste chances
Reaction to Morocco's comfortable win and DR Congo's 1-1 draw with Zambia.
17 Jan 2024,14 mins
History for Namibia, Mali win and Burkina Faso avoid an upset
Reaction to Namibia's first ever Afcon win and victories for Mali and Burkina Faso.
16 Jan 2024,14 mins
Senegal's stylish start but Algeria and Cameroon fail to win
Reaction to a win for Senegal and draws for Cameroon and Algeria.
15 Jan 2024,15 mins
Ghana beaten, Salah the saviour and a draw for Nigeria
Reaction to Afcon defeat for Ghana and draws for Nigeria and Egypt
14 Jan 2024,14 mins
Ivorian hosts coast to victory on Afcon opening night
Reaction to Ivory Coast’s win over Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan
13 Jan 2024,14 mins
World Football at Afcon – The Preview Show
John Bennett and guests look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast
10 Jan 2024,33 mins
World Football at Afcon - Trailer
The drama, the excitement and the big talking points – every match day
05 Jan 2024,4 mins
Ange Postecoglou: The influences and legacy of the Tottenham Hotspur boss
What has influenced the Spurs boss and what’s his legacy on where he’s coached before?
03 Dec 2023,18 mins
Vilda’s vindication? Spain win the World Cup
Mani, Maz and Katie are in Sydney as Spain are crowned World Champions for the first time.
20 Aug 2023,29 mins
All roads (and rivers!) lead to the final
Katie Smith, Mani Djazmi and Maz Farookhi preview the Women's World Cup final
19 Aug 2023,40 mins