AFCON 2025: 'Fired up' Salah, favourites and surprise packages

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<p>Excitement is building for the start of Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.</p><br><p>The tournament kicks off this Sunday, 21st December and runs until the final on Sunday, 18th January.</p><br><p>So will hosts and favourites Morocco deliver? Can reigning champions Ivory Coast defend their crown? Will 'fired up' Salah give Egypt the edge? And who are the key players to keep an eye on?</p><br><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Jay Harris and Simon Hughes to tell you everything you need to know ahead of AFCON 2025.</p><br><p>Plus, former Ghana manager Chris Hughton drops in to give the lowdown on what it’s actually like to manage at AFCON.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Jay Harris, Simon Hughes, Chris Hughton</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Illife</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>