Has this been the best AFCON ever?

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<p>After four weeks of showcasing what the continent has to offer, the Africa Cup of Nations is down to a final two.</p><p>Hosts Ivory Coast play Nigeria in Sunday’s showpiece final in what has been the most thrilling AFCON in decades.</p><p>But what’s made it so good? Has the on-pitch drama been matched by the eyeballs watching the tournament? </p><p>And what does AFCON need to do off the pitch to match the success on it?</p><p>Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by former Ivory Coast defender, and 2012 AFCON runner-up, Sol Bamba as well as The Athletic's Jay Harris to discuss and debate what has made AFCON 2023 such a success.</p><p>Produced by Guy Clarke</p><p>Additional Production by Mike Stavrou</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Related articles:</p><p><a href="https://theathletic.com/5240403/2024/02/08/amad-diallo-manchester-united-trafficking/">The story of Amad Diallo – and the man accused of trafficking him to Europe</a> - The Athletic</p><p><a href="https://theathletic.com/5231820/2024/02/02/afcon-managers-african-black/">AFCON finally has African managers. But the rest of the world has not caught up</a> - The Athletic</p><p>***</p><p>• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/athleticfootball</p><p> </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>