E64 - AFCON and football development in Africa

Abdul Faisal Chibsah (FIFA High Performance Specialist) talks about the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) and the importance of the development of football in Africa.

Timestamps

00:00 - 07:52 - Introduction to guest, background, and the topic of the episode

07:53 - 16:46 - Africa Cup of Nations and issues of football in Africa

16:47 - 22:34 - Talent development in Africa

22:35 - 26:17 – Women’s game in Africa

26:18 - 41:48 - What infrastructure is being put in place?

41:48 - 48:36 - Player pathways

48:37 - 52:50 - What does the future of football in Africa look like and which nations are the driving force behind this development?

52:51 - 54:40 - Predictions for AFCON

54:41 - 55:53 - First African nation to win the World Cup

55:54 - 57:55 - Final comments, thank you and goodbyes

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to guest, background, and the topic of the episode
• 7:53 Africa Cup of Nations and issues of football in Africa
• 16:47 Talent development in Africa
• 22:35 Women’s game in Africa
• 26:18 What infrastructure is being put in place?
• 41:48 Player pathways
• 48:37 What does the future of football in Africa look like and which nations are the driving force behind this development?
• 52:51 Predictions for AFCON
• 54:41 First African nation to win the World Cup
• 55:54 Final comments, thank you and goodbyes