Experts in Sport

E64 - AFCON and football development in Africa

Loughborough University Season 4 Episode 31

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