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World Service,08 Jan 2026,15 mins

Afcon 2025: A Clash of Lions and Sisters

World Football

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John Bennett and Isaac Fanin look ahead to the opening two quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations. John is joined by Cameroon journalist Ben Collins and North African football expert Patrick Juillard to look ahead to hosts Morocco against the five-time winners Cameroon in Rabat. While in Tangier, Isaac speaks to Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet and Senegal journalist Djim Momar ahead of the clash between the neighbouring nations. Timecodes: 00:45 - Cameroon focus with Ben Collins 03:44 - Could Cameroon's Christian Kofane be African football's next superstar? 05:38 - Senegal with focus with Djim Momar 07:59 - Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet interview 10:53 - Morocco focus with Patrick Juillard

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