#154 What is the Africa Cup of Nations, who are its most

#154 What is the Africa Cup of Nations, who are its most successful competitors, and why does it take place mid-season?

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With the 2024 (but actually 2023) iteration of the Africa Cup of Nations about to kick off, Graham and Taylor spend some time on the history of the tournament itself. When was the first AFCON? How has the tournament grown over the years? Why does it take place in the middle of the season? Which countries and players have had the greatest successes at the competition? We answer those and several more questions on this week's episode!

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