Host Michael Jones is joined by sports journalist and author of No Longer Naive, Ibrahim Mustapha, as they preview Group A - C of teams participating at Afcon 2023. Michael also speaks to The Gambia manager, Tom Saintfiet, in an exclusive interview.

Shownotes

Group A (Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea)

3:05 - Can Ivory Coast's more harmonious political situation galvanise the hosts? | 6:15 - Who is Guinea-Bissau's breakout 19-year-old star Franculino Djú? | 8:30 -Nigeria's need to find form and figure out their best attack | 12:11 - Under their inspirational coach Juan Micha, should expectations for Equatorial Guinea be raised?

Group B (Egypt, Mozambique, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands)

13:30 - Will Mo Salah finally lift Africa's biggest trophy under the guidance of Rui Vitória? | 15:22 - Which returning players will give 111th ranked Mozambique hope? | 15:55 - The issues overshadowing Ghana's preparations, under Chris Hughton are they prepared to rise in the face of adversity? | 18:54 - Does the Cape Verde diaspora create consistency issues?

Group C (Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Cameroon)

21:15 - Exclusive interview with Tom Saintfiet | 39:28 - Despite Senegal's quality on the pitch, will off-field issues prove too strong of a distraction? | 41:55 - Do Guinea have enough quality to create chances for their talisman, Serhou Guirassy? | 43:10 - Has Cameroon coach Rigobert Song shot himself in the foot by omitting Eric Choupo-Moting and Carles Baleba?