EPISODE · Jun 17, 2016 · 29 MIN
17 Jun: New Optimism in Sierra Leone and New Format for AFCON?
from Planet Sport Football Africa · host Passion for Sport
On this week's show we go to Sierra Leone and find out about the new-found optimism in football there, as the Leone Stars have a chance of making it to the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in over 20 years. We speak to Nigeria international defender Gbenga Arokoyo, who plays in Turkey. Arokoyo talks about his struggles, his faith and issues with the Nigeria national team. Also, with the expanded 24-team format at Euro 2016, we ask if the Africa Cup of Nations should be made bigger too.
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On this week's show we go to Sierra Leone and find out about the new-found optimism in football there, as the Leone Stars have a chance of making it to the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in over 20 years. We speak to Nigeria international defender Gbenga Arokoyo, who plays in Turkey. Arokoyo talks about his struggles, his faith and issues with the Nigeria national team. Also, with the expanded 24-team format at Euro 2016, we ask if the Africa Cup of Nations should be made bigger too.
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