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Is AFCON 2025 living up to hype?

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Africa's marquee football tournament has kicked off in Morocco, with all the stars and dazzling talent in. But there have been few goals, some dull matches and empty seats. Is AFCON delivering on its promise, or is there just too much football on tap? Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with African football analyst Ayomide Oguntimehin, and DW correspondent Samson Omale.
29 Dec English Germany News

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