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Top Tier AFCON Tainted by Distasteful Officiating and Commentary (Ep. 236)


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In the second episode of the year, we review the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. We touch on the dramatic final in Rabat, discuss conspiracy theories and highlight disappointing officiating and distasteful color commentaries.

We also had time to compare Nigeria with Senegal and Morocco, for both on and off the pitch performances and progress after the tournament. Not forgetting, we had time to ask: Dear NFF, where has all the prize 'monies' gone?


Episode Timestamp

  • 00:00 - 01:30 - Introduction and Tosin's 'Aggressive' Start
  • 01:30 - 02:45 - Podcast Line-up and @the90minsplus on Social Media
  • 02:45 - 06:00 - 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Review
  • 06:00 - 15:30 - Rabat's Dramatic Final and AFCON 2025's Digraceful Officiating
  • 15:30 - 19:15 - Debunking (or Confirming?) the Conspiracies Around A Rigged Tournament
  • 19:15 - 26:50 - Africa's Refeereing Dilemma and the Politics Behind It
  • 26:50 - 37:30 - NFF's Opaque Tournament Prize Money Expenditure
  • 37:30 - 51:25 - Nigerian's Golden Bronze: Comparing Processes, Investments and Positioning
  • 51:25 - 1:00:10 - Tactical Analysis of Super Eagles' AFCON Performance
  • 1:00:10 - 1:05:00 - Ex-Internationals Disappoint in Color Commentary Role
  • 1:05:00 - End - Greater Paris, AFCON's Biggest Talent Pool and the Deloittee Money Football League


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For further reads:

Greater Paris: AFCON's Biggest Talent Pool

Deloitte Football Money League 2026


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90 Minutes PlusBy Rotimi Daramola