
The politics of hosting AFCON
Africa’s biggest spectacle is happening soon. What does it take to host the African Cup of Nations?
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Afolabi Adekaiyaoja is a researcher and writer on African politics, governance and foreign policy.
Africa’s biggest spectacle is happening soon. What does it take to host the African Cup of Nations?
Young people have become an influential demographic in Nigerian politics. But are they a coherent political constituency?
After winning Italy’s Serie A with Napoli, Victor Osimhen has cemented his claim to being Africa’s biggest footballing icon. But is the trend of individual stardom good for sports and politics?
Nigeria did not qualify for Qatar 2022. The troubles in the country’s football administration reflect the crises in the nation’s political culture.