Here's How to Win the Africa Cup of Nations

Two Ghanaian academics analyse the statistics to see what goes into putting together a winning team for Africa's premier football tournament.

 

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John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses of Nigeria celebrate winning the 2013 final.

Yaya Toure holds aloft the trophy after Cote d'Ivoire won the 2015 final against Ghana.

Sadio Mane of Senegal celebrates a goal at the World Cup in 2018.

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