Analysis : From Pitch to TV Stars

Joël Epalle is no stranger to the media center and tribune at Grand Stade Agadir, one of the key venues for the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. You will spot him rushing in moments before kick-off, paper and pen in hand, prepping for the match. He shoulders the daunting task of providing game analysis for the Confederation of African Football Television (CAF TV). The former Indomitable Lion tackles this role diligently, just as he did on the pitch, where he reached new heights: Olympic champion in 2000, AFCON winner in 2002, among others. This pedigree lets him truly understand what players endure in high-stakes tournaments; who better to break it down on TV than someone with his experience? Away from the pitch, you would also see him in a press conferences, to get first hand information from the players and coaches, so as to make the right analysis and comments when the time comes. 
He is not alone. Another familiar face at Grand Stade Agadir is Sébastien Bassong. From the media tribune, he delivers live analysis for New World Sports and is around to grill players with post-match questions. Adding flair to New World Sports is Patrick Mboma, who continues to captivate with his eloquence and command of langu...