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Tunisian Legend Radhi Jaïdi On Overcoming "The Fear of Failure"

Ep. 203
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In this episode of the pod Tunisian Legend Radhi Jaïdi looks back on Tunisia's first and only Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in 2004. Radhi gives us an inside look at what brought the North African team success and explains how Tunisia's golden generation had to over come "the fear of failure" and embrace the pressure that comes with greatness.


Host: Alasdair Howorth

Guest: Radhi Jaïdi (2004 AFCON Winner)


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Show Notes


00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Being part of the great Tunisian team that won the 2004 AFCON

06:30 - People had a fear of failure, despite Tunisia fielding their golden generation

12:00 - Team dynamics, including two players of Brazilian heritage

18:00 - On field success, set up by off field unity

21:30 - Fronting up against the star-studded Super Eagles with Kanu and Okocha

31:00 - Responding to the pressure and rising to the occasion

Duration: 36:50

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