Planet Sport Football Africa
The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.
Episodes
9 Oct - CAF Strategy Conference - Nigeria case v DR Congo in World Cup qualifying - possible punishments for Man City
This week we talk about the CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde, as Caf President Patrice Motsepe tells Fifa President Gianni Infantino that he will get all of Africa’s 54 votes in the Fifa elections.Also we analyse developments in Nigeria’s case challenging DR Congo's use of ineligible players in World Cup qualifying, as it appears that DR Congo were in the wrong.And Stuart explores the possibl
2 Oct 2027 AFCON qualifiers - shock Nigeria defeat - the City situation - Jeremy Doku on World Cup and faith
This week we catch up on the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with Ghana losing their first two games, Nigeria in a shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Eritrea back in the qualifiers after a long absence, and Somalia in the main phase of qualifying for the first time. Also we assess Tunisia’s poor start, and Patrick Vieira’s start as Senegal coach, with four points from two games. Also we talk about the
25 Sept - Infantino proposes review - CAF and FIFA - George Mbwando - Arteta - Mourinho
This week we assess the position of Fifa president Gianni Infantino, as he has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates.And we look at how, throughout recent events, CAF has remained quiet, and seemingly still a close ally of Infantino.Also we hear from former Zimbabwe international George Mbwando, who’s back in the country after 30 years in Europe, mostly in Ger
18 Sept - CAF Champions League - Edouard Mendy retirement - Roger de Sa of Ghana - players as investments
This week we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with the first qualifying round completed, and with Stade Malien of Mali surprisingly knocked out.With Senegal national team goalkeeper Edouard Mendy retiring from international football, we ask if he ranks up there as one of Africa’s best-ever keepers.We go back to the World Cup in the USA, and hear from Ghana’s assistant coach at the tournament,
11 Sept Hakimi and Mane in Ballon DOr race - coach challenge for Yaya Toure - EPL transfers
This week we take a look at the nominees for the Ballon d’Or, with plenty of African interest in various categories. Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mane were nominated for the men’s award, there are two African players in the running for the women’s award, and three for the goalkeeper and young player awards. Also we talk about Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré’s first job as a head coach or manager, at Slov
4 Sept African players in EPL moves - CAF Champions League preview - why some treat football as a religion
This week we take a look at the just-ended transfer window, with Senegal internationals Iliman Ndiaye moving to Man City and Ibrahim Mbaye joining Aston Villa.With this season’s Caf Champions League starting this weekend we look at some of the tricky match-ups in the first preliminary round.Stuart gives his thoughts on Matchday 2 in the EPL, and we ask whether football is a religion to some people
28 Aug EPL Transfer special - Africans impress in Hull shock win - Matchday 1 review
This week we have a lot on the transfer moves in the EPL, with Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi joining Manchester City and becoming the Premier League's most expensive teenager ever.Also Carlos Baleba moving from Brighton to Man Utd, and an impressive start for Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare at Brentford. Plus two Africans scoring in Hull’s surprise win over Man United, including Semi Ajayi back in the
21 Aug Cameroon surprise WAFCON winners - the perspective of a mum - Vieira takes on Senegal - EPL starts
This week we review the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Cameroon the champions, despite having not qualified initially.We get a mother’s perspective as we talk to the mother of one of Morocco’s WAFCON stars, midfielder Yasmin Mrabet, on what it’s like being the mum of a national team player.We analyse the appointment of former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira as Senegal national
14 August WAFCON surprise finalists - Isha Johansen interview - EPL preview
This week we are in Morocco again at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a surprise line-up for Sunday’s final, with Cameroon playing Malawi, while Morocco face Algeria in the third-place match on Saturday.Also we analyse the disappointing campaigns for Nigeria and South Africa, with both teams exiting at the quarter-final stage.We have the final part of our interview with Isha Johansen,
7 Aug WAFCON Quarter Finals - why Salah is going to Turkey – Infantino hangs on at FIFA - big EPL transfers
This week we are in Morocco at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the group stage complete and with the quarter-finals on this weekend, with Malawi and Nigeria progressing from a tight race in Group C, where Zambia missed out despite having six points. Also Egypt legend Mohamed Salah is heading to Turkey to join Trabzonspor – we look at why he chose them.And Fifa president Gianni Infant
31 July WAFCON in Morocco - Yan Diomande - Isha Johansen
This week we are in Morocco at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations – surprise opening defeats for Nigeria and South Africa, and small crowds at many of the games. We find out how the atmosphere is there.Also, with Cote d’Ivoire winger Yan Diomande set to become the most expensive African player ever after agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid, we assess the big move for the 19-year-old.We sp
24 July Womens Africa Cup of Nations kicks off - Zambia striker Barbra Banda - Patrice Motsepe on 2027 AFCON - World Cup reflections
This week we look ahead to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, kicking off on Sunday in Morocco.We hear from some of the stars of the tournament, including Zambia forward Barbra Banda.Also we hear from CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who says that the 2027 men’s AFCON will be successful, that the bidding process is open for the next three editions of the tournament.And Stuart reflects on the Fi
17 July Africas World Cup - Morocco go furthest - issues to improve - best players - comparison with Asia
This week we analyse Africa’s 2026 Fifa World Cup – there were 10 African teams at the tournament, nine got to the Round of 32, but only Morocco reached the quarter-finals.Was it a reasonable outcome, should Africa have done better? What are the issues to correct going forward?Also we highlight some of the best African players at the tournament and we compare how poorly Asia fared in comparison to
10 July Show #700 Last African side exits World Cup - Egypt controversy - Cape Verde impress - fallen WC giants
This week it’s all about the Fifa World Cup again as Morocco exit at the quarter-final stage, bringing Africa’s World Cup to an end.We talk about Egypt’s controversial defeat to Argentina, and Cape Verde’s wonderful World Cup debut.And Stuart on some of the fallen World Cup giants.
3 July Morocco first African team in Round of 16 - late goals cost others a place - referee focus - penalty approaches
This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we’re well into the knockout stage, with Morocco the first African team through to the Round of 16 and with late goals costing Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo and South Africa. Plus Stuart on the refereeing at the tournament and on how penalties are being taken.
3 July - Orlando City chaplain Andy Searles on World Cup ministry and faith in football
Besides football, a whole lot of activities take place around the World Cup – friendships, events, tourism and also faith activities. Andy Searles is a pastor at a church near Orlando in Florida, and he’s chaplain for MLS side Orlando City, chaplains work with players and teams giving support. Steve Vickers asked Andy about what he’s doing at the WC and how he’s seen football change over the years
26 June - Morocco South Africa Ivory Coast into WC last 32 - Doku on football and faith
This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we’re into the third week, with Morocco, Cote D’Ivoire and South Africa the first of the African teams to make it to the knockout stage. Ghana and Egypt look set to join them, and we assess the fortunes of the continent’s representatives. We hear from fans in Ghana, and also Belgium winger Jeremy Doku on his football and his faith.
19 June Strong start to World Cup - Ghana Cape Verde DR Congo focus + fans eye view
This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we’re into the second week, with a great showing from the African teams in the first round of group games.We hear from Ghana, where the Black Stars beat Panama in their opener, and we look at the memorable draws that Cape Verde and DR Congo achieved.And we have a fan’s view on the experience of being at the tournament.
12 June FIFA World Cup - which African side will go the furthest - SA keeper Ronwen Williams - who will win tournament
This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup, as it’s non-stop action all the way to the 19th of next month.We take a look at the opening games for the African teams, and we hear from South Africa goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams. And we talk about the oldest and youngest players at the World Cup, the managers, and we ask who will win the World Cup?
World Cup preview - hopes for African teams - DR Congo story of hope - UEFA Champions League final
This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup, kicking off next week in the USA, Canada and Mexico.We catch up on the preparations for the African teams, and also ask what we should be expecting from the African sides at this expanded edition of the tournament. Also we go to DR Congo, with the country qualifying for the first time in 52 years, we hear how football has united children affected by
2 June Special Feature - The amazing work with children of Beacon of Hope in the Democratic Republic of Congo
With the Fifa World Cup just around the corner, we have something special on how football brings people together, how uniting people is part of the beautiful game, and the excitement around DR Congo’s first qualification since 1974.Beacon of Hope is a Christian ministry in Bunia in Eastern DRC, for widows and children affected by the ethnic violence in the region in recent years. Dr Bagamba Araali
29 May Sundowns take CAF Champions League - African World Cup squads - Ismael Saibari - UEFA Champions League final
This week we talk about the CAF Champions League, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa winning a second title.We take a look at the World Cup squads for the African teams, with Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Antoine Semenyo among the stars set to feature.As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and thi
22 May - 2027 AFCON qualifiers - Sundowns lead in CAF Champions League Final - top Africans in Europe - Osimhen - Gunners take title
This week we analyse the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Ghana together with Cote d’Ivoire in Group C. We talk about the CAF Champions League final, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa holding a slender 1-0 lead over Morocco’s AS FAR ahead of the second leg in Rabat on Sunday. As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players
15 May - CAF Champions League Final - World Cup challenges for African fans - top EPL players
This week we look ahead to the CAF Champions League final, with the first leg on this Sunday as South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns host Morocco’s AS FAR.With the Fifa World Cup getting ever closer, we look at the many challenges for fans in Africa that make it difficult to travel to the US for the tournament, including visas and ticket prices.We look at the top African players in the EPL this
8 May AFCON 2027 decision - CAF Confederation Cup - best Africans in Europe -UEFA Champions League - EPL title race
This week we talk about the confirmed dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is going ahead despite repeated rumours of the tournament being moved to 2028.We preview the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with USM Alger hosting Zamalek of Egypt. As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we’re go
1 May CAF and UEFA in new agreement - African players thriving in France - UEFA Champions League semis - EPL title race
This week we analyse the agreement between CAF and UEFA aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa.As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we’re going to France this week, where Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare has done well at Lens, and is being linked to var
24 April CAF Champions League final preview - AFCON postponement rumours - African stars in Germany - EPL latest
This week we catch up on the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, as Mamelodi Sundowns are now the top-ranked club in Africa.As a CAF delegation was in Uganda this week to meet with 2027 AFCON co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, should we listen to rumours that the tournament might be postponed?Also we look at African stars in Germany, as Nicolas Jackson won the Bundesliga title with Bayern M
17 April Queiroz is new Ghana coach - Cisse steps down at Libya - Mokoena takes on Al Ittihaad - Ademola Lookman
This week we have our thoughts on Carlos Queiroz becoming new Ghana coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will it work?We wrap up the action from the CAF African Schools Football Championship, held in Zimbabwe.Also we take a look at football in Libya, with Aliou Cisse stepping down as Libya national team coach, while highly-rated South African Rhulani Mokoena has been appointed coach of top Lib
10 April - African Schools Football Championship - Lomana Lua Lua - Motsepe visits Senegal and Morocco - faith at Arsenal
This week we have lots from Zimbabwe, with the country hosting the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which has an array of developmental courses and workshops happening alongside the action on the pitch. We speak to DR Congo great Lomana LuaLua, who was at the tournament coaching youngsters.Also, analysis as CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits both Senegal and Moroc
3 April - DR Congo make it 10 African teams in World Cup - Ghana sack Addo - African Schools Championship - fans and VAR
This week we talk about DR Congo’s qualification for the Fifa World Cup, as Africa will have 10 teams at the tournament this year.Also we ask if Ghana made the right decision to fire Black Stars manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the World Cup.We take a look at the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which kicks off on Monday in Harare.And Stuart on fans’ d
27 March AFCON final saga - CAF Champions League - Salah to leave Liverpool
This week we talk more about the 2025 AFCON final saga, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed receipt of Senegal’s appeal, while CAF has updated its website with Morocco now the winners, following their successful appeal to CAF.We catch up on the Caf Champions League, with both Egyptian clubs – Al Ahly and Pyramids - knocked out at the quarter-final stage.And we talk about Mohamed Sa
20 March CAF overturns Senegals Victory - FIFA reject Nigerias request - English clubs Champions League struggles
This week we analyse the dramatic ruling that saw Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.As the Senegalese Football Federation has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport we ask was it correct for CAF to override the law that the referee’s decision is final – and we speak to a sports lawyer who explains why CAF c
13 March Regragui departs Morocco - CAF Champions League quarters - Congolese federation president jailed - Utd finances
This week we ask whether Morocco made the right decision to part company with national team coach Walid Regragui less than four months before the World Cup, with Regragui having come to close to winning the AFCON earlier this year.We talk about the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, with a massive increase in prize money not only for the winners, but for all participating teams.We look in
6 March Womens AFCON postponed - CAF Champions League quarter finals - Mamadou Sarr - too many goals from corners
This week we analyse the possible reasons for the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament moved at short notice to July and August.Also we look ahead to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League, with defending champions Pyramids facing AS FAR of Morocco.We talk about 20-year-old Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr, who got his first EPL start for Chelsea in last
27 Feb Victor Osimhen and Utd - Africans in the Championship - ManU move up - Eze and faith
This week we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, as Manchester United former first-team coach Benni McCarthy says that the club did not try to sign Osimhen because of the Africa Cup of Nations schedule.We analyse the mega-transfer in terms of moves on the continent that saw Senegal international Mamadou Lamine Camara joining Al Ahli Tripoli in Libya, when many were expecting a move to Europ
20 Feb CAF Champions League draw - expanding AFCON - Super Eagles in FIFA case - Antoine Semenyo
This week it’s a packed show, as we catch up on the quarter-final draw for the CAF Champions League. We also talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe’s plan of expanding the AFCON to 28 teams, and whether the 2027 AFCON will be delayed.We look at the pending case at Fifa where Nigeria allege that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. Can the Super Eagles get
13 Feb - CAF Champions League quarters - African stars on the move - Lookman - Adingra - EPL sackings
This week we look ahead to the conclusion of the group stage of the CAF Champions League this weekend, with five quarter-final spots to be decided.We assess the moves of some top Africa stars across Europe, with Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman finally leaving Atalanta in Italy to join Atletico Madrid in Spain.Also Ivorian winger Simon Adingra being loaned by Sunderland to Monaco in France.And we h
6 Feb 2026 Womens AFCON - African football history - new book - EPL role of the manager
This week we take a look ahead to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, on next month in Morocco.Also we talk about African football history – how much of the continent’s history has not been documented.We find out about a new book about Enyimba of Nigeria and their CAF Champions League triumphs in 2003 and 2004, from author and regular PSFA contributor Solace Chukwu.And we talk about the busine
30 Jan - Senegal and Morocco santioned after AFCON final chaos - future stadia needs - the 4-year move
This week we continue to look back at the 2025 AFCON, with so many talking points, including the sanctions handed by CAF to Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic final.We look at the rise of local coaches – as they have now won four editions of the AFCON in a row.Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe spoke about the importance of good stadiums and of good pitches for future AFCON hosts – who the
23 Jan Controversial AFCON final - record revenues - big changes - Utd revival
This week we review the 2025 AFCON – there was the most controversial final ever, but there were record revenues from an otherwise successful tournament.We go to Morocco and find how fans feel about star striker Brahim Diaz missing the penalty that would have given the Atlas Lions the trophy.We delve into the decision to reduce the AFCON to once every four years from 2028, and to introduce an annu
16 Jan Morocco v Senegal AFCON final preview - Dean Furman - reaction as Super Eagles go out - Xabi Alonso
This week we’re looking ahead to the AFCON final, with hosts Morocco playing Senegal on Sunday.We assess the strengths of both teams, and we hear from former South Africa captain Dean Furman.Also we go to Lagos to get reaction after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to Morocco, having impressed throughout the tournament.Plus Stuart on the EPL and on coach Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid.
9 Jan - AFCON quarters as big sides qualify - Osimhen row - Amorim sacked
This week we’re in Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the quarter-finals – no small teams making it into the last eight this time around, as the top-ranked teams are through.We talk about the fallout between Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman – could this affect their performance against Algeria on Saturday?Plus Stuart on the EPL as Man United fire Ruben Amorim.
2 Jan AFCON group stage - reporting from Morocco - title contenders - World class keepers
This week we’re in Casablanca and Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the knockout stage and get a feel of the sights and sounds of Morocco.With Nigeria and Algeria winning all three games in the group stage, who are the main contenders for glory.Plus Stuart on the EPL and a look at how much difference a world-class goalkeeper can make to a team.
26 Dec - AFCON openers - can Morocco lift title - tournament changes - EPL latest
This week we assess the early stages of the 2025 AFCON, with hosts Morocco making a winning start and good wins too for Senegal, Algeria and Tunisia. We also analyse the controversial decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years from 2028, rather than every two years.Plus Stuart on the EPL ahead of a busy period.
19 December - AFCON - top contenders - star players - EPL - will Salah play for Liverpool again
This week we look ahead to the 2025 AFCON, starting in Morocco on Sunday. We go to Casablanca and find out about the expectations of fans of the host nation.We also pick out some of the teams that we think are top contenders for the title, and we highlight some of the star players to watch.And away from the AFCON we have Stuart on the EPL and whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool aft
12 Dec 2025 AFCON - how many African teams will make World Cup knockout - Mo Salah
This week we start looking ahead to the 2025 AFCON, and we ask what we can expect in Morocco – can they build on the success of the 2023 edition? We also look at the growing appeal of the tournament beyond Africa.We catch up on the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup – how many of the African teams can we expect to make it to the knockout stage?Plus Stuart on Mohamed Salah’s spectacular fallout with
5 Dec - Cameroon coach sacked - CAF Champions League drama - Adebayo Adeleye - EPL latest
This week we dig into the controversy in football in Cameroon, as Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o fired national team coach Marc Brys three weeks ahead of the AFCON. We also look at FIFA’s decision to allow clubs to hold on to their AFCON players up to a week before the start of the tournament.We catch up on the first two matchdays in the CAF Champions League, as Morocco’s RS B
28 Nov Show #667 Moroccan joy - U17s show promise - Visit Rwanda sponsorship ends - schools football
This week we look back at the CAF Women’s Champions League, as AS FAR of Morocco won a second title.We also assess the 48-team FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup, as the African teams put up a good showing.We look at the ins and outs of Arsenal ending their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda.And we talk about schools football, as qualifiers for the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools F
21 Nov Show #666 African Player of the Year - Nigeria miss World Cup 2026 - CAF Womens Champions League - Pep in 1000 milestone
This week we talk about Achraf Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, capping off an amazing year for the Moroccan star.We analyse the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria miss out again and DR Congo make it to the inter-continental play-offs.We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, and the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Pep Guardiola reached 1000 game
14 Nov - World Cup play-offs - Morocco U17 16-0 win - CAF Womens Champions League - FIFA club management training - Liverpool struggles
This week we talk about the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria play DR Congo on Sunday for a place in the inter-continental play-offs.We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, where Morocco beat New Caledonia 16-0 in a group game, in a record-breaking scoreline.Also the latest on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt, with debutants ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire among the teams making good starts.An
7 Nov CAF Champions League - FIFA U17 World Cup - Benjamin Fredrick
This week we look ahead to the CAF Women’s Champions League, which starts on Saturday in Egypt, with some new names there and some more established ones too.We analyse the draw for the CAF Men’s Champions League, with reigning champions Pyramids of Egypt and Confederation Cup winners RS Berkane of Morocco in the same group.We catch up on the FIFA U17 men’s World Cup, with many of the African teams
31 Oct - CAF Champions League - key Morocco football academy - U17 World Cup - Iwobi reaches EPL milestone
This week we catch up on the teams that have made the group stage of the CAF Champions League, as South Africa’s Orlando Pirates missed out.Also we go to Morocco and find out about the Mohammed VI Football Academy, a key factor in Morocco’s success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup.We look ahead to the Fifa U-17 Men’s World Cup, which starts on Monday in Qatar.And Alex Iwobi has become the fi
24 Oct- Morocco U20 World Cup success - Hakimi heads African top player list - Frank Onyeka - Utd beat Reds
This week we talk about Morocco’s success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the second African team to win the trophy.Also, Achraf Hakimi heads the 10-man shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year award. We look at the main contenders. We speak to Nigeria and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka, on life in London and on missing Joane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who left th
17 Oct Cape Verde make World Cup history - Morocco in U20 WC Final - EPL managerial changes
This week we talk World Cup qualifying as the games concluded with Cape Verde claiming a historic maiden qualification, and with Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa and Ghana also making it in the last round of matches.We analyse the action and also take a look at the play-offs.Also, Morocco are through to the final of the Under-20 World Cup, and they will become the second African team to win th
10 Oct World Cup qualification - CAF profitability - apology to Osimhen
This week we talk World Cup qualifying as Egypt and Algeria book their spots, while Ghana are almost there and Cape Verde’s possible maiden qualification will go down to the final day.Also, CAF has announced a return to profitability after several years of losses – we look at the details.And former England striker Gary Lineker has apologised to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen after questioning his
3 Oct - World Cup qualifying - 3 die in Morocco AFCON protests - Angola appoints Patrice Beaumelle - Liverpool wobble
This week we talk World Cup qualifying as South Africa have been docked three points, leaving Group C wide open.With Morocco hosting the AFCON in December and co-hosting the World Cup in 2030, three people are reported to have died as hundreds of young protesters have taken to the streets across Morocco to protest against the cost of the tournaments.And as Angola fire coach Pedro Goncalves, we tal
26 Sept Ballon DOr awards - Salah Dembele Hakimi - Luca Zidane - Tolu Arokodare
This week we analyse the Ballon d’Or awards, as Mohamed Salah took fourth place behind Ousmane Dembele, and Achraf Hakimi was sixth – did they deserve higher rankings?Also, as Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine Zidane, has switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria, we ask whether Zinedine Zidane could have been the best African player ever.And with Nigeria forward To
19 Sept - Serhou Guirassy - African legends on FIFA anti-racism panel - South African U17 Championship - Jose back at Benfica
This week we talk about the scoring exploits of Borussia Dortmund’s Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy, who’s continued his outstanding form into this new season.Also we look at the new FIFA anti-racism panel, which includes African football legends George Weah, Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Khalilou Fadiga and Mercy Akide – will it succeed in fighting racism in the game.And we talk about youth f
12 Sept Africa and VAR - World Cup qualifiers as Nigeria struggle - UEFA Champions League and EPL
This week we catch up on the drama of the latest World Cup qualifiers in Africa, as Cape Verde are a win away from qualifying, Cameroon and Nigeria are in trouble, and North African teams are impressing.Also we talk about VAR in Africa. Outside of North Africa, only Mauritania is using the technology. We look at the prospects for the continent.And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League.
5 Sept - top African EPL transfers Wissa - Arokodare - Jackson - plus Zim coach Michael Nees
This week we take a look at some of the big transfers made on deadline day – how will Yoane Wissa do at Newcastle, what about Wolves signing Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, and we talk about Senegal and Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson joining Bayern Munich on loan.Also, with the latest rounds of World Cup qualifiers underway we hear from Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees on what it takes for smaller tea
29 Aug - CHAN Final Morrocco v Madagascar - Sudan joy with Kwesi Appiah - EPL
This week we’re at the CHAN again, the African Nations Championship in East Africa. It’s Morocco against Madagascar in the final this Saturday, as all three co-hosts went out at the quarter-final stage - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.We look ahead to the final and assess the tournament.We also look at Sudan’s success story as they reached the semi-finals with their Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah.And Stu
22 August - CHAN quarter final line-up - Dango Ouattara - EPL opener lessons
This week we’re at the CHAN again, the African Nations Championship, with co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda all through to the quarter-finals, Uganda doing it in truly dramatic fashion.With the EPL underway we highlight a few of the potential African stars this season, and we take a look at Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara’s move from Bournemouth to Brentford for a club record fee. And Stuart
15 August - Nigeria out at the CHAN - Wilfred Ndidi part 2 - Man Utd EPL preview
This week we’re at the CHAN again, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting. We’re getting to the end of the group stage, with Tanzania the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals, and Nigeria surprisingly the first team eliminated.Also we have the second part of our chat with Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who hosted a Children's Festival i
8 Aug - Tanzania & Kenya do well in African Nations Championship - Wilfred Ndidi
This week we’re at the CHAN again, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting. A great start for Tanzania and Kenya, but Uganda have to recover from a crushing defeat to Algeria in their opener.Also we speak to Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, on the Super Eagles struggles, and on the pain of relegation with Leicester City last season.Also Stuart ass
1 August - Who will win the CHAN - Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan - Pep Guardiola - Brentford face tough challenge
This week Ephraim Tagu sits in for Steve Vickers on the show, as we look ahead to the CHAN, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, running from Saturday up to the 30th of this month, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting the tournament, which is for home-based players only.We go to Uganda and hear that the excitement levels are not that high there.Also we speak to Benin national team
25 July WAFCON final showdown - Rachel Ayegba - twin refs - Rashford to Barca
This week we have lots more on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with Nigeria playing Morocco in the final on Saturday.Former Nigeria goalkeeper Rachel Ayegba looks ahead to the final and gives us her reflections on the tournament.Also we hear about the refereeing twins from Rwanda at the tournament.And elsewhere, Stuart looks at Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona.
18 July - Women’s African Cup of Nations week 2 - Desire Oparanozie - Chelsea Club World Cup win
This week we have lots on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers Edwards is there and he reflects on week two of the tournament.Also we speak to Nigeria legend Desire Oparanozie, who won the WAFCON four times and scored in three finals.And Stuart looks at Chelsea’s triumph in the Fifa Club World Cup, and what it means for them.
11 July WAFCON - Benjamin Fredrick - football and celebrity
This week we have lots on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers is there and he tells us about the stadiums and the atmosphere.Also we speak to Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick, one of the hottest young African players in England, who was named Brentford U21s Players’ Player of the Year last season. And Stuart takes a look at football and celebrity, with a profile of Manchester U
4 July Womens Africa Cup of Nations - FIFA Club World Cup - Al Ahly - Sir Alec Ferguson
This week we focus on the delayed 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, starting on Saturday in Morocco.South Africa are the defending champions, while Nigeria have a record nine titles. Piers is at the tournament and he looks ahead for us.Also we reflect on Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, and we speak to Al Ahly chairman Khaled Mortagey.And Stuart has a feature on Sir Alex Ferguson, th
27 June - Africa teams at the FIFA Club World Cup - Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso - EPL transfer news
This week we asses Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, with all four teams going out at the group stage.What lessons can be learnt, and did the teams perform well enough? We hear from Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.Also we take a look at the transfers in the EPL, with Liverpool and Man City busy already.
20 June FIFA Club World Cup - Sundowns win opener - Yaw Yeboah - death of first black EPL ref
This week we focus on the Fifa Club World Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns making a winning start, but the other African teams finding it tough in the early stages of the tournament.We speak to Yaw Yeboah, the Ghanaian winger who’s at the Club World Cup with Los Angeles FC, in an interview from our archive during the 2020 lockdown. Yeboah talked about the things that matter most.Also we have Stuart on
13 June - FIFA Club World Cup - Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso - Senegal beat England
This week we focusing on the expanded Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday in the USA with 32 teams taking part, including four from Africa – Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance and Wydad Casablanca. We look at the innovations at the tournament, what it means for Africa, and the chances of the African teams, and we hear from Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.Also we talk about Senegal’s
6 June Pyramids reach Africa summit - Achraf Hakimi - UEFA Champions League final - Angola coach Pedro Goncalves
This week we look back at the Caf Champions League, with Pyramids of Egypt the champions of Africa for the first time.We also talk about the Uefa Champions League final and ask whether PSG's Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakmi is the leading contender for the African Footballer of the Year award.And Stuart looks back and analyses the competition.Also we head to Angola – the nation that rose highest o
30 May CAF Champions League - Confederation Cup - Somalia international football bid
This week we look ahead to the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, with Pyramids of Egypt holding the advantage.We also talk about RS Berkane of Morocco, the CAF Confederation Cup champions for a third time in six seasons.We focus on football in Somalia, as legends Samuel Eto’o, Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Adebayor were in Mogadishu this week to support Somalia’s campaign to host interna
23 May CAF Champions League Final - Emmanuel Kunde - top Africans in the EPL - Europa League final implications
This week we look ahead to the Caf Champions League final, with Mamelodi Sundowns hosting Pyramids in the first leg this Saturday.We pay tribute to the late Emmanuel Kunde, a key player in the 1990 Cameroon side that became the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Also we pick out a few of the top Africans in the EPL this season, including Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Ahmad
16 May Best African players in Europe - new CAF vice-presidents - controversial choice - EPL race for Europe
This week we continue to look at some of the most outstanding African players this season in Europe, outside of the EPL.We assess the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, who stayed with Atalanta in Italy. Also in Italy, Cameroon’s Frank Zambo Anguissa has been a key player with Napoli, we talk about him.And we highlight goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf, with Reims in France, having s
9 May U20 Africa Cup of Nations - Osimhen - Hakimi - Guirassy - Trent Alexander-Arnold - Jamie Vardy
This week we catch up on the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with the top four teams qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile.And with the European season coming to a close, we highlight a few of the top African players around Europe – we assess how Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has done at Galatasaray, we talk about Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, who’s helped PSG to the Uefa Champion
2 May Show #637 - Nigeria Martins Chineme court case - CAF Champions League showdown - Liverpool EPL title
This week we focus on the long-running court case following the death on the pitch of Martins Chineme in Nigeria. A court case found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of Chineme, who had heart issues, and global players' union Fifpro says it’s a landmark ruling. Also we look back at the drama of last weekend’s CAF Champions league semi-final second legs, with Sundown
25 April - Arsenal Africa Fan Festival - CAF African Schools Football Championship - race for UEFA Champions League places
This week we have a special report from the Arsenal Africa Fan Festival in Kigali, Rwanda, as Gunners fans from around the continent got together.We take a look at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025, taking place in Ghana.And with Liverpool likely to be crowned EPL champions this weekend, we look at the race for the Champions League places.
18 April - Onana and his Utd future - U17 AFCON and World Cup - UEFA Champions League semis
This week we go in-depth on Andre Onana and Manchester United, with the Cameroon goalkeeper making errors for United and getting dropped, only to be brought back for Thursday’s game against Lyon, with coach Reuben Amorim defending him.We assess Onana’s performance over the past two seasons at United, and his future prospects.Also we catch up on the U17 AFCON in Morocco, with 10 African teams havin
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