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
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
11 April - CAF Champions League - Confederation Cup - Onana row - Antonio Rudiger - UEFA Champions League - De Bruyne to leave City
This week we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with two South Africa v Egypt semi-finals.And in the CAF Confederation Cup a stunning result for Stellenbosch of South Africa, knocking out holders Zamalek in the quarter-finals, while Simba of Tanzania turned things around against Al Masry to make it through.There's a row involving Cameroon keeper Andre Onana before United's Europa League showdow
4 April U17 AFCON - Atlas Lions progress - Pyramids soar in CAF Champions League - Reds walk on
This week we go to Morocco and hear about the Under-17 AFCON being hosted there.We also hear how the Atlas Lions are doing ahead of the senior AFCON in Morocco in December.Also we take a look at the first legs of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, with Pyramids of Egypt the biggest winners.And lots on the EPL, as Liverpool continue their march towards the title.
28 March - World Cup qualifier drama - Nigeria coach Eric Chelle - FA Cup quarter finals - Africans excelling in Europe
This week we catch up on the World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Nigeria in trouble after being held to a draw by Zimbabwe, with Ghana on track with back-to-back wins, and with Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are all looking good at this stage.We hear from Nigeria coach Eric Chelle.Also we look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals, and Stuart highlights some of the African players doing well
21 March World Cup qualifiers - African Club Association - scouting African players - Newcastle joy
This week we catch up on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa, the latest games are on up until Tuesday, with so much to play for.And we find out about the African Club Association – launched in 2023 to support club football, but how does it work, and what are the priorities?Also we take a look at scouting – what are scouts and football agents scouts looking for exactly when they assess Africa
14 March - Motsepe re-elected at CAF - FIFA elections - Emilio Nsue returns after ban - Utd plan 100k seater stadium
This week we talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe, who’s been re-elected unopposed for a second term, as we look at how he has steadied the ship on the continent.Also the Fifa Council elections took place at the CAF General Assembly, with a few surprise winners and losers.And we explain how Equatorial Guinea's record goalscorer Emilio Nsue has been officially cleared to play for the country by
7 March Cisse to lead Libya - Akpom awaits Super Eagles call after change - FA Cup holders Utd exit
This week we focus on football in Libya, as Senegal’s Aliou Cissé has been appointed Libya national team coach, with a contract that will make him the second-highest-paid coach in African football, and with a glittering new stadium opened in Benghazi. Will Libya be rewarded with success?Also we talk about the issue of players switching international allegiance, and we hear from Chuba Akpom, who sw
28 Feb - Pundits AFCON comments cause uproar - ruling on Western Sahara - Liverpool increase EPL lead in title race
This week we talk about the controversy sparked by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, as he suggested that the AFCON is not considered a "major tournament", as he was discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.Was he disrespecting the tournament, or is there any truth in what he said?Also we’re talking sport and politics, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour
21 Feb - Africans in the EPL - UEFA Champions League - Victor Ikpeba
This week we zoom in on Africans in the English Premier League, with Egypt’s Omar Marmoush, Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara and Beto, from Guinea-Bissau, all shining of late.We also talk about the Uefa Champions League, with Real Madrid knocking Man City out, and we talk to the 1997 African Footballer of the Year – Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria.Ikpeba played as a striker and spent six seasons with Monaco
14 Feb - Andre Ayew - Abedi Pele - Merseyside derby drama - City on the slide
This week we talk to Ghana great Andre “Dede” Ayew, who’s now 35 and the Black Stars’ most-capped player.Dede tell us about his longevity in his career.Also we go down memory lane and talk about Ayew’s legendary father Abedi Pele, three-time African Footballer of the Year in the 1990s.Plus Stuart on the dramatic Merseyside derby.
7 Feb Victor Osimhen new targets - Zim player joins Wolves - Mamelodi Sundowns top spending - AFCON draw
This week we to Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who was linked to Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of this season, but ended up at Galatasaray in Turkey. Osimhen tells us about his targets for the Super Eagles under new coach Eric Chelle.We have lots on the just-ended transfer window, with Zimbabwean Marshal Munetsi joining Wolves. Also we look at transfer spending in Africa, as South African club Mamelodi Sun
31 Jan AFCON 25 draw - Burundi football - Youssouf Ndayishimiye - EPL latest
This week we analyse the draw for the 2025 AFCON, with Cameroon v Cote d’Ivoire among the appetising match-ups in the group stage, and with three Southern African teams in Group B – South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, along with seven-time champions Egypt.Also we talk about football in Burundi, as we hear from Burundi international Youssouf Ndayishimiye, who has been outstanding for French club Nic
24 January CAF Champions League - Orlando Pirates - Ahmed Hassan - Emmanuel Sabbi - UEFA Champions League - EPL - Haaland new deal
This week we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with South Africa’s Orlando Pirates impressing in the group stage, while TP Mazembe, Yanga and Raja Casablanca all missed out on the quarter-finals.Also we speak to two France-based players turning out for Le Havre, Egypt international striker Ahmed Hassan, who’s hoping for a place in the Pharaohs' AFCON squad, and Emmanuel Sabbi, who was born in
17 Jan - African Nations Champs delay - local or foreign coaches for national sides - Emerse Fae - EPL title race
This week we talk about the surprise decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship to August, just 18 days before it was due to kick off in East Africa.Also we dig into one of the longest-running debates in African football – whether national teams are better off with local coaches or foreign coaches.While local coaches like Walid Regragui with Morocco and the late Stephen Keshi with Nig
10 Jan Al Ahly unbeaten run ends - remembering Togo bus tragedy - Utd perk up v Liverpool
This week we catch up on the Caf Champions League, as holders Al Ahly of Egypt saw their 27-match unbeaten run coming to an end.Also, this week marked the 15th anniversary of one of the most dreadful incidents in the history of African football – the attack on the Togo team bus ahead of the 2010 AFCON in Angola, as shootings left two members of the Togo delegation dead and 10 others injured. Emman
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