Planet Sport Football Africa
605 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.
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19 April - African players in Leverkusen win + AFCON 2023 figures + Emmanuel Agbadou + UEFA Champions League
April 18, 2024 21:44 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the African players who helped Bayer Leverkusen to a sensational first-ever German Bundesliga title. Also we analyse the record revenues and viewership figures for the 2023 AFCON. And we speak to Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian defender who plays for Reims in France, on his football and his faith. Plus of course, Stuart on the dramatic Uefa Champions League quarter-finals.
12 April - Paris Olympics womens tournament - CAF Futsal - Joseph Okumu - EPL
April 12, 2024 08:25 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics, with Nigeria and Zambia qualifying to represent Africa. We also talk about the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which is underway in Morocco. And we speak to much-travelled Kenya defender Joseph Okumu, currently playing in France. Plus Stuart with lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL.
5 April Is football a religion - Cameroon coach Marc Brys - Ivorian defender Emmanuel Agbadou
April 04, 2024 21:57 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we ask if football is a religion. We speak to Omar Beckles, the chair of the English Professional Footballers Association. Beckles talks about his Christian faith, and how it brings him stability amid the instability of being a professional player. Stuart looks at the similarities between football and religion. Also we talk about Cameroon’s new coach, Belgian Marc Brys, and if the move back to a foreign coach will work. And we have an interview with Emmanuel Agbadou, an ...
29 March Ablie Jallow - Gambia - International friendlies - Egypt 90k stadium - EPL - football regulator
March 28, 2024 21:47 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the Gambia and hear from Ablie Jallow, who scored the Scorpions first-ever AFCON goal, at the 2021 edition. Jallow looks back at a disappointing time at the recent 2023 edition. Plus a look at what lies ahead for the Gambia, with coach Tom Saintfiet having left. Also we catch up on the international friendlies, as Egypt unveiled a new 90,000-seater stadium, and Stuart looks at the issue of overspending in the EPL, and the plans for a football regulator.
22 March - Ghana fallout from the African Games
March 21, 2024 22:36 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we go to Ghana and catch up on the African Games, which end this Sunday in Accra. We also look at the fallout of Ghana’s group-stage exit at the AFCON, which has seen Otto Addo returning as Black Stars coach.Plus Stuart on the FA Cup and on the longest-ever VAR review in the EPL.
15 March - Cameroon players suspended - Emmanuel Adebayor - CAF Champions League - FA Cup
March 15, 2024 09:36 - 29 minutes - 6.7 MBOn this week’s show we go deeper into the story that the Cameroon Football Federation has suspended 62 players from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. What are the causes, and what are the solutions? Also we take a look at life after football, as many top players have wasted their income. We hear from former Arsenal and Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor, who invested his money wisely, but admits that he made some mistakes. Also we take a look at the draw for the CAF Champ...
8 March Morocco + Wydad Casablanca + Jose Peseiro + Utd future
March 07, 2024 22:42 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we go to Morocco and catch up on the mood there, with the national team suffering an early exit at the AFCON, and with Wydad Casablanca getting knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage last weekend. Also we ask whether Jose Peseiro should have continued as Nigeria coach, and Stuart looks at the future of Manchester United, with the recent developments at the club.
1 March - Olympics womens qualifiers - Amanda Diamini - Eden Hazard on Gael Kakuta
February 29, 2024 21:43 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we catch up on the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics, with Zambia denying Ghana a place in the final qualifying round in a thrilling tie. We hear from former South Africa women’s captain Amanda Dlamini on what it’s like to play at the Olympics. Also we take a look at interesting comments made by former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard, who named DR Congo playmaker Gael Kakuta as the best young talent he has ever played with.
23 Feb post-AFCON coach changes + Rachael Kundananji - FIFA academies and Africa
February 22, 2024 22:30 - 29 minutes - 6.73 MBOn this week’s show we continue to look back at the 2023 AFCON as Emerse Fae has been appointed as Cote D’Ivoire coach on a permanent deal after leading the Elephants to the title. We ask how he is likely to get on, and we analyse Egypt’s decision to appoint their all-time top goalscorer Hossam Hassan as coach. Plus, with the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics continuing over the next few days, we hear from Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji, who recently b...
16 Feb AFCON analysis - best football - VAR - Terem Moffi interview + Utd improve
February 15, 2024 21:08 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look back at a fantastic Africa Cup of Nations, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire winning the tournament against all the odds. We ask which teams played the best football overall, we assess the use of the VAR at the tournament, and we speak to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi on finishing runners-up. Also Stuart on Manchester United’s improved form in the EPL.
9 Feb - AFCON Final preview - Ola Aina - best AFCON ever - Chelsea challenges
February 08, 2024 21:55 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations final, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire playing Nigeria on Sunday, after a thrilling quarter-final and semi-final stage. We speak to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest wing-back Ola Aina, who missed in the semi-final shootout. Also we ask if this was the best Nations Cup ever. Plus Stuart on the EPL and Chelsea’s challenges.
2 Feb AFCON Quarter Final preview - Amanda Diamini - Klopp to leave Liverpool
February 01, 2024 20:58 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBThis week’s show comes to you again from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the quarter-finals on this weekend, and with Egypt, Cameroon, Morocco and holders Senegal among the teams out already. We analyse the action, and also we speak to former South Africa women’s team captain Amanda Dlamini, who’s made history as the first female member of the CAF commentary team at a men’s AFCON. And we have Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup and on Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end o...
26 Jan AFCON latest at hosts squeeze through + Victor Osimhen + EPL and FA Cup latest
January 25, 2024 23:05 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire. We talk about the excitement on the country as the hosts squeezed through to the knockout stage amid wild celebrations. We look ahead to the Round of 16 games, and we speak to Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen. Plus a look at teams that have been knocked out, including the Gambia. And Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup.
19 Jan - AFCON week 1 - Daka and Sakala on Mwepu - Yoane Wissa
January 19, 2024 09:16 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, as we are mid-way through the group stage, with the hosts losing to Nigeria in their second game. We hear from Zambia forwards Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala on the absence of Enock Mwepu, who had to cut his career short after the qualifiers began, because of a heart condition. We also hear from DR Congo and Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, and we find out about the history of the capital city, Yamoussoukro.
12 Jan - Big AFCON preview - Cameroon legend Geremi - EPL and FA Cup latest
January 11, 2024 22:17 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the tournament kicking off on Saturday. We look at who the main contenders are, who the potential surprise packages could be, and the players to watch. And we speak to Cameroonian two-time AFCON winner Geremi, who played for Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Newcastle Utd on what it takes to win the Nations Cup. Plus Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup, and the significance of Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Arsenal.
5 Jan - AFCON 2023 prospects - scouting insight - agent Cherno Samba - Liverpool top EPL
January 04, 2024 21:42 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming AFCON, and also we go in-depth on scouting and on player agents. We speak to one of the world’s top scouts, who was in the Gambia recently. And we hear from Cherno Samba, the former Gambia international who’s now the agent of highly-rated France-based youngster Adama Bojang, on the role of a good agent. Plus we have Stuart on the EPL – with Liverpool top at the start of the new year, what do the statistics say about their chances of being c...
29 Dec Looking back at 2023 - Christin Atsu - Calvin Bassey - FIFA Womens World Cup
December 29, 2023 10:41 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we feature some of the key stories carried on the show this year. We had a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired. We relive the tragedy of the passing away of Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead in Turkey following the earthquakes there. We spoke to Nigeria and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, on how he coped with spells of poor form in his game. And we look back at Africa’s best-ever showing at the F...
22 Dec - FIFA Club World Cup - Emmanuel Adebayor - EPL Forest sack Cooper
December 21, 2023 23:16 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the Fifa Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with African champions Al Ahly of Egypt reaching the semi-finals again. We have an interview with 2008 African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Adebayor, who’s Africa’s all-time top scorer in the English Premier League. Adebayor says that the recently-crowned 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen should move to the EPL. And lots on the EPL, as Stuart analyses Nottingham Forest’s decision to fire manager ...
15 Dec - CAF Awards + Victor Osimhen + Asisat Oshoala + EPL + Utd exit UEFA ChampsLeague
December 15, 2023 11:32 - 29 minutes - 6.72 MBOn this week’s show we have lots on the CAF awards ceremony held in Morocco on Monday, with Nigeria's Victor Osimhen winning the 2023 African Footballer of the Year award and with Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning the women's award for a sixth time. And we talk about the EPL, with Liverpool on top, and the UEFA Champions League as Manchester United crashed out of Europe.
8 Dec CAF awards - Victor Osimhen - Mauritania - Fisayo Dele-Bashiru - City struggle
December 07, 2023 22:51 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming CAF Awards, with Victor Osimhen heading the shortlist for the men’s player award. We take a look at the rise of football in Mauritania, with Nouadhibou getting their first-ever win in the Champions League group stage. We speak to Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru on life in Turkey with Hatayspor, and we have Stuart on the EPL, with Man City now in fourth, six points behind leaders Arsenal.
1 December Referees instructor Felix Tangawarima - VAR and African football - EPL latest
November 30, 2023 22:35 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at VAR and Africa – the technology has not been used much in Africa, but we hear from a Fifa referees instructor, Felix Tangawarima, who says that more countries in Africa should start using VAR. We find out about VAR Light, which can work with just three cameras in countries where there are financial constraints. And Tangawarima highlights how match officials can benefit if they are VAR-trained. Plus Stuart with lots on the EPL.
24 Nov - World Cup qualifiers - AFCON U20 star Adama Bojang - Everton points deduction - VAR
November 23, 2023 22:06 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look back at the first two rounds of 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa, with Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa all dropping points, and with Eritrea pulling out of the qualifiers. Also we speak to teenage Gambian star Adama Bojang, who shone at the Under-20 AFCON this year and earned a move to Reims in France. And Stuart analyses Everton’s points deduction in the EPL, as well as looking at the latest criticism of VAR.
17 Nov World Cup Qualifiers + home games away + Raphael Dwamena + Tyronne Ebuehi + EPL latest
November 17, 2023 08:32 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on across the continent, as Mohamed Salah scored four times in Egypt’s opener. We also analyse the situation where many teams playing home games outside their countries as they don’t have Fifa approved stadiums, despite CAF having cracked down on this a couple of years ago. We pay tribute to Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena, who died after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania. And we have an interview with...
10 Nov - Owen Hargreaves on VAR controversies + U17 World Cup preview
November 09, 2023 20:51 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we catch up on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast. It’s the third edition of the tournament, and CAF say there are many positives – we hear from their head of women's football;Also we preview the Under-17 Men’s World Cup, in Indonesia, with four African teams, including Senegal, as the continent looks for an eighth title in this competition. And lots from Stuart, with VAR controversies in the EPL and in the Uefa Champions League.
3 Nov CAF Womens Champions League - Ballon DOr - Tosin Aiyegun - ManUtd crisis
November 02, 2023 22:50 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the 2023 Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts this Sunday in Ivory Coast. We also preview the final of the African Football League. As Lionel Messi won the Ballon D’Or, we assess what was a relatively strong showing from Africa for the award. Also we speak to Benin forward Tosin Aiyegun, who plays for Lorient in France. Plus Stuart on the situation at Manchester United.
27 Oct - African Football League - Hamari Traore - African goalscorers in Europe
October 27, 2023 07:29 - 29 minutes - 6.73 MBOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest in the inaugural edition of the African Football League, as Al Ahly had to work hard to beat Simba of Tanzania in the quarter-finals. Also we speak to Mali captain Hamari Traore, who’s enjoying life at his new Spanish club Real Sociedad. We take a look at the top African goalscorers in Europe, with the top two based in Germany, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.
20 Oct - African Football League - Samuel Chukwueze - EPL latest
October 20, 2023 07:13 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which starts this weekend after two years of speculation about how it will work, and if it will happen – after the European version was scrapped after an outcry, Also we speak to Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who moved from Villareal to AC Milan in June. And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL games.
13 October - 2023 AFCON draw - African Club Association - Marvelous Nakamba - Spurs and Arsenal in EPL challenge
October 13, 2023 08:20 - 29 minutes - 6.72 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the 2023 AFCON, with Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea all in the same group. We analyse the plans of CAF to launch an African Club Association in December. Also we hear from Zimbabwe midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, one of the key players at newly-promoted Luton Town. And lots on the EPL – can Spurs and Arsenal challenge for the title?
6 Oct Morocco to co-host 2030 World Cup - African Football League - Ola Aina - VAR row
October 06, 2023 07:07 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we we look at the good news for African football that Morocco will be co-hosting the 2030 World Cup. We also get the latest on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which is just two weeks away. And we talk to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who’s back in the EPL, having joined Nottingham Forest. Aina tells us about the win earlier this season over Chelsea, who he was a youth player with. And we have Stuart’s analysis on the Liverpool VAR controversy in their...
29 Sept Morocco to host 2025 AFCON - Victor Osimhen row - Chelsea struggle
September 28, 2023 20:50 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus on CAF’s decision to give Morocco the hosting of the 2025 AFCON, and to give Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the 2027 edition. We go to Morocco to find out what we can expect. We analyse the controversy around Victor Osimhen at Napoli, as the Italian club mocked their star striker on social media, and we ask what’s wrong with Chelsea in the EPL.
22 Sept - CAF Womens Champions League - Taiwo Awoniyi - Onana under fire at Utd
September 22, 2023 08:36 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we check on the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League, with qualifying for the finals complete. We contrast the level of prize money for the women’s competition with the men’s CAF Champions League. Also we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, on his great season so far, and on the big African contingent at Forest. And we have lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as goalkeeper Andre Onana comes under fire at Manchester United.
15 Sept - AFCON qualifiers - Victor Boniface - African Super Cup - EPL transfers
September 14, 2023 21:09 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the last round of qualifiers for the AFCON, with Cameroon among those qualifying. And we speak to the most talked-about Nigeria player right now, Victor Boniface, who has won the German Bundesliga player of month award for August, after a great start at Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface has had a difficult journey, surviving potentially career-ending injuries, dropping into depression and losing his mother before joining Bayer Leverkusen and getting a place in...
8 Sept- Salif Keita - CAF broadcast deal cancelled - Onana - EPL
September 07, 2023 21:14 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we pay tribute African football legend Salif Keita of Mali, who died at the age of 76. We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports. Also we go to Cameroon as Africa’s highest-profile goalkeeper Andre Onana has returned to the Indomitable Lions. Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart.
1 Sept - Taiwo Awoniyi - Mohamed Kudus - Simon Adingra - Carlos Baleba - EPL - Saudi Pro League
August 31, 2023 20:08 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant goal on the break against Manchester United. Also, we ask what we can expect from Ghana’s Mohamed Kudus, with his move to West Ham, and from Brighton’s young African players Simon Adingra and Carlos Baleba. Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s ...
25 August - Sports science - CAF Champions League - EPL - Greenwood and ManUtd
August 24, 2023 21:36 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus is on sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports science such as diet and physiotherapy. We speak to Zimbabwean sports scientist Nicholas Munyonga, who says that sports science doesn’t have to be too complicated. Also we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with the first round underway, and lots...
18 Aug - Africans in Saudi Pro League - FIFA Womens World Cup Final - Kane to Bayern
August 17, 2023 21:58 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the Africans playing in the Saudi Pro League, as the big-money league continues to attract interest, with Idah highlighting stars from the continent to have played there over the years. We have more on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the final on Sunday between England and Spain. And with the EPL back, Stuart assesses the opening weekend, and we also talk about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.
11 August Fifa Womens World Cup - Nomi Kgoale - EPL preview - new rules
August 10, 2023 21:35 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the African teams all out now, after the continent’s best-ever tournament. We hear from South Africa defender Nomi Kgoale. Also lots on the EPL, as Stuart looks ahead to the new season, and he analyses the implications of the increased stoppage time, where referees will now give additional time matching the delays in the game
4 August - Womens World Cup - Africans shine + EPL prospects + Charity Shield
August 03, 2023 21:56 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with African teams shining. We hear from South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana on their famous win over Italy. Also we check in on some of the African players who have moved to the EPL, and Stuart looks ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield, with Man City playing Arsenal. We also ask what to expect from Chelsea this season.
28 July - Womens World Cup + Zaha to Galatasaray + Mbappe rejects Saudi
July 27, 2023 22:28 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria delighting the continent with a famous win over co-hosts Australia, while the other African teams are struggling. We speak to Osasu Obayiuwana who’s covering the World Cup. Also we analyse the surprise move of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha to Turkish club Galatasaray from Crystal Palace. And we have Stuart on Kylian Mbappe’s decision not to go to Saudi Arabia.
21 July - Onana to Utd - Womens World Cup - big EPL moves + Messi to US
July 20, 2023 21:12 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we talk about Andre Onana’s big move to Manchester United. We focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup and assess the chances of newcomers Morocco, and we hear from South Africa coach Des Ellis. Plus Stuart on Riyad Mahrez’s move to Saudi Arabia, and on Lionel Messi moving to the USA.
14 July - 2026 World Cup qualifying + Barbra Banda + William Troost-Ekong
July 13, 2023 21:21 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the African qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with some very tough groups. With the Women’s World Cup a few days away we assess the chances of Nigeria and Zambia, and we hear from Zambia star Barbra Banda. Also we speak to Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who left English championship side Watford for struggling Salernitana on loan in January, and enjoyed his time there. And Stuart on the transfer news in the EPL.
7 July - Womens World Cup + Joe Aribo + relegation impact + reserve keepers
July 06, 2023 20:39 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is two weeks away, and among the teams having unrest in camp ahead of the tournament are Nigeria and South Africa. And we speak to Nigeria and Southampton forward Joe Aribo, who tells us about the disappointment of getting relegated with Southampton. Also, Stuart looks at the impact that relegation has on clubs and communities, and a look at the role of reserve goalkeepers, many of whom spend most of the season sitting o...
30 June Alexi Iwobi + Kalidou Koulibaly + NGolo Kante + EPL transfers latest
June 29, 2023 21:11 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria and Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, looking back on a difficult season, as the Toffees escaped relegation on the final day, but as he was named their player of the season. Also we talk about Kalidou Koulibaly’s move from Chelsea to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Stuart focuses on N’Golo Kante’s time in the EPL as he moves on to Saudi Arabia.
23 June AFCON qualifiers + Senegal beat Brazil + Asamoah Gyan + EPL transfers
June 22, 2023 20:26 - 29 minutes - 6.72 MBOn this week’s show we look back at the latest AFCON qualifiers, with Zambia back at the finals after missing three editions. We hear from their coach Avram Grant. Also, Senegal shine in a friendly win over Brazil, and we look at the career of Ghana’s all-time top goalscorer Asamoah Gyan, who announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. Plus Stuart on the EPL transfer news.
17 June - Al Ahly win CAF Champions League + City triumph + Andre Onana + Super Eagles
June 15, 2023 22:10 - 29 minutes - 6.71 MBOn this week’s show we look back at a great CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly taking an 11th title. We also focus on the Uefa Champions League final, and ask how good this Man City team is. And we analyse skills of Inter Milan’s Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana, who impressed many people in the final. Also, as Nigeria great Finidi George has won the Nigerian league as Enyimba coach, what of speculation that he might become the next Super Eagles coach?
9 June CAF Confederation Cup + Champions League + North African fan culture + can City complete treble
June 08, 2023 21:19 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we have lots on the finals of the CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Champions League – where Wydad Casablanca are well-positioned against Al Ahly. With the second leg of the Confederation Cup affected by stoppages because of smoke from flares, we have some insights into the culture of fans using flares and lasers in North African football. Also Stuart looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final, with Manchester City chasing the treble.
2 June - Nigeria on fire in U20 World Cup + top Africans in Europe + EPL climax
June 01, 2023 20:46 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we have the latest from the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, as Nigeria knocked out hosts Argentina. We look ahead to the first leg of the final of the Caf Champions League as Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco. And with the European season coming to an end, Solace Chukwu picks out his top three African players in Europe this season, headed by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, plus players based in France and in Belgium. Plus Stuart looks back at a thrilling EPL season.
26 May - African impact in Europe + Riyad Mahrez + Man City + Senegal U17 AFCON win
May 25, 2023 21:21 - 29 minutes - 6.72 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the impact of African players in Europe over the past 10 years. There might not be players as dominant as the likes of George Weah and Didier Drogba were, but Oluwashina Okeleji believes that the impact is growing all the time. We talk about Riyad Mahrez’s African record of five EPL titles and we ask what made Man City so good this season. Also, Senegal’s dominance at continental level continues, as their Under-17 AFCON title makes it five men’s continental t...
19 May - U20 World Cup - African flair - Abdul Razak - EPL City dominance
May 18, 2023 20:50 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday, with four African teams there. We hear from Nigeria defender Benjamin Frederick. Also, as we continue to celebrate turning 10 years as a show, we look at the decline in flair in African football – while players like Roger Milla and Jay Jay Okocha made Africa famous for their skills and tricks, some feel that the game has become too scientific and too European. We hear from Zambian AFCON win...
12 May Future of African football + Victor Osimhen + EPL + UEFA Champions League
May 11, 2023 19:47 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show take a hard-hitting look at the state of African football with renowned journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, who highlights the alarming state of CAF’s finances. Osasu also gives us his strong views that Caf president Patrice Motsepe is too closely-aligned to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and that Infantino is calling the shots in African football. Also we catch up on the continental competitions, we look at Victor Osimhen’s amazing season in Italy, and Stuart on the EPL and t...