Planet Sport Football Africa
617 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 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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Show 11 - Cameroon Roars 18 Jan - Cameroon and Burkina Faso through - can Ghana make it
January 17, 2022 21:55 - 14 minutes - 3.43 MBDay 10 today after Cameroon went into the Round of 16 with seven points from their three group games, joined by Burkina Faso. Can Ghana get out of trouble and get to the knockout stage – we preview the conclusion of Group B and Group C on a busy day. And we go to the northern city of Garoua to find out how things are going there. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 18 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 19 January
Show 10 - Cameroon Roars - 17 Jan - Algeria in shock defeat - focus on Ethiopia
January 16, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutes - 3.43 MBAn astonishing day on Sunday – we talk about Algeria’s shock defeat to Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone’s battling draw with Ivory Coast. It’s Day 9 today, Group A ends with already-qualified Cameroon playing Cape Verde, and Burkina Faso taking on Ethiopia, with those three teams all in with a chance of progressing. We have a focus on Ethiopia on the show today, we speak to coach Wubetu Abate. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 16 January, the next show will be uploade...
Cameroon Roars Show 9 - 16 January - Salah on target as Egypt are through - the pressure to win
January 15, 2022 21:29 - 14 minutes - 3.37 MBDay 8 today, with Algeria, Ivory Coast and The Gambia among the teams in action. Saturday saw Salah on target as Egypt were fortunate to beat Guinea-Bissau, while Nigeria comfortably made it two wins from two to reach the knockout stage. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 16 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 17 January
Cameroon Roars - Show 8 - 15 January - Warriors out - Senegal yet to impress
January 14, 2022 23:23 - 14 minutes - 3.42 MBDay 7 today, Nigeria playing Sudan and Egypt taking on Guinea-Bissau – we’ll look ahead to those games. A surprise as Ghana were held to a draw by Gabon, and Senegal failed to impress again. And with Zimbabwe the first team to exit the tournament, we hear from one of their former AFCON stars, Joel Lupahla. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 15 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 16 January
14 Jan - Big AFCON win for Cameroon + Gambia's goalscoring hero
January 13, 2022 23:11 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the early stages of the AFCON in Cameroon, as the hosts made a statement with the biggest win of the tournament so far, beating Ethiopia 4-1 on Thursday and The Gambia made a winning start. We look at which other teams are impressing so far, and also we ask why there are small crowds at most of the games, with Cameroon’s reputation as a football-loving country. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Man City play Chelsea on Wednesday.
Cameroon Roars - Show 7 14 Jan - Hosts hit 4 + Ghana hopes
January 13, 2022 21:49 - 14 minutes - 3.4 MBCameroon roared yesterday with a 4-1 win over Ethiopia seeing them the first team to make it to the knockout stage. Day 6 today, and it’s a busy one, with four games to look forward too, and we assess Ghana’s prospects as we speak to leading African football statistician Nuhu Adams. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 14 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 15 January
Cameroon Roars Show 6 - 13 Jan - Early form + small crowds in a football-crazy nation
January 12, 2022 22:47 - 14 minutes - 3.32 MBDay 5 today, and Cameroon play Ethiopia, with a win taking them to the knockout stage. Huge controversy as the referee ended the Mali v Tunisia match early, while The Gambia made a winning start in their first appearance at the Nations Cup. And we investigate why there are very small crowds at most of the games, when Cameroon is known as a football-crazy nation. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 13 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadca...
Cameroon Roars Show 5 - 12 Jan - Big win for Nigeria + how far can Salah take Egypt
January 11, 2022 21:50 - 14 minutes - 3.29 MBA significant win for Nigeria over Egypt in Group D – we analyse the match, as Mohamed Salah failed to deliver for the Pharaohs. And we go to Limbe ahead of The Gambia’s first-ever game at the AFCON, as they face Mauritania tonight.
Cameroon Roars Show 4 11 Jan - teams below their best so far
January 10, 2022 21:33 - 14 minutes - 3.43 MBLow-scoring games, with some teams looking below their best was the story of Day 2 on Monday. We analyse the matches, and we look ahead to Tuesday’s games as Nigeria roll into action against Egypt. And more from Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 11 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200 GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 12 January
Cameroon Roars 10 January - Show 3 - Day 1 games plus expectations for Nigeria
January 09, 2022 22:30 - 14 minutes - 3.29 MBToday we look back at Cameroon’s win over Burkina Faso in the opening match, and we look ahead to today’s games, with Morocco taking on Egypt in the game of the day, as Senegal begin their campaign against Zimbabwe. And Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi tell us about the expectations for the Super Eagles. *****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 10 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200 GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 11 January
Cameroon Roars 9 January Show 2 - hopes for the host nation + who will be surprise packages?
January 08, 2022 22:13 - 14 minutes - 3.43 MBWe look ahead to the opening games, with Cameroon playing Burkina Faso and Cape Verde taking on Ethiopia, and we hear from fans in Cameroon, who are hoping for the Indomitable Lions to go all the way. And we ask if any of the smaller teams can spring some surprises - Zimbabwe defender Onsimo Bhasera is hopeful.
Cameroon Roars 8 January Show 1
January 07, 2022 20:05 - 14 minutes - 3.36 MBOne day to go to the big #AFCON2021 kick-off, and in #CameroonRoars show 1 we’ll be highlighting some of the star players to look out for, and some of the youngsters who might make an impression. Plus we’ll hear from Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba, who’s expecting a great tournament, and Caf president Patrice Motsepe too.
7 Jan - Looking ahead to AFCON + the big tournament players
January 06, 2022 20:02 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals, which get underway on Sunday in Cameroon. Lots of predictions, and we hear from the city of Douala. And with 35 EPL players at the AFCON, Stuart looks at which players will be missed by their clubs the most, and which players have a chance to impress at the AFCON so that they can get more of a chance at club level. ****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 ...
31 Dec Who will win AFCON + African football highlights
December 30, 2021 20:56 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we continue to look ahead to the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, with just a week to go to the kick-off in Cameroon. We look back at 2021 in African football, and relive some of the highlights, including a big interview that we had with Nigeria and Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho. And lots on the EPL – Stuart picks his top five African players so far, and as Liverpool and Chelsea dropped points midweek, will Manchester City run away with the title?
24 Dec AFCON rumours + female referees
December 23, 2021 23:01 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we continue to look ahead to the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, as rumours continued this week about the postponement of the tournament, and as Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe, insisted that it is going ahead as planned. Also our thoughts on Caf appointing four female referees for the tournament. And we ask whether 2021 was a good year or a bad year for African football, and we look ahead to the busy period ahead in the EPL.
17 Dec - AFCON report from Cameroon + Aubameyang suspended + City send EPL warning
December 16, 2021 22:30 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest on the preparations for the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. We have a special report from Cameroon, as we hear more about Samuel Eto’s appointment as president of the Cameroon FA. Also, lots on the EPL, as Arsenal suspend Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and strip him of the captaincy – can the Gunners do without him? And are Manchester City now the clear favourites to take the title after their 7-0 demolition of Leeds?
10 Dec AFCON venue move rumours + Sebastien Haller + Terem Moffi + the decline of Barcelona
December 09, 2021 21:56 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we assess the rumours that the 2021 Afcon might be delayed or moved away from Cameroon, as Caf insist that the tournament is going ahead as scheduled. Also we look at the exploits of Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller, who’s made history as the first player to score in his first six Champions League appearances. We talk to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi, who plays for Lorient in France and is hoping to be in the Super Eagles squad for the Afcon. And we look at the decline o...
3 Dec CAF and a biennial World Cup + Ballon DOr controversy
December 02, 2021 22:14 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we have some insights on CAFs decision to support the proposal for the Fifa World Cup to be held every two years instead of every four years. Idah is back from a trip to Switzerland, where she visited the Fifa headquarters, and heard their proposal will mean more tournaments, less qualifiers and less friendlies, and less travel for the players. And Idah was part of a group of reporters who spoke to the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, who is t...
26 Nov - Haller on fire for Ajax - CAF Womens Champions League - leading pack in the EPL
November 25, 2021 22:38 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller’s incredible scoring form for Ajax in the Uefa Champions League, with nine goals in five group games. We review the first Caf Women’s Champions League, and hear from Togo coach Paulo Duarte, as the team is in a rebuilding phase. Plus lots on the EPL as Stuart says that Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool are in a different class this season.
19 Nov - 2022 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers + big weekend for new EPL managers
November 18, 2021 21:50 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we review the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, as Ivory Coast miss out on a play-off place, and as South Africa alleged dirty tricks as they lost 1-0 to a soft-looking Ghana penalty. And in the EPL, managers Eddie Howe, Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith kick off with new clubs.
12 Nov - Why the Fifa rankings are unfair on Africa - Nigerian is new Newcastle director of football + the EPL sack race
November 11, 2021 22:22 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the Fifa rankings – how they work, and if they are a true reflection. Belgium are currently the number one team in the world, Senegal are top in Africa, while Algeria, who beat Senegal in the 2019 AFCON final, are ranked fourth. We find out more about the Nigerian Michael Emenalo, who is set to become the new director of football at Newcastle United. Emenalo is a former Chelsea technical director. And, it’s only November, and already 5 EPL managers have been ...
5 Nov - CAF Womens Champions League + best EPL African striker + Utd v City and Conte takes over at Spurs
November 04, 2021 21:46 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the inaugural edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League, running from the 5th to the 19th of this month. Egypt are hosting, eight teams are taking part, and Nigerian legend Perpetua Okwocha says it’s difficult to predict who might take the trophy. Plus your thoughts on who’s the best African striker ever – is it Didier Drogba or is it Mohamed Salah? And lots on the EPL, as Antonio Conte takes over at Tottenham, and the Manchester derby is on this weekend.
29 Oct Show #454 CAF Champions League + Nigerian keeper Daniel Akpeyi + Man Utd troubles + Ivorian Maxwel Cornet
October 28, 2021 21:13 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the teams that have made it to the group stage of this season’s Caf Champions League, with clubs from Botswana and South Africa there for the first time. Also we speak to Nigeria national team goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, who plays for Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa. He talks about how hard it is for a goalkeeper in Africa to play outside their country. And lots on the EPL, as Manchester United are in a difficult space, and we talk about the Ivorian Maxwel Co...
22 Oct - African players and the Ballon DOr + CAF womens Champions League + Patson Daka hits 4 for Leicester
October 21, 2021 18:19 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we ask whether there should have been more African players nominated for the 2021 Ballon D’Or – with Riyad Mahrez and Mohammed Salah the only Africans nominated, and Edouard Mendy left out. Also we look ahead to the finals of the inaugural edition of the Caf Women’s Champions League, which are just two weeks away. And lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as Patson Daka became the first Zambian to score in the EPL, and Salah shines again.
15 Oct - World Cup qualifiers + Africas most expensive player + Newcastle takeover
October 14, 2021 19:23 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we catch up on the Fifa World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Senegal and Morocco the first teams to make it to the final play-off stage. And we hear from the most expensive African player ever – Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who moved to Italian Serie A side Napoli from French club Lille last year for $96m. And lots on the EPL as we unpack the takeover of Newcastle United and what it could mean for the club.
8 Oct - AFCON preparations - stadiums report - Diouf and Drogba - that Salah goal + FA aim to fast-track ex-players into refs
October 07, 2021 20:07 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show get an update on the preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which Cameroon will be hosting in just three months from now. We have a special report from Yaoundé, as there are still concerns about how ready the stadiums are, and we hear from legends El-Hadji Diouf and Didier Drogba on the preparations. Also we talk about Mohamed Salah’s superb goal for Liverpool against Manchester City, and plans that the English FA has to recruit and fast-track former players to ...
1 Oct Show Fifa World Cup qualifiers : highest paid coaches in Africa : EPL latest with Liverpool v City
September 30, 2021 21:07 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show look ahead to the upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Ghana’s Black Stars welcoming back Serbian Milovan Rajevac back as coach. He took them to the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals. Plus: who are Africa’s highest paid national team coaches? And it’s Liverpool v City as we catch up on the latest EPL action.
24 Sept - Banyana Banyana triumph - Ivory Coast on the up - Chelsea face City in EPL
September 24, 2021 07:18 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we look at South Africa’s 4-2 win over Nigeria in the final of the Aisha Buhari women's invitational tournament in Nigeria – are Banyana Banyana set to become Africa’s top women’s team? We hear from Patrice Beaumelle, the Ivory Coast national team coach, who feels that while the team lacks the big names of a few years ago, the Elephants have great talent. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Chelsea play Man City this weekend.
17 Sept Show #448 South Sudan progress - Garba Lawal speaks out on Nigerian players - Ronaldo back with a bang and could Chelsea win the EPL
September 16, 2021 17:53 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we hear from South Sudan, where Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura made a recent visit. The president of the South Sudan Football Association is hoping that Africa’s newest country can make progress with football development. Also, former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has spoken out against players of Nigerian descent born in other countries choosing to play for Nigeria as a last resort after failing to earn a place in the countries of their birth. And Stuart on Rona...
10 Sept - World Cup qualifying for Africa - CAF Womens Champions League - European transfer window
September 09, 2021 20:20 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at the opening two rounds of games in the group stage of 2022 World Cup qualifying for Africa, as Egypt fire their coach who was unbeaten in nine games. Also we look at the large numbers of players featuring in the qualifiers who were born in Europe rather than in Africa. Also in women’s football we hear from Fifa secretary-general Fatma Samoura on the Caf Women’s Champions League. Also Stuart assesses a busy transfer window in Europe.
3 Sept - Double standards over EPL and World Cup qualifiers + Zimbabwean who marked Messi + Ronaldo to Utd
September 02, 2021 20:55 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at the disappointment and controversy over the release of English Premier League players for this month’s World Cup qualifiers. Last week the EPL released a statement saying that clubs had unanimously decided not to release players, but two clubs have gone on to let players feature for red-listed Argentina, while no African players have been released. We have strong opinions from listeners on this. Also we hear from the Zimbabwean who was tasked with marking Lionel...
27 Aug Show #445 Paralympics football - beach soccer - World Cup qualifiers - Enock Mwepu - EPL
August 27, 2021 08:18 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the football tournament at the Tokyo Paralympics and look at Senegal’s great run at the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia. And with the group stage of qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup beginning next Wednesday, many African countries will be without their English Premier League players, as they will not be released for international matches played in red-list countries. Also we speak to Zambia and Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu, who’s moved from RB ...
20 August - AFCON draw + new prize money plan + EPL African stars to watch
August 19, 2021 14:53 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the draw for the 2021 AFCON, starting on 9 January, with holders Algeria and Ivory Coast drawn in the same group, and Nigeria placed alongside Egypt, and Morocco and Ghana together in the same group. And we look at comments made by CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the draw, speaking of a plan to pay some prize money for the winners direct to players, rather than players waiting to get money through their federations – a possible way of solving some of the disp...
13 Aug - CAF Womens Champions League + EPL preview + Messi to PSG
August 12, 2021 21:11 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at how the introduction of the CAF Women’s Champions League might boost the game on the continent. With qualifiers taking place around the continent, we hear from Namibian club Tura Magic. Lots on the EPL, with the new season starting this weekend – we ask who might be the champions, and whether we are likely to have a close race. And of course, we talk about Lionel Messi’s big move to PSG.
Show #442 Tokyo Olympics analysis + Nigeria winger Moses Simon + who will win the EPL
August 05, 2021 20:55 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we analyse Africa’s football performance at the Tokyo Olympics with Ivory Coast and Egypt reaching the quarter-finals, and we hear from Stuart, on the experience of being at the Olympics in Tokyo. And the French Ligue 1 gets underway this weekend, with many Africans based in France, and we hear from Nigeria winger Moses Simon, who plays for Nantes. Simon has also played in the top leagues in Slovakia, Belgium and Spain.
30 July Olympics report : Uganda coach Micho Sredrovic : Nigeria international Ramon Azeez + who could be EPL surprise package
July 29, 2021 21:14 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at the football tournaments at the Tokyo Olympics, with Ivory Coast and Egypt through to the men’s quarter-finals. And we hear from Stuart Weir who is in Tokyo. We talk about Serbian coach Milutin “Micho” Sredrovic’s return to coach Uganda for the second time. And we speak to Ramon Azeez, a Nigeria international who plays for Granada in Spain.
23 July - Pitso Mosimane on African coaches + FIFA plans for World Cup every two years and new rule changes
July 22, 2021 20:39 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we hear from Al Ahly’s South African coach Pitso Mosimane, who has thanked the club for believing in him rather than a European coach, as he won back-to-back Champions League titles with the Egyptian club, saying that Africa has the resources in terms of coaches, and they can do what foreign coaches can do. Also we look at the chances of the African teams in the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, and as CAF has given its support to Fifa’s proposal to hold the W...
16 July - Joel Obi on speaking up against racism + CAF Champions League economics + penalty shootout alternatives
July 16, 2021 07:18 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at the latest episode of racism in European football, as three black England players all suffering abuse in the hours after missing penalties against Italy in the Euro 2020 final. And we hear from Nigeria international Joel Obi, with his reflections on racial abuse that he received from a fellow player in Italy. Also, as Simba of Tanzania reported a big loss from playing in the group stage of the Champions League, we ask whether the competition is about making mo...
9 July - CAF new tournament policy - Tony Nakwaeme on empty stadia - Enock Mwepu to EPL - Euro 2020 final
July 08, 2021 20:55 - 29 minutes - 6.71 MBOn this week’s show we look at CAF’s new policy of playing club competition finals over one leg at neutral venues – will it work in Africa? Also, we speak to Nigeria's Tony Nwakaeme, who’s based in Turkey with Trabzonspor, and he tells us how tough it’s been playing in empty stadiums. And another Zambian, Enock Mwepu, moves to the EPL to Brighton, a week after Patson Daka joined Leicester, and we have Stuart on the Euros, ahead of Sunday’s final.
2 July - Patson Daka to Leicester City + UEFA away goals rule change + Euros 2020 + Viera to Palace
July 01, 2021 19:36 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MBOn this week’s show we analyse Zambia striker Patson Daka’s big move to Leicester City – will he succeed in the EPL? And Daka tells us about his faith. Also, Uefa have decided to scrap the away goals rule in European club football, should CAF do the same? Plus Stuart on Euro 2020, and on Patrick Viera becoming Crystal Palace manager.
25 June - CAF vision for growth of African football + Ricky Hill on black coaches in English football + Euro 2020 knockout stage preview
June 24, 2021 20:45 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at Caf’s statement on their vision to grow the game in Africa and to deal with negative perceptions - after so many stories and allegations of abuse of finances. Also, we speak to Ricky Hill, one of the first black players to play for England, on why are there so few black coaches in English football. Plus Stuart on Euro 2020, as we get ready for the knockout stage.
18 June - AFCON latest + Euro 2020 + Christian Eriksen
June 17, 2021 20:25 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we go to Cameroon to get the latest on the preparations for the delayed 2021 AFCON. Despite rumours the tournament might be moved away elsewhere, CAF has insisted Cameroon remain the hosts. Plus Euro 2020, as Ronaldo shines again, and we look at the drama of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest.
11 June - African Digital Top 20 on social media + Euro 2020 preview
June 10, 2021 20:10 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we take a look at the latest list of the Digital Top 20 of African Football, released by RESULT Sports. North African clubs are dominating, with Al Ahly of Egypt at number 1, with 33m followers across all platforms. Tanzanian clubs Simba and Young Africans have strong showings, while the top West African club on social media is Asante Kotoko of Ghana, at number 22, and the top Nigerian club is a second-tier side, Vandrezzer FC, at 29. We look at how other clubs can improve...
4 June - No African finalists in FIFAe Nations Cup + mental health + Chelsea kings of Europe
June 03, 2021 21:34 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we talk about E-Sports, as the second edition of the FIFAe Nations Cup 2021 will take place in Denmark in August, with only one African country taking part in the qualifiers, South Africa, who didn’t make it to the finals. Can Africa do better in competitions like this. And we hear from the club chaplain of a club in the USA, who talks about the importance of the mental health of players. And Stuart on European club football, as Chelsea are the European champions.
28 May - Would African football be better with no relegation like the MLS + EPL final placings
May 27, 2021 20:32 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we ask whether African football would be better with no relegation. We hear from Andy Searles, a club chaplain in the US Major League Soccer, a franchise set-up, with no relegation and no promotion. The idea of having no relegation is because clubs invest a lot in stadiums and players, and the prospect of getting relegated soon after setting up a club would deter potential owners from setting up a club, and would hinder the development of football. Also Stuart looks at the...
21 May - Who were the best African players in the EPL this season + the Nigerian striker breaking records in Italy
May 20, 2021 19:47 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we ask who was the best African player in the EPL, and what impact African players made in the EPL this season. We also highlight some of the best Africans elsewhere in Europe, and we speak to Italy-based Simeon 'Simy' Nwankwo, became the highest-scoring Nigerian striker in a single season in one of Europe's top leagues, despite his club, Crotone, getting relegated from Serie A. And Stuart on the battle for top-four places in the EPL.
14 May Kelechi Iheanacho set for Cup Final + African Womens Cup of Nations + AS Arta Solar 7
May 13, 2021 19:17 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we speak to Leicester and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who could feature for the Foxes is Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea. Iheanacho has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season, but before that, he had a difficult time when he had lost his touch and he got a lot of criticism from the fans. We hear about how difficult is was for him as a player. Also, a look at the draw for the qualifiers for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and we focus on Djib...
7 May - CAF crackdown on Africa stadia + Wilfred Ndidi on FA Cup Final and Brendan Rogers + Utd fans protest
May 06, 2021 20:28 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at Caf’s ruling that 22 countries on the continent have no stadia that meet their minimum requirements, including 10 taking part in upcoming World Cup qualifiers, which have been moved from June to September to give countries time to fix their stadiums. Also we speak to Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who’s been a regular starter as Leicester are looking good for a top-four finish and are playing Chelsea in the FA Cup final later this month. N...
30 April - $1b plan to change African football + Olympics + Ola Aina on Fulham relegation fight
April 29, 2021 20:03 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week’s show we look at CAF president, Patrice Motsepe’s plans for a new infrastructure project, with a budget of one billion dollars, aiming to change the face of African football. How will it work, and where will the money come from? Also, we assess the draw for the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, with the African teams all in tricky-looking groups. And we hear from Nigeria and Fulham defender Ola Aina, who is still hopeful of avoiding relegation
23 April - European Super League crumbles + Infantino vision for Africa + Spurs sack Jose
April 22, 2021 20:34 - 29 minutes - 6.73 MBOn this week’s show we focus on the story of the failed European Super League – a plan to create greater revenue for 12 top European clubs, where a huge outcry saw the end of the project in the space of three days. What was behind the plans, what about the idea that football is for all? And while Fifa has always condemned the plans for the ESL, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has plans to start an African Super League, with 20-24 top clubs paying $20m a year to take part. Plus Stuart looks at...