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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10 Jul: Egyptian Dream-Day 20- Bafana Bafana vs the Super Eagles, featuring Moses the camel
July 10, 2019 12:06 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOn today’s Egyptian Dream we talk you through our trip to the Giza Pyramids, plus we look ahead to tonight’s AFCON Quarter Final clashes! ⚽️
09 July: Egyptian Dream -Day 19- Ghana pay the penalty & Haggling at Khan El Khalili
July 09, 2019 10:51 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring reaction as Cote D’Ivoire edge through, whilst Ghana go out on penalties! ⚽️
08 Jul: Egyptian Dream-Day 18- Mahrez inspires Algeria & Madagascar are at it again!
July 08, 2019 12:13 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring reaction as Algeria power through to the Quarter Finals of AFCON, plus Madagascar are at it again! ⚽️
07 Jul: Egyptian Dream- Day 17- Egypt & Cameroon crash out at AFCON
July 07, 2019 12:57 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring you all the reaction from Egypt’s shock exit, plus we hear from South Africa striker Lebo Mothiba!
06 Jul: Egyptian Dream- Day 16- Benin cause upset & Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly
July 06, 2019 12:46 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBOn today’s Egyptian Dream we review last night’s AFCON games, plus we bring you interviews with Kalidou Koulibaly & Emmanuel Okwi!
05 Jul: Egyptian Dream - Day 15- AFCON last 16 & we visit Garbage City
July 05, 2019 13:27 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBOn today’s Egyptian Dream we welcome back AFCON for the round of 16, plus we visit Garbage city, where the people there are responsible for processing 90% of Cairo’s rubbish!
05 Jul: Egypt looking strong at AFCON & Premier League star Wilfried Zaha
July 05, 2019 07:35 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week’s show is about the 2019 AFCON as the nation of Egypt is expecting a home triumph. While the North African teams are generally looking good, most of the West African big guns are not firing as yet. And some fans are saying that the African flair is being lost with teams playing too much European-style football. We have lots of interviews with players and coaches here, including Ivory Coast and Crystal Palace star Wilfred Zaha on playing in Africa.
04 Jul: Egyptian Dream- Day 14- Cruising the Nile & William Troost-Ekong
July 04, 2019 09:45 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today’s show we take a cruise down the river Nile and hear from Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong! ⚽️
03 Jul: Egyptian Dream - Day 13- Wrapping up the AFCON groups & Kenya's Eric Johana
July 03, 2019 11:31 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today’s show we wrap up the final games in the group stage, plus hear from Harambee Stars midfielder Eric Johana ⚽️
02 Jul: Egyptian Dream - Day 12 - The Two Wilfs
July 02, 2019 14:47 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBTom Ellis and Liam Flint in Cairo review Monday's matches and talk to Ivory Coast strikers Wilfried Bony and Wilfried Zaha and hear from the Namibia coach and captain about their Cup of Nations experience. Steve Vickers in Alexandria considers Madagascar's win over Nigeria in the history of AFCON shock and Tom and Liam try their football skills in the Fan Zone outside Cairo's 30th June Stadium.
1 Jul: Egyptian Dream - Day 11- Salah strikes again & Madagascar march on
July 01, 2019 12:43 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOn today’s show we're talking about Mo Salah's magic, after he led Egypt to victory over a spirited Uganda! ⚽️
30 jun: Egyptian Dream- Day 10- Breakfast in Cairo
June 30, 2019 10:41 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWe have arrived in Cairo! On today’s show we talk about our journey to Egypt, all things AFCON and what we can expect during our time in the land of the Pharaohs! ⚽️
28 Jun- Egyptian Dream- 06- Kenya triumph & Algeria get physical
June 28, 2019 10:01 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWe review Day 7 of AFCON 2019 as Algeria out-muscle Senegal and Kenya defeat East African neighbours, Tanzania! ⚽️
28 June: Player pay protests & Can anyone stop Egypt at AFCON?
June 28, 2019 07:57 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON, as the nation of Egypt is expecting a home triumph. We investigate the player protests over unpaid dues in the Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Nigeria camps. We highlight how some nations have acquired new players for the AFCON through nationality changes. Plus, a look at the controversies with Cameroon and Nigeria at the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
27 Jun- Egyptian Dream- 05- Egypt and Nigeria qualify for last 16!
June 27, 2019 09:43 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWe review Day 6 of AFCON 2019 as Egypt and Nigeria book their places in the last 16, while DR Congo crash out! ⚽️
26 Jun Egyptian Dream - 04 - PSFA at AFCON 2019
June 26, 2019 11:09 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBDay Six at AFCON 2019 as we review Tuesday's two games in Group F, answer your questions and hear your comments. With Adrian Barnard, Steve Vickers, Idah Waringa and Liam Flint.
25 Jun Egyptian Dream - 03 - PSFA at AFCON 2019
June 25, 2019 09:58 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBDay 5 at the Cup of Nations in Egypt as we review Monday's games with Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg and answer listeners' questions about the tournament with Steve Vickers in Alexandria.
24 Jun Egyptian Dream - 02 - Review of day 3 & Kenya fan reaction
June 24, 2019 10:03 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOn day Four of AFCON 2019 we review Sunday's fixtures, hear from Kenya fans in Nairobi, answer listeners' questions and find out how Steve Vickers in Alexandria got to play football with one of the tournament's stars.
21 June: Live update from Cairo, Egypt & African teams at the Women's World Cup
June 21, 2019 08:06 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week’s show comes to you from Cairo as the 2019 AFCON is here! We’ll give you an idea of the excitement in Egypt, and we conclude our preview with a look at Groups D, E and F. We look at some more of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON. Plus an assessment of the African teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in France.
20 Jun Egyptian Dream - 01 - PSFA at AFCON 2019
June 20, 2019 10:34 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBEgyptian Dream brings all the latest news and stories from AFCON 2019 with analysts across Africa and our team on the ground in Egypt. In this first episode journalist Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg previews the six Groups and considers which teams are most likely to provide some shocks along the way. Presented by Adrian Barnard.
14 June: Analysing Senegal’s hopes at AFCON & Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo
June 14, 2019 07:58 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we begin our look-ahead to the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, and we focus on Groups A, B and C. We assess the recent form of the Pharaohs, we ask what we can expect from Senegal, who disappointed last time. And we speak to Joseph Yobo, who was captain when Nigeria won the tournament in 2013. Also we look at some of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON.
07 June: CAF Champions League controversy & Liverpool kings of Europe
June 07, 2019 08:06 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the controversy around the CAF Champions League final, which will be replayed after the second leg saw Wydad Casablanca refusing to play on. Also lots on the Uefa Champions League final, as Liverpool took the title.
31 May: Champions League Final preview & Women's World Cup countdown
May 31, 2019 08:38 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League final and the Kenyan interest on both sides as Liverpool play Tottenham. We take a look at Africa’s chances in the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is a week away, and we have a report on Cameroon’s progress. Pus, a look at Aston Villa as they win the Championship play-off.
24 May: Nigeria youth Taiwo Awoniyi & Man City win the treble!
May 24, 2019 08:42 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria youth international striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who joined Liverpool on a long-term deal in 2015, but is still out on loan and waiting for his chance to play for The Reds. We ask why big clubs in Europe are signing players from Africa when there’s no guarantee of them getting a work permit\, and how the system operates. Plus, lots of views on what needs to be done at Manchester United, and Stuart’s views on Manchester City’s treble-winning season.
17 May: Football in Moroccco & What happens next at Manchester United?
May 17, 2019 08:08 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we focus on football in Morocco – one of the most successful nations in Africa at the moment. Morocco have teams on the upcoming finals of the CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup, they played well at last year’s World Cup, and Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui have been shining for Ajax in the Uefa Champions League. Plus an interview with Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru, who’s in the Super Eagles squad for next month’s AFCON. He tells us about his journey in foo...
10 May: Sports Betting & the week of Champions League comebacks
May 10, 2019 07:54 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we focus on sports betting - something that has grown enormously in Africa over the past few years. In many countries it’s possible to go to a betting shop or to place bets online on many sporting events and football is the most popular. For some, this is harmless entertainment, but for most, sports betting becomes a highly-addictive habit. We hear from someone who’s experienced this. Plus a look back at a stunning week in the Uefa Champions League.
03 May: Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi & Who has been the best African player in the EPL?
May 03, 2019 07:54 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we ask who have been the best African players in the EPL this season. As well as Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah there are plenty of others worth a mention, and a few disappointments too. And we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi, he tells us about how it is working with manager Unai Emery. Also Stuart’s thoughts on the EPL title race – will Manchester City slip up?
26 Apr: Senegal legend El-Hadji Diouf & the PFA Player of the Year award
April 26, 2019 07:45 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the English PFA Player of the Year award – with Sadio Mane among the six finalists, who deserves to win it? With the Under-17 AFCON ending in Tanzania this weekend we have a special report from Dar-Es-Salaam as we hear from Senegal legend El-Hadji Diouf on what needs to be done to develop youth football. Plus your views on racism in football and we catch on with an exciting week in the EPL.
19 Apr: Racism in football & Reaction to the AFCON draw
April 19, 2019 08:04 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we look at racism in football, following a statement on racism by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, urging football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism. There have been a lot of cases of racism in the game of late, so what needs to be done to tackle racism in football, and can it be eradicated? We hear from fans in Ghana. Plus reaction to the AFCON draw and lots on the stunning Uefa Champions League game between Man...
12 Apr: Nigeria's Orji Okwonkwo & racism in Italian football
April 12, 2019 07:56 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this week’s show we talk about Italy as a destination for African players, and we speak to Nigeria’s Orji Okwonkwo. Plus the issues of racism in Italian football. We reflect on a great week of action in the Uefa Champions League, and we look at who is going to take third and fourth in the EPL.
05 Apr: The Diaspora Effect in African football & Race for Premier League top 4
April 05, 2019 08:22 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we look at the diaspora effect in African football. With the movement of Africans all across the world, we have many footballers with African roots living in Europe and elsewhere around the world. They can potentially strengthen the national teams of the countries where they have their roots. Nine newcomers from the diaspora were included in the Zimbabwe squad for the recent Under-23 qualifiers, including Matifadza Zata, who grew up in Scotland. Plus plenty on the EPL, whe...
29 Mar: Burundi qualify for AFCON 2019 & Zimbabwe striker Tino Kadewere
March 29, 2019 08:53 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we have lots on the AFCON qualifiers as Burundi qualified for the first time, along with three other East African teams. Zimbabwe qualified for a fourth time, we hear from striker Tino Kadewere. But disappointment for countries like The Gambia, Gabon and Liberia. And it’s Global Money Week, and Stuart looks at the highest-paid players in the EPL.
22 Mar: AFCON Qualifiers and Nigeria's Stephen Odeh
March 22, 2019 11:37 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this week’s show we brace up for this weekend’s AFCON qualifiers, with the remaining 10 slots at this year’s finals to be decided. As Fifa has approved a revised 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021, African clubs will be excited, but top European clubs say they would boycott the tournament. So will it take off? Also, we look at how national team coaches in Africa can select the best possible team, given how many Africans are playing all around the world. We speak to Switzerland-based N...
15 Mar: Bafana Bafana keeper Wayne Sandilands & Champions League update
March 15, 2019 08:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this week’s show we speak to Wayne Sandilands, goalkeeper for South Africa and South African giants Orlando Pirates. He’s seen it all in African football, and has made his fair share of mistakes as a goalkeeper. He tells us how his faith has helped him along the way. Also, lots on a thrilling week in the Uefa Champions League and analysis on the EPL title race.
08 Mar: Gambian footballer Modou Lamin Marong & the end of an era at Real Madrid?
March 08, 2019 08:52 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we catch up with young Gambian player Modou Lamin Marong, who’s pursuing his dream of making it in one of the big leagues of Europe. Modou is playing in the Swedish third division, and he tells us all about the sacrifices that he’s making to follow his dream. Plus, goals resulting from accidental handball will no longer be allowed to stand, and we have the latest from the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as we ask if it’s the end of an era for Real Madrid.
01 Mar: Nigeria's Wilfred Ndidi & Chelsea's Kepa refuses to be substitued
March 01, 2019 09:03 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this week’s show we hear the story of Nigeria and Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is a big star now, but as a teenager he was selling groundnuts and selling water on the streets of Lagos, and doing extra jobs to follow his dream. We’ll hear how Ndidi’s character and determination helped him along the way. Also, analysis on the gripping title race in the EPL, and Stuart’s thoughts on Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arizzabalaga refusing to be substituted.
22 Feb: Morocco To Introduce VAR and Ivory Coast midfielder Jeremie Boga
February 22, 2019 08:55 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the Video Assistant Referee technology, as Morocco will become the first African country to use the VAR in its league. We go to Morocco and find how they will manage to fund it. Also, some top Europe-based Moroccan players are choosing to move to Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including captain Mehdi Benatia who left Juventus and chose to move to Qatar instead of Manchester United. We find out why. Plus a look at the Uefa Champions League, and we ...
15 Feb: Players with big egos & Manchester United finally lose
February 15, 2019 08:46 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s show we talk about the issue of teams being affected by players with big egos – players who have huge contracts and can become big-headed. Countries like Nigeria have struggled with this, and there are stories of it being a problem in the Ghana national team. We speak to Black Stars striker Majeed Waris. And we talk about Manchester City’s 6-0 demolition of Chelsea and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first defeat as Manchester United manager.
08 Feb: Ghana striker Majeed Waris & the Premier League title race
February 08, 2019 09:05 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we speak to Ghana striker Majeed Waris on the Black Stars’ chances of success at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. And we talk about the countries that Waris has played in – he’s with Nantes in France and has played in four other European countries. Plus analysis on the gripping title race in the EPL, and a look at some of the Africans who might feature in the knockout stage of the Uefa Champions League.
01 Feb: Football Agents & Why did Barcelona sign Ghana's Kevin-Prince Boateng?
February 01, 2019 09:21 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about player agents. There are many stories of African players who’ve allegedly been exploited by unscrupulous agents. We speak to former Nigeria striker Stephen Makinwa who is now a player agent and is determined to represent his players well. Plus your thoughts on the importance of the English FA Cup, and we ask why Barcelona decided to sign Ghana’s Kevin-Prince Boateng.
25 Jan: African Players in Sweden, Eric Johana Kenya international & changes to football laws
January 26, 2019 10:17 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we find out a bit about Sweden as a destination for African players as we speak to Kenya international Eric Johana Omondi, who’s been playing in Sweden since 2017. Johana helped Kenya to their first AFCON in 15 years as they’ll be playing at this year’s finals in Egypt. Also, Stuart highlights a few important changes that could be made to the laws of the game, including handball.
18 Jan: Do we take football too seriously? & Odion Ighalo recalls his World Cup death threats
January 18, 2019 08:54 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we ask if we take football too seriously. Football is supposed to be a game that we enjoy and a sport that brings people together. But it has resulted in violence, in deaths, even in a war. We speak to Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo, who reflects on how he had death threats aimed at his family after the Super Eagles went out at the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. Plus a look at the EPL as we ask if Manchester United can manage a top-four finish.
11 Jan: Egypt to host AFCON, Salah Retains African Crown & Super Eagles' Odion Ighalo
January 11, 2019 09:48 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we ask if it was the right decision to make Egypt the 2019 AFCON hosts. As Mohamed Salah won a second African Footballer of the Year award, where does he rank among the greatest African footballers? Lots on the EPL as the rejuvenated Manchester United face a stiff test this weekend. And Stuart looks at Africans playing in Germany, the USA and China, and Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo tells us how it was playing in China.
04 Jan: Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi & home-grown vs foreign players debate
January 04, 2019 08:21 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about home-grown players. Research in Europe shows that in Europe over the past 10 years there’s a decreasing presence of club-trained players, and a stronger presence of foreign players at clubs. This can be the case with top clubs in Africa too, that they sign the best players rather than developing the players from their youth structures. We look at the reasons for this. Also we speak to Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, looking back at the 2018 World Cup and wha...
28 Dec: Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo & Africans playing in England and France
December 29, 2018 09:58 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we ask whether 2018 was a good one or a bad one for African football. We have an interview with Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo, who’s on loan to Spanish side Leganes. It’s Omeruo’s seventh loan move away from Chelsea since he joined them in 2012, and he doesn’t even think he’ll get to play in the EPL. Also, Stuart takes a look at how many Africans are playing in England and in France.
21 Dec: Where to Man United go from here, after Mourinho's sacking? & Response from fans in Africa
December 21, 2018 11:05 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we focus on the sacking of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. What does this mean for the future of the club, and with so many Man United fans around Africa, how are they feeling? Also, a disappointing showing for Esperance at the Fifa Club World Cup, and listeners’ views on whether it’s time for Yaya Toure to retire.
14 Dec: Football in North Africa & What does the future hold for Yaya Toure?
December 14, 2018 08:48 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about football in North Africa, as African champions Esperance of Tunisia are representing the continent in the Fifa Club World Cup. And we hear from Morocco about the country winning the Caf Confederation Cup with Raja Casablanca. Plus, what does the future hold for Yaya Toure? We also look at the Uefa Champions league and the EPL.
07 Dec: Reaction from Yaoundé as Cameroon are stripped of AFCON
December 07, 2018 08:44 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MBOn this week's show we talk about the decision made by CAF to take away the 2019 AFCON from Cameroon, with just six months to go. CAF says that Cameroon were behind with preparations. We get reaction from Yaoundé. We look back at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations as Nigeria won it, but it was much closer than usual. And Sol Campbell is added to the small list of black managers in English football.
30 Nov: Build up to the AWCON final & Arsenal v Tottenham London Derby preview
November 30, 2018 08:39 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations as Nigeria play South Africa in the final. Disappointment for hosts Ghana as they went out at the group stage and failed to get one of the three slots at next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup. Plus a look at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay, where the African teams are all out, with Ghana doing best of the African teams but going out at the quarter-final stage. And Stuart’s thoughts on this weekend’s London derby i...
23 Nov: Men's AFCON Qualifiers & Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala
November 23, 2018 09:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we catch up with the men’s 2019 AFCON qualifiers as Mauritania have made it for the first time, Nigeria are back, Uganda make it two in a row, and Zambia are out. Also news from the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations and we speak to Nigeria star striker Asisat Oshoala. And it looks like there’s a possibility of an expanded 48-team Fifa World Cup in 2022.