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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01 Dec: Does height really matter in football?
December 01, 2017 08:44 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we take a look at the issue of height in football. Some new research shows that the average height of a team is not a factor in determining success, but most coaches do prefer to have tall players in their team. And Stuart highlights some players in the lower leagues of England who may well feature at the World Cup next year.
24 Nov: Zambia's Nchimunya Mweetwa & corruption in football
November 24, 2017 08:43 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we have an in-depth interview with Nchimunya Mweetwa, one of seven Zambian players involved in a match-fixing scandal in Finland in 2011 – he was convicted of accepting bribes to affect the outcome of matches. Mweetwa is playing a part in trying to encourage sportspeople to stay away from corruption. And Stuart gives us his analysis on what's happening in the EPL, with yet another manager losing his job.
17 Nov: Arsenal & Nigeria striker Alex Iwobi and Africa's Teams at the 2018 Fifa World Cup
November 16, 2017 15:28 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we assess the five teams that will represent Africa at next year's World Cup. We also focus on one team that won't be there, as Ivory Coast missed out this time. And we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on the future of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, and where the Gunners might finish this season.
10 Nov: Mental attitude of footballers & Nigeria's Emmanuel Amunike
November 10, 2017 08:56 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we take a look at the area of the importance of the mental attitude of football players, and whether Africa is too far behind in this area. These days it's said that football is not just about the physical side, but that the mental side of things also determines how a player performs. It's not easy for African players, there can be many challenges and distractions. We speak to Nigeria's Emmanuel Amunike.
03 Nov: Was football better in the olden days?
November 03, 2017 08:48 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we ask whether football was better in the old days. In many countries around Africa, retired great players will tell you that football was so much better in their era than today's. They might say that they were more committed, more entertaining and that they would have gone further with the opportunities that African players have today. But how far true is that?
27 Oct: Nwankwo Kanu, Jordan Botaka & CAF Champions League
October 26, 2017 08:45 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we focus on one of the greatest African players ever, Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu, who played for five seasons at Arsenal and was twice named African Footballer of the Year. We talk about Sofiane Boufal, who's making his mark at Southampton in the English Premier League, and we speak to Jordan Botaka, a DR Congo striker who plays in Belgium with St Truidense. Botaka still believes that the DRC can qualify for next year's World Cup. And we look forward to the CAF Champions Leag...
20 Oct: Nigeria's John Ugo & 2018 African Nations Championship
October 20, 2017 08:36 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we catch up with the latest African football news, as Morocco will replace Kenya as hosts of the 2018 African Nations Championship – will they do a good job? We speak to Nigeria midfielder John Ogu, who plays his club football in Israel with Hapoel Beer Sheva. And we ask if it's a good place to be in terms of being noticed. Plus news from the Under-17 World Cup.
13 Oct: Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah & World Cup Qualifiers
October 13, 2017 07:44 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, as Nigeria and Egypt have made it to Russia 2018, while Ivory Coast are in a precarious situation. We have an in-depth interview with Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah, who tells us about life in the USA, his faith and his best moments with the Black Stars. We also zoom in on the Uefa Champions League, as 39 Africans are among the 32 teams playing in the group stage.
06 Oct: FIFA U17 World Cup & Nigeria's Dele Alampasu
October 06, 2017 07:44 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we look at Africa's chances at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India, with four teams representing the continent. We have an interview with young Nigerian goalkeeper Dele Alampasu, the goalkeeper of the tournament at the 2013 edition of the Under-17 World Cup, and one of few young African goalkeepers to have made it in Europe, currently playing in Portugal. Also, perhaps better times ahead for Senegal's Diafra Sakho after a quiet season last time, getting the winner for Wes...
29 Sep: Nigeria's Jay Jay Okocha & Africans Playing in China
September 29, 2017 07:12 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we catch up with one of the greatest African footballers of all time, Nigeria's Jay Jay Okocha, arguably the most skilful African footballer of all time. Okocha gives his views on what needs to be done in Nigerian football to get back to those glory days of the 1990s. Also we catch up with how the top African players are doing in China. And, as Kenya has had the right to host the 2018 African Nations Championship taken away, who might replace them?
22 Sep: The Wafu Cup & Kolo Toure joins Celtic staff
September 22, 2017 08:09 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week's show comes from the Wafu Cup in Ghana. We focus on football here in Ghana and get the views of a leading sports journalist. We also experience some of the country's culture, and we ask how significant is the appointment of Ivory Coast great Kolo Toure as technical assistant of Scottish club Celtic.
14 Sep: Nigeria keeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa & Sadio Mane red card
September 14, 2017 09:06 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we speak to a rising star in African football – Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who made his full debut for the Super Eagles against Cameroon in the recent World Cup qualifiers. We have a special report from Cameroon on the team failing to qualify for next year's World Cup, with reaction from fans, analysts and former players. Plus news from the EPL as Senegal's Sadio Mane gets a somewhat controversial red card.
08 Sep: Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo & Referee Bob Hamer
September 08, 2017 08:52 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we speak to Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo, back in the national team after a disappointing spell at Watford, which saw him move to China. We have your thoughts on refereeing in Africa, and we hear from former EPL referee Bob Hamer on how the Premier League era changed the game in England. And Stuart takes a look at the main African moves in an action-packed transfer window.
01 Sep: Refereeing Standards in Africa
September 01, 2017 18:01 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about the standards of refereeing in Africa. We often hear fans, players and coaches complaining about referees, but are they really doing a bad job? We speak to a referees' instructor and we get the views of fans in the Gambia. Is the continent lagging behind, are allegations of corruption among match officials justified?
25 Aug: Watching Football -At The Ground or On TV?
August 24, 2017 16:54 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this week's show we ask how do you prefer to watch football – do you like to go to the stadium and soak up the atmosphere and excitement; do you love to watch at home on TV, or maybe you're one of those who likes to watch on TV but in a public place such as a sports bar or a viewing centre. We catch up with the latest in the EPL – are Manchester United hot favourites for the title now? And your thoughts on who's the greatest African ever in the EPL.
18: Aug: Cameroon & Standard Liege midfielder Enoh Eyong and Africans Shine in EPL
August 17, 2017 08:07 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we catch up on the start of the new EPL season, with plenty of Africans shining, among them the little-known Steve Mounie at Huddersfield. Nigeria's Olarenwaju Kayode signed by Manchester City but immediately loaned to a Spanish side – what does that mean for Kayode? And part two of our interview with Enoh Eyong, the Cameroon midfielder who's played all across Europe. This week he talks of how his faith helps him in difficult times.
11 Aug: New EPL Season & Cameroon and Standard Liege midfielder Enoh Eyong
August 11, 2017 21:33 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we look ahead to the new EPL season. Which team is most likely to win it, which African players will shine, and which managers have made the best signings? Also we speak to Enoh Eyong, the Cameroon midfielder who's played for Ajax in the Netherlands, Fulham in the EPL and is currently in Belgium with Standard Liege. And we ask whether Gambian winger Modou Barrow's move to Reading in the English Championship is a good one.
04 August: The crazy transfer market & Expanded Africa Cup Of Nations
August 04, 2017 07:42 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we talk about the transfer market and in particular the huge fees being paid for top players in Europe and we'll contrast that with the very low fees that are paid in most African countries. Can these high fees in Europe be sustained? We hear from fans in Kenya. Plus thoughts on the expanded Africa Cup of Nations, and, as two fans died in a stadium disaster in South Africa last weekend, we get reaction from Solomon in Johannesburg.
28 July: Africa Cup Of Nations changes & Namibian football
July 28, 2017 07:42 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we focus on the Africa Cup Of Nations. Major changes have been made, including the expansion of the tournament, which has brought 2019 hosts Cameroon's ability to stage the competition under further scrutiny. We hear from Cameroon on the state of preparations. And we find out about football in Namibia as the team is through to the final round of 2018 CHAN qualifying, despite having many challenges...
21 July: Senegal stadium disaster & Kenya's Arnold Origi part 2
July 21, 2017 07:49 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this week's show we ask how safe our stadiums are in Africa. Last weekend eight people died after a wall collapsed at a stadium in Senegal, after police fired tear gas. It's the latest in a long line of tragedies and we ask whether it's safe to take our families to stadiums and if enough action is being taken. We hear from Ghana, the scene of Africa's worst-ever stadium disaster, and from South Africa, where 43 fans died in 2001. And we have part two of our interview with Kenya national ...
14 Jul: South Africa winger Kermit Erasmus & Kenya goalkeeper Arnold Origi
July 13, 2017 15:55 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we talk a bit more about football in South Africa and hear from France-based winger Kermit Erasmus, who plays for Rennes in France. Erasmus tells us about the challenges of moving to Europe. Also we catch up on transfer news in Europe, and ask how Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho would fit in at Leicester. And we talk about Egypt's Mohamed Salah, who's moved from Roma in Italy to Liverpool for around $40m. And we have an interview with Kenya national team goalkeeper Arnol...
07 Jul: South Africa's Keagan Dolly & Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena
July 07, 2017 07:49 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we talk to two young African players based in Europe – South Africa national team midfielder Keagan Dolly tells us about life at Montpelier in France, and says that he hopes that more South Africans can make it in Europe. Also we speak to Ghana hotshot Raphael Dwamena, who plays for FC Zurich in Switzerand. Dwamena recently made his debut for the Black Stars, scoring twice in a Nations Cup qualifier, but he wasn't expecting to get his chance so soon.
30 June: Zimbabwe Captain Knowledge Musona & Cameroon's Confed Cup
June 30, 2017 08:18 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we focus on African players in Belgium – a popular destination for Africans, many of whom hope to move on to bigger leagues. We speak to Zimbabwe national team captain Knowledge Musona, who plays for KV Oostende and is rated as one of the best strikers in Belgium. Also we discuss Cameroon's group-stage exit at the Fifa Confederations Cup.
23 June: DR Congo winger, Paul-José M'Poku & Video Assistant Referees
June 23, 2017 07:47 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we talk about the use of Video Assistant Referees at the Fifa Confederations Cup as the technology is being used for the first time at a major senior tournament. The VARs have ensured that correct decisions are being made, but they seem to be disturbing the flow of play. Also we talk about other proposed plans to improve the game of football, such as having 30-minute halves with the watch being stopped when the ball goes out of play. And we speak to DR Congo winger Paul-J...
16 June: Liberia legend James Debbah & Fifa Confederations Cup
June 16, 2017 07:52 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we catch up with the opening games in qualifying for the 2019 AFCON. Liberia made a losing start, and we've been speaking to their coach James Debbah, a legend of the Lone Star. Debbah is Liberia's all-time top goalscorer and played alongside George Weah in the team's golden era. Also with the Fifa Confederations Cup beginning this weekend in Russia, with Cameroon representing Africa, we ask how significant this tournament is.
9 June: Former Burkina Faso coach Paul Put & The U20 World Cup
June 09, 2017 07:48 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we speak to Paul Put, the Belgian coach who took Burkina Faso to the final of the 2013 AFCON and is currently with USM Alger in Algeria's premier league, where he says things are not easy. We talk about Zambia's disappointing quarter-final exit at the Under-20 World Cup, and we have your comments on Arsene Wenger's decision to stay on as Arsenal manager. Finally Stuart highlights some of the disappointing African players in the recently-ended EPL.
2 June: Nigeria striker Olarenwaju Kayode & top 10 African players in the EPL
June 02, 2017 07:51 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we speak to an African based in Austria, Nigeria's Olarenwaju Kayode, who plays for Austria Vienna, and finished as top scorer in the just ended season. Kayode tells us about the standard of football in Austria. Also we speak to Ghana international striker David Accam, who plays for Chicago Fire in the US Major League Soccer, and Stuart gives us his top 10 African players in the EPL this just-ended season.
26 May: Isaac Success part 2 & Highlights of the EPL season
May 26, 2017 08:41 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we look back at the just-ended EPL season with our analysis on the highs and lows, plus some fascinating statistics on where the title was won and lost, and which players made the difference for their clubs. Also we have the second part of our interview with Nigeria and Watford striker Isaac Success, who tells us how life in the EPL compares with life in Spain, where he played for Malaga.
19 May: Watford & Nigeria striker Isaac Success & 9 World Cup Places For Africa
May 19, 2017 08:12 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we analyse the good news that it's now official that the FIFA World Cup will have nine African teams when the tournament expands from 32 teams to 48 from 2026 onwards. Will this increase the chances of Africa finally winning the World Cup? We have an interview with Nigeria and Watford striker Isaac Success, on his first season at the EPL club. And with Chelsea and Tottenham taking the top two places in the EPL, we reflect on their seasons.
12 May: CAF Champions League & Is Fifa Doing Enough To Combat Racism?
May 12, 2017 07:24 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we focus on the 2017 CAF Champions League, with the group stage underway this weekend. We look at who might make it the quarter-finals. As the story of Ghanaian Sulley Muntari recieving racist abuse in Italy has dominated the headlines in African football, we ask if Fifa is doing enough to combat racism, and we hear from fans in Ghana. Also analysis on the EPL and we look at the story that the format for penalty shootouts might change.
05 May: Wilfred Ndidi, Best African Player in EPL & EPL Review
May 05, 2017 09:39 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we speak to Leicester City's Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on his football and his faith. Ndidi, who's only 20, has had a great debut season with the Foxes. Ndidi tells us about the African players at Leicester and tells us who he thinks is the funniest. We have your thoughts on who's been the best African in the EPL this season, and we assess the race to become English champions, and we have a word on Sunderland, the first team to be relegated this season, with severa...
28 Apr: Football in Central African Republic & English PFA Player of the Year Awards
April 28, 2017 08:52 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we find out about football in the Central African Republic, one of Africa's poorest nations, and a country recovering from war. Despite the challenges in the country, the CAR has come close to a first ever qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations and defender Franklin Anzite is dreaming of making it to the 2019 Nations Cup. And as Chelsea's N'golo Kante took the English PFA Player of the Year award, and Senegal's Sadio Mane was the only African in the team of the year, ...
21 Apr: Alex Iwobi, CAF Confederation Cup & Didier Drogba Buys US Soccer Club
April 21, 2017 08:30 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we talk to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on the problems at the club. The Gunners have only three wins in nine league games, and chances of a top-four finish look slim. Has Iwobi heard anything about the future of manager Arsene Wenger? Surprises in the CAF Confederation Cup, as teams from Swaziland, Uganda and Gabon reach the expanded group stage – is this a sign that the new format will be a success? And as Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba becomes ...
14 Apr: Flair in Football - Abdul Razak, Jay Jay Okocha & Kaka
April 13, 2017 09:44 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we discuss the tension between flair and tactics in football. Flair is fine, but does it always bring results? We hear from three international players known for their amazing skills on the pitch, Ghana’s1978 African Footballer of the Year Abdul Razak, Nigeria’s Jay Jay Okocha and the 2007 Fifa World Footballer of the Year, the Brazilian midfielder, Kaka. And listeners share their reactions to Fifa’s proposal to increase the number of African teams in the World Cup from...
07 Apr: Cameroon coach Hugo Broos & 1978 African Footballer of the Year Abdul Razak
April 07, 2017 07:56 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we hear from Cameroon coach Hugo Broos on the Indomitable Lions’ memorable win at AFCON 2017 and their plans for the Confederations Cup in Russia in June. 1978 African Footballer of the Year Abdul Razak recalls Ghana’s win at the 1978 Cup of Nations when he was crowned “Golden Boy” for his golden goal against Algeria and Stuart Weir continues his series on legends of African football in the English Premier League as he reviews the career of the Ivorian, Kolo Touré. And w...
31 Mar: New Dawn in Sierra Leone, Nigeria's John Ogu & Albert Johanneson
March 31, 2017 08:44 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we focus on positive developments in Sierra Leone, as better times could be ahead. Also we speak to Nigera midfielder John Ogu, who tells us how things are at his club in Israel. We look at the race for promotion to the EPL, with Newcastle United still on top of the Championship, and several African players in with a chance of going up. And in a fascinating piece of history, Stuart tells about South African player Albert Johanneson, the man seen as the very first of the Af...
24 Mar: CAF Champions League Reaction, African Players in China
March 24, 2017 08:45 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we focus on the CAF Champions League, with the 16 places in the expanded group stage having been decided. Only one West African team made it – why is that? Giants TP Mazembe were knocked out, we speak to fans of the club. Also your comments on the new CAF president Ahmad from Madagascar, and we go to the EPL, where managers at struggling clubs continue to be shown no mercy.
17 Mar: New CAF President Ahmad & Zambia Win U20 AFCON
March 17, 2017 10:21 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we look at the CAF elections as Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar deposes Issa Hayatou as leader of African football. Good times for Zambia as they host and win the U20 AFCON. Also we focus on head injuries in football – unfortunate incidents that happen from time to time. We speak to Gambian defender Pa Modou Jagne who suffered a head injury with his Swiss club and took six months to recover. And we review the UEFA Champions League results as Leicester City defy their low posi...
10 Mar: Fifa President Gianni Infantino's Vision for Africa
March 10, 2017 09:43 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we talk to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and hear about his vision for African football. Will Infantino be a friend of Africa, as his predecessor Sepp Blatter was? And with International Women's Day this week we also hear from Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura on developing football for women in Africa. Plus listeners' thoughts on the upcoming Caf elections, the second part of Stuart's look at the Africans playing in China, and we ask if Arsene Wenger will stay at A...
03 Mar: Yannick Bolasie, CAF Presidential Election & African Players in China
March 03, 2017 10:35 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we focus on the upcoming elections for the position of president of the Confederation of African Football. Issa Hayatou has been in charge since 1988, but Madagascar's Ahmad Ahmad will challenge Hayatou and looks to be a serious challenger. Everton and DR Congo striker Yannick Bolasie tells us about the frustrations of his long-term injury. We look at African players on China, with a closer look at who they are playing for, and European analyst Stuart Weir tells us that L...
24 Feb: Destination China, Odion Ighalo and English Premier League
February 24, 2017 10:22 - 29 minutesWe talk to Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo in China on his transfer in January to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai. The former Watford strike talks openly about his reasons for the move which he claims is more to do with having playing time than money. Analyst Solomon Ashoms assesses the moves of several African players to the CSL and European expert Stuart Weir reviews the performances of African players in this week's UEFA Champions League matches.
17 Feb: Foreign or Local Coaches and Video Techology On the Way
February 17, 2017 09:57 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we revisit the debate as to whether foreign coaches are better than local coaches. Cameroon won the AFCON with Belgian coach Hugo Broos, but there are some very talented African coaches around, including Senegal's Aliou Cisse – we hear from Cisse. In Ghana this is a hot issue, as Avram Grant has left the Black Stars. We ask fans if they want another foreigner to take over. In Europe as Germany's Bundesliga approves the use of video assistant referees for next season, we a...
10 Feb: AFCON 2017 Review & Sierra Leone FC Jonansen owner Isha Johansen
February 10, 2017 09:40 - 29 minutesThis week we have special AFCON review edition of the show as Cameroon surprised many by winning a fifth African title, much to the delight of their fans. Guinea Bissau coach Baciro Cande says he wants the team to move forward after their debut appearance at the tournament. And, amazingly, a Ghanaian sports journalist tells us that many Black Stars fans were happy that their team failed to reach the final. BBC journalist Farayi Mungazi shares his reflections on the tournament and we hear fro...
03 Feb: AFCON 2017, Expectations & Losing, Jacob Mulenga & EPL
February 03, 2017 09:56 - 29 minutesThis week's show comes to you from the AFCON in Gabon, with Cameroon playing Egypt in Sunday's final. Also we talk about handling defeat. There can only be one winner at the AFCON, so the other 15 teams are having to handle various levels of disappointment, as expectations seem to be high in football these days. We speak to former Zambia international Jacob Mulenga. And lots of points dropped at the top in the English Premier League, and transfer deadline day saw Gambian winger Modou Barrow ...
27 Jan: AFCON 2017, Senegal's Mame Biram Diouf & Former Cameroon star Enoh Eyong
January 27, 2017 09:08 - 29 minutesThis week's show comes to you from the AFCON in Gabon, with the defending champions Ivory Coast already out ahead of this weekend's quarter-finals. Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf tells us that he's hopeful of a good run in the knockout stage. Also we hear from a player who's featured at the AFCON in the past, Cameroon midfielder Enoh Eyong. He tells us about the experience, and also talks about how his faith has helped him to know his purpose in life. We hear listeners' comments on AFCON a...
20 Jan: AFCON in Gabon, Sadio Mane & EPL
January 20, 2017 10:01 - 29 minutesSteve Vickers is in Franceville to present this week's show from the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal have impressed so far and we focus on the Teranga Lions and hear from star striker Sadio Mane of Liverpool. Also we talk about Uganda – back at the tournament after a 39-year absence. A Ugandan journalist tells us about the excitement as The Cranes made it to Gabon and analyst Solomon Izang Ashoms reflects on the challenges facing the hosts, Gabon. Steve takes us on a tour of the market in F...
13 Jan: World Cup Expansion, AFCON Preview & Mali Defender Hamari Traore
January 13, 2017 08:36 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we have lots on the 2017 AFCON, as we focus on the tournament in Gabon. We give our predictions and have listeners' thoughts too, on who will win African football's greatest showpiece. One team that's been consistent over the years without winning the trophy is Mali, and speak to their France-based defender Hamari Traore, who says the Eagles are not afraid of their Group, where they face Ghana, Egypt and Uganda. And we ask which African players will be missed most by the...
06 Jan: CAF Awards, AFCON Preview & EPL Analysis
January 06, 2017 09:11 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we talk about the CAF Awards announced in Abuja on Thursday night when Riyad Mahrez won the award for CAF Player of the Year. We also start to build up to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations which is just a week away. While most of Africa's top teams will be there, Nigeria are missing, and veteran Nigerian journalist Fabio Lanipekun tells us what he thinks the problem is. We zoom in on the English Premier League as Chelsea drop points and as Swansea City continue to struggle.
30 Dec: Man City & Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Highs & Lows of 2016
December 30, 2016 18:11 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we speak to Man City and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who tells us about his rapid rise to the top. We take a look at the highs and lows of 2016, and get the views of fans in fans Ghana, and give our own thoughts too.
23 Dec: Alex Iwobi, Mo Barrow and Celebrating Christmas
December 22, 2016 15:00 - 29 minutesOn this week's show we speak to a rising star in the English Premier League, Arsenal and Nigeria winger Alex Iwobi. He tells us about the season so far, and what it's like working with manager Arsene Wenger. The Cameroon's women's national team coach donates half of his AWCON bonuses to charity, he tells us why. We have your comments on whether increased video technology is good for the game, and we go into our 2016 archive and feature an interview with Swansea City's Gambian winger Modou Ba...