Planet Sport Football Africa
The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.
Episodes
April 12, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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.
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.
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On 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 wi...
Also we talk about Cameroon’s new coach, Belgian Marc Brys, and if the move back to a foreign coach wi...
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On 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 overspendi...
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 overspendi...
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March 21, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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.
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March 15, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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 ...
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 ...
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March 7, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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.
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.
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February 29, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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...
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...
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February 22, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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 da...
Plus, with the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics continuing over the next few da...
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February 15, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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.
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.
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February 8, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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.
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.
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February 1, 2024 • 29 mins
This 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 ...
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 ...
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January 25, 2024 • 29 mins
This 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.
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.
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January 19, 2024 • 29 mins
This 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...
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...
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January 11, 2024 • 29 mins
This 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 L...
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 L...
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January 4, 2024 • 29 mins
On 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, w...
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, w...
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December 29, 2023 • 29 mins
On 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.
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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.
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December 21, 2023 • 29 mins
On 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 Stu...
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 Stu...
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December 15, 2023 • 29 mins
On 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.
And we talk about the EPL, with Liverpool on top, and the UEFA Champions League as Manchester United crashed out of Europe.
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December 7, 2023 • 29 mins
On 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 leade...
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 leade...
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November 30, 2023 • 29 mins
On 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.
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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.
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