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The 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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This week we ask whether Morocco made the right decision to part company with national team coach Walid Regragui less than four months before the World Cup, with Regragui having come to close to winning the AFCON earlier this year.We talk about the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, with a massive increase in prize money not only for the winners, but for all participating teams.We look into the alarming story of the abuse of Fifa funds meant for football development programmes as the president of the Congolese Football Federation was sentenced to life imprisonment in a major corruption case.And we have Stuart on the financial issues at Manchester United.
This week we analyse the possible reasons for the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament moved at short notice to July and August.Also we look ahead to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League, with defending champions Pyramids facing AS FAR of Morocco.We talk about 20-year-old Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr, who got his first EPL start for Chelsea in last weekend’s big game against Arsenal.Plus Stuart on the criticism that there are too many goals from corner kicks for Arsenal and other teams.
This week we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, as Manchester United former first-team coach Benni McCarthy says that the club did not try to sign Osimhen because of the Africa Cup of Nations schedule.We analyse the mega-transfer in terms of moves on the continent that saw Senegal international Mamadou Lamine Camara joining Al Ahli Tripoli in Libya, when many were expecting a move to Europe.We take a look at Africans who are impressing in the English Championship, with Ghanaian Abdul Fatawu at Leicester and Moroccan Imran Louza at Watford two of the standout players.Plus Stuart on the EPL as Manchester United continue to move up the table, and Eberechi Eze on his faith.
This week it’s a packed show, as we catch up on the quarter-final draw for the CAF Champions League. We also talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe’s plan of expanding the AFCON to 28 teams, and whether the 2027 AFCON will be delayed.We look at the pending case at Fifa where Nigeria allege that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. Can the Super Eagles get to the World Cup through the back door?And we talk about the stellar rise of Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo in the EPL.
This week we look ahead to the conclusion of the group stage of the CAF Champions League this weekend, with five quarter-final spots to be decided.We assess the moves of some top Africa stars across Europe, with Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman finally leaving Atalanta in Italy to join Atletico Madrid in Spain.Also Ivorian winger Simon Adingra being loaned by Sunderland to Monaco in France.And we have Stuart on the sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche in the EPL.
This week we take a look ahead to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, on next month in Morocco.Also we talk about African football history – how much of the continent’s history has not been documented.We find out about a new book about Enyimba of Nigeria and their CAF Champions League triumphs in 2003 and 2004, from author and regular PSFA contributor Solace Chukwu.And we talk about the business of football and how the power of the club manager has diminished or been removed in the EPL.
This week we continue to look back at the 2025 AFCON, with so many talking points, including the sanctions handed by CAF to Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic final.We look at the rise of local coaches – as they have now won four editions of the AFCON in a row.Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe spoke about the importance of good stadiums and of good pitches for future AFCON hosts – who then can host future tournaments?Plus your views on whether moving to an AFCON every four years is a good idea.And Stuart on the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
This week we review the 2025 AFCON – there was the most controversial final ever, but there were record revenues from an otherwise successful tournament.We go to Morocco and find how fans feel about star striker Brahim Diaz missing the penalty that would have given the Atlas Lions the trophy.We delve into the decision to reduce the AFCON to once every four years from 2028, and to introduce an annual African Nations League.Plus Stuart on the EPL and whether a Manchester United revival is underway.
This week we’re looking ahead to the AFCON final, with hosts Morocco playing Senegal on Sunday.We assess the strengths of both teams, and we hear from former South Africa captain Dean Furman.Also we go to Lagos to get reaction after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to Morocco, having impressed throughout the tournament.Plus Stuart on the EPL and on coach Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid.
This week we’re in Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the quarter-finals – no small teams making it into the last eight this time around, as the top-ranked teams are through.We talk about the fallout between Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman – could this affect their performance against Algeria on Saturday?Plus Stuart on the EPL as Man United fire Ruben Amorim.
This week we’re in Casablanca and Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the knockout stage and get a feel of the sights and sounds of Morocco.With Nigeria and Algeria winning all three games in the group stage, who are the main contenders for glory.Plus Stuart on the EPL and a look at how much difference a world-class goalkeeper can make to a team.
This week we assess the early stages of the 2025 AFCON, with hosts Morocco making a winning start and good wins too for Senegal, Algeria and Tunisia. We also analyse the controversial decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years from 2028, rather than every two years.Plus Stuart on the EPL ahead of a busy period.
This week we look ahead to the 2025 AFCON, starting in Morocco on Sunday. We go to Casablanca and find out about the expectations of fans of the host nation.We also pick out some of the teams that we think are top contenders for the title, and we highlight some of the star players to watch.And away from the AFCON we have Stuart on the EPL and whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Nations Cup.
This week we start looking ahead to the 2025 AFCON, and we ask what we can expect in Morocco – can they build on the success of the 2023 edition? We also look at the growing appeal of the tournament beyond Africa.We catch up on the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup – how many of the African teams can we expect to make it to the knockout stage?Plus Stuart on Mohamed Salah’s spectacular fallout with Liverpool.
This week we dig into the controversy in football in Cameroon, as Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o fired national team coach Marc Brys three weeks ahead of the AFCON. We also look at FIFA’s decision to allow clubs to hold on to their AFCON players up to a week before the start of the tournament.We catch up on the first two matchdays in the CAF Champions League, as Morocco’s RS Berkane scored twice in stoppage time to beat Rivers United of Nigeria.We find out about life as a backup goalkeeper, as we talk to Nigeria national team reserve goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye, who has only one appearance for the Super Eagles despite being in the squad 12 times.Plus Stuart on the EPL.
This week we look back at the CAF Women’s Champions League, as AS FAR of Morocco won a second title.We also assess the 48-team FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup, as the African teams put up a good showing.We look at the ins and outs of Arsenal ending their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda.And we talk about schools football, as qualifiers for the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship are underway, and we hear from CAF president Patrice Motsepe.Plus Stuart on the EPL.
This week we talk about Achraf Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, capping off an amazing year for the Moroccan star.We analyse the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria miss out again and DR Congo make it to the inter-continental play-offs.We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, and the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Pep Guardiola reached 1000 games as a manager.
This week we talk about the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria play DR Congo on Sunday for a place in the inter-continental play-offs.We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, where Morocco beat New Caledonia 16-0 in a group game, in a record-breaking scoreline.Also the latest on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt, with debutants ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire among the teams making good starts.And we focus on club management, as FIFA has been in several countries running the African Edition of the Essential Course in Club Management. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Liverpool’s rough patch continues.
This week we look ahead to the CAF Women’s Champions League, which starts on Saturday in Egypt, with some new names there and some more established ones too.We analyse the draw for the CAF Men’s Champions League, with reigning champions Pyramids of Egypt and Confederation Cup winners RS Berkane of Morocco in the same group.We catch up on the FIFA U17 men’s World Cup, with many of the African teams making a good start.And we speak to Benjamin Fredrick, the 20-year-old defender who has broken into the Nigeria national team, since being loaned from Brentford to Belgian side FCV Dender.
This week we catch up on the teams that have made the group stage of the CAF Champions League, as South Africa’s Orlando Pirates missed out.Also we go to Morocco and find out about the Mohammed VI Football Academy, a key factor in Morocco’s success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup.We look ahead to the Fifa U-17 Men’s World Cup, which starts on Monday in Qatar.And Alex Iwobi has become the first Nigerian to make 300 appearances in the EPL, and only the fifth African ever to reach that milestone.
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