Planet Sport Football Africa

On 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.

On 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.

On 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 World Cup every two years, we analyse whether this is a good idea, given that the Africa Cup of Nations is staged every two years. Plus, a look at the trials of five potential new rules that Fifa is carrying out – including two 30-minute halves, with the clock being stopped when the ball goes out of play, and unlimited substitutions.

On 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 money or the prestige of playing on the continent. And, with the Euro 2020 final decided on penalties, with heartache for the England fans and players, we look at how penalty shootouts became the way of deciding tied finals, and if there is any better alternative.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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 their presence on social media, and how they can benefit financially from social media. Also Stuart looks at the delayed Euro 2020 and highlights some of the players there with African roots.

On 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.

On 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 final placings in the EPL, as Liverpool took third place.

On 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.

On 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 Djibouti champions AS Arta Solar 7, who have signed former West Ham striker Diafra Sakho.

On 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. Ndidi tells us about the difference that manager Brendan Rogers has made. And Stuart on the Manchester United fan protest and Jose Mourinho becoming Roma manager.

On 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

On 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 Jose Mourinho's departure from Spurs.

On this week’s show we talk about Caf’s latest project - the launch of a pilot interschool competition project for Africa. It’s intended to lead to the establishment of an schools tournament in the six African zones resulting in a Pan-African schools championship final. Canl it work, and will it bring benefits to African football? Plus a look at the Caf Champions League, as TP Mazembe and Zamalek both fail to reach the quarter-finals. And we speak to Nigeria and West Brom defender Semi Ajayi – can the Baggies escape from the relegation zone?

On this week’s show we look at the dream that so many footballers around Africa have – the dream of going to Europe and playing for a big club. But it’s a very challenging goal, and we speak to young Gambian Ebrima Jatta, who’s playing in the sixth tier of football in Sweden. Also Stuart on whether West Ham can get a place in the Champions League next season, and where Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Arsenal leaves Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.

On this week’s show we take a look back at the decisive 2021 AFCON qualifiers, which saw Comoros and The Gambia qualifying for the first time, Malawi making it for the third time, Mauritania twice in a row, and three in a row for Guinea-Bissau. On the other hand, DR Congo and South Africa failed to qualify. Nigeria sailed through to the finals, and we speak to Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong, who could be heading into the EPL with his club Watford second in the English Championship.

On this week’s show we hear from new CAF president Patrice Motsepe on how he wants African football to grow by being valued more in Africa. How can this be done, when many find European football more exciting? We also look at how English football grew with rebranding to the EPL