Planet Sport Football Africa

On this week's show we talk about women's football, and speak to three-time African player of the year, Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria. We ask her whether women's football is progressing in Africa, and why she decided to move from England to play in China. Also, former England under-21 international Saido Berahino has been cleared to play for Burundi, we ask if this was a good move. And it's a brand-new EPL season, and we have lots of predictions as to who will be the champions.

On this week's show we focus on the issue of players choosing which nation to represent. We speak to Nigeria right-back Tyronne Ebuehi, who committed to play for the Super Eagles rather than the Netherlands, and made it to Nigeria's World Cup squad. We ask how important is this factor of national teams getting players of mixed parentage to choose their country, and if players with mixed parentage are only choosing to play for African nations as a last resort.

On this week's show we get an update on the preparations for the 2019 AFCON, which is 10 months away, with Cameroon the hosts. We hear about progress being made at the stadiums. Also we talk about the 2022 Fifa World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar. The bidding process was controversial, as the country is so hot, and as it has no football history of note. Stuart has been to Qatar several times and tells us about its suitability as a host nation.

On this week's show we have reflections on a great 2018 Fifa World Cup, and we go back to the 1994 World Cup when Nigeria had one of the most exciting African squads ever. They lost to Italy in the second round, but Augustine Eguavoen, a defender in the team, feels that it could have been a different story. Also we talk about Riyad Mahrez's move to Manchester City.

On this week's show we have reflections on a great Fifa World Cup, as France play Croatia in the final on Sunday. Stuart looks at the players in the France team who have African roots. Also your thoughts on how the African referees have done there in Russia, and away from the World Cup, Solomon gives his thoughts on CAF's decision to ban 11 referees.And we have the third part of our series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith. Among other things, we ask if Kaka would rather play well and lose or play badly and win?

On this week's show we analyse Africa's disastrous World Cup and we ask what has gone wrong. Also Stuart assesses whether VAR is proving to be a success at the World Cup. And we have the second part of our series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith.

So it's a disastrous World Cup for Africa as all of the African teams have gone out at the group stage for the first time since 1982. No more African interest, and we ask what has gone wrong. Also we look ahead to the Round of 16 games, we talk about the VAR, and we begin a series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith.

This week's show is all about the 2018 Fifa World Cup. Senegal are looking the best of the African teams so far, and we assess what has been overall a rather poor showing early on from the continent, with Egypt and Morocco out already. Also we ask whether the VAR is working well at the tournament, and Stuart concludes his series on Africa's history at the World Cup. And we hear from former Ivory Coast captain Cyrille Domoraud.

On this week's show, we continue to focus on the 2018 Fifa World Cup, with the tournament finally underway in Russia. We talk to Nigeria striker Simy Nwankwo, who's unexpectedly found his way into the squad and is enjoying seeing his dream come true. Also we chat about our most memorable World Cup games, and away from the World Cup, we go to Ghana and get reaction to the corruption scandal that's caused shock, not only in Ghana but also throughout African football.

On this week's show we continue our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and we ask the big question – who will win the tournament. We give our views, and we hear from fans in Kenya. And we have the third part of Stuart's series on the history of Africa the World Cup.

On this week's show, we continue our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and today we assess the chances of the three North African teams – who will do best out of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia? Also, Stuart continues his series on Africa's history at the World Cup. And away from the World Cup, we talk to Ghana and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu.

On this week's show, we start our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and today we assess the chances of Nigeria and Senegal. Also, Stuart begins a series on Africa's history at the World Cup.

On this week's show we focus on life after football. Many African footballers have hit hard times after retiring from the game, and we hear about a conference that was held in Cameroon on the transition of footballers into life after their playing days are over. And the EPL season ends with Egypt's Mohamed Salah breaking records with Liverpool.

On this week's show, as the 2018 World Cup is getting closer, we ask when will an African team win the World Cup. Will it ever happen? No African team has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals, so will one team go all the way one day? Also, as Yaya Toure leaves Manchester City, we ask where he might go next.

On this week's show we talk about African talent, and ask why it hasn't brought the continent success at the World Cup. African players have been praised for their natural talent for many, many years, and we hear from a goalkeeper from Britain who played in South Africa for many years. He has just joined a Zimbabwean Premier League club. And also we finish Stuart's series on 25 years of the EPL. He looks at the celebrity status of players and also how the EPL has become less and less English. Plus reflections on another breathtaking week in the UCL.

On this week's show we talk about the brilliant Mohamed Salah as he won the EPL PFA Players' Player of the Year award. We speak to Cameroon right-back Collins Fai. Fai takes us through last year with the Indomitable Lions, as they won the AFCON but then failed to qualify for this year's World Cup. And also we look at Arsene Wenger's decision to step down as Arsenal manager.

On this week's show we talk about investing in youth football. Because of financial constraints, youth football is often overlooked in Africa, but we hear from Cameroon, where an international youth tournament for Central Africa was held recently. Also your thoughts on Barcelona's shock Champions League exit, and how much of a consolation is the EPL title for Manchester City, as they are also out of the Champions League. And we highlight the great contribution that Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha has made at Crystal Palace this season.

On this week's show we talk more about women's football, as Zambia, The Gambia and Zimbabwe were among the winners in the first round qualifiers for the 2108 AWCON. Also we speak to Femi Opabunmi, the youngest player ever to represent Nigeria at the World Cup. But he later lost much of his eyesight, and has had financial struggles and he even contemplated suicide. We hear Opabunmi's touching story. And we review a dramatic week in European football, as Barcelona exit the Champions League and Manchester City lose three games in a row.

On this week's show we zoom in on women's football – the first round qualifiers for the 2018 Women's AFCON are on at the moment, with 24 teams competing to be among the eight teams at the finals in Ghana. We hear from The Gambia, with the country taking part in the qualifiers for the first time.Also we ask what's gone wrong this season with Chelsea, the defending EPL champions. And in Stuart Weir's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the diminishing importance of fans at the stadiums.

On this week's show we catch up with Cameroon's preparations for the 2019 AFCON. There have been doubts over Cameroon's readiness to host the tournament, but we have a special report on the latest CAF inspection and hear from some of the stadium constructors.Also we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals, and in Stuart's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the staggering amounts that the league is getting from broadcast rights.