Planet Sport Football Africa

On this week’s show we catch up on the latest in the inaugural edition of the African Football League, as Al Ahly had to work hard to beat Simba of Tanzania in the quarter-finals.Also we speak to Mali captain Hamari Traore, who’s enjoying life at his new Spanish club Real Sociedad.We take a look at the top African goalscorers in Europe, with the top two based in Germany, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.

On this week’s show we focus on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which starts this weekend after two years of speculation about how it will work, and if it will happen – after the European version was scrapped after an outcry,Also we speak to Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who moved from Villareal to AC Milan in June.And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL games.

On this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the 2023 AFCON, with Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea all in the same group.We analyse the plans of CAF to launch an African Club Association in December.Also we hear from Zimbabwe midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, one of the key players at newly-promoted Luton Town.And lots on the EPL – can Spurs and Arsenal challenge for the title?

On this week’s show we we look at the good news for African football that Morocco will be co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.We also get the latest on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which is just two weeks away.And we talk to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who’s back in the EPL, having joined Nottingham Forest. Aina tells us about the win earlier this season over Chelsea, who he was a youth player with.And we have Stuart’s analysis on the Liverpool VAR controversy in their game against Tottenham.

On this week’s show we focus on CAF’s decision to give Morocco the hosting of the 2025 AFCON, and to give Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the 2027 edition. We go to Morocco to find out what we can expect.We analyse the controversy around Victor Osimhen at Napoli, as the Italian club mocked their star striker on social media, and we ask what’s wrong with Chelsea in the EPL.

On this week’s show we check on the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League, with qualifying for the finals complete. We contrast the level of prize money for the women’s competition with the men’s CAF Champions League. Also we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, on his great season so far, and on the big African contingent at Forest. And we have lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as goalkeeper Andre Onana comes under fire at Manchester United.

On this week’s show we take a look at the last round of qualifiers for the AFCON, with Cameroon among those qualifying.And we speak to the most talked-about Nigeria player right now, Victor Boniface, who has won the German Bundesliga player of month award for August, after a great start at Bayer Leverkusen.Boniface has had a difficult journey, surviving potentially career-ending injuries, dropping into depression and losing his mother before joining Bayer Leverkusen and getting a place in the Nigeria national team.Also, we ask why Saudi Arabia are hosts of the African Super Cup between Al Ahly of Egypt and USM Alger of Algeria. Plus lots on the EPL as Stuart highlights some of the most significant transfers.

On this week’s show we pay tribute African football legend Salif Keita of Mali, who died at the age of 76. We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports.Also we go to Cameroon as Africa’s highest-profile goalkeeper Andre Onana has returned to the Indomitable Lions.Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart.

On this week’s show we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant goal on the break against Manchester United. Also, we ask what we can expect from Ghana’s Mohamed Kudus, with his move to West Ham, and from Brighton’s young African players Simon Adingra and Carlos Baleba.Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL action, and also gives us an update on the Saudi Pro League.

On this week’s show we focus is on sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports science such as diet and physiotherapy. We speak to Zimbabwean sports scientist Nicholas Munyonga, who says that sports science doesn’t have to be too complicated.Also we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with the first round underway, and lots on the EPL, and Stuart analyses the Mason Greenwood saga, as Greenwood will leave Manchester United.

On this week’s show we take a look at the Africans playing in the Saudi Pro League, as the big-money league continues to attract interest, with Idah highlighting stars from the continent to have played there over the years.We have more on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the final on Sunday between England and Spain. And with the EPL back, Stuart assesses the opening weekend, and we also talk about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.

On this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the African teams all out now, after the continent’s best-ever tournament. We hear from South Africa defender Nomi Kgoale.Also lots on the EPL, as Stuart looks ahead to the new season, and he analyses the implications of the increased stoppage time, where referees will now give additional time matching the delays in the game

On this week’s show we we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with African teams shining.We hear from South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana on their famous win over Italy.Also we check in on some of the African players who have moved to the EPL, and Stuart looks ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield, with Man City playing Arsenal.We also ask what to expect from Chelsea this season.

On this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria delighting the continent with a famous win over co-hosts Australia, while the other African teams are struggling. We speak to Osasu Obayiuwana who’s covering the World Cup.Also we analyse the surprise move of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha to Turkish club Galatasaray from Crystal Palace.And we have Stuart on Kylian Mbappe’s decision not to go to Saudi Arabia.

On this week’s show we talk about Andre Onana’s big move to Manchester United.We focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup and assess the chances of newcomers Morocco, and we hear from South Africa coach Des Ellis.Plus Stuart on Riyad Mahrez’s move to Saudi Arabia, and on Lionel Messi moving to the USA.

On this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the African qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with some very tough groups.With the Women’s World Cup a few days away we assess the chances of Nigeria and Zambia, and we hear from Zambia star Barbra Banda.Also we speak to Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who left English championship side Watford for struggling Salernitana on loan in January, and enjoyed his time there.And Stuart on the transfer news in the EPL.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is two weeks away, and among the teams having unrest in camp ahead of the tournament are Nigeria and South Africa.And we speak to Nigeria and Southampton forward Joe Aribo, who tells us about the disappointment of getting relegated with Southampton.Also, Stuart looks at the impact that relegation has on clubs and communities, and a look at the role of reserve goalkeepers, many of whom spend most of the season sitting on the bench and hardly playing at all.

On this week’s show we speak to Nigeria and Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, looking back on a difficult season, as the Toffees escaped relegation on the final day, but as he was named their player of the season.Also we talk about Kalidou Koulibaly’s move from Chelsea to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Stuart focuses on N’Golo Kante’s time in the EPL as he moves on to Saudi Arabia.

On this week’s show we look back at the latest AFCON qualifiers, with Zambia back at the finals after missing three editions. We hear from their coach Avram Grant. Also, Senegal shine in a friendly win over Brazil, and we look at the career of Ghana’s all-time top goalscorer Asamoah Gyan, who announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.Plus Stuart on the EPL transfer news.

On this week’s show we look back at a great CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly taking an 11th title.We also focus on the Uefa Champions League final, and ask how good this Man City team is.And we analyse skills of Inter Milan’s Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana, who impressed many people in the final.Also, as Nigeria great Finidi George has won the Nigerian league as Enyimba coach, what of speculation that he might become the next Super Eagles coach?