Planet Sport Football Africa

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?

On this week’s show we have lots on the finals of the CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Champions League – where Wydad Casablanca are well-positioned against Al Ahly.With the second leg of the Confederation Cup affected by stoppages because of smoke from flares, we have some insights into the culture of fans using flares and lasers in North African football.Also Stuart looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final, with Manchester City chasing the treble.

On this week’s show we have the latest from the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, as Nigeria knocked out hosts Argentina.We look ahead to the first leg of the final of the Caf Champions League as Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco.And with the European season coming to an end, Solace Chukwu picks out his top three African players in Europe this season, headed by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, plus players based in France and in Belgium.Plus Stuart looks back at a thrilling EPL season.

On this week’s show we focus on the impact of African players in Europe over the past 10 years. There might not be players as dominant as the likes of George Weah and Didier Drogba were, but Oluwashina Okeleji believes that the impact is growing all the time.We talk about Riyad Mahrez’s African record of five EPL titles and we ask what made Man City so good this season.Also, Senegal’s dominance at continental level continues, as their Under-17 AFCON title makes it five men’s continental trophies in the last 15 months.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday, with four African teams there. We hear from Nigeria defender Benjamin Frederick.Also, as we continue to celebrate turning 10 years as a show, we look at the decline in flair in African football – while players like Roger Milla and Jay Jay Okocha made Africa famous for their skills and tricks, some feel that the game has become too scientific and too European. We hear from Zambian AFCON winner Clifford Mulenga.Also we have Stuart on Man City’s dominance and the demise of Southampton – the first team to be relegated from the EPL this season.

On this week’s show take a hard-hitting look at the state of African football with renowned journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, who highlights the alarming state of CAF’s finances. Osasu also gives us his strong views that Caf president Patrice Motsepe is too closely-aligned to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and that Infantino is calling the shots in African football.Also we catch up on the continental competitions, we look at Victor Osimhen’s amazing season in Italy, and Stuart on the EPL and the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid and Man City playing a thrilling 1-1 draw.

On this week’s show we catch up on a busy week in African football, with the CAF Champions League quarter-finals affected by violence, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning yet another Spanish women’s league title with Barcelona Women, and with much criticism of the joint bid from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to co-host the 2027 AFCON – we assess the likelihood of the bid succeeding. Lots on the EPL as Erling Haaland breaks the goalscoring record, and here at PSFA, this month we’re celebrating turning 10 years as a show, and we’ll be reliving some of our best moments, including a trip to the Pyramids in Egypt, and we look as the emergence of the so-called smaller teams over the past 10 years, including Cape Verde and The Gambia.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-17 AFCON, which gets underway this weekend in Algeria.We assess the chances of South Africa’s expression of interest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup being successful.And we have an interview with Nigeria and Ajax defender Calvin Bassey on what’s been a difficult season.Plus Stuart on the EPL, and whether Manchester City have wrapped up the title with their win over Arsenal.

On this week’s show we focus on Sadio Mane’s troubles at Bayern Munich. It’s been a tough season for the Senegal star, and earlier this month he was suspended after punching team-mate Leroy Sane. We ask why Mane has failed to make an impact at Bayern.Also we have a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired. We hear from a Zimbabwean living in Germany on his match-day experience.And we talk about Mohammed Salah’s return to form, and we ask whether Chelsea should make use of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they are struggling for goals.

On this week’s show we review the inaugural CAF African Schools Football Championship finals, with winners coming from Guinea and Tanzania.We have the second part of our interview with Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a great authority in African football, on his travels and his concerns.Plus Stuart on the EPL title race and the Uefa Champions League.

On this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some great clashes lined up.Also we look at the problems at troubled African giants Zamalek of Egypt and TPM Mazembe of DR Congo. We speak to Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a great authority in African football, and Stuart analyses the sackings of Graham Potter and Brendan Rogers in the EPL

On this week’s show we talk about qualifiers for the 2023 AFCON, with Algeria, Senegal and South Africa among the teams qualifying with two games to spare, and with Namibia causing a huge upset with a win over Cameroon. We speak to the highly sought-after Nigeria forward Terem Moffi, who decided to stay in France instead of moving to the EPL.We also hear from Liberia captain William Jebbor on their AFCON exit, and Stuart looks at the Africans still in the Uefa Champions League.

On this week’s show we talk about qualifiers for the 2023 AFCON, and we hear from South Africa forward Lyle Foster, who moved to English Championship leaders Burnley in January. Also we look back on the career of 2008 African Footballer of The Year Emmanuel Adebayor, with the Togolese forward announcing his retirement.And we analyse Crystal Palace’s decision to sack manager Patrick Vieira.

On this week’s show we reflect on the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, with Senegal winning, to continue their current dominance in African football.We catch up on the CAF Champions League, with 10-time champions Al Ahly in danger of a group-stage exit.Also we look at Morocco’s chances of of co-hosting the 2030 Fifa World Cup, as they have joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid.And lots on the EPL, as we ask whether Liverpool’s revival is over already.

On this week’s show we go to Egypt and look ahead to this weekend’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal play The Gambia.We catch up on the CAF Champions League, and look at the disturbing story of a player collapsing and dying in Ivory Coast’s top-flight last weekend, with calls for better health checks for players.And lots on the EPL as Mohamed Salah breaks the Liverpool goalscoring record.

On this week’s show we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek struggling in the group stage.We ask whether Morocco deserved more at the Best Fifa Awards, as Achraf Hakimi was picked in the Fifpro Men's World XI.Also, as CAF are expected to name the host of the 2025 AFCON this month, we take a look at which country might get the hosting.And lots on the EPL, as we look at the Erik ten Haag effect at Manchester United.