Maher Mezahi

African Five-a-side

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Learning about the African continent through the prism of its favorite pastime: football. Hosted by Maher Mezahi and backed by Africa Is a Country with funding from the Open Society Foundation.

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Maher Mezahi

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AS FAR to meet Sundowns in CAF Champions League final 19.04.2026 11:27

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns are in the CAF Champions League final! 19.04.2026 15:06

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns, AS FAR take decisive lead in CAF CL semi-finals after beating Esperance, Berkane 12.04.2026 27:42

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals

Previewing CAF Champions League semi-finals: Esperance vs Sundowns; AS FAR vs Berkane 11.04.2026 22:44

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the CAF Champions League semi-finals. This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: -https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide -https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

African national teams dominate during 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation matches 30.03.2026 27:36

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we react to first round of fixtures the African national teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup played in this March international break. ----------------------- Waiting to believe: https://africasacountry.com/2026/03/waiting-to-believe This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter....

Rhulani Mokwena leaves MC Algiers mid-season for Ittihad Tripoli 24.03.2026 23:26

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we react to Rhulani Mokwena's decision to leave MC Algiers for Ittihad Tripoli in Libya.

REACTION: Morocco are 2025 AFCON champions... for now! 18.03.2026 14:10

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we take a look at the CAF Appeals Board's decision to name Morocco 2025 AFCON champions several months after the tournament took place ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

CAF Champions League: Esperance defeat Al Ahly in close match in Rades, 1-0 16.03.2026 22:08

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the Esperance vs Al Ahly quarterfinal match in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Bread or Messi? https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/bread-or-messi Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Sundowns dominate Stade Malien 3-0; AS FAR held by Pyramids in Rabat 1-1 14.03.2026 26:26

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review a few quarterfinal matches of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Bread or Messi? https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/bread-or-messi Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

CAF Champions League Draw Reaction | Previewing Knockout Match-ups 17.02.2026 27:36

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the knockout stages of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Sundowns Dominate MC Algiers, Esperance beat Petro, Al Hilal, Pyramids, Berkane qualify with ease 15.02.2026 27:40

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review matchday 6 of the the CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

CAF CL Matchday 4: Hilal & Pyramids Victorious, Ahly Draw With Yanga 02.02.2026 32:15

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap Matchday 4 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

CAF Champions League: Ahly defeat Yanga, Sundowns held by Hilal 25.01.2026 30:11

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the first two matches of Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

2025 AFCON FINAL: SENEGAL BEAT MOROCCO IN CRAZY MATCH 19.01.2026 19:41

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal ----------------------- Check out our AFCON coverage: https://africasacountry.com/series/afcon-2025 This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

2025 AFCON semi-final: Morocco squeak past Nigeria; Senegal dominate Egypt 15.01.2026 22:54

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals between Morocco and Nigeria and Egypt vs Senegal ----------------------- Between Bambali and Nagrig https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/between-bambali-and-nagrig The untameable Victor Osimhen https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/the-untameable-victor-osimhen This podcast is brought to you by: ww...

South Africa survives Zimbabwe; Morocco trounces Zambia (AFCON diary: Day 9) 30.12.2025 29:19

On Day 9 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa beat Zimbabwe and Morocco finally put in a confident performance against Zambia ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Three footballers walk into a stadium: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/three-footballers-walk-into-a-stadium Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide http...

Nigeria Super Eagles bully Tunisia Carthage Eagles 3-2 in Fez (AFCON diary: Day 7) 28.12.2025 22:13

On Day 7 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria dominated Tunisia in Fez, winning 3-2 after the North Africans staged a late comeback ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com The Senegalese paradox: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-senegalese-paradox Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.f...

Salah sinks South Africa; Mali hold Morocco in Matchday 2 of 2025 AFCON (AFCON diary: Day 6) 27.12.2025 28:27

On Day 6 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt scored a previous win against South Africa and Mali held Morocco at home to stay alive in Group A ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Sounds of the Africa Cup of Nations: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/sounds-of-the-africa-cup-of-nations Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSid...

ANALYSIS: Algeria blow past Sudan in 3-0 victory as Zidane watches from stands (AFCON diary: Day 4) 25.12.2025 26:31

On Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria comfortably disposed of Sudan under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Favourites Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal, Tunisia win comfortably on day 3 (AFCON diary: Day 3) 24.12.2025 27:36

On Day 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia all won their first matches of the tournament. https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-myth-of-nigerian-football-exceptionalism ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Morocco 2-0 Comoros: Atlas Lions win opening match comfortably (AFCON diary: Day 1) 21.12.2025 18:56

On Day 1 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Comoros 2-0. Goals came in the second half by Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi, after a frustrating first half where the hosts could not break the deadlock.

FIFA and CAF ruined AFCON 21.12.2025 14:26

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reviews CAF decision to make AFCON a four year tournament. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Morocco 2025 Afcon preview: Trophy triumph or elimination catastrophe? 18.12.2025 31:17

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amine El Amri to preview the Morocco national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Zimbabwe 2025 Afcon preview: Warriors dealing with adversity 17.12.2025 27:15

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Hope Chizuzu to preview the Zimbabwe national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Cote D'Ivoire 2025 Afcon preview: Can Les Elephants repeat? 17.12.2025 35:53

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by the great Frank Simon to preview the Cote D'Ivoire national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside