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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Burkina Faso 2025 Afcon preview: Stallions quietly confident 16.12.2025 28:39

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Stephane Ouattara to preview the Burkina Faso 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

DR Congo 2025 Afcon preview: Leopards on brink of history 15.12.2025 28:03

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Louis Mukoma to preview the DR Congo national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Louis here: https://x.com/leopardsfoot? Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fi...

Tunisia 2025 Afcon preview: Confident Carthage Eagles 14.12.2025 26:59

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Arafet Hamrouni to preview the Tunisian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Geoff here: https://www.instagram.com/arafethamrouni/ Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tikto...

Tanzania 2025 Afcon preview: Low expectations for future hosts 13.12.2025 15:10

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Geoff Lea to preview the Tanzanian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Geoff here: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_lea/ Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@afr...

Nigera 2025 Afcon preview: Uncertain times for Super Eagles 12.12.2025 26:55

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Colin Udoh to preview the Nigerian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Eurico here: https://x.com/ColinUdoh Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveasi...

2025 Angola Afcon preview: Time for a rebuild 11.12.2025 29:29

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

2025 Senegal Afcon preview: Are Senegal the best team in Africa? 10.12.2025 25:07

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

2025 Cameroon Afcon preview: Eto'o attempts renaissance of Indomitable Lions 07.12.2025 27:03

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Emmanuel Lavogez to preview the Cameroonian 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

2025 Algeria Afcon preview: Les Fennecs are a complete unknown 06.12.2025 19:47

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Hamza Rahmani to preview the Algerian 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

2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction: Which African sides can get out of their groups? 06.12.2025 19:47

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and what it means for African national teams. ----------------------- 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 Zambia Afcon preview: Chipolopolo in rebuild 04.12.2025 19:13

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Calvin Kaumba Chikenge to preview the Zambian 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

2025 South Africa Afcon preview: Are Bafana for real? 03.12.2025 33:23

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Njabulo Ngidi to preview the South African 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

2025 Egypt Afcon preview: Can Mohamed Salah finally win the Afcon? 02.12.2025 27:24

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amr Fahmy as they preview the Egyptian 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

Rhulani Mokwena speaks about life in Algiers, coaching principles, CAF CL and Sundowns 26.11.2025 1:31:58

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi sits with MC Algiers coach, Rhulani Mokwena, to discuss his new life in Algiers and his coaching past Timestamps: (00:00:17) First impression of Algeria (00:01:21) How much tourism do you do? (00:03:02) Best thing about being in Algeria so far? (00:06:03) Is MC Algiers underrated on the continent? (00:08:54) Can you tell how much thi...

Sundowns, Pyramids, Berkane dominate Matchday 1 of 2025/2026 CAF Champions League 24.11.2025 35:53

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage. ----------------------- 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

DR Congo advance; Nigeria eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs! 17.11.2025 20:06

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo. 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

NIGERIA OR DR CONGO? Which African team will make FIFA international World Cup qualifying playoff? 15.11.2025 16:32

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo. READ: After Paul Biya https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biya This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com...

Nigeria and DR Congo advance to final of African 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs 14.11.2025 35:47

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo. READ: After Paul Biya https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biya This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tikt...

Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo or Gabon? Who will make it past ’26 Africa World Cup qualifying playoff? 11.11.2025 27:50

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo. READ: The myth of Christian genocide https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/the-myth-of-christian-genocide This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/...

Hakimi or Salah? Who is the African player of the year? 06.11.2025 26:28

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi declares who he would have voted for for the 2025 CAF Awards READ: After the coronation https://africasacountry.com/2025/11/after-the-coronation 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 Confederation Cup draw: Wydad, Zamalek, USM Algiers, Kaizer Chiefs? Who are favourites? 05.11.2025 20:58

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reacts to the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup group stage draw READ: After the coronation https://africasacountry.com/2025/11/after-the-coronation 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

Mokwena drawn against Sundowns! | 2025/2026 CAF Champions League draw reaction 03.11.2025 29:13

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reacts to the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage draw READ: An island nation, everywhere https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/an-island-nation-everywhere 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

2026 FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde, South Africa qualify; Nigeria, Cameroon make playoffs 15.10.2025 34:45

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone) 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

Nigera? South Africa? Cape Verde? Who will qualify on the last day of 2026 World Cup qualifying? 12.10.2025 33:58

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone) This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com READ: Cameroon’s last election: https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/cameroons-last-election Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Previewing the final African 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Cape Verde, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal) 07.10.2025 42:34

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews Matchday 9 and 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone) This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com READ: Biya Forever https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/biya-forever From Cornell to conscience https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/from-cornell-to-conscience Follow us on social media: https://twitter...