Ed Aarons
Made in Africa
The latest news and views on African players in the Premier League with Ed Aarons of the Guardian and Rahman Osman from London World https://birlinn.co.uk/product/made-in-africa/
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Episodes
Made in Africa 2026 World Cup special 03.07.2026 28:11
Rahman and Ed bring you a special episode from Kansas City on the eve of Ghana v Colombia. Which African team will go the furthest at this year's tournament and what have been the highlights so far?
Afcon 2025 final fallout - Senegal controversially stripped of title by CAF 18.03.2026 33:34
An unprecedented decision awarded the final to Morocco two months after Senegal's victory. Ed and Rahman are joined by Osasu Obayiuwana to discuss the ramifications and what happens next...
Afcon semi-finals preview: will Salah and Egypt get revenge over Mane's Senegal? 12.01.2026 34:50
Rahman and Ed are joined by Piers Edwards from the BBC to look ahead to the last four as Nigeria attempt to overcome hosts and favourites Morocco. Plus Semenyo completes his move to Man City and new Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's Made in Africa connection...
Afcon 2025 preview 20.12.2025 37:17
Rahman and Ed are joined by Moroccan analyst and journalist Jalal Bounouar to look ahead to the African Nations Cup. The hosts are strong favourites to win their first title since 1976 but who can stop them?
Is there any way back for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool? 08.12.2025 35:11
Rahman and Ed are joined by Adam Mustapha from the KingFut website to discuss the Egyptian superstar's public outburst when he accused Liverpool of 'throwing him under the bus' and admitted his relationship with manager Arne Slot has broken down. Plus reaction to the 2026 World Cup draw after England were paired with Ghana in Group L.
Antoine Semenyo: destined for the big time? 24.11.2025 34:00
Rahman and Ed are joined by Ghanaian journalist Owuraku Ampofo to discuss the Bournemouth forward's journey from Sunday League football to the Premier League and what's next for him with transfer speculation mounting. Plus Salah's struggles at Liverpool and DR Congo eliminate Nigeria in the World Cup playoffs
World Cup 2026 qualifiers special - South Africa and Cape Verde seal their spots in North America next year 16.10.2025 37:36
Rahman and Ed are joined by Melissa Reddy to discuss Bafana Bafana's return to the World Cup finals for the first time since they hosted the tournament in 2010 with a squad that mostly plays in South Africa. Plus is Liverpool's poor recent run just a blip?
Ousmane Dembélé wins the Ballon d'Or as Mohamed Salah achieves highest finish 25.09.2025 37:29
Rahman and Ed discuss the France forward with roots in Senegal, Mauritania and Mali being crowned the world's best player as Liverpool's Salah ended up in fourth place. They are also joined by agent Segun Jegede to discuss the pathway for young African players.
Mohammed Kudus ready to earn his Spurs with Tottenham 11.07.2025 26:46
Rahman and Ed are joined by Godfred Boafo from Ghanaian radio station Citi FM to discuss his £55m move from West Ham. Plus the latest on Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United and the 1990 World Cup connection to their new teenage signing...
Premier League calling for Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman? 23.06.2025 32:29
Rahman and Ed are joined by Nigerian journalist Oma Akatugba to discuss the futures of the Super Eagles stars, with both expected to find new clubs this summer. Plus what next for Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea and will Thomas Partey stay at Arsenal?
January transfer window review 09.02.2025 22:50
Rahman and Ed reflect on the new arrivals to the Premier League including Manchester City's Omar Marmoush and look ahead to the rest of the season.
Peter Odemwingie's new life as a golfer plus Chelsea's revival under Enzo Maresca 02.10.2024 40:00
Rahman and Ed are joined by the former West Brom and Nigeria striker to discuss how he became a qualified PGA professional after retiring from football. We also analysed what is going right at Stamford Bridge this season and Aliou Cissé's departure as head coach of the Senegal national team
Premier League season preview 2024/25 16.08.2024 34:59
Rahman and Ed are joined by John Bennett from the BBC to discuss all the new faces in this season's Premier League, including Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United and Yankuba Minteh of Brighton
How do Chelsea solve the Nicolas Jackson enigma? 25.04.2024 34:55
Ed and Rahman are joined by Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard to discuss the Senegal striker's first season at Stamford Bridge.
Afcon 2023 review - Ivory Coast bounce back from the dead to seal historic triumph on home soil 12.02.2024 30:10
Rahman and Ed are joined by Ben Jackson, author of The Africa Cup of Nations: The History of an Underappreciated Tournament to discuss the amazing final that saw Sebastian Haller help the hosts see off Nigeria in a pulsating final.
Afcon 2023 group stage review - Ghana crash out (again) as Algeria are stunned by Mauritania 26.01.2024 32:43
Rahman and Ed are joined by Afcon 2023 commentator Piers Edwards to discuss the dramatic group stages in Ivory Coast and the mouthwatering last-16 ties featuring the hosts against holders Senegal and Nigeria v Cameroon ...
Afcon 2023 preview special 08.01.2024 2:02:16
Rahman and Ed are joined by Maher Mezahi and Brandon and Joe from The International Window podcast to preview the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Can Senegal make it back-to-back titles or will Mohamed Salah get revenge for last time and finally become an African champion with Egypt?
Mohammed Kudus shining for West Ham plus Osimhen and Oshoala named African players of the year 17.12.2023 27:58
Ed and Rahman discuss the Ghana forward's impact at the London Stadium and are joined by Mimi Fawaz to talk about Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala being crowned the King and Queen of African football at the CAF awards in Morocco.
Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr flying high with Tottenham at top of table 01.11.2023 35:16
Rahman and Ed are joined by Dan Klipatrick of the Evening Standard to discuss the impact the Mali and Senegal midfielders have had under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
Amrabat's Manchester United debut and spotlight on Burnley's Bafana Bafana star Lyle Foster 27.09.2023 34:25
Rahman and Ed discuss the Moroccan's instant impact at Old Trafford, Nicolas Jackson's struggles at Chelsea and are then joined by Velile Mnyandu from SABC to find out more about the South African striker who made history with his goal against Aston Villa.
The new Premier League season and André Onana's memorable Manchester United debut 15.08.2023 35:56
Rahman and Ed are joined by renowned Cameroonian journalist Njie Enow to discuss André Onana and his journey to Old Trafford. Plus goodbye Riyad Mahrez and Kalidou Koulibaly and welcome Nicolas Jackson.
End of season awards special 23.05.2023 33:34
Rahman and Ed are joined by Morgan Ofori, who won the Football Writers Association’s Kick It Out Unheard Voices Football Writer of the Year award, to discuss the African players of the season in the Premier League, including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City and Arsenal's Thomas Partey. Plus the breakthrough players and flop of the season...
Arsenal v Man City title run-in and the relegation scrap. Plus where next for Osimhen and Chukwueze? 18.04.2023 42:14
Rahman and Ed are joined by Oluwashina Okeleji from BBC Africa to discuss whether Arsenal can still hold off Pep Guardiola's side to win their first Premier League title for 20 years, Wilfried Ndidi and Leicester's battle against relegation and which English clubs are interested in the Napoli striker and Villarreal winger.
Christian Atsu 1992-2023 25.02.2023 26:44
Ed and Rahman are joined by Gary Al-Smith to pay tribute to the former Ghana forward, who was killed in the eathquakes to hit Turkey and Syria.
2023 January transfer window with Fabrizio Romano 17.01.2023 25:00
Ed and Nick Ames are joined by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano to discuss the futures of Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Mohammed Kudus, Wilfried Zaha and many more....
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