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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 communiti...

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, wha...

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...

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...

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 dominanc...

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 Okoch a made Africa famous for their skills and tricks,...

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 continent...

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...

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 tit...

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 i...

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...

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 th...

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...

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 goalscor...

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 EP...

On this week’s show we focus on the tragic death of Ghana winger Christian Atsu , who was found dead last Saturday in Turkey following the earthquakes. We hear about his faith, and how he did so much off the pitch to help prisoners, orphans and others. Also we catch up on the Under-20 AFCON in Egypt, with Senegal impressing in the early stages. And Stuart has lots on the EPL as Arsenal seize the a...

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-20 AFCON, which starts this weekend in Egypt, with Senegal among the leading contenders. We have the second part of our interview with former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012 and playing 17 seasons in South Africa. This week he tells us how players in Africa can be exploited when they are given contracts. And Stuart on the E...

On this week’s show we assess Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, with Al Ahly reaching the semi-finals. We look back at the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria – hailed as the best-ever, with Senegal beating the hosts on penalties in the final. Also we speak to former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012 and playing 17 seasons in South Africa. And Stuart o...

On this week’s show we have more from the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria, with the hosts meeting Senegal in the final. Also we look at the draw for the Under-17 AFCON, with Nigeria, Morocco, Zambia and South Africa drawn together in the same group. Lots on the busy transfer window that closed on Tuesday – we assess Nigeria forward Terem Moffi’s move to Nice in France, and we have Stu...

On this week’s show we focus on the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria, with the tournament into the knockout stage. Also we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen’s superb season so far in Italy, with Napoli 12 points clear at the top of Serie A. We assess the two new African signings at Bournemouth, and Stuart looks at how important the cup competitions are in a packed EPL season.

On this week’s show we focus on the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria, with the hosts the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals. Also we take a look at the shortlist for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022, with three Moroccans nominated after finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar – can any of them win an award against strong opposition? And lots on the EPL – can anyone stop...