Planet Sport Football Africa

On this week’s show we pay tribute African football legend Salif Keita of Mali , who died at the age of 76. We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports . Also we go to Cameroon as Africa’s highest-profile goalkeeper Andre Onana has returned to the Indomitable Lions. Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart.

On this week’s show we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant goal on the break against Manchester United . Also, we ask what we can expect from Ghana ’s Mohamed Kudus , with his move to West Ham , and from Brig...

On this week’s show we focus is on sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports science such as diet and physiotherapy. We speak to Zimbabwean sports scientist Nicholas Munyonga , who says that sports science doesn’t have to be too com...

On this week’s show we take a look at the Africans playing in the Saudi Pro League, as the big-money league continues to attract interest, with Idah highlighting stars from the continent to have played there over the years. We have more on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the final on Sunday between England and Spain. And with the EPL back, Stuart assesses the opening weekend, and we also talk abo...

On this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup , with the African teams all out now, after the continent’s best-ever tournament. We hear from South Africa defender Nomi Kgoale . Also lots on the EPL , as Stuart looks ahead to the new season, and he analyses the implications of the increased stoppage time, where referees will now give additional time matching the delays in the game

On this week’s show we we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup , with African teams shining. We hear from South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana on their famous win over Italy. Also we check in on some of the African players who have moved to the EPL , and Stuart looks ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield , with Man City playing Arsenal . We also ask what to expect from Chelsea this season.

On this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria delighting the continent with a famous win over co-hosts Australia, while the other African teams are struggling. We speak to Osasu Obayiuwana who’s covering the World Cup. Also we analyse the surprise move of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha to Turkish club Galatasaray from Crystal Palace. And we have Stuart on Kylian Mbapp...

On this week’s show we talk about Andre Onana ’s big move to Manchester United . We focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup and assess the chances of newcomers Morocco , and we hear from South Africa coach Des Ellis . Plus Stuart on Riyad Mahrez ’s move to Saudi Arabia, and on Lionel Messi moving to the USA.

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...

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 .