Planet Sport Football Africa

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 Erling Haaland breaks the goalscoring record, and here at PSFA, this month we’re celebrating turning 10 years as a show, and we’ll be reliving some of our best moments, including a trip to the Pyramids in Egypt, and we look as the emergence of the so-called smaller teams over the past 10 years, including Cape Verde and The Gambia.

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 title with their win over Arsenal.

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 in Germany on his match-day experience.And we talk about Mohammed Salah’s return to form, and we ask whether Chelsea should make use of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they are struggling for goals.

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 of Graham Potter and Brendan Rogers in the EPL

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 their AFCON exit, and Stuart looks at the Africans still in the Uefa Champions League.

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 EPL, as we ask whether Liverpool’s revival is over already.

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 goalscoring record.

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 EPL, as we look at the Erik ten Haag effect at Manchester United.

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 advantage again.

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 EPL as Man City take top spot from Arsenal.

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 on the EPL as Leeds manager Jessie Marsch is the seventh to lose his job this season.

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 Stuart on the big moves in the EPL.

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 Arsenal?

On this week’s show we focus on the 2022 African Nations Championship, which begins this weekend in Algeria. Also we talk to exciting Ghana midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana, who’s just 20 and played for the Black Stars in two games at the World Cup in Qatar. And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL action, with the Manchester derby headlining.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the new year in African football, with lots to look forward to on the calendar. We hear from Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe, one of Africa’s most experienced referees, who has announced his retirement after a very difficult 2022.Stuart has a tribute to Pele, and we assess Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia.

On this week’s show we take a look back at 2022 in African football – the excitement of the World Cup, and the men’s and women’s Africa Cup of Nations.We hear from Southampton’s Nigerian forward Joe Aribo, and from Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.Also Stuart looks at how the 2026 World Cup might work, with 48 teams.

On this week’s show we take a look back at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. As Morocco reached the semi-finals, is this a breakthrough that will see African teams doing well at future World Cups?We have the second part of our interview with Kaka, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, and the 2007 World Player of the Year.And with the World Cup over, the EPL is back, and we look ahead to the upcoming games.