Planet Sport Football Africa

On this week’s show we look back at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, as South Africa won a first title, and Nigeria came only fourth. We ask whether this shows a shift of power in women’s football on the continent.Also we hear how South Africa brought in a mental skills coach for the tournament.And as Man City play Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, we assess the two team’s pre-season preparations, and we look at some of the big signings elsewhere, including Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly’s move to Chelsea.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the final of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with hosts Morocco playing South Africa. Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dhlamini tells us what it would mean to win the tournament for the first time. We also look back at the controversy and excitement of the semi-finals. Plus your thoughts on the Caf awards as Sadio Mane and Asisat Oshoala win, and Stuart focuses on the newly-promoted teams in the EPL.

On this week’s show we focus on the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with Zambia, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa through to the semi-finals and qualifying for next year’s World Cup.Also we take a look at who might win the Caf Awards, with the shortlists having been made.We speak to France-based Nigeria forward, Terem Moffi, who plays for Lorient in France.And Stuart assesses Man United’s 4-0 win over Liverpool in a pre-season friendly.

On this week’s show we focus on the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with South Africa, Senegal and hosts Morocco among the teams to have impressed so far. We also assess the key decisions made by Caf, that the 2023 AFCON will be held in January and February 2024 due to rainy weather in Ivory Coast, that the African Super League will start in August 2023, that the Caf Champions League final will return to the home and away format. Plus Stuart on the latest transfers in the EPL.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with Morocco hosting the tournament, and with Nigeria’s Super Falcons looking for a tenth title. We talk to Nigeria and Rangers forward Joe Aribo, who played 70 games for club and country, and had a lot of disappointments. And Stuart asks where it all went wrong for Utd.

On this week’s show we start looking ahead to the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, with the tournament just a week away.Also we speak to Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, who says it’s great working with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.And we look at why Sadio Mane might have left Liverpool for Bayern Munich.

On this week’s show we analyse Pitso Mosimane’s departure from Egyptian club Al Ahly – was it a surprise, and where might he be going?Also we speak to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who plays for Torino in Italy’s Serie A. Aina tells us about his long season and how he lost his place in the team after going to the Afcon.Plus lots of transfer talk and a look at how kick-ins might replace throw-ins.

On this week’s show we catch up on the latest in the 2023 Afcon qualifiers, with Nigeria making a winning start and Egypt losing to Ethiopia.We speak to Scotland-based defender Frankie Musonda who committed to play for Zambia, and made his debut in these qualifiers.Also we talk about Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey deciding to play for  Ghana. And Stuart on the tough schedule for players in Europe.

On this week’s show we focus on the CAF Champions League final, with Wydad Casablanca of Morocco beating Al Ahly of Egypt in a great game, and with Wydad enjoying home advantage. We go to Morocco to talk about the match. We also find out more about Wydad’s coach Walid Regragui.Lots too on the Uefa Champions League final, and we take a look at newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.

On this week’s show we look ahead to Monday’s CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly of Egypt playing Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, who have home advantage. Also the group stage of qualifying for the 2023 AFCON starts next week, and we hear from Malawi coach Mario Marinica, as the Flames aim for back-to-back qualifications. Also, we take a look at the best African players in the just-ended Italian Serie A season, and Stuart on how formidable Manchester City will be with Erling Haaland up front next season.

On this week’s show we talk about Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga being chosen as a referee at the men’s World Cup. We also look at Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala taking the the award for the top scorer in the Spanish women’s league. And we talk about the top African players in France, as Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana took the award for the best African player in Ligue 1. Plus Stuart on the final day of the EPL.

On this week’s show we look at Caf’s decision to let Morocco host the final of the African Champions League, with a Moroccan side likely to play in the final. Also we speak to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, who’s had a good season with Napoli in Italy and is a transfer target for several EPL clubs.And we have Stuart on the EPL, with Man City in a commanding position, and a look-ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup final.

On this week’s show we speak to Ghana's Dennis Odoi, who made his international debut at 33 in March, helping the Black Stars to qualify for the World Cup as they beat Nigeria in the play-offs. Odoi was close to committing to play for Belgium, but finally opted for the Black Stars, and it was an amazing start. Also we look at the aftermath of the World Cup play-offs, with six countries fined, and lots on the EPL and the thrilling Uefa Champions League semi-finals.

On this week’s show we have an interview with Nigeria and Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis. Dennis talks about how this season has been, and what it’s like being one of five Nigerian players at Watford.Also we catch up on the Caf Champions League, and we look at Didier Drogba’s failed bid to become president of Ivory Coast's football federation.And Stuart looks at the task ahead for Erik ten Haag when he becomes Manchester United manager.

On this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the group stage of qualifying for the 2023 AFCON, with Egypt, Guinea, Malawi and Ethiopia all in the same group.We assess the furious post-match comments of Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi, claiming Simba used dirty tricks against them in Tanzania in a Confederation Cup match.We have the third and final part of our interview with Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, this week speaking about how he coped with the death of his daughter, who drowned in a swimming pool.And lots on the EPL as the title race continues.

On this week’s show we speak to Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze, whose late goal for Villareal saw six-time champions Bayern Munich knocked out of the Uefa Champions League. Chukwueze tells us about his career, including winning the Europa League with Villareal last season.Also we ask if it was harsh for Carlos Queiroz to lose his job after two penalty shootout losses to Senegal, and we have Stuart on the crisis at Manchester United.

On this week’s show we analyse the draw for the 2022 Fifa World Cup and ask if it will be a better showing for Africa this time.Also we have more from one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on her memories and reflections of many years in women’s football on the continent.And we hear from Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, on the painful loss to Manchester United in the 1999 Uefa Champions League final.Plus Stuart on the EPL, as it’s Man City v Liverpool this weekend.

On this week’s show we look back at the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with some hotly-contested ties, as Senegal beat Egypt, as they did in the AFCON final, Ghana won the west African derby, and Cameroon scored a stunning late winner in Algeria.  Also we have the second part of our interview with one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on the development of the game. And we hear from Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, on his humble beginnings in life. Plus Stuart on the EPL and the World Cup qualifiers in Europe. 

On this week’s show we brace up for the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with Ghana having only named their squad three days ahead of their first leg with Nigeria. Also we take a look at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s return to form with Barcelona.  And we speak to one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, a former coach of the SA women’s national team and currently a CAF instructor. 

On this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with the first legs on next Friday and with Africa’s five places in Qatar to be decided. We hear from Ghana, where fomer Brighton manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as technical advisor for the tie against Nigeria, before possibly taking over as head coach:Plus your views on the action taken by the British government against Chelsea, and Stuart on Ronaldo’s brilliant hat-trick against Tottenham.