African Five-a-side

By Maher Mezahi

Learning about the African continent through the prism of its favorite pastime: football. Hosted by Maher Mezahi and backed by Africa Is a Country with funding from the Open Society Foundation.... more

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African Five-a-side episodes:

February 02, 2026 CAF CL Matchday 4: Hilal & Pyramids Victorious, Ahly Draw With Yanga
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap Matchday 4 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League
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33min
January 25, 2026 CAF Champions League: Ahly defeat Yanga, Sundowns held by Hilal
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the first two matches of Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League
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31min
January 19, 2026 2025 AFCON FINAL: SENEGAL BEAT MOROCCO IN CRAZY MATCH
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal
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Check out our AFCON coverage: https://africasacountry.com/series/afcon-2025
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20min
January 15, 2026 2025 AFCON semi-final: Morocco squeak past Nigeria; Senegal dominate Egypt
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals between Morocco and Nigeria and Egypt vs Senegal
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Between Bambali and Nagrig https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/between-bambali-and-nagrig
The untameable Victor Osimhen https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/the-untameable-victor-osimhen
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23min
December 30, 2025 South Africa survives Zimbabwe; Morocco trounces Zambia (AFCON diary: Day 9)
On Day 9 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa beat Zimbabwe and Morocco finally put in a confident performance against Zambia
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Three footballers walk into a stadium: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/three-footballers-walk-into-a-stadium
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30min
December 28, 2025 Nigeria Super Eagles bully Tunisia Carthage Eagles 3-2 in Fez (AFCON diary: Day 7)
On Day 7 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria dominated Tunisia in Fez, winning 3-2 after the North Africans staged a late comeback
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The Senegalese paradox: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-senegalese-paradox
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23min
December 27, 2025 Salah sinks South Africa; Mali hold Morocco in Matchday 2 of 2025 AFCON (AFCON diary: Day 6)
On Day 6 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt scored a previous win against South Africa and Mali held Morocco at home to stay alive in Group A
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Sounds of the Africa Cup of Nations: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/sounds-of-the-africa-cup-of-nations
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29min
December 25, 2025 ANALYSIS: Algeria blow past Sudan in 3-0 victory as Zidane watches from stands (AFCON diary: Day 4)
On Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria comfortably disposed of Sudan under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane
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27min
December 24, 2025 Favourites Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal, Tunisia win comfortably on day 3 (AFCON diary: Day 3)
On Day 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia all won their first matches of the tournament.
https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-myth-of-nigerian-football-exceptionalism
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28min
December 21, 2025 Morocco 2-0 Comoros: Atlas Lions win opening match comfortably (AFCON diary: Day 1)
On Day 1 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Comoros 2-0. Goals came in the second half by Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi, after a frustrating first half where the hosts could not break the deadlock.
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19min

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