In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and what it means for African national teams.

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Calvin Kaumba Chikenge to preview the Zambian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Njabulo Ngidi to preview the South African national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amr Fahmy as they preview the Egyptian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi sits with MC Algiers coach, Rhulani Mokwena, to discuss his new life in Algiers and his coaching past

Timestamps:

(00:00:17) First impression of Algeria

(00:01:21) How much tourism do you do?

(00:03:02) Best thing about being in Algeria so far?

(00:06:03) Is MC Algiers underrated on the continent?

(00:08:54) Can you tell how much this club means to people?

(00:10:13) Is it heavy running a club that means so much?

(00:12:21) How much North African supporters influence decision-making

(00:15:35) What kind of football does MC Algiers want you to play?

(00:18:55) Baptism of fire despite hot start in the league

(00:24:26) Paradox of technical football vs lack of goals in Algeria

(00:33:58) Playing so many young players so early

(00:39:40) Repositioning Larbi Tabti

(00:43:35) Playing Reda Halaimia as an inverted fullback

(00:47:37) What are "principles" and what yours?

(00:54:37) Keeping players stimulated in training

(00:57:41) Challenging coach on his career management

(01:04:35) Challenging coach on not being "obsessed" with winning CAF CL

(01:09:32) Challenging coach on player vs coach responsibility

(01:17:01) Motivation for beating Sundowns in CAF CL

(01:19:05) How do you feel about Mamelodi Sundowns as a club?

(01:22:07) Coaching with emotion vs coaching emotionally

(01:24:43) Who will win the Afcon?

(01:25:44) A South African youngster that will play in Europe

(01:27:25) Continuing his family's legacy

Shot by Mindak Agency: https://www.instagram.com/mindak.agency

Edited by: Mohamed Benhassir

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage.

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo.

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo.

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo.

READ: After Paul Biya

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In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo.

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