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African Five-a-side episodes

April 17, 2025 Sundowns v Al Ahly; Pirates v Pyramids - Egypt v South Africa in Champions League semis ⎸ AFR 2.35
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the Egypt vs South Africa semi-finals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League.
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Tariffs, Trump, and the Global South

https://africasacountry.com/2025/04/tariffs-trump-and-the-global-south

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41 min
April 11, 2025 Pirates hold MC Algiers and secure their spot for the CAF Champions League semi-final ⎸ AFR 2.34
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the last match of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League.
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Redefining Sahelian diplomacy

https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/redefining-sahelian-diplomacy

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21 min
April 09, 2025 Sundowns, Pyramids hold on in hostile crowds; Ahly defeats Al Hilal to qualify to semis ⎸ AFR 2.33
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps 3/4 matches of the second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League.
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Redefining Sahelian diplomacy

https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/redefining-sahelian-diplomacy

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37 min
April 07, 2025 Orlando Pirates “last dance”? Sundowns, Esperance to tussle in 2025 CAF Champions League quarterfinals ⎸ AFR 2.32
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League.
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Liberal internationalism after USAID
https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/liberal-internationalism-after-usaid

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48 min
April 02, 2025 Sundowns and Pirates score historic wins in CAF Champions League quarterfinals ⎸ AFR 2.32
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa. This week, Nigeria squandered an opportunity to catch up with South Africa, while Ghana, Algeria, Cameroon excelled.
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Imperial belonging and the weaponisation of the sea https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/imperial-belonging-and-the-weaponization-of-the-sea

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45 min
March 31, 2025 Previewing the CAF CL QF: Sundowns-Esperance, MCA-Pirates, Ahly-Al Hilal, Pyramids-AS FAR ⎸ AFR 2.31
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League as Mamelodi Sundowns take on Esperance de Tunis, MC Algiers host Orlando Pirates, Al Ahly and Al Hilal clash and Pyramids play AS FAR.
43 min
March 26, 2025 Nigeria World Cup in jeopardy; Ghana, Algeria, Cameroon dominate World Cup qualifiers ⎸ AFR 2.30
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa. This week, Nigeria squandered an opportunity to catch up with South Africa, while Ghana, Algeria, Cameroon excelled.
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Imperial belonging and the weaponization of the sea
https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/imperial-belonging-and-the-weaponization-of-the-sea

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45 min
March 22, 2025 Osimhen, Salah, Mofokeng, Amoura shine in 5th round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers ⎸ AFR 2.29
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 5 action of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Africa. Over the last 72 hours, Egypt impressed versus Ethiopia. Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco managed narrow victories in Ramadan, while Nigeria and South Africa began their race to the 2026 World Cup in Group C.
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FIFA’s Double Standards
https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/fifas-double-standards

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41 min
March 19, 2025 Previewing Matchday 5 and 6 of the African 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers ⎸ AFR 2.28
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews Matchday 5 and 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Africa.
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FIFA’s Double Standards
https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/fifas-double-standards

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44 min
February 25, 2025 Is Afcon a major tournament? Jamie Carragher doesn't think so
Last weekend, Jamie Carragher made headlines when he mentioned that Mo Salah might be less respected for Ballon D'Or voting because he represents Egypt in international football and competes in the Africa Cup of Nations, which he doesn't believe is a "major" tournament.
14 min

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