Planet Sport Football Africa

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.