Planet Sport Football Africa

On this week’s show we begin our look-ahead to the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, and we focus on Groups A, B and C. We assess the recent form of the Pharaohs, we ask what we can expect from Senegal, who disappointed last time. And we speak to Joseph Yobo, who was captain when Nigeria won the tournament in 2013. Also we look at some of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON.

On this week’s show we talk about the controversy around the CAF Champions League final, which will be replayed after the second leg saw Wydad Casablanca refusing to play on. Also lots on the Uefa Champions League final, as Liverpool took the title.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League final and the Kenyan interest on both sides as Liverpool play Tottenham. We take a look at Africa’s chances in the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is a week away, and we have a report on Cameroon’s progress. Pus, a look at Aston Villa as they win the Championship play-off.

On this week’s show we speak to Nigeria youth international striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who joined Liverpool on a long-term deal in 2015, but is still out on loan and waiting for his chance to play for The Reds. We ask why big clubs in Europe are signing players from Africa when there’s no guarantee of them getting a work permit\, and how the system operates. Plus, lots of views on what needs to be done at Manchester United, and Stuart’s views on Manchester City’s treble-winning season.

On this week’s show we focus on football in Morocco – one of the most successful nations in Africa at the moment. Morocco have teams on the upcoming finals of the CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup, they played well at last year’s World Cup, and Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui have been shining for Ajax in the Uefa Champions League. Plus an interview with Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru, who’s in the Super Eagles squad for next month’s AFCON. He tells us about his journey in football from Nigeria to Qatar to Belgium and to Turkey. And a look-back at the incredible EPL title race.

On this week’s show we focus on sports betting - something that has grown enormously in Africa over the past few years. In many countries it’s possible to go to a betting shop or to place bets online on many sporting events and football is the most popular. For some, this is harmless entertainment, but for most, sports betting becomes a highly-addictive habit. We hear from someone who’s experienced this.

Plus a look back at a stunning week in the Uefa Champions League.

On this week’s show we ask who have been the best African players in the EPL this season. As well as Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah there are plenty of others worth a mention, and a few disappointments too. And we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi, he tells us about how it is working with manager Unai Emery. Also Stuart’s thoughts on the EPL title race – will Manchester City slip up?

On this week’s show we talk about the English PFA Player of the Year award – with Sadio Mane among the six finalists, who deserves to win it? With the Under-17 AFCON ending in Tanzania this weekend we have a special report from Dar-Es-Salaam as we hear from Senegal legend El-Hadji Diouf on what needs to be done to develop youth football. Plus your views on racism in football and we catch on with an exciting week in the EPL.

On this week’s show we look at racism in football, following a statement on racism by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, urging football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism. There have been a lot of cases of racism in the game of late, so what needs to be done to tackle racism in football, and can it be eradicated? We hear from fans in Ghana. Plus reaction to the AFCON draw and lots on the stunning Uefa Champions League game between Manchester City and Tottenham.

On this week’s show we talk about Italy as a destination for African players, and we speak to Nigeria’s Orji Okwonkwo. Plus the issues of racism in Italian football. We reflect on a great week of action in the Uefa Champions League, and we look at who is going to take third and fourth in the EPL.