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On this week’s show we go to Ukraine, as we have an interview with Stephen Michael Gopey, a Nigerian player in the Ukraine top-flight, on how his club went to Turkey for a training camp and arrived back on the day that Russia moved into Ukraine. 
Also we talk about the appointment of Rigobert Song as the new Cameroon head coach, and lots on the EPL as we have the Manchester derby this weekend, and a word on Liverpool’s win over Chelsea in a classic EFL Cup final.

On this week’s show we catch up on the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers, as four teams made it for the first time. 
Plus the latest from Kenya and Zimbabwe, as both countries are given Fifa suspensions. 
We go to Ghana, where Black Stars legend Sulley Muntari has returned back home to the Ghana Premier League, where he is playing for Hearts of Oak, at the age of 37.  
And Stuart on the EFL Cup final, with Chelsea playing Liverpool on Sunday.

On this week’s show we look at the ongoing 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers, with places at the finals in Morocco to be decided over the next few days.
Also we speak to Nigeria and Watford midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo, who missed the AFCON but is now back in training.
We have your views on the story of Kurt Zouma, as the West Ham defender kicked his cat.
And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League.

On this week’s show we reflect on the 2021 AFCON with its highs and lows, and we ask if it was the most exciting edition of the tournament ever, with Senegal taking their first title, with numerous upsets, and very sadly, a stadium tragedy.  
Also we look at Al Ahly’s strong showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, and lots on the EPL, as West Ham’s Kurt Zouma was involved in controversy for kicking his cat.

As Senegal are the champions of Africa for the first time, we talk about their penalty shootout win over Egypt in the final. Also a look at Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar’s achievement as tournament top-scorer with the joint second-highest total ever.

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As Senegal play Egypt in the final – we hear from Egypt captain Mohamed Salah. And also a look at the thrilling third-place match, where Cameroon staged an incredible comeback against Burkina Faso. 
 
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With Senegal playing Egypt in the final this weekend, we speak to Teranga Lions star Sadio Mane. We assess Senegal’s chances in the final, and look at the performance of local coaches, as 15 were at #AFCON2021, alongside nine foreign coaches.

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On this week’s show we catch up on the latest at AFCON 2021, with Senegal playing Egypt in Sunday’s final. Also we assess how the local coaches have performed in comparison to the foreign coaches at the tournament, and we look at how teams will have to get used to playing football in this Covid era. 
Plus Stuart on the EPL, and the transfer window, as Watford now have 10 African players. 
   
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Day 27 today, with Egypt having knocked out the hosts on penalties to set up a final against Senegal on Sunday. We analyse the Pharoah’s penalty shootout win against Cameroon. Also we hear from Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traore on their semi-final exit.

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Day 26 today, with Senegal through to the final and Cameroon playing Egypt in a titanic clash – we’ll be looking ahead to the game. Plus a look at some of the unheralded players who have done well at the tournament.

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