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Planet Sport Football Africa

Passion for Sport

The show where we look at African football both what"s happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.

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29:25

09 April 2021: The Challenge of Achieving Your Dream...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/04/09

On this week’s show we look at the dream that so many footballers around Africa have – the dream of going to Europe and playing for a big club. But it’s a very challenging goal, and we speak to young Gambian Ebrima Jatta, who’s playing in the sixth tier of football in Sweden. Also Stuart on whether West Ham can get a place in the Champions League next season, and where Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Arsenal leaves Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.

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29:30

2 April - Afcon qualifiers + Nigeria defender William...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/04/01

On this week’s show we take a look back at the decisive 2021 AFCON qualifiers, which saw Comoros and The Gambia qualifying for the first time, Malawi making it for the third time, Mauritania twice in a row, and three in a row for Guinea-Bissau. On the other hand, DR Congo and South Africa failed to qualify. Nigeria sailed through to the finals, and we speak to Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong, who could be heading into the EPL with his club Watford second in the English Championship.

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29:28

26 March - Getting Africans excited about African...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/03/25

On this week’s show we hear from new CAF president Patrice Motsepe on how he wants African football to grow by being valued more in Africa. How can this be done, when many find European football more exciting? We also look at how English football grew with rebranding to the EPL

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29:31

19 March - final AFCON qualifying + Motsepe era...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/03/18

On this week’s show we look ahead to the final two rounds of 2021 AFCON qualifying. Hopes are high in the Comoros and the Gambia, with both countries targeting a first-ever Nations Cup qualification. And lots on the EPL, as Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho is banging in the goals for Leicester.

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29:25

12 March - Patrice Motsepe heads up CAF + U17 Afcon...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/03/11

On this week’s show we look at South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe becoming Caf president unopposed, plus the late cancellation of the Under-17 Afcon. Stuart asks what’s wrong with Liverpool, and why some players and clubs have stopped taking the knee before games.

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29:31

5 March - U20 Afcon + Cameroon keep it in the family...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/03/04

On this week’s show we assess the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, with the final on Saturday. Cameroon has had three players who are sons of former national team players, including Samuel Eto’o. Also, with elections for a new CAF president nearing, we hear from one of the main contenders, South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe. And Stuart looks the Chinese Super League’s financial controversy.

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29:31

26 February - Fifa chief on African football...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/02/25

On this week’s show we hear from Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who says that with elections for a new Caf president taking place next month, this is a crucial period for African football. Infantino says that with good leadership at Caf, the continent might do better at the next Fifa men’s and women’s World Cups and compete well against the big teams. Also we go to Cameroon and hear what the reaction is there to Indomitable Lions and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana being given a one-year ban by Uefa

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29:24

19 Feb Afcon U20 + Covid weaponisation claims +...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/02/18

On this week’s show we go to the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, the biggest sporting event ever held in the country, and there are two brand-new stadiums for the tournament. Also we investigate a hot issue – allegations of the weaponization of Covid-19 in African football. Some visiting teams have accused their opponents of arranging fake positive Covid-19 results to rule players out of action. And, was it fair for Uefa to give Cameroon and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana a one-year ban after he failed

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29:27

12 Feb - Al Ahly third in Fifa World Club Cup + City...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/02/11

On this week’s show we assess the performance of African champions Al Ahly of Egypt, as they finished third at the Fifa Club World Cup in Qatar. Also we review the African Nations Championship in Cameroon, as Morocco won a second title, and lots on the EPL as Manchester City crushed Liverpool.

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29:25

5 Feb - CHAN final preview + Ahmad returns + Red...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/02/04

On this week’s show we go to Cameroon and catch up on the latest from the African Nations Championship as Morocco play Mali in Sunday’s final, and Cameroon fans are in shock after losing 4-0 to Morocco. And we look at the surprise return of Ahmad as Confederation of African Football president, and Manchester United’s stunning win over Southampton.

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29:30

29 Jan 2021: CHAN, Fifa Club World Cup & Chelsea...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/01/28

On this week’s show we go to Cameroon and catch up on the latest from the African Nations Championship, with the hosts playing two-time champions DR Congo in the quarter-finals. We also look ahead to the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, with Al Ahly representing Africa at the tournament in Qatar. And as Chelsea part ways with Frank Lampard, we ask if young managers should be given more time and patience than those with more experience.

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29:30

22 Jan - CHAN latest + Henry Onyekuru future hopes +...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/01/21

On this week’s show we catch up with the action at the 2020 African Nations Championship in Cameroon as the group stage continues. Also, we speak to Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru, who is determined to get his career back on track after a disappointing time in France. Onyekuru signed for Everton but never played for them due to work permit issues, but he was focused on the EPL. Stuart explains the new work permit regulations for foreign players in the UK, and talks about the retirement of Manchester

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29:30

15 January - CHAN kicks off in Cameroon + Zambia...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/01/14

On this week’s show we look ahead to the 2020 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, which runs from this Saturday until 7 February in Cameroon. We hear from Cameroon, where all is ready with the facilities, but there is a lack of optimism that the national team can deliver. We also speak to Zambia coach Micho, who’s hoping that the tournament can bring better times for the Chipolopolo. And in the EPL it’s Liverpool against Manchester United on Sunday, with United extending their lead if they

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29:27

8 Jan - Mensah on the MLS + EPL latest + Wenger on...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2021/01/07

On this week’s show we speak to Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah, who plays in the US Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew. Mensah received some criticism for leaving Europe to join what some see as a less-competitive league, but he says that the standard is high, with big names like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham having played in the MLS. Also Stuart with the latest in the EPL, and he tells us about Arsene Wenger’s reflections on his time at Arsenal.

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29:26

1 January - looking ahead to 2021 + Ed Aarons on...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2020/12/31

On this week’s show we take a look at whether 2021 will go as planned with the challenges of Covid-19. We also conclude our interview with UK journalist Ed Aarons, who recalls his visit to Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's home area in Egypt. And Stuart reflects on a busy EPL period. Happy New Year from all at Planet Sport Football Africa!

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29:28

25 Dec - Review of 2020, Ghana's Yaw Yeboah, and...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2020/12/24

On this week’s show we take a look back at 2020 – a year where Covid-19 affected football all across the continent. Earlier this year Liberia’s President George Weah predicted that there would be great damage to leagues around Africa – we ask how bad the situation is right now. We revisit an interview earlier this year with Ghana's Yaw Yeboah. And Stuart analyses Manchester United’s resurgence in the EPL.

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29:30

18 Dec - African Nations Champs special report +...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2020/12/17

On this week’s show we have a special report from Cameroon, with the start of the African Nations Championship just four weeks away. We go into our 2020 archive and hear from Belgium-based Zambian forward Fashion Sakala, on how he made it to Europe. And we ask if it’s time for Mikel Arteta to leave Arsenal.

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29:28

11 Dec trailblazing African players in English...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2020/12/11

On this week’s show we hear more from UK journalist Ed Aarons on his book “Made in Africa – The history of African players in English football”. Ed looks at South African trailblazer Albert Johanneson – one of the first high-profile black players, of any nationality, to play top-flight football in England. And we talk about another South African, Lucas Radebe, and his hugely successful time at Leeds United. Plus Stuart on Arsenal’s goalscoring problems.

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29:30

4 Dec - how can black African coaches shine on the...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2020/12/03

On this week’s show we analyse the achievement of South African Pitso Mosimane in winning the Caf Champions League with Egyptian side Al Ahly. Earlier this year Mosimane said that coaches from Europe should be screened before getting jobs with clubs in South Africa, and Caf has tightened the rules for foreign coaches in continental competitions, so is this the time for black African coaches to shine on the continent? Also, we hear about the ground-breaking exploits of Peter Ndlovu, the first African

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29:31

27 Nov - The Ahmad years + CAF Champions League +...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2020/11/26

On this week’s show we talk about the Confederation of African Football president Ahmad being banned for five years by FIFA for breaching various codes of ethics, and we assess his three years in charge. And, with the CAF Champions League final on this weekend, the 2020/2021 Champions League and Confederation Cup also get underway, starting three months late. But despite the delay, CAF think that all will go well. Also, tributes come from African stars following the death of Argentina legend Diego

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