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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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29:30

21 June: Live update from Cairo, Egypt & African...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/06/21

This week’s show comes to you from Cairo as the 2019 AFCON is here! We’ll give you an idea of the excitement in Egypt, and we conclude our preview with a look at Groups D, E and F. We look at some more 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. Plus an assessment of the African teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in France.

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20 Jun Egyptian Dream - 01 - PSFA at AFCON 2019

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/06/20

Egyptian Dream brings all the latest news and stories from AFCON 2019 with analysts across Africa and our team on the ground in Egypt. In this first episode journalist Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg previews the six Groups and considers which teams are most likely to provide some shocks along the way. Presented by Adrian Barnard.

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29:30

14 June: Analysing Senegal’s hopes at AFCON & Former...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/06/14

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.

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29:25

07 June: CAF Champions League controversy & Liverpool...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/06/07

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.

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29:29

31 May: Champions League Final preview & Women's...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/05/31

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.

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29:30

24 May: Nigeria youth Taiwo Awoniyi & Man City win...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/05/24

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.

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29:30

17 May: Football in Moroccco & What happens next at...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/05/17

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

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29:30

10 May: Sports Betting & the week of Champions League...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/05/10

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.

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29:30

03 May: Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi & Who has been the...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/05/03

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?

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29:30

26 Apr: Senegal legend El-Hadji Diouf & the PFA...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/04/26

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.

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29:29

19 Apr: Racism in football & Reaction to the AFCON draw

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/04/19

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

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12 Apr: Nigeria's Orji Okwonkwo & racism in Italian...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/04/12

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.

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05 Apr: The Diaspora Effect in African football &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/04/05

On this week’s show we look at the diaspora effect in African football. With the movement of Africans all across the world, we have many footballers with African roots living in Europe and elsewhere around the world. They can potentially strengthen the national teams of the countries where they have their roots. Nine newcomers from the diaspora were included in the Zimbabwe squad for the recent Under-23 qualifiers, including Matifadza Zata, who grew up in Scotland. Plus plenty on the EPL, where the

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29:28

29 Mar: Burundi qualify for AFCON 2019 & Zimbabwe...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/03/29

On this week’s show we have lots on the AFCON qualifiers as Burundi qualified for the first time, along with three other East African teams. Zimbabwe qualified for a fourth time, we hear from striker Tino Kadewere. But disappointment for countries like The Gambia, Gabon and Liberia. And it’s Global Money Week, and Stuart looks at the highest-paid players in the EPL.

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29:26

22 Mar: AFCON Qualifiers and Nigeria's Stephen Odeh

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/03/22

On this week’s show we brace up for this weekend’s AFCON qualifiers, with the remaining 10 slots at this year’s finals to be decided. As Fifa has approved a revised 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021, African clubs will be excited, but top European clubs say they would boycott the tournament. So will it take off? Also, we look at how national team coaches in Africa can select the best possible team, given how many Africans are playing all around the world. We speak to Switzerland-based Nigerian

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29:21

15 Mar: Bafana Bafana keeper Wayne Sandilands &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/03/15

On this week’s show we speak to Wayne Sandilands, goalkeeper for South Africa and South African giants Orlando Pirates. He’s seen it all in African football, and has made his fair share of mistakes as a goalkeeper. He tells us how his faith has helped him along the way. Also, lots on a thrilling week in the Uefa Champions League and analysis on the EPL title race.

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29:29

08 Mar: Gambian footballer Modou Lamin Marong & the...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/03/08

On this week’s show we catch up with young Gambian player Modou Lamin Marong, who’s pursuing his dream of making it in one of the big leagues of Europe. Modou is playing in the Swedish third division, and he tells us all about the sacrifices that he’s making to follow his dream. Plus, goals resulting from accidental handball will no longer be allowed to stand, and we have the latest from the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as we ask if it’s the end of an era for Real Madrid.

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29:20

01 Mar: Nigeria's Wilfred Ndidi & Chelsea's Kepa...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/03/01

On this week’s show we hear the story of Nigeria and Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is a big star now, but as a teenager he was selling groundnuts and selling water on the streets of Lagos, and doing extra jobs to follow his dream. We’ll hear how Ndidi’s character and determination helped him along the way. Also, analysis on the gripping title race in the EPL, and Stuart’s thoughts on Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arizzabalaga refusing to be substituted.

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29:27

22 Feb: Morocco To Introduce VAR and Ivory Coast...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/02/22

On this week’s show we talk about the Video Assistant Referee technology, as Morocco will become the first African country to use the VAR in its league. We go to Morocco and find how they will manage to fund it. Also, some top Europe-based Moroccan players are choosing to move to Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including captain Mehdi Benatia who left Juventus and chose to move to Qatar instead of Manchester United. We find out why. Plus a look at the Uefa Champions League, and we have an

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29:28

15 Feb: Players with big egos & Manchester United...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2019/02/15

On this week’s show we talk about the issue of teams being affected by players with big egos – players who have huge contracts and can become big-headed. Countries like Nigeria have struggled with this, and there are stories of it being a problem in the Ghana national team. We speak to Black Stars striker Majeed Waris.And we talk about Manchester City’s 6-0 demolition of Chelsea and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first defeat as Manchester United manager.

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