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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

06 July: World Cup African Review, VAR & Former...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/07/06

On this week's show we analyse Africa's disastrous World Cup and we ask what has gone wrong. Also Stuart assesses whether VAR is proving to be a success at the World Cup. And we have the second part of our series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith.

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29:30

29 June: What went wrong for African teams at the...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/06/30

So it's a disastrous World Cup for Africa as all of the African teams have gone out at the group stage for the first time since 1982. No more African interest, and we ask what has gone wrong. Also we look ahead to the Round of 16 games, we talk about the VAR, and we begin a series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith.

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29:30

22 Jun: Africa's struggling start at the World Cup &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/06/22

This week's show is all about the 2018 Fifa World Cup. Senegal are looking the best of the African teams so far, and we assess what has been overall a rather poor showing early on from the continent, with Egypt and Morocco out already. Also we ask whether the VAR is working well at the tournament, and Stuart concludes his series on Africa's history at the World Cup. And we hear from former Ivory Coast captain Cyrille Domoraud.

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29:28

15 Jun: The World Cup kicks off & Nigeria striker...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/06/15

On this week's show, we continue to focus on the 2018 Fifa World Cup, with the tournament finally underway in Russia. We talk to Nigeria striker Simy Nwankwo, who's unexpectedly found his way into the squad and is enjoying seeing his dream come true. Also we chat about our most memorable World Cup games, and away from the World Cup, we go to Ghana and get reaction to the corruption scandal that's caused shock, not only in Ghana but also throughout African football.

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29:30

08 June: Who will win the World Cup? We ask fans in...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/06/08

On this week's show we continue our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and we ask the big question – who will win the tournament. We give our views, and we hear from fans in Kenya. And we have the third part of Stuart's series on the history of Africa the World Cup.

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29:21

01 June: Ghana's Christian Atsu & Which North African...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/06/01

On this week's show, we continue our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and today we assess the chances of the three North African teams – who will do best out of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia? Also, Stuart continues his series on Africa's history at the World Cup. And away from the World Cup, we talk to Ghana and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu.

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29:31

25 May: How far can Nigeria and Senegal go? &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/05/25

On this week's show, we start our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and today we assess the chances of Nigeria and Senegal. Also, Stuart begins a series on Africa's history at the World Cup.

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29:29

18 May: Life after football & Mo Salah the record...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/05/18

On this week's show we focus on life after football. Many African footballers have hit hard times after retiring from the game, and we hear about a conference that was held in Cameroon on the transition of footballers into life after their playing days are over. And the EPL season ends with Egypt's Mohamed Salah breaking records with Liverpool.

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29:28

11 May: Will an African team ever win the World Cup?...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/05/11

On this week's show, as the 2018 World Cup is getting closer, we ask when will an African team win the World Cup. Will it ever happen? No African team has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals, so will one team go all the way one day? Also, as Yaya Toure leaves Manchester City, we ask where he might go next.

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29:29

04 May: Why hasn't African talent brought World Cup...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/05/04

On this week's show we talk about African talent, and ask why it hasn't brought the continent success at the World Cup. African players have been praised for their natural talent for many, many years, and we hear from a goalkeeper from Britain who played in South Africa for many years. He has just joined a Zimbabwean Premier League club. And also we finish Stuart's series on 25 years of the EPL. He looks at the celebrity status of players and also how the EPL has become less and less English. Plus

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29:30

27 Apr: PFA winner Mo Salah, Cameroon's Collins Fai &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/04/27

On this week's show we talk about the brilliant Mohamed Salah as he won the EPL PFA Players' Player of the Year award. We speak to Cameroon right-back Collins Fai. Fai takes us through last year with the Indomitable Lions, as they won the AFCON but then failed to qualify for this year's World Cup. And also we look at Arsene Wenger's decision to step down as Arsenal manager.

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29:30

20 Apr: Youth Football Tournament in Cameroon &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/04/20

On this week's show we talk about investing in youth football. Because of financial constraints, youth football is often overlooked in Africa, but we hear from Cameroon, where an international youth tournament for Central Africa was held recently. Also your thoughts on Barcelona's shock Champions League exit, and how much of a consolation is the EPL title for Manchester City, as they are also out of the Champions League. And we highlight the great contribution that Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha

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29:29

13 Apr: Women's AFCON qualifiers & former Super Eagle...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/04/13

On this week's show we talk more about women's football, as Zambia, The Gambia and Zimbabwe were among the winners in the first round qualifiers for the 2108 AWCON. Also we speak to Femi Opabunmi, the youngest player ever to represent Nigeria at the World Cup. But he later lost much of his eyesight, and has had financial struggles and he even contemplated suicide. We hear Opabunmi's touching story. And we review a dramatic week in European football, as Barcelona exit the Champions League and

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29:27

06 Apr: 2018 Women's AFCON Qualifiers & 25 Years of...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/04/05

On this week's show we zoom in on women's football – the first round qualifiers for the 2018 Women's AFCON are on at the moment, with 24 teams competing to be among the eight teams at the finals in Ghana. We hear from The Gambia, with the country taking part in the qualifiers for the first time.Also we ask what's gone wrong this season with Chelsea, the defending EPL champions. And in Stuart Weir's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the diminishing importance of fans at the

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29:21

30 Mar: AFCON 2019 Update & 25 Years of the English...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/03/30

On this week's show we catch up with Cameroon's preparations for the 2019 AFCON. There have been doubts over Cameroon's readiness to host the tournament, but we have a special report on the latest CAF inspection and hear from some of the stadium constructors.Also we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals, and in Stuart's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the staggering amounts that the league is getting from broadcast rights.

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29:19

23 Mar: Does the age of players matter in football? &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/03/23

On this week's show we talk about the factor of age in football. A research organisation has analysed the ages of teams in Europe and found that it's important for clubs to have half of their players under the age of 27. Africa is well-known for gifted young players with raw talent. So what's the right balance of young players and older players. We speak to a former Zimbabwe youth captain. And also we talk about the incredible goal-scoring exploits of Egypt's Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.

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29:19

16 Mar: 2019 AFCON controversy & Ivorian Serge Aurier

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/03/16

On this week's show we ask if Cameroon will be able to host the 2019 AFCON successfully. We have a special report from Cameroon, looking at the doubts over Cameroon's readiness to host the expanded 24-team tournament. There are internal problems at the Cameroon FA, and there's no national team coach at the moment. Morocco has pledged support for Cameroon, and many fans are pleased with this, while others are suspicious. Also we talk EPL and assess how Ivorian Serge Aurier is doing at Tottenham.

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29:30

09 Mar: Will VAR be used across Africa? & the Arsene...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/03/09

On this week's show we focus on the huge news in world football that the use of Video Assistant Referees has been officially approved by football's lawmakers. But will this have any impact on African football? Will it be used at tournaments like the AFCON, and is there any chance of the VAR being used in league matches across Africa?Also, views on the position of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and a look at other news from the EPL.

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29:30

02 Mar: Challenges for African Players in Bundesliga...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/03/01

On this week's show we talk about African players in Germany. With Gabon's Pierre Emerick Aubameyang moving from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal and with Guinea's Naby Keita leaving RB Leipzig at the end of this season to join Liverpool, the African representation in the German Bundesliga is very low. We find out why. Also, Arsene Wenger's woes continue in England, and with the Uefa Champions League round of 16 at the half-way stage, Stuart gives his analysis.

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29:30

23 Feb: 2018 CAF Champions League & Does it pay to...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2018/02/23

On this week's show we talk about the 2018 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with the preliminary round games having been played and some big teams out already, while other found the competition was just too tough. Also we have your comments on whether it pays to fire your coach when the results are poor, and Stuart's been looking at the statistics on the January transfer window in Europe.

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