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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

23 Dec: Alex Iwobi, Mo Barrow and Celebrating Christmas

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/12/22

On this week's show we speak to a rising star in the English Premier League, Arsenal and Nigeria winger Alex Iwobi. He tells us about the season so far, and what it's like working with manager Arsene Wenger. The Cameroon's women's national team coach donates half of his AWCON bonuses to charity, he tells us why. We have your comments on whether increased video technology is good for the game, and we go into our 2016 archive and feature an interview with Swansea City's Gambian winger Modou Barrow.

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29:30

16 Dec: African Players in Bundesliga, New Video...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/12/16

On this week's show we talk about African players in Germany as it seems it's going to be increasingly harder for African players to make it in the Bundesliga. We speak to Lutz Pfannesteil, a scout at Hoffenheim. We talk to former EPL referee Bob Hamer about the video technology being used at the Fifa Club World Cup. Plus analysis from the EPL after a busy week.

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29:31

09 Dec: Discipline & Character in Football and Jon...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/12/09

On this week's show we talk about the importance of discipline and character for players. Top footballers can become rich and famous at a young age, and have a lot of pressure to cope with. We often hear stories of players getting involved in controversies, and some players fail to fulfil their potential because of losing focus in their career. We speak to former Nigeria youth coach Emmanuel Amuneke, and Chelsea midfielder Jon Mikel Obi tells us how he's matured by becoming a father.

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29:29

02 Dec: Africa Women's Cup of Nations & CAF African...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/12/02

On this week's show we focus on the Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Cameroon, where the hosts will play Nigeria in the final. We hear how hosting the tournament has given a boost to the women's game in Cameroon. We discuss the five-man shortlist for the Confederation of African Football's African Player of the Year award and ask whether it's likely to go to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Riyad Mahrez. And Nigeria's Victor Moses continues to shine in the EPL, winning the PFA Fans' Premier League

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29:30

25 Nov: 2016 Women's Cup of Nations & Gambia's Real...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/11/25

On this week's show, we talk about the 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, with the tournament at the half-way stage. We speak to the coach of Kenya, who played at the competition for the first time and, he tells us about the development of the game there. Gambian club Real de Banjul have been celebrating their 50th anniversary. Not many clubs in Africa get that far, so what does it take to give a club lasting stability? And Yaya Toure bounces back in stunning style at Manchester

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29:30

18 Nov: 2016 Women's Cup of Nations & former Bayern...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/11/18

On this week's show, we talk about the 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins this weekend in Cameroon. We have a report from Yaounde and hear from fans there. Also we speak to Francisca Ordega, striker with defending champions Nigeria. And we have the third and final part of our interview with Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender. This week he explains how his faith helped him to cope with the tragic death of his daughter in 2003.

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29:30

11 Nov: Sammy Kuffour Interview Part 2, African...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/11/10

On this week's show, we we talk about the end-of-year awards – can Algeria's Riyad Mahrez make it into the top three for the Ballon D'Or and Best Fifa Men's Player 2016 award?We have the second part of our interview with former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Sammy Kuffour, talking about his football and his faith. This week he looks back at the heartbreak of losing the 1999 Uefa Champions League final, where Manchester United produced a stunning late comeback. And we ask whether Yaya Toure's

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29:30

04 Nov: Former Ghana international Sammy Kuffour &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/11/03

On this week's show, we have the first part of a remarkable interview with former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Sammy Kuffour, talking about his life, his faith and his early life in Kumasi, where he grew up in a poor family. We analyse listeners' predictions on the race in the English Premier League, and as Real Madrid's Gareth Bale becomes the world's best-paid player, will top Africans in Europe also benefit?

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29:28

28 Oct: Nigeria stars Jon Mikel Obi & Ogenyi Onazi &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/10/28

On this week's show, we have interviews with two Nigerian stars. Jon Mikel Obi talks about some of the organisational mistakes that have affected Nigeria and the importance of being well-prepared throughout the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.And we speak to midfielder Ogenyi Onazi on his move from Italy to Turkey, and hear about his football and his faith. European Football Correspondent Stuart Weir takes a look at other Africans playing in Turkey, and we have a look at the English Premier League where

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29:25

21 Oct: AFCON 2017 Draw, Women's AFCON in Cameroon & EPL

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/10/21

On this week's show we analyse the draw for the 2017 AFCON – it's Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal and Zimbabwe in the group of death, and we hear from Zimbabwe fans on a very difficult draw.The women's AFCON in Cameroon is just four weeks away. We have a special report from Cameroon on the preparations for the tournament. And we take a look at the English Premier League where Gambian Modou Barrow is impressing.

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29:29

14 Oct: 2018 World Cup Qualifiers - Senegal's Sadio...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/10/14

On this week's show we talk about the Senegal national team, as they made a winning start in the final qualifying round for the 2018 World Cup. We hear from striker Sadio Mane and a Senegalese journalist who feels that the Teranga Lions still lack team cohesion. As Nigeria beat Zambia in their opener, we talk to Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong, who looks back at winning an Olympic bronze medal in Rio.

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07 Oct: Ghana Fans on 2018 World Qualifiers, Does...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/10/07

On this week's show, as the final qualifying round for Africa for the 2018 World Cup is underway this weekend, we speak to fans in Ghana about their expectations. We have your views and comments on the question, does God mind who wins a football match, and what if both teams are praying for victory? Also, we talk about the EPL, with young Nigerian striker Isaac Success doing well for Watford.

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29:30

30 Sep: Nigeria's Victor Ikpeba and Does Prayer...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/09/30

On this week's show we speak to 1997 African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria. Ikpeba talks about Nigeria's current challenges and his faith. He says that he always prayed before matches, but that the prayers may not actually affect the result of the game. So does God mind who wins a football match or any sporting contest. And is it helpful to pray about the challenges that all we face in everyday life? Also, we talk about the EPL, in particular two African players who are shining –

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29:29

23 Sep 23: Yaya Toure, Victor Moses and Women's...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/09/23

On this week's show we delve into the controversy around Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure. As Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he won't pick Toure for the club until he apologises for comments made by his agent, will Toure play for City again? Also, we speak to Nigeria and Chelsea striker Victor Moses. After being loaned out for three years, Moses is establishing himself in the Chelsea squad this season. And we talk women's football, as Egypt prepare for the 2016 Women's Africa Cup of

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29:28

16 Sept: Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor, Olympics in Japan...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/09/16

On this week's show we talk about another one of Stuart's top 10 Africans to have played in the EPL - Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor. With the Rio Paralympics ending this weekend it's Japan's turn next to host the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in 2020. We find out a bit about what to expect in Japan. Also Stuart concludes his series on the looking at life of former Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

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29:16

09 Sept: 2017 AFCON Qualifying, Yaya Toure and...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/09/09

On this week's show we review the final games in 2017 AFCON qualifying – heartbreak for Sierra Leone, while Senegal qualified with a 100% record. Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure left out of Manchester City's squad for the Uefa Champions by manager Pep Guardiola – what's the way forward?And also we continue our look at the transfers involving African players in the top European leagues, as Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is loaned out again by Chelsea.

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29:17

02 Sep: African Transfers in Europe, Michael Essien...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/09/02

On this week's show reporter Oluwashina Okeleji takes a look at transfers involving African players in three of the European leagues in France, Belgium and Germany. Also we have a profile of one of the best Africans ever to have featured in the English Premier League, the Ghana midfielder Michael Essien. And Stuart Weir continues his series looking at life of former Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

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29:30

26 Aug: Nigeria's Olympic Bronze, Super Eagle Victor...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/08/26

On this week's show we reflect on Nigeria's performance in the men's football at the Rio Olympics, as they came away with a bronze medal. Also, with 2017 AFCON qualifiers on next weekend we speak to young Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who's been included in the Super Eagles squad. And in the EPL we look at how the big teams are shaping up as Kenya's Victor Wanyama is making an impact at Tottenham after his summer transfer from Southampton.

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29:29

19 Aug: Olympics Football, Regeneration in Rio & EPL...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/08/19

On this week's show we go to the Olympics - Nigeria's dream of Olympic men's football gold ends, but they can still win bronze. We analyse the team's performance. Also we visit the Boulevard Olimpico – an area in downtown Rio that's been regenerated for the Olympics. It used to be a dangerous area and is now a popular place to follow the Olympics. We talk EPL as the Gambia's Modou Barrow puts up a great performance in their opening game of the season, and there was a big-money move for DR Congo's

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29:31

12 Aug: Olympic Football & New English Premier League...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/08/12

On this week's show we talk about the 2016 Olympics and we analyse the performance of the African teams in the football competition, where Nigeria's men are the only team from the continent remaining. How far can they go? We look forward to the new EPL season that starts this weekend and ask fans in Kenya for their predictions on who will win this year's EPL title?

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