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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

10 Jun: Tributes to Stephen Keshi and AFCON 2017...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/06/10

On this week's show we pay tribute to former Nigeria coach and captain Stephen Keshi, who died this week at the age of 54. Also we analyse the latest round of qualifiers for the 2017 AFCON as we hear Zimbabwe following the Warriors' qualification and from South Africa goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, after Bafana Bafana failed to reach the finals. And we talk about Euro 2016 and point out a few players at Euro 2016 who could have been representing African nations.

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03 Jun: AFCON 2017 Qualifiers & Are Coaches Given...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/06/03

On this week's show we focus on the latest round of qualifiers for the 2017 AFCON. We speak to the coach of surprise Group E leaders Guinea Bissau, who tells us what it would mean for them to qualify for the Nations Cup for the first time. We also hear from Group D joint-leaders Uganda, who are doing well with a new-look side. Also we ask are coaches worldwide being given unrealistic expectations, after Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says that losing two Uefa Champions League finals is a

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27 May: Man Utd Catch Mourinho & Are Referees Biased...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/05/27

On this week's show we On this week's show we find out about youth football in Cameroon, as the country's FA say that they are getting serious about youth. We talk about referees - a recent investigation has found that referees tend to award harsher foul punishments to the away team. We speak to Bob Hamer, a former EPL referee, who however insists that referees are not swayed by the crowds. Plus European Football Expert Stuart Weir gives us his analysis of Manchester United's decision to fire

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20 May: Senegal's Fatma Samoura appointed Fifa...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/05/19

On this week's show we analyse some big news in African football, as Senegal's Fatma Samoura has been appointed as Fifa secretary general – the first woman and the first African to be given the post. Will this make new Fifa president Gianni Infantino popular in Africa? Also, Stuart names his three most promising African players of the EPL season, and the 3 biggest disappointments.

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13 May: Senegal's El Hadji Diouf & Leicester City...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/05/12

On this week's show we have an interview with African football great El Hadji Diouf. Diouf was a key member of the Senegal side that reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, and he played at many top clubs including Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers. Diouf tells us about his love for his country. Also, as the EPL season ends we ask we hear from Leicester City midfielder Andy King and explore how the Foxes managed to achieve such a stunning triumph in winning the league.

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06 May: Congratulations Leicester City!

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/05/06

On this week's show we're asking who are the top three Africans in the EPL this season? With Algeria's Riyad Mahrez having won the PFA player of the year award, which other Africans rank highly this season? We get Solomon and Stuart's views and also hear from fans of Crystal Palace and Watford, who give their assessment of how Yanick Bolasie of DR Congo and Nigeria's Odion Ighalo have fared.

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29 Apr: Riyad Mahrez, PFA Player of the Year - Best...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/04/29

This week we applaud Leicester City and Algeria midfielder Riyad Mahrez who on Sunday became the first African to win the prestigious PFA Player of the Year title, awarded by his fellow professionals. Long-standing Leicester player Andy King tells us about his qualities and we hear from fans in The Gambia as we discuss whether Mahrez deserved the Award this year and whether this makes him the best African player to play in the English Premier League? We also catch up on Leicester's bid to win

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22 Apr: The Crisis in Nigerian Football & Leadership...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/04/22

On this week's show we focus on the crisis in Nigerian football. For the third time in five years, Nigeria will be missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations finals, and many angry fans are blaming football leaders. There are serious problems at the Nigeria Football Federation, with two rival leaderships. How important is it to have good leadership and good administration to achieve success in football? We talk to Lazio and Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi and former head of Nigeria's Football

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15 Apr: Players Salaries in Europe & Africa

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/04/15

On this week's show we're talking about the money that players earn – is it fair that top players in Europe have massive salaries when many players in Africa get less that $1,000 a month? Do the huge stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi deserve salaries of over $425,000 a week and should something be done to make sure that players in Africa are rewarded more highly for their talents? Also we bring the latest on how African players are doing in the EPL.

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08 Apr: Football in Tanzania, CAF Champions League & EPL

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/04/08

On this week's show we find out about football in Tanzania. The country hasn't had much success in international football, but there's a lot of money in their league these days, and there could be good times ahead. We hear from the president of the Tanzania Football Federation and from one of the top clubs, Young Africans.Stuart Weir gives the second and final part of a look at a book co-written by former Manchester United manger Sir Alex Ferguson on management and leadership, in which Ferguson

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01 Apr: Cup of Nations Qualifiers, Ajuma Ottache and...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/04/01

On this week's show we go in-depth on the qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals. There were 52 matches played over the space of six days, and the results saw some teams get into a very strong position, while others effectively bowed out of the race. Following last week's show on women's football in Africa we hear from listeners on the situations in their countries and go back into the archives to hear an interview recorded in 2011 with former Super Falcons international, Ajuma

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25 Mar: Women's Football in Africa, Cup of Nations...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/03/24

On this week's show we find out about the state of women's football in Africa, as the qualifiers are on for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. We find out about women's football in Nigeria, The Gambia and Tanzania with comments from analyst Solomon Izang Ashoms and on the situation in Europe and the USA from European football expert Stuart Weir. And we catch up with what's going on in the EPL, and give exciting news of our brand new Planet Sport Football Africa App.

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18 Mar: Juju in African Football - Listeners Response

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/03/17

On this week's show we continue with our look at juju, or muti or charms in football. We hear from listeners with some fascinating stories about their own experiences and views from around Africa, and Planet Sport Football Africa's Solomon Izang Ashoms gives his analysis. We speak to a traditional healer from Zimbabwe who deals with football teams on a regular basis. Plus the latest on the title race in England, and a milestone for Modou Barrow, becoming the first Gambian to score in the EPL, while

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11 Mar: Superstition in African Football

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/03/11

On this week's show we ask do superstitious beliefs work in football? In much of Africa, there are stories week-in week-out of football teams using juju – beliefs that the supernatural can help them to score goals and win games. Does it work, and is it advisable to get involved in this area? Is it more psychological than spiritual? We hear from former Congo-Brazzaville captain, Oscar Ewolo, who refused to take part in a fetish ceremony before playing in an important international fixture. We also

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04 Mar: Swansea and Gambia striker Modou Barrow &...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/03/04

On this week's show we have the third and final part of an exclusive interview with Swansea City and Gambia striker Modou Barrow. This week he answers listeners' questions, including whether he thinks The Gambia can qualify for the Nations Cup one day. Also we ask which team he would choose if he could play for any team in the EPL. Plus, a roundup of how African players are doing in England, and we have the first part of an interview with former Congo-Brazzaville captain Oscar Ewolo.

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26 Feb: Modou Barrow interview part 2 & FA Cup

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/02/26

On this week's show we have the second part of an exclusive interview with Swansea City and Gambia striker Modou Barrow. He tells us about what the life of a top footballer is like, and also gives some insight into the qualities of teammate Andre Ayew of Ghana. Also Barrow tells us who he thinks is the best team in the EPL this season and we ask him if top footballers are paid too much money. Plus, a roundup of how African players are doing in England as Nigeria's Emmanuel Emenike scores twice for

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19 Feb: Modou Barrow, Christopher Katongo & EPL

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/02/19

On this week's show we have the first part of an exclusive interview with Swansea City and Gambia striker Modou Barrow. He tells us about life in the EPL, his routine, and what it means to him to have broken into the Premier League. Also we have another big name on the show – Christopher Katongo, who captained Zambia to glory in the Nations Cup in 2012. In the second part of this interview he talks about his dreams and his faith. Plus, a roundup of how African players are doing in the EPL, as

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12 Feb: DRC Win CHAN, CAF Back Fifa Candidate & Are...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/02/12

On this week's show we ask whether foreign coaches are better than local coaches when it comes to being in charge of national teams in Africa. We hear from fans in The Gambia, where local coach Sang Ndong has replaced Swiss coach Raul Savoy, who parted ways with the Scorpions after only seven months in charge. Plus, a roundup of how African players are doing in the EPL, as Kenya's Victor Wanyama gets another red card. And we ask whether the Confederation of African Football was right to give its

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05 Feb: Zambia captain Christopher Katongo, CHAN & FA...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/02/05

This week's show again comes to you from Kigali in Rwanda, where the final of 2016 African Nations Championship will be played this Sunday between DR Congo and Mali. This week we speak to Zambia captain Christopher Katongo, he tells us about his career, including his time in China. Plus, a roundup of how African players did in the fourth round of the English FA Cup, and news and analysis on the January transfer window. Also we have a special feature on the horrors of the Rwandan genocide of

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29 Jan: CHAN, Fifa Presidency bid, EPL, Drogba and...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2016/01/29

This week's show again comes to you from Kigali in Rwanda, where the 2016 African Nations Championship is at the quarter-final stage. The hosts Rwanda have a difficult game against DR Congo, but they are hopeful. We also speak to the coach of Ethiopia, Yohannes Sahle, as his side were knocked out in the group stage. Plus, we ask the Confederation of African Football if Africa will be uniting behind a single candidate in the upcoming Fifa presidential election. And we catch up with how the African

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