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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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29:29

5 July Yankuba Minteh + Africans leaving the EPL +...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/07/04

On this week’s show we talk about Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh’s move to Brighton, making him the most expensive African Under-20 player ever.We also look at Africans that are leaving the EPL due to non-renewal of contracts, including Joel Matip at Liverpool.And we focus on the issue of match-fixing and hear from a Zambian, Nchimunya Mweetwa, who was banned by Fifa for three years in a match-fixing scandal, resulting on him missing out on a big move in Europe. Mweetwa now warns other about the

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29:30

28 June Zimbabwean history maker Peter Ndlovu + AFCON...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/06/27

On this week’s show we speak to Peter Ndlovu, the Zimbabwean who made history as the first black African to play in the EPL, and also the first African to score in the EPL, when he was playing for Coventry City.We look at the reasons that led CAF to schedule the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025 and January 2026, over Christmas and New Year.We have lots on Euro 2024, and Stuart assesses the impact that African players made in the Saudi Pro League in the just-ended season.

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29:31

21 June - Uganda scandal - 10 most valuable African...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/06/20

On this week’s show we explain the details of the latest episode of match-fixing in Africa, in Uganda, with a second scandal unearthed in the space of a year.We take a look at a list of the 10 most valuable African footballers, with Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea and Senegal somewhat surprisingly on top.And we have lots on Euro 2024, including an interview with France’s all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud, on his background, his football and his faith.

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28:59

14 June - Exciting World Cup qualifying - Nigeria...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/06/13

On this week’s show we catch up on an exciting week in Fifa World Cup qualifying for Africa, with a shock defeat for Nigeria, a great start for Cameroon’s new coach, an epic win for Ghana over CAR, and great scenes in Juba as South Sudan opened the newly-renovated national stadium in Juba for a big derby match. And with Euro 2024 getting underway, we look ahead to the tournament, and we highlight some of the many players there with African roots.

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29:18

7 June - AFCON top scorer was ineligible - World Cup...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/06/06

On this week’s show we try to get to the bottom of the astounding story that the top scorer at the African Cup of Nations five months ago, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international career. We talk about the ongoing World Cup qualifiers and hear from Liberia coach Mario Marinica on the challenges of travelling for two games in less than a week. Also we look back at Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph and contrast the huge success of

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29:23

31 May - Cameroon chaos - Al Ahly - EPL vote on VAR

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/05/30

On this week’s show we talk about the chaotic week in Cameroonian football, with Marc Brys replaced as coach after a heated exchange with FA president Samuel Eto'o, but seemingly reinstated after some twists and turns. We have the full story from Yaounde.Also we look at the incredible exploits of Egypt’s Al Ahly, who won a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title last weekend.And Stuart has lots on the EPL and the background to the upcoming vote that Premier League clubs will have to decide

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29:30

24 May CAF Champions League Final - Lookman on fire...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/05/23

On this week’s show we look ahead to the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, with both Al Ahly and Esperance on a long run of clean sheets.We talk about Ademola Lookman’s stunning performance in the Europa League final for Atalanta.With Man City winning the EPL, Stuart has some great end-of-season stats, and we ask who was the best African player in the EPL this season.

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29:29

17 May - Inaki Williams - Andre Onana - Akor Adams -...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/05/16

On this week’s show we continue to look at some of the African players who have done well in Europe this season.We talk about Ghana’s Inaki Williams, who had a strong season in Spain.We assess Andre Onana’s season in goal for Manchester United, and we speak to Nigerian forward Akor Adams, who made a great start with Montpellier in France, but then hit a goal drought. And lots on the EPL as we get ready for the last day of the season, and Stuart tells us about newly-promoted Ipswich.

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29:30

10 May - Abdul Fatawu - top Africans in Europe -...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/05/09

On this week’s show we look at how second-tier Ghanaian club Steadfast FC is set to make around $10m from a sell-on clause after Abdul Fatawu’s permanent move to Leicester City.We highlight some of the outstanding African players across Europe, including Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy at Stuttgart and DR Congo forward Simon Banza at Braga.And lots of the Uefa Champions League and the EPL, as Man United’s challenges continue.

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29:30

3 May - New Nigeria coach - should Salah leave...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/05/02

On this week’s show, with Finidi George appointed the new Nigeria coach, we ask if this was a good decision, and what we can expect from him as the Super Eagles boss.We ask what the future is for Mohamed Salah after his dispute with Jurgen Klopp – is it time for the Egyptian King to head to Saudi Arabia?We speak to Zimbabwe vice-captain Marshall Munetsi, another of the African players at Stade Reims in France, and we have Stuart on the EPL.

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29:30

26 April - CAF Cup controversy - Abdul Fatawu - VAR...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/04/26

On this week’s show we take a look at the controversy that saw Moroccan side RS Berkane awarded a win over USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final despite refusing to play.We talk about 20-year-old Ghanaian Abdul Fatawu, whose hat-trick helped Leicester City to move closer to a return to the EPL.We highlight how VAR technology will be used more in football in Southern Africa, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.

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29:29

19 April - African players in Leverkusen win + AFCON...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/04/18

On this week’s show we take a look at the African players who helped Bayer Leverkusen to a sensational first-ever German Bundesliga title.Also we analyse the record revenues and viewership figures for the 2023 AFCON.And we speak to Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian defender who plays for Reims in France, on his football and his faith. Plus of course, Stuart on the dramatic Uefa Champions League quarter-finals.

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29:31

12 April - Paris Olympics womens tournament - CAF...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/04/12

On this week’s show we take a look at the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics, with Nigeria and Zambia qualifying to represent Africa.We also talk about the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which is underway in Morocco.And we speak to much-travelled Kenya defender Joseph Okumu, currently playing in France.Plus Stuart with lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL.

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29:30

5 April Is football a religion - Cameroon coach Marc...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/04/04

On this week’s show we ask if football is a religion. We speak to Omar Beckles, the chair of the English Professional Footballers Association. Beckles talks about his Christian faith, and how it brings him stability amid the instability of being a professional player. Stuart looks at the similarities between football and religion. Also we talk about Cameroon’s new coach, Belgian Marc Brys, and if the move back to a foreign coach will work. And we have an interview with Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian

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29:29

29 March Ablie Jallow - Gambia - International...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/03/28

On this week’s show we focus on the Gambia and hear from Ablie Jallow, who scored the Scorpions first-ever AFCON goal, at the 2021 edition. Jallow looks back at a disappointing time at the recent 2023 edition. Plus a look at what lies ahead for the Gambia, with coach Tom Saintfiet having left. Also we catch up on the international friendlies, as Egypt unveiled a new 90,000-seater stadium, and Stuart looks at the issue of overspending in the EPL, and the plans for a football regulator.

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29:28

22 March - Ghana fallout from the African Games

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/03/21

On this week’s show we go to Ghana and catch up on the African Games, which end this Sunday in Accra. We also look at the fallout of Ghana’s group-stage exit at the AFCON, which has seen Otto Addo returning as Black Stars coach.Plus Stuart on the FA Cup and on the longest-ever VAR review in the EPL.

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29:18

15 March - Cameroon players suspended - Emmanuel...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/03/15

On this week’s show we go deeper into the story that the Cameroon Football Federation has suspended 62 players from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. What are the causes, and what are the solutions?Also we take a look at life after football, as many top players have wasted their income. We hear from former Arsenal and Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor, who invested his money wisely, but admits that he made some mistakes.Also we take a look at the draw for the CAF Champions League

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29:30

8 March Morocco + Wydad Casablanca + Jose Peseiro +...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/03/07

On this week’s show we go to Morocco and catch up on the mood there, with the national team suffering an early exit at the AFCON, and with Wydad Casablanca getting knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage last weekend.Also we ask whether Jose Peseiro should have continued as Nigeria coach, and Stuart looks at the future of Manchester United, with the recent developments at the club.

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29:31

1 March - Olympics womens qualifiers - Amanda Diamini...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/02/29

On this week’s show we catch up on the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics, with Zambia denying Ghana a place in the final qualifying round in a thrilling tie.We hear from former South Africa women’s captain Amanda Dlamini on what it’s like to play at the Olympics.Also we take a look at interesting comments made by former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard, who named DR Congo playmaker Gael Kakuta as the best young talent he has ever played with.

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29:25

23 Feb post-AFCON coach changes + Rachael Kundananji...

Planet Sport Football Africa ·

2024/02/22

On this week’s show we continue to look back at the 2023 AFCON as Emerse Fae has been appointed as Cote D’Ivoire coach on a permanent deal after leading the Elephants to the title. We ask how he is likely to get on, and we analyse Egypt’s decision to appoint their all-time top goalscorer Hossam Hassan as coach.Plus, with the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics continuing over the next few days, we hear from Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji, who recently became the

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