Planet Sport Football Africa

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The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.

  1. 20 Feb CAF Champions League draw - expanding AFCON - Super Eagles in FIFA case - Antoine Semenyo

    21H AGO

    20 Feb CAF Champions League draw - expanding AFCON - Super Eagles in FIFA case - Antoine Semenyo

    This week it’s a packed show, as we catch up on the quarter-final draw for the CAF Champions League. We also talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe’s plan of expanding the AFCON to 28 teams, and whether the 2027 AFCON will be delayed. We look at the pending case at Fifa where Nigeria allege that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. Can the Super Eagles get to the World Cup through the back door? And we talk about the stellar rise of Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo in the EPL.

    29 min
  2. 13 Feb - CAF Champions League quarters - African stars on the move - Lookman - Adingra - EPL sackings

    FEB 12

    13 Feb - CAF Champions League quarters - African stars on the move - Lookman - Adingra - EPL sackings

    This week we look ahead to the conclusion of the group stage of the CAF Champions League this weekend, with five quarter-final spots to be decided. We assess the moves of some top Africa stars across Europe, with Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman finally leaving Atalanta in Italy to join Atletico Madrid in Spain. Also Ivorian winger Simon Adingra being loaned by Sunderland to Monaco in France. And we have Stuart on the sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche in the EPL.

    30 min
  3. 6 Feb 2026 Womens AFCON - African football history - new book - EPL role of the manager

    FEB 6

    6 Feb 2026 Womens AFCON - African football history - new book - EPL role of the manager

    This week we take a look ahead to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, on next month in Morocco. Also we talk about African football history – how much of the continent’s history has not been documented. We find out about a new book about Enyimba of Nigeria and their CAF Champions League triumphs in 2003 and 2004, from author and regular PSFA contributor Solace Chukwu. And we talk about the business of football and how the power of the club manager has diminished or been removed in the EPL.

    30 min
  4. 30 Jan - Senegal and Morocco santioned after AFCON final chaos - future stadia needs - the 4-year move

    JAN 29

    30 Jan - Senegal and Morocco santioned after AFCON final chaos - future stadia needs - the 4-year move

    This week we continue to look back at the 2025 AFCON, with so many talking points, including the sanctions handed by CAF to Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic final. We look at the rise of local coaches – as they have now won four editions of the AFCON in a row. Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe spoke about the importance of good stadiums and of good pitches for future AFCON hosts – who then can host future tournaments? Plus your views on whether moving to an AFCON every four years is a good idea. And Stuart on the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

    30 min
  5. 23 Jan Controversial AFCON final - record revenues - big changes - Utd revival

    JAN 22

    23 Jan Controversial AFCON final - record revenues - big changes - Utd revival

    This week we review the 2025 AFCON – there was the most controversial final ever, but there were record revenues from an otherwise successful tournament. We go to Morocco and find how fans feel about star striker Brahim Diaz missing the penalty that would have given the Atlas Lions the trophy. We delve into the decision to reduce the AFCON to once every four years from 2028, and to introduce an annual African Nations League. Plus Stuart on the EPL and whether a Manchester United revival is underway.

    30 min
  6. 16 Jan Morocco v Senegal AFCON final preview - Dean Furman - reaction as Super Eagles go out - Xabi Alonso

    JAN 15

    16 Jan Morocco v Senegal AFCON final preview - Dean Furman - reaction as Super Eagles go out - Xabi Alonso

    This week we’re looking ahead to the AFCON final, with hosts Morocco playing Senegal on Sunday. We assess the strengths of both teams, and we hear from former South Africa captain Dean Furman. Also we go to Lagos to get reaction after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to Morocco, having impressed throughout the tournament. Plus Stuart on the EPL and on coach Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid.

    29 min
  7. 9 Jan - AFCON quarters as big sides qualify - Osimhen row - Amorim sacked

    JAN 9

    9 Jan - AFCON quarters as big sides qualify - Osimhen row - Amorim sacked

    This week we’re in Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the quarter-finals – no small teams making it into the last eight this time around, as the top-ranked teams are through. We talk about the fallout between Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman – could this affect their performance against Algeria on Saturday? Plus Stuart on the EPL as Man United fire Ruben Amorim.

    30 min
  8. 2 Jan AFCON group stage - reporting from Morocco - title contenders - World class keepers

    JAN 2

    2 Jan AFCON group stage - reporting from Morocco - title contenders - World class keepers

    This week we’re in Casablanca and Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the knockout stage and get a feel of the sights and sounds of Morocco. With Nigeria and Algeria winning all three games in the group stage, who are the main contenders for glory. Plus Stuart on the EPL and a look at how much difference a world-class goalkeeper can make to a team.

    30 min
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The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.

Information

  • Creator
    Passion for Sport
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    700
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Passion for Sport
  • Show Website
    Planet Sport Football Africa

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