On this week’s show we focus on the 2024 Paris Olympics, we find out what it’s like in Paris, what to expect, and we look at the men’s and women’s football tournaments as Africa tries for a third gold in the men’s competition. Also Stuart looks at the transfer moves in the EPL, the new managers, and the latest concerns over there being too much foo…

On this week’s show we look at the South African government’s decision to stop paying for so-called superfans to attend the AFCON and other sports events. We talk about CAF’s decision to stage the CAF Super Cup in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row. We speak to Nigeria midfielder Peter Etebo, who’s back in action after missing the whole of l…

On this week’s show, with the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, we talk about Spain star Lamine Yamal and his African roots. We have an in-depth interview with Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who had a good second season in the EPL but was plagued by injuries. Awoniyi talks about last season, his family, faith and culture. Also Stuart…

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…

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 Y…

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 int…

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, …

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 …

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 CA…

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 Afri…

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 the…

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 lot…

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 …

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 t…

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, …

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 …

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 abou…

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 Eg…

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.By Passion for Sport

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 Tog…

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…

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 comment…

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 wom…

On this week’s show we look back at a fantastic Africa Cup of Nations, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire winning the tournament against all the odds. We ask which teams played the best football overall, we assess the use of the VAR at the tournament, and we speak to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi on finishing runners-up. Also Stuart on Manchester United’s impr…

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations final, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire playing Nigeria on Sunday, after a thrilling quarter-final and semi-final stage. We speak to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest wing-back Ola Aina, who missed in the semi-final shootout. Also we ask if this was the best Nations Cup ever. Plus Stuart on th…

This week’s show comes to you again from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the quarter-finals on this weekend, and with Egypt, Cameroon, Morocco and holders Senegal among the teams out already. We analyse the action, and also we speak to former South Africa women’s team captain Amanda Dlamini, who’s made history as the first female member of the CAF…

This week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire. We talk about the excitement on the country as the hosts squeezed through to the knockout stage amid wild celebrations. We look ahead to the Round of 16 games, and we speak to Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen. Plus a look at teams that have been knocked out, including the Gambia. And Stu…

This week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, as we are mid-way through the group stage, with the hosts losing to Nigeria in their second game. We hear from Zambia forwards Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala on the absence of Enock Mwepu, who had to cut his career short after the qualifiers began, because of a heart condition. We also …

This week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the tournament kicking off on Saturday. We look at who the main contenders are, who the potential surprise packages could be, and the players to watch. And we speak to Cameroonian two-time AFCON winner Geremi, who played for Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Newcastle Utd on what it takes …

On this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming AFCON, and also we go in-depth on scouting and on player agents. We speak to one of the world’s top scouts, who was in the Gambia recently. And we hear from Cherno Samba, the former Gambia international who’s now the agent of highly-rated France-based youngster Adama Bojang, on the role of a good ag…

On this week’s show we feature some of the key stories carried on the show this year. We had a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired. We relive the tragedy of the passing away of Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead in Turkey following the earthquakes there. We spoke to Nigeria a…

On this week’s show we talk about the Fifa Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with African champions Al Ahly of Egypt reaching the semi-finals again. We have an interview with 2008 African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Adebayor, who’s Africa’s all-time top scorer in the English Premier League. Adebayor says that the recently-crowned 2023 African Foo…

On this week’s show we have lots on the CAF awards ceremony held in Morocco on Monday, with Nigeria's Victor Osimhen winning the 2023 African Footballer of the Year award and with Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning the women's award for a sixth time. And we talk about the EPL, with Liverpool on top, and the UEFA Champions League as Manchester United …

On this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming CAF Awards, with Victor Osimhen heading the shortlist for the men’s player award. We take a look at the rise of football in Mauritania, with Nouadhibou getting their first-ever win in the Champions League group stage. We speak to Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru on life in Turkey with Hatayspo…

On this week’s show we take a look at VAR and Africa – the technology has not been used much in Africa, but we hear from a Fifa referees instructor, Felix Tangawarima, who says that more countries in Africa should start using VAR. We find out about VAR Light, which can work with just three cameras in countries where there are financial constraints.…

On this week’s show we take a look back at the first two rounds of 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa, with Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa all dropping points, and with Eritrea pulling out of the qualifiers. Also we speak to teenage Gambian star Adama Bojang, who shone at the Under-20 AFCON this year and earned a move to Reims in France. And Stua…

On this week’s show we look at the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on across the continent, as Mohamed Salah scored four times in Egypt’s opener. We also analyse the situation where many teams playing home games outside their countries as they don’t have Fifa approved stadiums, despite CAF having cracked down on this a couple of years ago. We pay tr…

On this week’s show we catch up on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast. It’s the third edition of the tournament, and CAF say there are many positives – we hear from their head of women's football;Also we preview the Under-17 Men’s World Cup, in Indonesia, with four African teams, including Senegal, as the continent looks for an eighth …

On this week’s show we look ahead to the 2023 Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts this Sunday in Ivory Coast. We also preview the final of the African Football League. As Lionel Messi won the Ballon D’Or, we assess what was a relatively strong showing from Africa for the award. Also we speak to Benin forward Tosin Aiyegun, who plays for Lori…

On this week’s show we catch up on the latest in the inaugural edition of the African Football League, as Al Ahly had to work hard to beat Simba of Tanzania in the quarter-finals. Also we speak to Mali captain Hamari Traore, who’s enjoying life at his new Spanish club Real Sociedad. We take a look at the top African goalscorers in Europe, with the …

On this week’s show we focus on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which starts this weekend after two years of speculation about how it will work, and if it will happen – after the European version was scrapped after an outcry, Also we speak to Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who moved from Villareal to AC Milan in June. And St…

On this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the 2023 AFCON, with Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea all in the same group. We analyse the plans of CAF to launch an African Club Association in December. Also we hear from Zimbabwe midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, one of the key players at newly-promoted Luton Town. And lots on the EPL – can Spurs and A…

On this week’s show we we look at the good news for African football that Morocco will be co-hosting the 2030 World Cup. We also get the latest on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which is just two weeks away. And we talk to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who’s back in the EPL, having joined Nottingham Forest. Aina tells us about t…

On this week’s show we focus on CAF’s decision to give Morocco the hosting of the 2025 AFCON, and to give Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the 2027 edition. We go to Morocco to find out what we can expect. We analyse the controversy around Victor Osimhen at Napoli, as the Italian club mocked their star striker on social media, and we ask what’s wrong wit…

On this week’s show we check on the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League, with qualifying for the finals complete. We contrast the level of prize money for the women’s competition with the men’s CAF Champions League. Also we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, on his great season so far, and on the big African contingent at …

On this week’s show we take a look at the last round of qualifiers for the AFCON, with Cameroon among those qualifying. And we speak to the most talked-about Nigeria player right now, Victor Boniface, who has won the German Bundesliga player of month award for August, after a great start at Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface has had a difficult journey, su…

On this week’s show we pay tribute African football legend Salif Keita of Mali, who died at the age of 76. We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports. Also we go to Cameroon as Africa’s highest-profile goalkeeper Andre Onana has returned to the Indomitable Lions. Plus…

On this week’s show we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant goal on the break against Manchester United. Also, we ask what we can expect from Ghana’s Mohamed K…

On this week’s show we focus is on sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports science such as diet and physiotherapy. We speak to Zimbabwean sports scientist Nicholas Munyonga, who sa…

On this week’s show we take a look at the Africans playing in the Saudi Pro League, as the big-money league continues to attract interest, with Idah highlighting stars from the continent to have played there over the years. We have more on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the final on Sunday between England and Spain. And with the EPL back, Stuart …