Planet Sport Football Africa

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  17 July Africas World Cup - Morocco go furthest - issues to improve - best players - comparison with Asia 16.07.2026 29min

  This week we analyse Africa’s 2026 Fifa World Cup – there were 10 African teams at the tournament, nine got to the Round of 32, but only Morocco reached the quarter-finals.Was it a reasonable outcome, should Africa have done better? What are the issues to correct going forward?Also we highlight some of the best African players at the tournament and we compare how poorly Asia fared in comparison to Africa.
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  10 July Show #700 Last African side exits World Cup - Egypt controversy - Cape Verde impress - fallen WC giants 10.07.2026 29min

  This week it’s all about the Fifa World Cup again as Morocco exit at the quarter-final stage, bringing Africa’s World Cup to an end.We talk about Egypt’s controversial defeat to Argentina, and Cape Verde’s wonderful World Cup debut.And Stuart on some of the fallen World Cup giants.
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  3 July Morocco first African team in Round of 16 - late goals cost others a place - referee focus - penalty approaches 03.07.2026 29min

  This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we’re well into the knockout stage, with Morocco the first African team through to the Round of 16 and with late goals costing Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo and South Africa. Plus Stuart on the refereeing at the tournament and on how penalties are being taken.
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  3 July - Orlando City chaplain Andy Searles on World Cup ministry and faith in football 03.07.2026 4min

  Besides football, a whole lot of activities take place around the World Cup – friendships, events, tourism and also faith activities. Andy Searles is a pastor at a church near Orlando in Florida, and he’s chaplain for MLS side Orlando City, chaplains work with players and teams giving support. Steve Vickers asked Andy about what he’s doing at the WC and how he’s seen football change over the years …
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  26 June - Morocco South Africa Ivory Coast into WC last 32 - Doku on football and faith 26.06.2026 29min

  This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we’re into the third week, with Morocco, Cote D’Ivoire and South Africa the first of the African teams to make it to the knockout stage. Ghana and Egypt look set to join them, and we assess the fortunes of the continent’s representatives.  We hear from fans in Ghana, and also Belgium winger Jeremy Doku on his football and his faith.
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  19 June Strong start to World Cup - Ghana Cape Verde DR Congo focus + fans eye view 18.06.2026 29min

  This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we’re into the second week, with a great showing from the African teams in the first round of group games.We hear from Ghana, where the Black Stars beat Panama in their opener, and we look at the memorable draws that Cape Verde and DR Congo achieved.And we have a fan’s view on the experience of being at the tournament.
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  12 June FIFA World Cup - which African side will go the furthest - SA keeper Ronwen Williams - who will win tournament 12.06.2026 29min

  This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup, as it’s non-stop action all the way to the 19th of next month.We take a look at the opening games for the African teams, and we hear from South Africa goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams. And we talk about the oldest and youngest players at the World Cup, the managers, and we ask who will win the World Cup?
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  World Cup preview - hopes for African teams - DR Congo story of hope - UEFA Champions League final 05.06.2026 29min

  This week we’ve got lots on the Fifa World Cup, kicking off next week in the USA, Canada and Mexico.We catch up on the preparations for the African teams, and also ask what we should be expecting from the African sides at this expanded edition of the tournament. Also we go to DR Congo, with the country qualifying for the first time in 52 years, we hear how football has united children affected by the ethnic violence in the Eastern DRC in recent years.Plus a look back at the Uefa Champions League final.
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  2 June Special Feature - The amazing work with children of Beacon of Hope in the Democratic Republic of Congo 02.06.2026 7min

  With the Fifa World Cup just around the corner, we have something special on how football brings people together, how uniting people is part of the beautiful game, and the excitement around DR Congo’s first qualification since 1974.Beacon of Hope is a Christian ministry in Bunia in Eastern DRC, for widows and children affected by the ethnic violence in the region in recent years. Dr Bagamba Araali started Beacon of Hope in 2009 – he’s a lecturer and a lay minister. After leaving the country to go to Kenya and the UK, he returned to Bunia, and he told us more about his work. Steve Vickers was talking to Dr Bagamba Araali in Bunia in the Eastern DR Congo.With the success of Beacon of Hope, plans are to expand their work, to hold more Bible camps, also to teach more church leaders on how to bring young people together in areas affected by the conflict. We have pictures and contact details on our Facebook page.
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  29 May Sundowns take CAF Champions League - African World Cup squads - Ismael Saibari - UEFA Champions League final 29.05.2026 29min

  This week we talk about the CAF Champions League, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa winning a second title.We take a look at the World Cup squads for the African teams, with Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Antoine Semenyo among the stars set to feature.As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and this week we’re going to the smaller leagues, including the Dutch Eredivisie, with Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari, taking the title with PSV.And with the Uefa Champions League final on this Saturday, Stuart looks at possible reasons as to why the EPL clubs struggled in the final rounds.
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  22 May - 2027 AFCON qualifiers - Sundowns lead in CAF Champions League Final - top Africans in Europe - Osimhen - Gunners take title 21.05.2026 29min

  This week we analyse the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Ghana together with Cote d’Ivoire in Group C. We talk about the CAF Champions League final, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa holding a slender 1-0 lead over Morocco’s AS FAR ahead of the second leg in Rabat on Sunday. As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we’re going to Turkey, and assessing Victor Osimhen’s season. And lots on the EPL, as Arsenal are the champions.
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  15 May - CAF Champions League Final - World Cup challenges for African fans - top EPL players 15.05.2026 29min

  This week we look ahead to the CAF Champions League final, with the first leg on this Sunday as South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns host Morocco’s AS FAR.With the Fifa World Cup getting ever closer, we look at the many challenges for fans in Africa that make it difficult to travel to the US for the tournament, including visas and ticket prices.We look at the top African players in the EPL this season, headlined by Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo, and we have Stuart on the VAR call that has taken Arsenal closer to the EPL title.
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  8 May AFCON 2027 decision - CAF Confederation Cup - best Africans in Europe -UEFA Champions League - EPL title race 08.05.2026 29min

  This week we talk about the confirmed dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is going ahead despite repeated rumours of the tournament being moved to 2028.We preview the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with USM Alger hosting Zamalek of Egypt. As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we’re going to Spain this week, where former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has done well at Villareal.Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League, and the EPL where Arsenal are in the driving seat.
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  1 May CAF and UEFA in new agreement - African players thriving in France - UEFA Champions League semis - EPL title race 01.05.2026 29min

  This week we analyse the agreement between CAF and UEFA aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa.As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we’re going to France this week, where Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare has done well at Lens, and is being linked to various top clubs.And we talk about the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, and the EPL as Arsenal are back on top.
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  24 April CAF Champions League final preview - AFCON postponement rumours - African stars in Germany - EPL latest 23.04.2026 29min

  This week we catch up on the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, as Mamelodi Sundowns are now the top-ranked club in Africa.As a CAF delegation was in Uganda this week to meet with 2027 AFCON co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, should we listen to rumours that the tournament might be postponed?Also we look at African stars in Germany, as Nicolas Jackson won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.And lots on the EPL as Chelsea fire Liam Rosenior and as Man City go top.
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  17 April Queiroz is new Ghana coach - Cisse steps down at Libya - Mokoena takes on Al Ittihaad - Ademola Lookman 18.04.2026 29min

  This week we have our thoughts on Carlos Queiroz becoming new Ghana coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will it work?We wrap up the action from the CAF African Schools Football Championship, held in Zimbabwe.Also we take a look at football in Libya, with Aliou Cisse stepping down as Libya national team coach, while highly-rated South African Rhulani Mokoena has been appointed coach of top Libyan club Al Ittihaad.And lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman scored the goal that won the quarter-final tie for Atletico Madrid against Barcelona.
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  10 April - African Schools Football Championship - Lomana Lua Lua - Motsepe visits Senegal and Morocco - faith at Arsenal 10.04.2026 29min

  This week we have lots from Zimbabwe, with the country hosting the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which has an array of developmental courses and workshops happening alongside the action on the pitch. We speak to DR Congo great Lomana LuaLua, who was at the tournament coaching youngsters.Also, analysis as CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits both Senegal and Morocco following the controversy that saw Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.And Stuart on the possible faith factor at Arsenal.
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  3 April - DR Congo make it 10 African teams in World Cup - Ghana sack Addo - African Schools Championship - fans and VAR 03.04.2026 29min

  This week we talk about DR Congo’s qualification for the Fifa World Cup, as Africa will have 10 teams at the tournament this year.Also we ask if Ghana made the right decision to fire Black Stars manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the World Cup.We take a look at the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which kicks off on Monday in Harare.And Stuart on fans’ dislike of VAR.
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  27 March AFCON final saga - CAF Champions League - Salah to leave Liverpool 26.03.2026 29min

  This week we talk more about the 2025 AFCON final saga, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed receipt of Senegal’s appeal, while CAF has updated its website with Morocco now the winners, following their successful appeal to CAF.We catch up on the Caf Champions League, with both Egyptian clubs – Al Ahly and Pyramids - knocked out at the quarter-final stage.And we talk about Mohamed Salah, as he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.  
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  20 March CAF overturns Senegals Victory - FIFA reject Nigerias request - English clubs Champions League struggles 19.03.2026 29min

  This week we analyse the dramatic ruling that saw Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.As the Senegalese Football Federation has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport we ask was it correct for CAF to override the law that the referee’s decision is final – and we speak to a sports lawyer who explains why CAF could be correct.Also we hear from Nigeria, as FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has rejected Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of several players used by DR Congo in last November's African World Cup playoff.And Stuart on possible reasons why English clubs struggled badly in the Uefa Champions League last 16.