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• World Cup preview - hopes for African teams - DR Congo story of hope - UEFA Champions League final 05.06.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 2 June Special Feature - The amazing work with children of Beacon of Hope in the Democratic Republic of Congo 02.06.2026 7นาที

  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.
• 29 May Sundowns take CAF Champions League - African World Cup squads - Ismael Saibari - UEFA Champions League final 29.05.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 22 May - 2027 AFCON qualifiers - Sundowns lead in CAF Champions League Final - top Africans in Europe - Osimhen - Gunners take title 21.05.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 15 May - CAF Champions League Final - World Cup challenges for African fans - top EPL players 15.05.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 8 May AFCON 2027 decision - CAF Confederation Cup - best Africans in Europe -UEFA Champions League - EPL title race 08.05.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 1 May CAF and UEFA in new agreement - African players thriving in France - UEFA Champions League semis - EPL title race 01.05.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 24 April CAF Champions League final preview - AFCON postponement rumours - African stars in Germany - EPL latest 23.04.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 17 April Queiroz is new Ghana coach - Cisse steps down at Libya - Mokoena takes on Al Ittihaad - Ademola Lookman 18.04.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 10 April - African Schools Football Championship - Lomana Lua Lua - Motsepe visits Senegal and Morocco - faith at Arsenal 10.04.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 3 April - DR Congo make it 10 African teams in World Cup - Ghana sack Addo - African Schools Championship - fans and VAR 03.04.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 27 March AFCON final saga - CAF Champions League - Salah to leave Liverpool 26.03.2026 29นาที

  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.  
• 20 March CAF overturns Senegals Victory - FIFA reject Nigerias request - English clubs Champions League struggles 19.03.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 13 March Regragui departs Morocco - CAF Champions League quarters - Congolese federation president jailed - Utd finances 13.03.2026 29นาที

  This week we ask whether Morocco made the right decision to part company with national team coach Walid Regragui less than four months before the World Cup, with Regragui having come to close to winning the AFCON earlier this year.We talk about the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, with a massive increase in prize money not only for the winners, but for all participating teams.We look into the alarming story of the abuse of Fifa funds meant for football development programmes as the president of the Congolese Football Federation was sentenced to life imprisonment in a major corruption case.And we have Stuart on the financial issues at Manchester United.
• 6 March Womens AFCON postponed - CAF Champions League quarter finals - Mamadou Sarr - too many goals from corners 05.03.2026 29นาที

  This week we analyse the possible reasons for the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament moved at short notice to July and August.Also we look ahead to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League, with defending champions Pyramids facing AS FAR of Morocco.We talk about 20-year-old Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr, who got his first EPL start for Chelsea in last weekend’s big game against Arsenal.Plus Stuart on the criticism that there are too many goals from corner kicks for Arsenal and other teams.
• 27 Feb Victor Osimhen and Utd - Africans in the Championship - ManU move up - Eze and faith 26.02.2026 29นาที

  This week we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, as Manchester United former first-team coach Benni McCarthy says that the club did not try to sign Osimhen because of the Africa Cup of Nations schedule.We analyse the mega-transfer in terms of moves on the continent that saw Senegal international Mamadou Lamine Camara joining Al Ahli Tripoli in Libya, when many were expecting a move to Europe.We take a look at Africans who are impressing in the English Championship, with Ghanaian Abdul Fatawu at Leicester and Moroccan Imran Louza at Watford two of the standout players.Plus Stuart on the EPL as Manchester United continue to move up the table, and Eberechi Eze on his faith.
• 20 Feb CAF Champions League draw - expanding AFCON - Super Eagles in FIFA case - Antoine Semenyo 19.02.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 13 Feb - CAF Champions League quarters - African stars on the move - Lookman - Adingra - EPL sackings 12.02.2026 29นาที

  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.
• 6 Feb 2026 Womens AFCON - African football history - new book - EPL role of the manager 06.02.2026 29นาที

  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 Jan - Senegal and Morocco santioned after AFCON final chaos - future stadia needs - the 4-year move 29.01.2026 29นาที

  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.