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On this week’s show we analyse Zambia striker Patson Daka’s big move to Leicester City – will he succeed in the EPL? And Daka tells us about his faith. Also, Uefa have decided to scrap the away goals rule in European club football, should CAF do the same? Plus Stuart on Euro 2020, and on Patrick Viera becoming Crystal Palace manager.

On this week’s show we take a look at Caf’s statement on their vision to grow the game in Africa and to deal with negative perceptions - after so many stories and allegations of abuse of finances. Also, we speak to Ricky Hill, one of the first black players to play for England, on why are there so few black coaches in English football.Plus Stuart on Euro 2020, as we get ready for the knockout stage.

On this week’s show we go to Cameroon to get the latest on the preparations for the delayed 2021 AFCON. Despite rumours the tournament might be moved away elsewhere, CAF has insisted Cameroon remain the hosts. Plus Euro 2020, as Ronaldo shines again, and we look at the drama of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest.

On this week’s show we take a look at the latest list of the Digital Top 20 of African Football, released by RESULT Sports. North African clubs are dominating, with Al Ahly of Egypt at number 1, with 33m followers across all platforms. Tanzanian clubs Simba and Young Africans have strong showings, while the top West African club on social media is Asante Kotoko of Ghana, at number 22, and the top Nigerian club is a second-tier side, Vandrezzer FC, at 29. We look at how other clubs can improve their presence on social media, and how they can benefit financially from social media. Also Stuart looks at the delayed Euro 2020 and highlights some of the players there with African roots.

On this week’s show we talk about E-Sports, as the second edition of the FIFAe Nations Cup 2021 will take place in Denmark in August, with only one African country taking part in the qualifiers, South Africa, who didn’t make it to the finals. Can Africa do better in competitions like this. And we hear from the club chaplain of a club in the USA, who talks about the importance of the mental health of players. And Stuart on European club football, as Chelsea are the European champions.

On this week’s show we ask whether African football would be better with no relegation. We hear from Andy Searles, a club chaplain in the US Major League Soccer, a franchise set-up, with no relegation and no promotion. The idea of having no relegation is because clubs invest a lot in stadiums and players, and the prospect of getting relegated soon after setting up a club would deter potential owners from setting up a club, and would hinder the development of football. Also Stuart looks at the final placings in the EPL, as Liverpool took third place.

On this week’s show we ask who was the best African player in the EPL, and what impact African players made in the EPL this season. We also highlight some of the best Africans elsewhere in Europe, and we speak to Italy-based Simeon 'Simy' Nwankwo, became the highest-scoring Nigerian striker in a single season in one of Europe's top leagues, despite his club, Crotone, getting relegated from Serie A. And Stuart on the battle for top-four places in the EPL.

On this week’s show we speak to Leicester and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who could feature for the Foxes is Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea. Iheanacho has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season, but before that, he had a difficult time when he had lost his touch and he got a lot of criticism from the fans. We hear about how difficult is was for him as a player.Also, a look at the draw for the qualifiers for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and we focus on Djibouti champions AS Arta Solar 7, who have signed former West Ham striker Diafra Sakho.

On this week’s show we look at Caf’s ruling that 22 countries on the continent have no stadia that meet their minimum requirements, including 10 taking part in upcoming World Cup qualifiers, which have been moved from June to September to give countries time to fix their stadiums. Also we speak to Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who’s been a regular starter as Leicester are looking good for a top-four finish and are playing Chelsea in the FA Cup final later this month. Ndidi tells us about the difference that manager Brendan Rogers has made. And Stuart on the Manchester United fan protest and Jose Mourinho becoming Roma manager.

On this week’s show we look at CAF president, Patrice Motsepe’s plans for a new infrastructure project, with a budget of one billion dollars, aiming to change the face of African football. How will it work, and where will the money come from? Also, we assess the draw for the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, with the African teams all in tricky-looking groups. And we hear from Nigeria and Fulham defender Ola Aina, who is still hopeful of avoiding relegation

On this week’s show we focus on the story of the failed European Super League – a plan to create greater revenue for 12 top European clubs, where a huge outcry saw the end of the project in the space of three days. What was behind the plans, what about the idea that football is for all? And while Fifa has always condemned the plans for the ESL, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has plans to start an African Super League, with 20-24 top clubs paying $20m a year to take part. Plus Stuart looks at Jose Mourinho's departure from Spurs.

On this week’s show we talk about Caf’s latest project - the launch of a pilot interschool competition project for Africa. It’s intended to lead to the establishment of an schools tournament in the six African zones resulting in a Pan-African schools championship final. Canl it work, and will it bring benefits to African football? Plus a look at the Caf Champions League, as TP Mazembe and Zamalek both fail to reach the quarter-finals. And we speak to Nigeria and West Brom defender Semi Ajayi – can the Baggies escape from the relegation zone?

On this week’s show we look at the dream that so many footballers around Africa have – the dream of going to Europe and playing for a big club. But it’s a very challenging goal, and we speak to young Gambian Ebrima Jatta, who’s playing in the sixth tier of football in Sweden. Also Stuart on whether West Ham can get a place in the Champions League next season, and where Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Arsenal leaves Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.

On this week’s show we take a look back at the decisive 2021 AFCON qualifiers, which saw Comoros and The Gambia qualifying for the first time, Malawi making it for the third time, Mauritania twice in a row, and three in a row for Guinea-Bissau. On the other hand, DR Congo and South Africa failed to qualify. Nigeria sailed through to the finals, and we speak to Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong, who could be heading into the EPL with his club Watford second in the English Championship.

On this week’s show we hear from new CAF president Patrice Motsepe on how he wants African football to grow by being valued more in Africa. How can this be done, when many find European football more exciting? We also look at how English football grew with rebranding to the EPL

On this week’s show we look ahead to the final two rounds of 2021 AFCON qualifying. Hopes are high in the Comoros and the Gambia, with both countries targeting a first-ever Nations Cup qualification. And lots on the EPL, as Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho is banging in the goals for Leicester.

On this week’s show we look at South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe becoming Caf president unopposed, plus the late cancellation of the Under-17 Afcon. Stuart asks what’s wrong with Liverpool, and why some players and clubs have stopped taking the knee before games.

On this week’s show we assess the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, with the final on Saturday. Cameroon has had three players who are sons of former national team players, including Samuel Eto’o. Also, with elections for a new CAF president nearing, we hear from one of the main contenders, South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe. And Stuart looks the Chinese Super League’s financial controversy.

On this week’s show we hear from Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who says that with elections for a new Caf president taking place next month, this is a crucial period for African football. Infantino says that with good leadership at Caf, the continent might do better at the next Fifa men’s and women’s World Cups and compete well against the big teams. Also we go to Cameroon and hear what the reaction is there to Indomitable Lions and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana being given a one-year ban by Uefa after he failed an out-of-competition doping test. Plus Stuart’s assessment of how new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is doing so far.

On this week’s show we go to the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, the biggest sporting event ever held in the country, and there are two brand-new stadiums for the tournament. Also we investigate a hot issue – allegations of the weaponization of Covid-19 in African football. Some visiting teams have accused their opponents of arranging fake positive Covid-19 results to rule players out of action. And, was it fair for Uefa to give Cameroon and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana a one-year ban after he failed an out-of-competition doping test, when he says it was a mistake. Plus Stuart with the EPL latest.