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Tom Ellis and Liam Flint in Cairo review Monday's matches and talk to Ivory Coast strikers Wilfried Bony and Wilfried Zaha and hear from the Namibia coach and captain about their Cup of Nations experience. Steve Vickers in Alexandria considers Madagascar's win over Nigeria in the history of AFCON shock and Tom and Liam try their football skills in the Fan Zone outside Cairo's 30th June Stadium.

On today’s show we're talking about Mo Salah's magic, after he led Egypt to victory over a spirited Uganda! ⚽️

 We have arrived in Cairo! On today’s show we talk about our journey to Egypt, all things AFCON and what we can expect during our time in the land of the Pharaohs! ⚽️

We review Day 7 of AFCON 2019 as Algeria out-muscle Senegal and Kenya defeat East African neighbours, Tanzania! ⚽️

This week’s show comes to you from the AFCON, as the nation of Egypt is expecting a home triumph. We investigate the player protests over unpaid dues in the Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Nigeria camps. We highlight how some nations have acquired new players for the AFCON through nationality changes. Plus, a look at the controversies with Cameroon and Nigeria at the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

We review Day 6 of AFCON 2019 as Egypt and Nigeria book their places in the last 16, while DR Congo crash out! ⚽️

Day Six at AFCON 2019 as we review Tuesday's two games in Group F, answer your questions and hear your comments. With Adrian Barnard, Steve Vickers, Idah Waringa and Liam Flint.

Day 5 at the Cup of Nations in Egypt as we review Monday's games with Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg and answer listeners' questions about the tournament with Steve Vickers in Alexandria.

On day Four of AFCON 2019 we review Sunday's fixtures, hear from Kenya fans in Nairobi, answer listeners' questions and find out how Steve Vickers in Alexandria got to play football with one of the tournament's stars.

This week’s show comes to you from Cairo as the 2019 AFCON is here! We’ll give you an idea of the excitement in Egypt, and we conclude our preview with a look at Groups D, E and F. We look at some more of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON. Plus an assessment of the African teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in France.

Egyptian Dream brings all the latest news and stories from AFCON 2019 with analysts across Africa and our team on the ground in Egypt. In this first episode journalist Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg previews the six Groups and considers which teams are most likely to provide some shocks along the way. Presented by Adrian Barnard.

On this week’s show we begin our look-ahead to the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, and we focus on Groups A, B and C. We assess the recent form of the Pharaohs, we ask what we can expect from Senegal, who disappointed last time. And we speak to Joseph Yobo, who was captain when Nigeria won the tournament in 2013. Also we look at some of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON.

On this week’s show we talk about the controversy around the CAF Champions League final, which will be replayed after the second leg saw Wydad Casablanca refusing to play on. Also lots on the Uefa Champions League final, as Liverpool took the title.

On this week’s show we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League final and the Kenyan interest on both sides as Liverpool play Tottenham. We take a look at Africa’s chances in the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is a week away, and we have a report on Cameroon’s progress. Pus, a look at Aston Villa as they win the Championship play-off.

On this week’s show we speak to Nigeria youth international striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who joined Liverpool on a long-term deal in 2015, but is still out on loan and waiting for his chance to play for The Reds. We ask why big clubs in Europe are signing players from Africa when there’s no guarantee of them getting a work permit\, and how the system operates. Plus, lots of views on what needs to be done at Manchester United, and Stuart’s views on Manchester City’s treble-winning season.

On this week’s show we focus on football in Morocco – one of the most successful nations in Africa at the moment. Morocco have teams on the upcoming finals of the CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup, they played well at last year’s World Cup, and Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui have been shining for Ajax in the Uefa Champions League. Plus an interview with Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru, who’s in the Super Eagles squad for next month’s AFCON. He tells us about his journey in football from Nigeria to Qatar to Belgium and to Turkey. And a look-back at the incredible EPL title race.

On this week’s show we focus on sports betting - something that has grown enormously in Africa over the past few years. In many countries it’s possible to go to a betting shop or to place bets online on many sporting events and football is the most popular. For some, this is harmless entertainment, but for most, sports betting becomes a highly-addictive habit. We hear from someone who’s experienced this. Plus a look back at a stunning week in the Uefa Champions League.

On this week’s show we ask who have been the best African players in the EPL this season. As well as Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah there are plenty of others worth a mention, and a few disappointments too. And we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi, he tells us about how it is working with manager Unai Emery. Also Stuart’s thoughts on the EPL title race – will Manchester City slip up?

On this week’s show we talk about the English PFA Player of the Year award – with Sadio Mane among the six finalists, who deserves to win it? With the Under-17 AFCON ending in Tanzania this weekend we have a special report from Dar-Es-Salaam as we hear from Senegal legend El-Hadji Diouf on what needs to be done to develop youth football. Plus your views on racism in football and we catch on with an exciting week in the EPL.

On this week’s show we look at racism in football, following a statement on racism by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, urging football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism. There have been a lot of cases of racism in the game of late, so what needs to be done to tackle racism in football, and can it be eradicated? We hear from fans in Ghana. Plus reaction to the AFCON draw and lots on the stunning Uefa Champions League game between Manchester City and Tottenham.