Planet Sport Football Africa

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week we review the 2025 AFCON – there was the most controversial final ever, but there were record revenues from an otherwise successful tournament.We go to Morocco and find how fans feel about star striker Brahim Diaz missing the penalty that would have given the Atlas Lions the trophy.We delve into the decision to reduce the AFCON to once every four years from 2028, and to introduce an annual African Nations League.Plus Stuart on the EPL and whether a Manchester United revival is underway.  

This week we’re looking ahead to the AFCON final, with hosts Morocco playing Senegal on Sunday.We assess the strengths of both teams, and we hear from former South Africa captain Dean Furman.Also we go to Lagos to get reaction after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to Morocco, having impressed throughout the tournament.Plus Stuart on the EPL and on coach Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid.

This week we’re in Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the quarter-finals – no small teams making it into the last eight this time around, as the top-ranked teams are through.We talk about the fallout between Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman – could this affect their performance against Algeria on Saturday?Plus Stuart on the EPL as Man United fire Ruben Amorim.

This week we’re in Casablanca and Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the knockout stage and get a feel of the sights and sounds of Morocco.With Nigeria and Algeria winning all three games in the group stage, who are the main contenders for glory.Plus Stuart on the EPL and a look at how much difference a world-class goalkeeper can make to a team.

This week we assess the early stages of the 2025 AFCON, with hosts Morocco making a winning start and good wins too for Senegal, Algeria and Tunisia. We also analyse the controversial decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years from 2028, rather than every two years.Plus Stuart on the EPL ahead of a busy period.