Learning about the African continent through the prism of its favorite pastime: football. Hosted by Maher Mezahi and backed by Africa Is a Country with funding from the Open Society Foundation.
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the CAF Champions League semi-finals. This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: -https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide -https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we react to first round of fixtures the African national teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup played in this March international break. ----------------------- Waiting to believe: https://africasacountry.com/2026/03/waiting-to-believe This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we react to Rhulani Mokwena's decision to leave MC Algiers for Ittihad Tripoli in Libya.
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we take a look at the CAF Appeals Board's decision to name Morocco 2025 AFCON champions several months after the tournament took place ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the Esperance vs Al Ahly quarterfinal match in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Bread or Messi? https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/bread-or-messi Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review a few quarterfinal matches of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Bread or Messi? https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/bread-or-messi Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the knockout stages of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review matchday 6 of the the CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap Matchday 4 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the first two matches of Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal ----------------------- Check out our AFCON coverage: https://africasacountry.com/series/afcon-2025 This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals between Morocco and Nigeria and Egypt vs Senegal ----------------------- Between Bambali and Nagrig https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/between-bambali-and-nagrig The untameable Victor Osimhen https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/the-untameable-victor-osimhen This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
On Day 9 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa beat Zimbabwe and Morocco finally put in a confident performance against Zambia-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comThree footballers walk into a stadium: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/three-footballers-walk-into-a-stadiumFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
On Day 7 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria dominated Tunisia in Fez, winning 3-2 after the North Africans staged a late comeback ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com The Senegalese paradox: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-senegalese-paradox Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
On Day 6 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt scored a previous win against South Africa and Mali held Morocco at home to stay alive in Group A ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Sounds of the Africa Cup of Nations: https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/sounds-of-the-africa-cup-of-nations Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
On Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria comfortably disposed of Sudan under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
On Day 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia all won their first matches of the tournament. https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-myth-of-nigerian-football-exceptionalism ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
On Day 1 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Comoros 2-0. Goals came in the second half by Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi, after a frustrating first half where the hosts could not break the deadlock.
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reviews CAF decision to make AFCON a four year tournament. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amine El Amri to preview the Morocco national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Hope Chizuzu to preview the Zimbabwe national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by the great Frank Simon to preview the Cote D'Ivoire national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Stephane Ouattara to preview the Burkina Faso national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Louis Mukoma to preview the DR Congo national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow Louis here: https://x.com/leopardsfoot?Follow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Arafet Hamrouni to preview the Tunisian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow Geoff here: https://www.instagram.com/arafethamrouni/Follow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Geoff Lea to preview the Tanzanian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow Geoff here: https://www.instagram.com/geoff_lea/Follow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Colin Udoh to preview the Nigerian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow Eurico here: https://x.com/ColinUdohFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Eurico Costa to preview the Angolan national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow Eurico here: https://x.com/passeverticalFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Babacar Diarra to preview the Senegalese national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow Babacar here: @BabsDiarraFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Emmanuel Lavogez to preview the Cameroonian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Hamza Rahmani to preview the Algerian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and what it means for African national teams.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Calvin Kaumba Chikenge to preview the Zambian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Njabulo Ngidi to preview the South African national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amr Fahmy as they preview the Egyptian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations---------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi sits with MC Algiers coach, Rhulani Mokwena, to discuss his new life in Algiers and his coaching pastTimestamps: (00:00:17) First impression of Algeria(00:01:21) How much tourism do you do?(00:03:02) Best thing about being in Algeria so far?(00:06:03) Is MC Algiers underrated on the continent?(00:08:54) Can you tell how much this club means to people?(00:10:13) Is it heavy running a club that means so much?(00:12:21) How much North African supporters influence decision-making(00:15:35) What kind of football does MC Algiers want you to play?(00:18:55) Baptism of fire despite hot start in the league(00:24:26) Paradox of technical football vs lack of goals in Algeria(00:33:58) Playing so many young players so early(00:39:40) Repositioning Larbi Tabti(00:43:35) Playing Reda Halaimia as an inverted fullback(00:47:37) What are "principles" and what yours?(00:54:37) Keeping players stimulated in training(00:57:41) Challenging coach on his career management(01:04:35) Challenging coach on not being "obsessed" with winning CAF CL(01:09:32) Challenging coach on player vs coach responsibility(01:17:01) Motivation for beating Sundowns in CAF CL(01:19:05) How do you feel about Mamelodi Sundowns as a club?(01:22:07) Coaching with emotion vs coaching emotionally(01:24:43) Who will win the Afcon?(01:25:44) A South African youngster that will play in Europe(01:27:25) Continuing his family's legacyShot by Mindak Agency: https://www.instagram.com/mindak.agencyEdited by: Mohamed Benhassir-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo.This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria and DR Congo.READ: After Paul Biyahttps://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biyaThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo.READ: After Paul Biyahttps://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biyaThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo.READ: The myth of Christian genocidehttps://africasacountry.com/2025/10/the-myth-of-christian-genocideThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi declares who he would have voted for for the 2025 CAF AwardsREAD: After the coronationhttps://africasacountry.com/2025/11/after-the-coronationThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reacts to the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup group stage drawREAD: After the coronationhttps://africasacountry.com/2025/11/after-the-coronationThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reacts to the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage drawREAD: An island nation, everywhere https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/an-island-nation-everywhereThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comREAD: Cameroon's last election: https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/cameroons-last-electionFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews Matchday 9 and 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comREAD: Biya Forever https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/biya-foreverFrom Cornell to conscience https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/from-cornell-to-conscienceFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2025/2026 CAF Champions LeagueThis podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comREAD: Biya Forever https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/biya-foreverFrom Cornell to conscience https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/from-cornell-to-conscienceFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
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