Podcasts about Africa Cup

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. NBC News reports on how Gabbard declined to say whether Iran had posed an imminent threat before the war began. A Times of Israel correspondent says he received death threats about his reporting on a missile strike in Jerusalem from bettors on the prediction site Polymarket. Will Oremus of the Washington Post explains what happened next. The men’s NCAA basketball tournament is underway. The Athletic’s Joe Rexrode shares the stories of past Cinderella’s of the tournament. Plus, a New York Times investigation found that revered Latino civil-rights leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused two underage girls, the Federal Reserve again kept interest rates steady, and why Senegal was stripped of its Africa Cup soccer title. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Israel bombs the heart of the Lebanese capital as it escalates its offensive against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. We hear from a former Lebanese health minister in Beirut and ask a former senior Israeli army officer about his country's aims. Also in the programme: anger and delight in African football after its governing body strips Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hands it to Morocco; and what is "Muskism" and how does understanding Elon Musk's approach to business help us understand the Trump Administration, and our changing world? We talk to the co-author of a new book on the billionaire.(Photo: People stand amidst debris at the site of an Israeli strike, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Zuqaq al-Blat district in central Beirut, Lebanon, 18 March, 2026. Credit: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters)

Iran has threatened to attack key energy sites belonging to its Gulf neighbours, after refineries on a gas field it shares with Qatar were hit with air-strikes. Also: UK health officials put out an urgent public health alert because of the meningitis outbreak in Kent. And the government of Senegal calls for an investigation after its football team was stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.

Israel has ordered Lebanese civilians as far as 25 miles from the border to leave their homes. The UK, German, French and Italian governments have warned of "devastating humanitarian consequences" if Israel does not halt its ground operation. We report from southern Lebanon and hear from an Israeli government spokesperson.Also on the programme: the government says the adoption system needs to change after a BBC investigation finds parents were left without support and even faced false accusations by adoptive children.And a decision that's rocked African football, people in Senegal react to their team being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations.

International Break has come to a close, and Sara & Allie are breaking it all down. Why is Africa Cup of Nations postponed? What are the new rule changes? What can we take away from She Believes Cup? And is Ella Toone's position in jeopardy? Next, it's onto the NWSL as the 2026 season KICK OFF this Friday March 13! Which teams and matchups do Sara & Allie have their eyes on? Episode edited by Mike Adams @monkeyhillmedia. Follow us on socials @thewososhow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ally Sentnor's second-half strike gives the USWNT a 1-0 win over Canada and puts the Americans on the brink of another SheBelieves Cup title. Meanwhile, Arsenal grind out another Premier League victory as criticism of their style grows louder despite a seven-point lead at the top of the table. We also look at the surprising uncertainty surrounding the Women's Africa Cup of Nations just days before kickoff, plus domestic headlines from MLS, USL, and the NWSL in the latest Morning Espresso.

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.

Confederation of African Football has announced the rescheduling of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations

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.

Ashleigh Plumptre OON: Ubuntu, Mission X, and Leading with Soul   This week, we welcome back a true trailblazer: Ashleigh Plumptre OON. Between her standout career with Al Ittihad and her pivotal role with the Nigerian Super Falcons, Ashleigh's journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.   In this episode, we dive into: How Trust Really Gets Built in Teams: How vulnerable conversations and even on‑pitch arguments can strengthen trust instead of breaking it. Resilience Through Injury, Loneliness, and Letting Go of Outcomes: Ashleigh's achilles recovery journey and choosing long‑term health over the Olympics. Redefining Confidence: Why Ashleigh doesn't chase "confidence" and instead leans on intuition and honesty. Ubuntu in Jeddah: Applying ancient wisdom to Al Ittihad's team culture. Leadership as Service, Not Status: What she learned from captains like Rasheedat Ajibade OON, and how 'service leadership' and collective belief helped the Super Falcons come back from 2–0 down to win the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations to achieve Mission X. The "Be True" Legacy: The vision behind the Ashleigh Plumptre Foundation, with "Be True" philosophy and much more. Podcast Show Notes:   Follow  Ashleigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-plumptre-83a550194/ Follow  Ashleigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighhplumptre/   Related Podcast: 358: Ashleigh Plumptre OON: How to be Authentic in the Football Industry? https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RSVZcU2xNg3eKGsRsh0jS?si=6659a3e535714eda

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.

Recently we had the Africa Cup of Nations with that absurd ending rescued by the grown up behaviour of Sadio Mane.  During the course of the competition we were constantly reminded of how much Mo Salah means to the people of Egypt.  However, Omid Djalili, Colin Shindler and Jon Holmes also look at the downside.  When Luis Suarez was sent off for biting for the third time in the 2014 World Cup after taking a mouthful from the shoulder of the Italy defender Georgio Chiellini – they wonder whether the people of Uruguay were sympathetic to the way Suarez' assuaged his hunger pains or whether they were properly embarrassed.  Football throws up heroes and villains on a regular basis.  How much impact do their actions have on the perception of their country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A vessel carrying Russian oil suffered an explosion off the coast of Senegal last December, prompting investigations into the presence of a Russian shadow fleet in African waters. The tanker is reportedly among several vessels trying to flout US, EU and UK sanctions on Russia.And - even though the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is over, several incidents from the tournament hosted by Morocco have raised questions about African identity.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Basma El Atti and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

In deze aflevering van CEO van mijn leven vertelt Meryem El Mandoudi, Belgische journalist die voor de liefde naar Nederland verhuisde, hoe ze van fan van Rudi Vranckx uitgroeide tot kritische stem in de mediasector. Van Karrewiet tot VTM Nieuws tot NOS op 3: Meryem werkte op de meest uiteenlopende redacties en zag van binnenuit hoe nieuws wordt gemaakt.Meryem legt uit waarom het woord "ontvoering" versus "gevangenneming" alles uitmaakt, hoe persbureaus en snelheid leiden tot onkritische berichtgeving, en waarom de Africa Cup een schoolvoorbeeld is van gemiste kansen door traditionele media. Ze deelt ook haar ervaring met online kritiek, van boze vaders over LGBTQ-content tot terechte vragen over Gaza-berichtgeving.Daarnaast gaat het gesprek over haar kinderboek over krullend haar, de voldoening van werken voor kinderen, en haar bewuste keuze om als freelancer 3 of 4 dagen per week te werken. Meryem onthult waarom financiële vrijheid voor haar betekent: minder werken en het wél graag blijven doen. Trends is een podcastkanaal van de redactie van Trends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, Russia, France, Uganda and Morocco.As temperatures plummet in Ukraine, Russia is aggressively attacking the country's energy grid. Ukraine is heavily reliant on its nuclear power plants, which are also being targeted. There are concerns that without proper maintenance, it could trigger another nuclear disaster. Wyre Davies spoke to the head of Ukraine's nuclear authority.President Trump has claimed the threat posed by Russia and China is one of the reasons the US must acquire Greenland - but rather than antagonise the Kremlin, the pro-Kremlin Russian news service has been full of praise for the US president. Steve Rosenberg reports from Moscow.From South Korea to Western Europe, there's deep concern over falling birth rates – and it was one of the reasons behind France's decision a few years ago to amend its policy regarding egg-freezing for non-medical purposes, bringing it in line with other European countries. Carolyn Lamboley recounts her personal experience.1986 was the year Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup - and when Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni first came to power. Last week, the 81-year-old won his seventh consecutive term in office, Sammy Awami was in Kampala where he heard from young people about how they voted.The 2026 Africa Cup of Nations came to a close in Morocco last weekend and aside from missing the chance to lift the trophy for the first time in fifty years, the tournament proved controversial in Morocco due to the vast sums spent on it. Tim Hartley reflects on the discontent over prioritising sporting prestige over public services.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Atolani Oyewumi and Theo Delaney to discuss the conclusion to the Africa Cup of Nations, the issues at White Hart Lane and the transfer window. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/5WfkMQlQtjQ?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

BOHNDESLIGA INTERNATIONAL feiert sein Comeback! Nachdem wir unser Format CHAMBEANS LEAGUE auf Donnerstag geschoben haben, können wir uns am Dienstag um den INTERNATIONALEN FUẞBALL kümmern. Und der bietet einige spektakuläre Themen! Los geht es mit dem FINALE des AFRICA CUPS, das verrückter gar nicht hätte laufen können. Ein nicht gegebener Treffer, ein Elfmeter, ein Boykottaufruf und dann auch noch ein Panenka... Mann, mann, mann! Die BOHNDESLIGA-Crew taucht hinein in dieses verrückte Spiel. Außerdem sprechen Nils, Etienne und Tobi ausführlich über die Entlassung von Xabi Alonso. Was lief schief bei REAL MADRID? Und wo geht es für BAYERs Meistertrainer als Nächstes hin? Zu guter Letzt blicken wir auf die englische PREMIER LEAGUE. Auch hier gab es diverse Trainerwechsel sowie ein denkwürdiges MANCHESTER-Derby. Und als krönenden Abschluss liefert Tobi noch eine Weisheit, die euer Leben verändern könnte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least twenty-one people are killed in Spain after two high-speed trains collide. The accident occurred when a train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz in Andalusia, crossing on to another track. Also: the dispute between European countries and the United States - over Donald Trump's determination to annex Greenland - continues to escalate; Senegal wins the Africa Cup of Nations in men's football for the second time after an enthralling - and sometimes chaotic - final; China meets its economic growth target - but there are problems ahead; and a bumper fruit crop in New Zealand means they're preparing for a stellar breeding season for the world's fattest parrot - the Kakapo.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The FC crew react to Barcelona's loss at Real Sociedad and analyze the LALIGA title race with struggling Real Madrid now just one point back of the league leaders. Plus, Colin Udoh and Frank Leboeuf react to a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final and explain why Senegal deserved to win despite the controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we discuss the aftermath of another Bills playoff blunder plus explore the bizarre conclusion to the Africa Cup of Nations finale.

In this episode, we look back at the Africa Cup of Nations, where Senegal edged hosts Morocco in extra-time in a dramatic final. We explore the key moments and what they reveal about African football's future.We also investigate a darker story: Across West Africa, criminal gangs are luring young people with fake overseas jobs. BBC Africa Eye follows Interpol's anti-trafficking unit in Sierra Leone and a father searching for his missing children.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Bella Twine Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by David Walker and Nick Miller. On the agenda: the unifying absurdity that was the Africa Cup of Nations final, whether Spurs vs West Ham's "El Dissatisfactico" is the worst of its genre yet, an unexpected Premier League striker's name in a ghost story, the least satisfying FA Cup draw combinations, one Arsene Wenger tweak to the laws of football that might have some appeal, and footballing body language at bus stops. Meanwhile, the panel ponder the quickest and easiest way a mere civilian could win a foul in a Premier League match. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Peter Martin cannot work out Celtic's game plan and why they haven't made an immediate move for Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise. The team look back over the Scottish Cup 4th round ties and the last 16 Scottish cup draw as well as discussing the mayhem at the Africa Cup of nations final.

Met vandaag: EU-correspodent Kysia Hekster over dreigende importheffingen voor Nederland | Oekraïne in de kou door beperkte energievoorziening | Hoe hard hebben de Amerikanen de NAVO nodig? | Video-beelden van onbekend volk Mashco-Piro in Peru | Hoe leven Marokko en Senegal toe naar de finale van de Africa Cup? | Presentatie: Sheila Sitalsing.

Episode 227 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 17, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Yaw Ofosu in Morocco.- Betting unites the world? FIFA puts World Cup live on gambling sites for the first time. And who made 500m ticket requests?- Was the Africa Cup of Nations a success for Morocco? And is CAF president Patrice Motsepe right to feel disrespected as the row over reducing the frequency of AFCON continues.- Winter Olympics buildup in Italy sees death of worker in freezing conditions- 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ticketing update- 2036 Switzerland's Olympic bidFollow the pod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sportunlockedpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/SportUnlocked ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/sportunlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's tariffs, America's closest ally, Canada, has struck a trade agreement with its rival, China. Speaking in Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the relationship with China had been "more predictable" than the one with the US. Is President Trump pushing his allies into Beijing's orbit? Also: Taiwan's tech firms will invest $250 billion in the US in exchange for lower tariffs. The government of Myanmar has begun its defence at the International Court of Justice against charges that it committed a genocide of the Rohingya people. South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to prison for his 2024 attempt to impose martial law. And we take a look at the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, as host nation Morocco prepares to face Senegal in the final. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah (king), has pledged to return and lead his country into democracy. We speak to one of his supporters.Also on the programme: Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been forcibly removed from his house and taken to an unknown location in an army helicopter, according to his party; and there is growing excitement in Morocco, as the hosts approach the final of the football Africa Cup of Nations. (Photo: Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran at the National Press Club in Washington. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

It may have made sense on paper but in the end, Xabi Alonso was just not the right fit at Real Madrid. How much of it was his fault and how much of it were just the pitfalls of trying to coach a squad loaded with massive egos? Then, we'll get into Manchester United's decision to hire Michael Carrick as their head coach for the remainder of the season. He may be a familiar face but is he the right face? We'll discuss.Plus, Semenyo and Cherki lead City to a first leg win over Newcastle while Arsenal manage to overcome the "Aging Men" of Liam Rosenior's Chelsea in their first leg.And finally, Timo Werner is coming to MLS, Conor Gallagher is headed to Spurs and the Africa Cup of Nations has a final that will hopefully be better than the two semis.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! You can check out our 2nd annual Non-Top 8 Club Player Draft where we select squads consisting only of players who are not on Arsenal, City, Liverpool, United, Chelsea, Spurs, Villa and Newcastle.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOX Soccer Insider Doug McIntyre drops his first 2026 USA World Cup roster prediction, and we break it all down. From Matt Freese leading the way in goal, to bold calls like Tanner Tessmann starting alongside Tyler Adams in the midfield. We analyze Doug's full Starting XI, major omissions (Johnny Cardoso, Yunus Musah, Haji Wright, Joe Scally) before Alexi Lalas reveals his own USMNT Starting XI. We also preview a big USA Abroad Weekend Preview plus massive global matchups including Manchester United vs Manchester City, RB Leipzig vs Bayern & the Africa Cup of Nations Final. Before we wrap the podcast, the guys answer questions on the (lack?) of growth of soccer on the men's game in the U.S in #AskAlexi Would Weston McKennie be the best player on the 1994 U.S. squad? Use my code for $30 off your next order of World Cup Tickets on SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SOTU Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $30discount, Min. $200 Purchase Intro (0:00)Doug McIntyre's U.S. Roster & Starting XI predictions (5:55)Alexi's Starting XI (12:22)U.S. Abroad: Sargent sitting out against Wrexham? (17:36)#AskAlexi: McKennie handed #10 on the 1994 World Cup team? (32:55)One For The Road: No Free Fan Fest? (44:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

The Africa Cup of Nations final is scheduled to take place in Rabat on January 18. Morocco has set a standard for what the tournament should look like going forward. We speak to Clive Kyazze of CK Sports who is currently in Morroco covering the tournament 

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the semifinal stage as Morocco and Egypt chase a place in the final, Real Madrid turns to Álvaro Arbeloa after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, and Seattle Reign lock in Laura Harvey through 2028. Plus, Domestic Focus on major NWSL and MLS moves, Around the Corner on today's SDH AM lineup, and The Refill with headlines from England, Spain, Mexico, and beyond.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarterfinal stage with pressure building across the bracket, from Mali's belief against Senegal to heavyweight clashes featuring Morocco, Nigeria, and Algeria. In England, Arsenal miss a chance to stretch their lead at the top after a tense draw with Liverpool, while Real Madrid edge Atletico in a fiery derby to book a Super Cup final with Barcelona. Plus, the U.S. Women's National Team opens a new chapter with its January roster, Liga MX's Clausura kicks off with history on the line, and a full tour of the biggest domestic and global stories in the game.

Atlanta United heads into training camp with major questions in midfield as reports link Bartosz Slisz to a potential move to Brøndby IF. Jason Longshore breaks down what Slisz has meant to the club, why the move makes sense for the player, and what Atlanta stands to lose if the deal goes through.Plus, the Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarter-final stage with heavyweight matchups taking shape, including Nigeria vs. Algeria and Côte d'Ivoire vs. Egypt. We also look at Manchester City's growing defensive injury crisis and whether Marc Guehi could be the solution in January.In Around the Corner, highlights from today's SDH AM and where to catch Atlanta Soccer Tonight on demand. And in The Refill, a full sprint through the latest headlines from Nashville's splash signing of Cristian Espinoza to Radamel Falcao García's return to Millonarios.All that, plus a look at soccer's growing place in the sports landscape of the United States, in today's edition of Morning Espresso from the SDH Network.

This is Episode 114 of the Parking The Bus Podcast is a look at the final group stage matches for all the groups at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) "the Mister" Mike Agostinho ( @mikeagostinho ) will set the stage for the upcoming exciting Knock Out Stage matches that will decide the fates of all the Nations vying to be crowned Champions of Africa, we're on the road to the final on January 18!!!Follow me on X  @mikeagostinhoFind all podcast episodes from this feed on your favorite podcast platform by Clicking Here to My Feed On Episodes.FMYou can watch select video episodes on the Network's New Channel on Rumble !https://rumble.com/c/c-5835326Make sure to subscribe.Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel as well by going to https://www.youtube.com/@mikeagostinho for more original content!Check Out the Podcast on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parking-the-bus-podcast-network/id1453307380Or on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7n9EQeh44U2OiGCBCzOCEiAnd pretty much wherever else you listen to podcasts!!Visit www.parkingthebusmedia.com for more!!

There were celebrations on the streets of breakaway region Somaliland after Israel became the first country to formally recognise it as an independent state. Leaders in the self-declared republic hailed the move as historic, saying it could open the door to wider international recognition after decades of diplomatic isolation.The announcement has also triggered a demonstration in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, and condemnation from regional bodies including the African Union and the Arab League, who warn it could destabilise the region. Also in the episode: Sudan's national football team competes in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite a devastating war at home.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Terry Chege Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

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

This Episode 113 of the Parking The Bus Podcast is a look at the first two match days for all the groups at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) "the Mister" Mike Agostinho ( @mikeagostinho ) will set the stage for the upcoming exciting 3rd Group Stage matches that will decide the fates of all the Nations vying to be crowned Champions of Africa!!!Follow me on X  @mikeagostinhoFind all podcast episodes from this feed on your favorite podcast platform by Clicking Here to My Feed On Episodes.FMYou can watch select video episodes on the Network's New Channel on Rumble !https://rumble.com/c/c-5835326Make sure to subscribe.Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel as well by going to https://www.youtube.com/@mikeagostinho for more original content!Check Out the Podcast on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parking-the-bus-podcast-network/id1453307380Or on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7n9EQeh44U2OiGCBCzOCEiAnd pretty much wherever else you listen to podcasts!!Visit www.parkingthebusmedia.com for more!!

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 today's Morning Espresso, we look at a Boxing Day unlike any other, with just one Premier League match on the schedule as Manchester United host Newcastle at Old Trafford. We dig into how fixture congestion and calendar pressures are reshaping one of English football's longest traditions.We also turn our attention to Africa Cup of Nations Matchday 2, with qualification scenarios beginning to emerge, major voices speaking out on the tournament's place in the global game, and key storylines from Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and beyond. Plus, domestic updates across the NWSL and MLS, network news from SDH AM, and a look ahead to a 2026 that's already coming into focus.

Morocco opened the Africa Cup of Nations with a composed win in Rabat, setting the tone for a tournament carrying enormous expectations — and signaling how quickly the global game is evolving. Today's Morning Espresso breaks down Morocco's opener, the standout moments, and what it tells us about the hosts' path forward.We also look at a major shift in international soccer as Africa and Asia move toward Nations League formats, reshaping the calendar and the balance between club and country. What does this mean for players, federations, and the future rhythm of the game?Plus, relief at Celtic as Wilfried Nancy finally earns his first win, injury updates that could ripple across Europe and international play, and a full Refill of headlines from around the world.The game never stops — and neither do we.

The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has been booed at a ceremony in Sydney to remember the fifteen people who died in the Bondi Beach shooting. A minute's silence was held across the nation to mark the time that the attack began, and candles were lit.  Tens of thousands of people gathered at Bondi Beach to pay their respects to those who were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebration a week ago.Also in the programme: The US seizes another oil tanker in the Caribbean; and Morocco prepares for the start of the Africa Cup of Nations. (Photo: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the 'Light Over Darkness' vigil honouring victims and survivors of a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025. CREDIT: REUTERS/Hollie Adams)

From the BBC World Service: The Chinese owners of TikTok have signed a deal to sell the company's ‌U.S. assets to a joint venture led by American investors. This morning, we'll parse the details of the agreement. Then, Ukraine will receive a loan of more than $100 billion from the European Union to fund its war against Russia. Plus, Morocco is staging the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament, but not everyone's pleased about the money being spent on it.

From the BBC World Service: The Chinese owners of TikTok have signed a deal to sell the company's ‌U.S. assets to a joint venture led by American investors. This morning, we'll parse the details of the agreement. Then, Ukraine will receive a loan of more than $100 billion from the European Union to fund its war against Russia. Plus, Morocco is staging the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament, but not everyone's pleased about the money being spent on it.

It's a Caught Offside Red Card-Man of the Match special! The boys dive into topics such as the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament, the cost of attending this summer's World Cup, Wilfried Nancy's brutal start at Celtic and much much more!Plus, Andrew is forced to cope with the unfortunate reality that he's not even the "#1 Dad" in his own house... where he is in fact the only dad to speak of.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've got a great Mailbag special up on the PLUS side now with questions on MLS' potential new divisions, the best holiday gifts we've ever received, if NYE is overrated and what entertainment we're consuming to help get ready for the World Cup.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Rob are joined on the pod by Ed Dove, Colin Udoh and Leonard Solms to discuss the impact of the Africa Cup of Nations call-ups on the Premier League teams, and to tell you everything you need to know about the tournament itself ahead of kick off in Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal are still top of the Premier League but are Manchester City favourites for the title after this weekend? City beat Palace convincingly but Arsenal wobbled against Wolves. Elsewhere Aston Villa kept up the pace and we ask - just how good is Morgan Rogers? Is he on the same level as his friend Cole Palmer?On this show we also discussed Sunderland's win against Newcastle and why the promoted side can already start planning for next season in the Premier League. And we finish with a look at the bottom of the table and the Africa Cup of Nations. Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FPL managers now have five Free Transfers to help them react to any of their players departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but what's the best way to use this early Christmas gift?