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Fans of African football want to see a comeback to African glory, and a new Confederation of African Football (CAF) project aims to get there by addressing the challenge of identifying and nurturing young talent. Can it work? Josey Mahachi talks to Hetnry Asante of the Ghana Football Association and DW's Isaac Kaledzi.

“What I'd like to see is when these girls go back into society, they don't end up back in prison. It's about using football for positive social change. Football is more than just a game on the pitch and this is an example of that.” The “Football for Reform” programme kicked off in Sierra Leone last November, taking place over 8 days. Run by Caf – the Confederation of African Football – it involved female prisoners being taught football coaching skills. The hope with the project is for some of the women to find jobs in the field in the future. Alan Kasujja speaks with Isha Johansen, former President of the Sierra Leone FA and Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo, former Ghana national team women's coach. He also hears the thoughts of two women prisoners.

This week on It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson look back at one of the most iconic footballing stories of all time: Cameroon's 1990 World Cup. Jonathan and Rob look at the chaotic preparations behind Cameroon's campaign, discussing last-minute squad upheaval, internal conflicts between teammates, and the unexpected recall of a man who would become a legend: Roger Milla. In the build up to the tournament's opening game against defending champions Argentina, there were turbulent training camps, political interferences, and a complete lack of confidence in the squad. That would all change in the summer to come... Join us on Friday for Part Two. If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and consider leaving a five-star review to help others find the show. 00:00 Pre-Game Nerves and Disorganization01:02 Introduction to the 1990 Cameroon Team01:25 Historical Context of African Teams in the World Cup02:26 The Dramatic Campaign of Cameroon 199004:40 The Goalkeeper Dilemma07:25 African Football's Struggles and Triumphs14:37 Colonial Impact on African Football17:44 Cameroon's Chaotic Road to the World Cup24:09 African Players in European Football24:58 Cameroon's Discontent in the 1990s26:02 The Build-Up to the 1990 World Cup31:43 Roger Milla's Unexpected Return40:07 Goalkeeper Rivalries and Team Dynamics43:33 Pre-Match Chaos and Last-Minute Changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to "Extra Time," the podcast that takes you beyond the final whistle, where we interview leading figures and decision-makers shaping the business of sport. In each episode, we sit down with our guests to learn about the strategies, passions, and stories that drive the business of the sports we love.  We kick off this new series with an International Women's Day special where Sarah Johnson, Associate in our Commercial team welcomes our first guest, Abiola Ijasanmi. Hailed as "the most powerful woman in African football," Abi is the first woman to hold a C-Suite position at the Confederation of African Football. Abi has now started her own venture, African Sports Investor (ASI), which will invest in, develop, and commercialise women's football leagues in Africa, with further plans to develop academies in countries where an ASI league is established. In this episode, Abi and Sarah discuss the business of women's football in Africa, competitive league models in England and the USA (from brand partnerships to broadcast deals), and the importance of athlete empowerment, highlighting the current commercial opportunities in women's football for investors, brands, and athletes.

The growth of women's football in Morocco has seen more girls taking up the sport. The evidence of this can be seen in how many young girls play the beautiful game in their neighbourhoods, in the streets. It's something which would not have happened 20 years ago. The success of women's football there has also been reflected in the packed stadiums and the rising number of people watching the women's national team- the Atlas Lionesses- on television. They are also the first North African and Arab squad to qualify for the Women's World Cup. So what's behind the growth in women's football in Morocco? In today's Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to 15 year old Imane on why she decided to play football, Atlas Lioness forward Rosella Ayane and Meskerem Tadesse Goshime, the Confederation of African Football's head of women's football.

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This week we speak to one of the best female goalkeepers in the world, Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie, who won the African Women's Goalkeeper of the Year award for the second successive year last month.She tells us about her journey to Europe, to Paris FC. Also we take a look at the calendar for 2025 in African football, with a busy year ahead, and we have Stuart with the EPL latest, and a look at whether Man United coach Reuben Amorim should change his formation.

This week on By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney turn back the clock to celebrate one of the most groundbreaking moments in football history: Cameroon's awe-inspiring run to the quarterfinals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup. In a spirited debate, Graham and Jamie examine what made Cameroon's journey so remarkable, from their bold tactical choices to the unmistakable influence of iconic super-sub Roger Milla, who captured the world's imagination with his infectious spirit and legendary goals.The conversation dives deep into the strategy and style that defined Cameroon's play—a fearless, vibrant approach that mesmerized audiences and shook the football establishment. Graham and Jamie explore the historical and cultural significance of Cameroon's achievements, especially their thrilling quarterfinal face-off against England, which left fans worldwide in awe. The hosts also discuss how Cameroon's 1990 World Cup success set the stage for the rise of African football on the global stage, and they reflect on the overall quality of the 1990 tournament itself.As always, the episode wraps up with a look forward to future discussions on more legendary teams and moments that changed the beautiful game. Don't miss this fascinating journey through one of football's most celebrated underdog stories!If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!Or visit our website at www.thegreatestteam.co

Last month, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria victory in a forfeited 2025 Nations Cup qualifier against Libya, and fined Libya $50,000.It came after an investigation found that a plane carrying the Nigerian squad had been deliberately redirected to the wrong airport – where the Super Eagles were left for nearly 20 hours without food, water or internet access. The incident has yet again exposed the unorthodox – and unsporting - tactics which are often used against visiting teams in African football. So why has psychological and physical intimidation been allowed to continue?Presenter: Mpho LakajeGuests: Sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, and Isha Johansen, former president of Sierra Leone Football Association, and a member of FIFA's council, and the CAF executive committee.

TIMESTAMPS:02:07 - Maher Mezahi on Paradou 17:12 - Lorenz Kohler on Stellenbosch33:58 - Salim Masoud Said on AzamIn this episode of the African football round-up, we take a look at three non mainstream African clubs: Paradou, Stellenbosch and Azam. Maher Mezahi breaks down Paradou while Lorenz Kohler and Salim Masoud Said analyse Stellenbosch and Azam.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comThis week's must-reads:The real Rwanda: https://www.africasacountry.com/2024/10/the-real-rwandaJoão Lourenço's American pivot: https://www.africasacountry.com/2024/10/joao-lourencos-amercan-pivotThe end of Mozambique's two-party system: https://www.africasacountry.com/2024/10/the-end-of-mozambiques-two-party-systemFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

On Daybreak Africa: The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region's worst hunger crisis in decades. Plus, today is D-Day in the Kenyan Senate which will decide whether Deputy President Gachagua will be removed from office. Somalia-Ethiopia tensions threaten Turkey's bid to spread its influence. The Confederation of African Football de-lists Nigeria-Libya qualifier over a mistreatment feud. A debate over LGBTQ rights Hits Liberia's United Methodist Church. Chad's main opposition calls for the postponement of the December 29 parliamentary and municipal elections. A look at how Republican-leaning Nevada became a swing state. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

In this episode, we tackle the growing debate over African players born in the diaspora who represent European and other non-African nations. Join our passionate hosts as they discuss the impact of these players' decisions on African football, the motivations behind players' decisions, what it would take to keep top talent competing for their home countries, and what role African football associations play.

Welcome to a new year in African football!We kick off year 2 of the African Five-a-side podcast with the first edition of the African Football-Round up and looking ahead to the upcoming international break! This year we'll be rotating guest hosts, and for our first show, we have brought on Salim Masoud Said to talk about Regragui, Morocco, Saintfiet, Mali, McKinstry, The Gambia, Algeria and Tanzania! We also speak to the new coach of the Gambian men's national football team, Johnny McKinstry.Enjoy!

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Dotun and Tim welcome Ibrahim Mustapha back onto the pod to discuss Zaire at the 1974 World Cup. They look into the politics of Zaire at the time and of talk about that free kick.Ibrahim's book is 'No Longer Naive, African Football's Growing Impact at the World Cup' is avaliable here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/no-longer-naiveRecorded November 2021SUBSCRIBE TO BRAZILIAN SHIRT NAME EXTRA FOR EARLY ACCESS AND NO ADS:https://brazilian-shirt-name.hubwave.net/FOLLOW THE BRAZILIAN SHIRT NAME ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/brazilshirtpod/FOLLOW THE BRAZILIAN SHIRT NAME ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/BrazilShirtPodFOLLOW THE BRAZILIAN SHIRT NAME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/BrazilShirtPodPURCHASE DOTUN'S LATEST BOOK, EFFRIES HERE: https://amzn.to/4cM260f

The year started with an Africa Cup of Nations that broke all manner of records and cut through globally unlike any tournament before. Now, with major players such as Fifa, the NFL and NBA all finally realising the continent's potential, 2024 could be a breakout year for African sport. Kicking off a new content series delving into the African sports landscape, SportsPro editorial director Michael Long and Pulse Sports MD James Torvaney speak to Sherif Hassan, head of digital and marketing products at the Confederation of African Football, about the sports business opportunity in Africa.

Fellow Gopolang Botlhokwane speaks to journalist and editor Njabulo Ngidi about the recent AFCON in Ivory Coast and the politics of football (or soccer, for our American listeners!) in Southern Africa. Njabulo Ngidi is a senior soccer journalist, he formerly led Newframe South Africa's sports desk. Ngidi's latest investigative piece ("2010 World Cup $10-million ‘bribe': SA left out even as $201-million returned to Fifa") at AmaBhungane Center for Journalism, won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year (sports category) in 2023 investigates possible corruption and governance is issues at South Africa Football Association (SAFA).Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.

As we prepare for the draw of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League knockout stages, we decided to take a look at five up-and-coming youngsters that will be looking to impress and help their clubs to Africa's most prestigious trophy this year.

With no quarterfinalists at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire and only 2 club sides in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF Champions League, the internet is telling us that North African football is on the decline. We take a forensic look at the performances of the national teams and the club sides and determine if this is a general geographic trend or if this is a case-by-case basis of misfortune.Check out Africa Is A Country: https://africasacountry.com

In this episode, Edem and Ndeye discuss the main and trends findings of the #AfricaScores AFCON social media report, why AFCON 2023 produced record-high digital engagement and how the Confederation of African Football achieved substantial engagement and follower increases during the tournament. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.Imran Khan's opponents reach deal to shut his allies out of governmentSummary: Two of Pakistan's main parties have agreed to form a coalition government, nudging former Prime Minister Khan's supporters out of the picture in the process.Context: These two parties are backed by the country's powerful military, and they're both run by political dynasties, so they're not exactly underdogs; that said, Khan's supporters, who were forced to run under a variety of different party names, collectively took the majority of the votes, and have now been relegated to the opposition, and while legal wrangling over claims of vote-manipulation by Khan and his supporters could theoretically change things eventually, in the short-term it looks likely that Khan will remain in prison due to corruption charges that he denies, and the military will run things through this new coalition, which will be led by a prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, who stepped into the role in 2022 after Khan was ousted and who was incredibly unpopular throughout his tenure.—The New York TimesOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.New high-powered charging network IONNA launches in USASummary: A new joint venture launched by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis to build-out a network of fast-chargers for EVs, has announced its first approved projects.Context: Its initial batch of charging stations are expected to come online this year, and the venture is aiming to install about 30,000 of them across North America, challenging Tesla and a few other, smaller businesses that have so far installed the majority of chargers, with Tesla dominating the fast-charger market in these countries; a lack of charging stations remains one of the biggest barriers for EV-adoption in the US and Canada, and this is meant to both address that concern and serve as an ongoing source of recurring revenue for the involved entities.—CleanTechnicaMalawi lifts visa restrictions for 79 countriesSummary: The government of Malawi has lifted visa restrictions on people visiting from 79 countries, including a broad swathe of African nations and overseas locations like China, Germany, Australia, and Canada.Context: This exemption is meant to help increase the flow of tourists to Malawi while also increasing its trade and diplomatic ties with these other nations, and it's representative of similar visa-easings in other southern African nations, many of which are trying to increase tourism and stoke new economic opportunities, locally and globally.—AfricanewsResearchers working on three different geoengineering field experiments are receiving government funding to assess the cost and veracity of these options, all of which were once considered absolute no-nos, but which are increasingly looking like valid options (mostly because the consequences of not artificially cooling the planet while we attempt to pull more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere could be even worse than the potential consequences of large-scale geoengineering).—The Wall Street Journal2 billionApproximate number (it's actually “nearly 2 billion”) of viewers the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 attracted in late-January through early-February, according to the president of the Confederation of African Football.That's a huge surge in viewership (matches were shown in around 180 countries), and provides the league with all sorts of new opportunities in terms of revenue, exposure, and expansion.—SemaforTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

We made it, its finally here. Nigeria take on the hosts in what is one of the biggest fixtures in recent African Football history for the title of Kings of Africa. Coach is tagging along with OTW crew as they all give their thoughts on what may transpire. Tap In!

When the Africa Cup of Nations started, hosts Ivory Coast were on the verge of disaster after losing two of their first three matches. But they dusted themselves off and went on to reach the final. They will take on a Nigerian side who boast talented players like Victor Osimhen, who plies his trade in Italy, and Stanley Nwabili, who plays in South Africa. But the Ivorians have dangermen of their own, including Seko Fofana and Sebastien Haller. But before the final, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa will be fighting for the bronze medal. This has been hailed as one of the most captivating AFCON tournaments in recent history, with smaller nations like Namibia beating Tunisia while Equatorial Guinea shocked the hosts in the group stages, by defeating them 4-0. So, come the end of the weekend, who will be crowned the kings of African football?

Capital FM Kenya in partnership with Africa Digital Audio Productions presents The Africa Football Showdown - AFCON Special. Sports business specialist Jabu Mtwa from South Africa joins Daniel Dadzie and Mimi Fawaz to reflect on the success of Bafana Bafana and explore the influx of money driving the ambitions of CAF and the AFCON.

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, being held in January 2024, is the 34th edition of Africa's biggest football festival. Featuring 24 nations after a qualifying campaign involving 54 teams, AFCON has expanded in size while simultaneously reaching a wider audience with it's biennial events – a far cry from its origins more than 60 years ago.  Today, we look at the history of this tournament, its impact on the continent and significance overall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this great episode, we have two gentlemen who are experts in African Football join us discuss the AFCON. Ifedotun a football enthusiast and Duwem a sport journalist for Pulse Sports Nigeria have vast knowledge in the football terrain in Africa. We start by reviewing the last weekend's EPL games. We touch briefly on Bundesliga and Bayern Munich. We then segue into the main topic of the episode which is everything AFCON. We speak about the best club that fits Osimhen the most. We ended the episode by previewing the round of 16 in AFCON. You can follow Dotun on X (formerly known as Twitter) and IG @ifedotunxii. You can also follow Duwem on X (formerly known as Twitter) @D_WarEagle and @agentduwem on IG. This podcast is powered by The Oluwaseun Winsala Network (T.O.W.N) (c) 2023. Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Tunein. Follow us on IG Biased_Football_Takes and X (formerly known as Twitter) biasedfooty --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biased-football-tak/support

What is the African Club Association? Some of African Football Club's senior executives and Club Chairpersons will travel to Cairo, Egypt to attend the launch of the African Club Association. The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for association football, beach soccer, and futsal in Africa.

Reaction to the Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona that Madrid won 4-1. (4:02) How good can Vini be this season and whether he can win the Ballon D'OR. (22:47) Looking at if Xavi should take the main blame for Barcelona's bad form or if Laporta needs to shoulder some of it. (55:08) What can Real Madrid achieve this season, and can they win their first treble? (1:41:18) And a discussion on the nature of African Football and about players with dual citizenship and who they choose to play for. (2:06:29)

In this first edition of #ABSPBreaking, Edem and Jabu explain why SuperSport will not broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 and the impact that New World TV's media rights deal with the Confederation of African Football had on SuperSport's failure to acquire the sublicensing rights to the tournament. -------------------

Who win African Football Awards? The African Footballer of the Year award, presented to the best African footballer each year, has been conferred by the Confederation of African Football.

On this episode we have a returnee whose club is topping the English Premier League table. Samuel is a Liverpool fan that we had to have come back to enjoy his team currently doing well. We started by talking about how we fared with respect to Spotify Wrapped. We appreciate you our fans for sticking with us through out the year. In our usual fashion, we reviewed the last round of games. We proceed to discuss the Confederation of African Football awards. We allow our guest talk about Liverpool's chances of clinching the EPL title. We segue into a brief discussion about the strikers right now apart from Haaland. We end with the review of the next round of games and more. Follow Samuel Abu on IG mr_bandaid This podcast is powered by The Oluwaseun Winsala Network (T.O.W.N) (c) 2023. Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Tunein. Follow us on IG Biased_Football_Takes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biased-football-tak/support

The 2023 CAF Awards were largely uneventful, and so this week we're using the African Football Round-up for some tier talk. We take a brief look at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which will kick-off in about a months' time and categorise the 24 teams into four categories: favourites, contenders, dark horses, and "happy to be here".

With the 2023 CAF Awards just a week away, Maher Mezahi explains that he was selected as part of a media panel to vote on the awards and reveals how he voted.

In this episode we'll revisit John Obi Mikel's appearance on Rio Ferdinand's podcast where he talks about family manipulation. From there we trace some of the challenges star African footballers face on a day-to-day basis and why that can make them vulnerable, but also capable of much more than your average footballer.Side note: Apologies for not releasing a podcast last Monday, I was in Tunis on a shoot for the Africa Cup of Nations. As a result, we're going to skip an African Five-a-side podcast this Friday and pick it back up next week.

In this episode of the African Football Roundup we recap the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa and outline some of the good we saw as well as some of the bad.Egypt, Senegal and South Africa displayed reasons for optimism. Egypt under Rui Vitoria are one of Africa's most coherent sides, Senegal have a new midfield pairing with Pape Matar Sarr and Lamine Camara - that's not fair. And with the Sundowns boys, are Bafana back?The bad comes from West Africa. Nigeria come away from the qualifiers with just 2 points in 2 matches, while Ghana look a bit stale under new coach Chris Hughton. Despite their recent win versus Madagascar, we think they might struggle to make the 2026 World Cup in the Americas.

Welcome to a special episode of the African football round-up as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers kick off!Throughout the history of the FIFA World Cup, Africa has often found itself underrepresented. We trace back the journey to guaranteed qualification including the continent boycotting the 1966 FIFA World Cup. We then ask if 9.5 qualifying places is the right number. We think that 9.5 ensures there are enough places for top African sides and doesn't dilute quality.Finally we recap the first day of qualifying including three David vs Goliath matchups including: Egypt vs Djibouti, Algeria vs Somalia and Nigeria vs Lesotho

This week we discuss the second leg of the African Football League final between Wydad Casablanca and Mamelodi Sundowns. We reflect on how Rhulani Mokwena passed his toughest test with flying colors and what that means for his future. Host Maher Mezahi also justifies how he voted for Club of the Year during the 2023 CAF Awards. We also name our team of the week and highlight the performances of Ivorian defenders who could be stalwarts for the host nation at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Episode 2 of Matchday 1 of the African-five-a side podcast continues to explore the stories of five African heads of state and their influence on football. This week, we're introducing our central defender: the intellectual, inspiring, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.As the first head of state of an independent Ghana, Nkrumah quickly understood the power of football as a unifying tool. He appointed Ohene Djan as the director of sports in 1960, and put in place structures to support the success of the national team, sometimes to the detriment of local clubs. Nkrumah's interest in soccer was so great that he proposed the formation of a model club to offer leadership and inspiration to other clubs in the country. This club was later named Real Republikans, and was nicknamed OOC—Osagyefo's Own Club.The Black Stars, Ghana's national team, also scored a number of successes during Nkrumah's time in power. In 1960, Charles Gyamfi was named coach and quickly became the ideal candidate for the job. Under Gyamfi's leadership, the team produced many great players, including Baba Yara, Edward Aggrey-Fynn, Wilberforce Mfum, and Ben Acheampong.In 1963, Ghana hosted the Africa Cup of Nations and won, and they repeated the feat in 1965 in Tunisia. In 1964, Nkrumah donated 250 guineas for the creation of the African Clubs Championship, which became known as the Kwame Nkrumah Cup. Later that year, the Black Stars became the first African nation south of the Sahara to play at the Olympics, held in Tokyo.Nkrumah's side were considered one of the favorites to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, but Djan and the Confederation of African Football decided to proceed with a boycott of the tournament instead, as part of the wider African protest against FIFA's refusal to allocate a guaranteed qualifying place to the continent. Just a few weeks after Ghana won the 1965 Afcon, Nkrumah was deposed by a coup d'etat as he was out of the country.In retrospect, very few heads of state enjoyed as much success with their national football teams as he did in the short period of time that he did. His significant contributions to the development of the Confederation of African Football also make him a natural choice for our African heads of state five-a-side team.

This week we discuss the first leg of the African Football League final between Wydad Casablanca and Mamelodi Sundowns. The match gives us a perfect opportunity to profile their star young coach and ask: Do the South African champions have what it takes to hurdle that final obstacle and win a continental trophy?We also name our team of the week and highlight the performances of a couple of Braga stars that are underrated on the continent.

Episode 1 of Matchday 1 of the African-five-a side podcast continues to explore the stories of five African heads of state and their influence on football. This week, we're introducing our goalkeeper: the tall, suave, chain-smoking Gamal Abdel Nasser.Why did we choose such a prominent figure in the non-aligned movement as our goalkeeper? Well, Nasser was known for his height, charisma, and exceptional communication skills—although his interest in football remains uncertain.Nasser came from a humble background, with a postal worker father, and spent much of his childhood in rural areas. He entered the military academy in 1937, where he met his future ally Abdelhakim Amer and successor, Anwar Sadat. Nasser's experiences as a young officer during the British-imposed regime changes in World War II and his service in the Egyptian armed forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war had a profound impact on him.After returning home, Nasser joined the Free Officers movement, which successfully executed a coup d'etat in 1952, transforming Egypt into a republic. Subsequently, Nasser started leveraging football for political purposes.During his presidency, Nasser was named honorary president of Al Ahly SC and utilized the Cairo derby to raise funds for war efforts. At Nasser's directive, Egypt boycotted the 1956 Summer Olympics, 1965 Africa Cup of Nations, and also interrupted all footballing activities at the outbreak of the 1967 Six-Day War. While he may not have been the most football-obsessed leader, Nasser skillfully utilized politics to enhance sports and vice versa. His significant contributions to the establishment of the Confederation of African Football make him a natural choice for our African heads of state five-a-side team.

From the 8th to 11th of December 2023, The Football Union will deliver The Showcase, an event that bring together emerging talent, local and international football clubs and scouts, and South African football legends. In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Co-Owner of The Football Union, David Ribeiro, to unpack The Showcase which includes a 3-day residential camp programme, confirmed speakers and prominent football figures, and the event's partners and sponsors. -------------------

All of the goings on in the world of African football, week of 10/16-10/23.Over the weekend, the African football league kicked off and we discuss if the competition is good or bad for African football. We also ask the question: is this a FIFA or CAF competition?We also take a little time to speak to Bassil Mikdadi of Football Palestine, who tells us about the challenges facing the Palestinian national team and its players.

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by two-time Pulitzer Prize Nominee journalist and author of The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, James Dorsey. In a wide-ranging interview, James examines how politics has shaped the history of sport in the Middle East, how the volatile geopolitical rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is playing out in football and what the Confederation of African Football's Memorandum of Understandings with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation mean for growing sports diplomacy between Africa and the Gulf. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

On 12 October 2023, the Confederation of African Football unveiled Saudi Arabia's official tourism authority, Visit Saudi, as the main sponsor of the African Football League (AFL). The partnership promises to have a positive impact on "the development and global competitiveness of African football and Saudi tourism". In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu examine the CAF statement announcing the partnership, the potential impacts of the AFL's partnership with Visit Saudi and how the AFL seeks to develop youth football academies and football infrastructure across the continent. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Sponsorship Manager at 10Bet, Nick Moyo, to examine the value of football sponsorship as a marketing activity to betting brands in Africa, 10Bet's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, the betting company's multifaceted sponsorship approach across the South African football ecosystem, and the strategic objectives behind 10Bet's partnership with the South African Football Association and front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with DStv Premiership side Lamontville Golden Arrows. -------------------

In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu briefly unpack CAF's recent announcement of the imminent launch of the African Football League by considering the innovative competition format and OTT broadcasting model, the commercial significance of the league's holding company AFL Ltd and Saudi Arabia's SRJ Sports Investments' potential involvement in the AFL. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In this episode, Chief Intelligence Officer at Twenty First Group, Omar Chaudhari, joins Edem and Jabu to understand the prospects of the African Football League (AFL) through the lens of Twenty First Group's models on developing a sport product which include the following key criteria: quality, jeopardy and connection. The trio also consider the AFL's path to unlocking its commercial value, how to turn AFL into a leading global sport property and what advice he would offer regarding the AFL's ability to foster competitive balance and develop global interest. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Susannah Collins, Marco Messina, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros kick things off with a breakdown of the 32 teams competing for UEFA Champions League glory ahead of Thursday's group stage draw (02:56). Romelu Lukaku has touched down in the Italian capital, but can the Belgian turn Roma into a Top 4 team (13:14)? Then, Anita Jones joins to talk Chelsea, Ansu Fati, Mohamed Salah and Aston Villa (23:05). And the crew welcomes back Mbizo Mzamane to preview the newly-created African Football League and discuss which under-the-radar African players to look out for this season (32:58).  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don't miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four-time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Touré, Africa Cup of Nations winner, Efan Ekoku, and former D.R. Congo captain, Gabriel Zakuani, debate all things African football in a new podcast from the BBC World Service, Match of The Day Africa: Top 10.   In each episode they'll debate a topic, ranging from the best African goalscorers to the continent's biggest World Cup moment, and decide on their top 10 from a shortlist compiled by a panel of African Football experts. Search for ‘Match of the Day Africa: Top 10' wherever you get your podcasts for a new episode every Monday from the 3rd July or head to bbcworldservice.com/africatop10.