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Planet Sport Football Africa
29 May Sundowns take CAF Champions League - African World Cup squads - Ismael Saibari - UEFA Champions League final

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 29:30


This week we talk about the CAF Champions League, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa winning a second title.We take a look at the World Cup squads for the African teams, with Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Antoine Semenyo among the stars set to feature.As the European season comes to an end, we're taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and this week we're going to the smaller leagues, including the Dutch Eredivisie, with Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari, taking the title with PSV.And with the Uefa Champions League final on this Saturday, Stuart looks at possible reasons as to why the EPL clubs struggled in the final rounds.

The Clement Manyathela Show
702 Open Line: Pirates win first league title in 14 years and Sundowns crowned CAF champions

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 40:56 Transcription Available


Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss Orlando Pirates’ historic league win and Mamelodi Sundowns' being crowned as champions of Africa again. You’re listening to The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the day while sharing information to guide you through daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles both the serious and the light-hearted on your behalf. Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm (South African time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planet Sport Football Africa
22 May - 2027 AFCON qualifiers - Sundowns lead in CAF Champions League Final - top Africans in Europe - Osimhen - Gunners take title

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 29:27


This week we analyse the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Ghana together with Cote d'Ivoire in Group C. We talk about the CAF Champions League final, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa holding a slender 1-0 lead over Morocco's AS FAR ahead of the second leg in Rabat on Sunday. As the European season comes to an end, we're taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we're going to Turkey, and assessing Victor Osimhen's season. And lots on the EPL, as Arsenal are the champions.

Planet Sport Football Africa
15 May - CAF Champions League Final - World Cup challenges for African fans - top EPL players

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 29:26


This week we look ahead to the CAF Champions League final, with the first leg on this Sunday as South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns host Morocco's AS FAR.With the Fifa World Cup getting ever closer, we look at the many challenges for fans in Africa that make it difficult to travel to the US for the tournament, including visas and ticket prices.We look at the top African players in the EPL this season, headlined by Ghana's Antoine Semenyo, and we have Stuart on the VAR call that has taken Arsenal closer to the EPL title.

Planet Sport Football Africa
24 April CAF Champions League final preview - AFCON postponement rumours - African stars in Germany - EPL latest

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 29:30


This week we catch up on the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, as Mamelodi Sundowns are now the top-ranked club in Africa.As a CAF delegation was in Uganda this week to meet with 2027 AFCON co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, should we listen to rumours that the tournament might be postponed?Also we look at African stars in Germany, as Nicolas Jackson won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.And lots on the EPL as Chelsea fire Liam Rosenior and as Man City go top.

African Five-a-side
Mamelodi Sundowns are in the CAF Champions League final!

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 15:06


In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals

African Five-a-side
AS FAR to meet Sundowns in CAF Champions League final

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 11:27


In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals

African Five-a-side
Mamelodi Sundowns, AS FAR take decisive lead in CAF CL semi-finals after beating Esperance, Berkane

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 27:42


In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals

African Five-a-side
Previewing CAF Champions League semi-finals: Esperance vs Sundowns; AS FAR vs Berkane

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 22:44


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

Planet Sport Football Africa
27 March AFCON final saga - CAF Champions League - Salah to leave Liverpool

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 29:22


This week we talk more about the 2025 AFCON final saga, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed receipt of Senegal's appeal, while CAF has updated its website with Morocco now the winners, following their successful appeal to CAF.We catch up on the Caf Champions League, with both Egyptian clubs – Al Ahly and Pyramids - knocked out at the quarter-final stage.And we talk about Mohamed Salah, as he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.  

African Five-a-side
CAF Champions League: Esperance defeat Al Ahly in close match in Rades, 1-0

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 22:08


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

Planet Sport Football Africa
13 March Regragui departs Morocco - CAF Champions League quarters - Congolese federation president jailed - Utd finances

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 29:21


This week we ask whether Morocco made the right decision to part company with national team coach Walid Regragui less than four months before the World Cup, with Regragui having come to close to winning the AFCON earlier this year.We talk about the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, with a massive increase in prize money not only for the winners, but for all participating teams.We look into the alarming story of the abuse of Fifa funds meant for football development programmes as the president of the Congolese Football Federation was sentenced to life imprisonment in a major corruption case.And we have Stuart on the financial issues at Manchester United.

Planet Sport Football Africa
6 March Womens AFCON postponed - CAF Champions League quarter finals - Mamadou Sarr - too many goals from corners

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 29:30


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.

Planet Sport Football Africa
20 Feb CAF Champions League draw - expanding AFCON - Super Eagles in FIFA case - Antoine Semenyo

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 29:28


This week it's a packed show, as we catch up on the quarter-final draw for the CAF Champions League. We also talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe's plan of expanding the AFCON to 28 teams, and whether the 2027 AFCON will be delayed.We look at the pending case at Fifa where Nigeria allege that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. Can the Super Eagles get to the World Cup through the back door?And we talk about the stellar rise of Ghana's Antoine Semenyo in the EPL.

African Five-a-side
CAF Champions League Draw Reaction | Previewing Knockout Match-ups

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 27:36


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

The Weekend View
Sports wrap with special focus on T20 Cricket World Cup, CAF competition clashes and Betway Premiership matches 

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 7:51


The T20 Cricket World hosted by both India and Sri Lanka is in full swing. The tournament saw the shock defeat of Australia by Zimbabwe yesterday while the South African side, the Proteas Men pulled one of the most memorable win's over Afghanistan midweek. In the CAF competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns will face-off against former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger at Loftus Versfeld at 3pm in a crunch CAF Champions League clash. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs will seek to continue their impressive form in the Confederations Cup against Zamalek SC away from home. Locally the Sea Robbers, Orlando Pirates will seek to cement their position to top of the table of the Betway Premiership when they take on Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's sports researcher and former sports editor, Janet Whitton...

Planet Sport Football Africa
13 Feb - CAF Champions League quarters - African stars on the move - Lookman - Adingra - EPL sackings

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 29:31


This week we look ahead to the conclusion of the group stage of the CAF Champions League this weekend, with five quarter-final spots to be decided.We assess the moves of some top Africa stars across Europe, with Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman finally leaving Atalanta in Italy to join Atletico Madrid in Spain.Also Ivorian winger Simon Adingra being loaned by Sunderland to Monaco in France.And we have Stuart on the sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche in the EPL.

Nigeria Football Weekly
Weekend Review Show | Onuachu Top Scorer! Osimhen, Lookman & Starboy Podium | LIVE Show | Ep.223

Nigeria Football Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 131:43


Olu is live for another episode of Nigeria Football Weekly, breaking down the standout performances from Nigerian players across Europe this past week.The show starts with Olu talking about the top performers, including Paul Onuachu scoring a brace for Trabzonspor to go joint top scorer in the Turkish league, Victor Osimhen continuing his fine form for Galatasaray, Ademola Lookman scoring and assisting on his Atletico Madrid debut, Tolu Arokodare finding the net again for Wolves, Philip Otele registering an assist on his Hamburger debut, and Maduka Okoye keeping a clean sheet for Udinese against Roma. Olu then ranks his Starboy of the Week podium.He also addresses Rivers United's disappointing CAF Champions League campaign following their elimination after five games without a win, before moving into a general review of Nigerian players' performances over the past week. The episode wraps up with the ones to watch for the upcoming week, before opening the floor for fans to call in and share their thoughts live.(00:00) Intro(02:58) Standout Performers of the week(17:01) Starboy of the week(26:47) Rivers United crash out of CAF Champions League(36:26) Weekend Player Reviews(1:33:42) Ones to watch(1:47:17) Community Call-in and discussions

Planet Sport Football Africa
6 Feb 2026 Womens AFCON - African football history - new book - EPL role of the manager

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 29:31


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.

African Five-a-side
CAF Champions League: Ahly defeat Yanga, Sundowns held by Hilal

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 30:11


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

Planet Sport Football Africa
5 Dec - Cameroon coach sacked - CAF Champions League drama - Adebayo Adeleye - EPL latest

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 29:30


This week we dig into the controversy in football in Cameroon, as Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o fired national team coach Marc Brys three weeks ahead of the AFCON. We also look at FIFA's decision to allow clubs to hold on to their AFCON players up to a week before the start of the tournament.We catch up on the first two matchdays in the CAF Champions League, as Morocco's RS Berkane scored twice in stoppage time to beat Rivers United of Nigeria.We find out about life as a backup goalkeeper, as we talk to Nigeria national team reserve goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye, who has only one appearance for the Super Eagles despite being in the squad 12 times.Plus Stuart on the EPL.

African Five-a-side
Sundowns, Pyramids, Berkane dominate Matchday 1 of 2025/2026 CAF Champions League

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 35:53


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

Planet Sport Football Africa
7 Nov CAF Champions League - FIFA U17 World Cup - Benjamin Fredrick

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 29:30


This week we look ahead to the CAF Women's Champions League, which starts on Saturday in Egypt, with some new names there and some more established ones too.We analyse the draw for the CAF Men's Champions League, with reigning champions Pyramids of Egypt and Confederation Cup winners RS Berkane of Morocco in the same group.We catch up on the FIFA U17 men's World Cup, with many of the African teams making a good start.And we speak to Benjamin Fredrick, the 20-year-old defender who has broken into the Nigeria national team, since being loaned from Brentford to Belgian side FCV Dender.

Nigeria Football Weekly

The countdown to the Gabon playoff is on, and form matters now more than ever. In this episode, Olu breaks down the latest performances of Super Eagles stars across Europe and beyond in the Super Eagles Index: Who's Hot and Who's Not. From Maduka Okoye's consistency to Ademola Lookman's return to form and Moses Simon's sharpness, we look at who deserves a call-up and who might miss out when the squad is announced.Olu also reacts to the Super Falcons qualifying for WAFCON 2026, calls out the NFF's poor communication and lack of transparency, and discusses the latest on Rivers United's tough CAF Champions League group. Plus, player reviews, the Starboy of the Week, and Ones to Watch as the road to the World Cup continues. (00:00) Intro(02:30) Who's in Hot Form?(12:26) Who's Not in Good Form?(13:48) Predicting the Super Eagles Squad List(21:28) What do the Super Eagles Mean to You?(22:32) Super Falcons WAFCON Qualification(26:03) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(32:57) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(33:31) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)(35:23) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(36:35) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(39:17) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(41:42) Portugal (Sanusi)(42:08) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(43:03) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(45:14) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(46:07) Arsenal Intermission(46:49) Nigeria's Midfield Pool48:12 Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(48:52) Switzerland (Otele)(49:23) PSL (Nwabali)(52:11) Starboy of the week(55:53) Ones to watch(57:44) Outro

African Five-a-side
Mokwena drawn against Sundowns! | 2025/2026 CAF Champions League draw reaction

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 29:13


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

Planet Sport Football Africa
31 Oct - CAF Champions League - key Morocco football academy - U17 World Cup - Iwobi reaches EPL milestone

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 29:30


This week we catch up on the teams that have made the group stage of the CAF Champions League, as South Africa's Orlando Pirates missed out.Also we go to Morocco and find out about the Mohammed VI Football Academy, a key factor in Morocco's success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup.We look ahead to the Fifa U-17 Men's World Cup, which starts on Monday in Qatar.And Alex Iwobi has become the first Nigerian to make 300 appearances in the EPL, and only the fifth African ever to reach that milestone.

Nigeria Football Weekly
NFF Called Out: What's Really Going On in Nigerian Football?

Nigeria Football Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 54:12


This week, The Big Bird (Coachee) publicly called out the NFF, asking where all the FIFA and CAF funding has gone and why there's still no visible progress in Nigerian football. Olu breaks it down and discusses whether the blame should really be on the players or the federation itself.He also runs through the Super Eagles Index, ranking Nigerian players who are in form and those who may have cooled down ahead of the crucial World Cup playoff qualifiers. Plus updates on the Super Falcons' WAFCON qualifiers, the U17 women's team, and a quick look at Rivers United's CAF Champions League qualification.00:00 Intro00:43 NFF Called Out06:15 WAFCON Qualifiers07:11 Under-17 Women's World Cup08:09 CAF Men's Awards Nominees09:23 CAF Champions League qualification11:06 Super Eagles Index22:55 Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)32:36 Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)32:42 Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)34:58 La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)36:05 Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)37:58 Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)39:45 Portugal (Sanusi)40:21 Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)41:28 Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)43:05 Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)45:37 Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)46:22 Scotland (Iheanacho, Fernandez)46:46 Switzerland (Otele)47:08 PSL (Nwabali)47:30 Starboy of the week50:19 Ones to watch53:05 Outro

African Five-a-side
2025/2026 CAF Champions League (too early) preview

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 30:36


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

Nigeria Football Weekly
South Africa Lose 3 Points! What It Means for Group C and Nigeria

Nigeria Football Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 43:39


In this episode, Olu breaks down FIFA's decision to sanction South Africa, deducting three points for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. This is a ruling that completely changes the landscape of Group C in the World Cup qualifiers. He looks at what this means for Nigeria's chances of qualification.Olu also covers the latest updates on the Super Eagles, including the announcement of two international friendlies in November against Venezuela and Colombia, as well as injury concerns for key players Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. He also discusses the standout Nigerian performers of the week, updates on the under-20 World Cup squad, and the progress of NPFL teams in CAF Champions League qualifying. As always, Olu wraps up with player reviews, Starboy of the Week, and Ones to Watch.

The Best of Azania Mosaka Show
The Upside of Failure with Grant Kekana

The Best of Azania Mosaka Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 37:23 Transcription Available


Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile) speaks to South African Soccer Player, Grant Kekana about his football career at Mamelodi Sundowns, fatherhood, his relationship with his mother and copying with not reaching the finals at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the CAF Champions League title loss to Pyramids FC. And the lessons learned through failure. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planet Sport Football Africa
6 June Pyramids reach Africa summit - Achraf Hakimi - UEFA Champions League final - Angola coach Pedro Goncalves

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 29:30


This week we look back at the Caf Champions League, with Pyramids of Egypt the champions of Africa for the first time.We also talk about the Uefa Champions League final and ask whether PSG's Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakmi is the leading contender for the African Footballer of the Year award.And Stuart looks back and analyses the competition.Also we head to Angola – the nation that rose highest on the world rankings last year, and we hear from coach Pedro Goncalves.

Planet Sport Football Africa
30 May CAF Champions League - Confederation Cup - Somalia international football bid

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 29:31


This week we look ahead to the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, with Pyramids of Egypt holding the advantage.We also talk about RS Berkane of Morocco, the CAF Confederation Cup champions for a third time in six seasons.We focus on football in Somalia, as legends Samuel Eto'o, Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Adebayor were in Mogadishu this week to support Somalia's campaign to host international football matches on home soil for the first time in more than 30 years.And Stuart on the EPL.

African Five-a-side
Pyramids FC stun Mamelodi Sundowns in first leg of CAF Champions League final ⎸ AFR 2.43

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 30:51


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the first leg of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League final. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comThe other route to the American dream https://africasacountry.com/2025/05/the-other-route-to-the-american-dreamFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Planet Sport Football Africa
23 May CAF Champions League Final - Emmanuel Kunde - top Africans in the EPL - Europa League final implications

Planet Sport Football Africa

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 29:26


This week we look ahead to the Caf Champions League final, with Mamelodi Sundowns hosting Pyramids in the first leg this Saturday.We pay tribute to the late Emmanuel Kunde, a key player in the 1990 Cameroon side that became the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Also we pick out a few of the top Africans in the EPL this season, including Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Ahmad Diallo.Plus Stuart on the Europa League final and the implications for Man United and Tottenham.

African Five-a-side
Sundows, Al Ahly, Pirates and Pyramids play goalless draws in CAF Champions League semis ⎸ AFR 2.36

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 42:45


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the first leg of the semi-finals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comAfter the uprising https://africasacountry.com/2025/04/after-the-uprisingFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

African Five-a-side
Sundowns v Al Ahly; Pirates v Pyramids - Egypt v South Africa in Champions League semis ⎸ AFR 2.35

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 40:11


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the Egypt vs South Africa semi-finals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comTariffs, Trump, and the Global Southhttps://africasacountry.com/2025/04/tariffs-trump-and-the-global-southFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

African Five-a-side
Pirates hold MC Algiers and secure their spot for the CAF Champions League semi-final ⎸ AFR 2.34

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 20:41


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the last match of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comRedefining Sahelian diplomacyhttps://africasacountry.com/2025/03/redefining-sahelian-diplomacyFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

The Clement Manyathela Show
#702Openline - Violence erupts at Orlando Stadium following Pirates, MC Alger match

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 43:26


Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss the violence that erupted at the CAF Champions League quarterfinals in Orlando stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

African Five-a-side
Sundowns, Pyramids hold on in hostile crowds; Ahly defeats Al Hilal to qualify to semis ⎸ AFR 2.33

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 36:14


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps 3/4 matches of the second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comRedefining Sahelian diplomacyhttps://africasacountry.com/2025/03/redefining-sahelian-diplomacyFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

African Five-a-side
Orlando Pirates “last dance”? Sundowns, Esperance to tussle in 2025 CAF Champions League quarterfinals ⎸ AFR 2.32

African Five-a-side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 47:38


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. -------------------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comLiberal internationalism after USAIDhttps://africasacountry.com/2025/03/liberal-internationalism-after-usaidFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

African Five-a-side
Sundowns and Pirates score historic wins in CAF Champions League quarterfinals ⎸ AFR 2.32

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 44:52


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa. This week, Nigeria squandered an opportunity to catch up with South Africa, while Ghana, Algeria, Cameroon excelled.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comImperial belonging and the weaponisation of the sea https://africasacountry.com/2025/03/imperial-belonging-and-the-weaponization-of-the-seaFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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Previewing the CAF CL QF: Sundowns-Esperance, MCA-Pirates, Ahly-Al Hilal, Pyramids-AS FAR ⎸ AFR 2.31

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 42:42


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League as Mamelodi Sundowns take on Esperance de Tunis, MC Algiers host Orlando Pirates, Al Ahly and Al Hilal clash and Pyramids play AS FAR.

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Reacting to the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League draw and the four quarterfinal match-ups

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 22:13


The draw for the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League took place this Thursday so we reacted to the matchups that were drawn for the quarterfinals

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Which players deserve to be in the CAF Champions League group stage team of the round? ⎸ AFR 2.24

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 30:21


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we go position by position and name who we thought were the best players of the CAF Champions League group stages. Let us know who you think we missed out on!This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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Pirates upset Ahly, MC Algiers and Sundowns draw and advance to CAF CL knockout stages ⎸ AFR 2.23

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 38:09


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we recap matchday 6 of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. Timestamps in the comments below!-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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Al Ahly, Pirates tussle for CAF CL supremacy; Yanga, MC Algiers for knockout stages ⎸ AFR 2.22

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 40:50


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we preview matchday 6 of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. Timestamps in the comments below!-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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Bucs dominate, Sundowns resiliant, AS FAR hang on in matchday 5 of CAF Champions League ⎸ AFR 2.21

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 31:11


In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we recap matchday 5 of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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CAF CL recap: Esperance unstoppable, Sundowns pip past Raja, Pirates held in CIV... VAR?! ⎸ AFR 2.17

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 46:51


TIMESTAMPS:01:26 - Discussion on VAR in the CAF Champions League06:54 - TP Mazembe vs Young Africans review15:17 - Stade d'Abidjan vs Orlando Pirates review21:14 - Mouloudia Algiers vs Al Hilal review31:24 - Esperance vs Pyramids review37:14 - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Raja reviewMatchday 3 of the CAF Champions League has come and gone. Al Hilal and Esperance de Tunis continued to cruise the competition, but real questions have emerged about the necessity of VAR in the CAF Champions League. In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we review Matchday 3 of the African Champions League.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comAfrica's sibling rivalry: https://africasacountry.com/2024/12/africas-sibling-rivalryTyla and the politics of ambiguity: https://africasacountry.com/2024/12/tyla-and-the-politics-of-ambiguityFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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Pirates, Al Ahly, Sundowns, Raja held in check during matchday 2 of CAF Champions League ⎸ AFR 2.16

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 38:51


TIMESTAMPS:04:47 - Sagrada Esperança vs Esperance de Tunis review09:15 - Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly review19:19 - Stade d'Abidjan vs CR Belouizdad review24:20 - Mouloudia Algiers vs Young Africans review27:12 - AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns review30:05 - Djoliba vs Pyramids FC preview31:58 - Al Hilal vs TP Mazembe previewWe snoozed through 7/8 matches of matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League. Most matches were affected by high temperatures, long distances travelled and some stadiums being in altitude. In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we review Matchday 2 of the African Champions League.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comTaking a stand documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rM8_n0XjqwTaking a stand article: https://africasacountry.com/2024/05/taking-a-standFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

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REACTION: Top young African talent shines in Matchday 1 of CAF Champions League ⎸ AFR 2.14

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 33:04


TIMESTAMPS:01:30 - TP Mazembe vs MC Algiers recap07:37 - Young Africans vs Al Hilal recap17:18 - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union recap19:11 - CR Belouizdad vs Orlando Pirates recap25:03 - Pyramids vs Sagrada Esperanca recap27:59 - Esperance vs DjolibaIn this episode of the African football round-up, we recap the first matchday of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. It was a round of matches in which some of Africa's top young talent showed up as Orlando Pirates stole a match in Algiers, last year's finalists Esperance and Ahly dominated, and Sundowns disappointed.-----------------------This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comRussian and waiting: https://africasacountry.com/2024/11/rushing-inFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside