Episodi

  • 23 Jan Controversial AFCON final - record revenues - big changes - Utd revival
    Jan 22 2026
    This week we review the 2025 AFCON – there was the most controversial final ever, but there were record revenues from an otherwise successful tournament.

    We go to Morocco and find how fans feel about star striker Brahim Diaz missing the penalty that would have given the Atlas Lions the trophy.

    We delve into the decision to reduce the AFCON to once every four years from 2028, and to introduce an annual African Nations League.

    Plus Stuart on the EPL and whether a Manchester United revival is underway.
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    30 min
  • 16 Jan Morocco v Senegal AFCON final preview - Dean Furman - reaction as Super Eagles go out - Xabi Alonso
    Jan 15 2026
    This week we’re looking ahead to the AFCON final, with hosts Morocco playing Senegal on Sunday.

    We assess the strengths of both teams, and we hear from former South Africa captain Dean Furman.

    Also we go to Lagos to get reaction after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to Morocco, having impressed throughout the tournament.

    Plus Stuart on the EPL and on coach Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid.
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    29 min
  • 9 Jan - AFCON quarters as big sides qualify - Osimhen row - Amorim sacked
    Jan 9 2026
    This week we’re in Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the quarter-finals – no small teams making it into the last eight this time around, as the top-ranked teams are through.

    We talk about the fallout between Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman – could this affect their performance against Algeria on Saturday?

    Plus Stuart on the EPL as Man United fire Ruben Amorim.
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    30 min
  • 2 Jan AFCON group stage - reporting from Morocco - title contenders - World class keepers
    Jan 2 2026
    This week we’re in Casablanca and Rabat at the AFCON, as we look ahead to the knockout stage and get a feel of the sights and sounds of Morocco.

    With Nigeria and Algeria winning all three games in the group stage, who are the main contenders for glory.

    Plus Stuart on the EPL and a look at how much difference a world-class goalkeeper can make to a team.
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    30 min
  • 26 Dec - AFCON openers - can Morocco lift title - tournament changes - EPL latest
    Dec 26 2025
    This week we assess the early stages of the 2025 AFCON, with hosts Morocco making a winning start and good wins too for Senegal, Algeria and Tunisia.

    We also analyse the controversial decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years from 2028, rather than every two years.

    Plus Stuart on the EPL ahead of a busy period.
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    30 min
  • 19 December - AFCON - top contenders - star players - EPL - will Salah play for Liverpool again
    Dec 18 2025
    This week we look ahead to the 2025 AFCON, starting in Morocco on Sunday. We go to Casablanca and find out about the expectations of fans of the host nation.

    We also pick out some of the teams that we think are top contenders for the title, and we highlight some of the star players to watch.

    And away from the AFCON we have Stuart on the EPL and whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Nations Cup.
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    30 min
  • 12 Dec 2025 AFCON - how many African teams will make World Cup knockout - Mo Salah
    Dec 11 2025
    This week we start looking ahead to the 2025 AFCON, and we ask what we can expect in Morocco – can they build on the success of the 2023 edition? We also look at the growing appeal of the tournament beyond Africa.

    We catch up on the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup – how many of the African teams can we expect to make it to the knockout stage?

    Plus Stuart on Mohamed Salah’s spectacular fallout with Liverpool.
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    30 min
  • 5 Dec - Cameroon coach sacked - CAF Champions League drama - Adebayo Adeleye - EPL latest
    Dec 5 2025
    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.
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    30 min