http://planetsportfootballafrica.com/enSocceropyright © Passion For Sport. All Rights Reservedhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c439263429083c480e93e3d979f07c6d.jpghttp://planetsportfootballafrica.com/Fri, 15 May 2026 08:03:27 +0000Passion for SportA Passion for Sport productionThe show where we look at African football – what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas.noepisodicAfrican,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONoffice@passionforsport.comPassion for Sporthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-may-caf-champions-league-final-world-cup-challenges-for-african-fans-top-epl-players--72017338CAF 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.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72017338Fri, 15 May 2026 08:02:11 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.
]]>1766africanfootball,antoinesemenyo,arsenalfc,asfar,cafchampionsleague,epl,fifaworldcup,mamelodisundowns,mancityfc,moroccanfootball,premierleague,southafricanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-may-afcon-2027-decision-caf-confederation-cup-best-africans-in-europe-uefa-champions-league-epl-title-race--719197362027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is going ahead despite repeated rumours of the tournament being moved to 2028.

We preview the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with USM Alger hosting Zamalek of Egypt.

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 Spain this week, where former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has done well at Villareal.

Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League, and the EPL where Arsenal are in the driving seat.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71919736Fri, 08 May 2026 08:09:41 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the confirmed dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is going ahead despite repeated rumours of the tournament being moved to 2028. We preview the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with USM Alger hosting...2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is going ahead despite repeated rumours of the tournament being moved to 2028.

We preview the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with USM Alger hosting Zamalek of Egypt.

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 Spain this week, where former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has done well at Villareal.

Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League, and the EPL where Arsenal are in the driving seat.]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,arsenalfc,cafconfederationcup,epl,nicolaspepe,premierleague,uefachampionsleague,usmalger,zamalekfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-may-caf-and-uefa-in-new-agreement-african-players-thriving-in-france-uefa-champions-league-semis-epl-title-race--71808259CAF and UEFA aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa.

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 France this week, where Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare has done well at Lens, and is being linked to various top clubs.

And we talk about the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, and the EPL as Arsenal are back on top.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71808259Fri, 01 May 2026 07:31:17 +0000Passion for SportThis week we analyse the agreement between CAF and UEFA aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa. As the European season comes to an end, we’re taking a look at some of the top African players...CAF and UEFA aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa.

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 France this week, where Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare has done well at Lens, and is being linked to various top clubs.

And we talk about the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, and the EPL as Arsenal are back on top.]]>1771africanfootball,arsenalfc,caf,epl,frenchfootball,lensfc,malianfootball,mamadousangare,mancityfc,premierleague,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-april-caf-champions-league-final-preview-afcon-postponement-rumours-african-stars-in-germany-epl-latest--71596824
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596824Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:13 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...
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.]]>17702027afcon,africanfootball,bayernmunichfc,bundesliga,cafchampionsleague,chelseafc,epl,liamrosenior,mamelodisundowns,mancityfc,moroccanfootball,nicholasjackson,premierleague,southafricanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-april-queiroz-is-new-ghana-coach-cisse-steps-down-at-libya-mokoena-takes-on-al-ittihaad-ademola-lookman--71432451Carlos Queiroz becoming new Ghana coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will it work?

We wrap up the action from the CAF African Schools Football Championship, held in Zimbabwe.

Also we take a look at football in Libya, with Aliou Cisse stepping down as Libya national team coach, while highly-rated South African Rhulani Mokoena has been appointed coach of top Libyan club Al Ittihaad.

And lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman scored the goal that won the quarter-final tie for Atletico Madrid against Barcelona.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71432451Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:03:56 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have our thoughts on Carlos Queiroz becoming new Ghana coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will it work? We wrap up the action from the CAF African Schools Football Championship, held in Zimbabwe. Also we take a look at football in...Carlos Queiroz becoming new Ghana coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will it work?

We wrap up the action from the CAF African Schools Football Championship, held in Zimbabwe.

Also we take a look at football in Libya, with Aliou Cisse stepping down as Libya national team coach, while highly-rated South African Rhulani Mokoena has been appointed coach of top Libyan club Al Ittihaad.

And lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman scored the goal that won the quarter-final tie for Atletico Madrid against Barcelona.]]>1763ademolalookman,africanfootball,alioucisse,alittihaadfc,atleticomadrid,barcelonafc,cafafricanschoolschampionship,carlosqueiroz,epl,ghanafootball,libyanfootball,premierleague,rhulanimokoena,southafricanfootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-april-african-schools-football-championship-lomana-lua-lua-motsepe-visits-senegal-and-morocco-faith-at-arsenal--71226820CAF African Schools Football Championship, which has an array of developmental courses and workshops happening alongside the action on the pitch. We speak to DR Congo great Lomana LuaLua, who was at the tournament coaching youngsters.

Also, analysis as CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits both Senegal and Morocco following the controversy that saw Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.

And Stuart on the possible faith factor at Arsenal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71226820Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:21:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have lots from Zimbabwe, with the country hosting the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which has an array of developmental courses and workshops happening alongside the action on the pitch. We speak to DR...CAF African Schools Football Championship, which has an array of developmental courses and workshops happening alongside the action on the pitch. We speak to DR Congo great Lomana LuaLua, who was at the tournament coaching youngsters.

Also, analysis as CAF president Patrice Motsepe visits both Senegal and Morocco following the controversy that saw Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.

And Stuart on the possible faith factor at Arsenal.]]>1752africacupofnations,africanfootball,arsenalfc,caf,cafafricanschoolschampionship,drcongofootball,faithandfootball,lomanalualua,moroccofootball,patrickmotsepe,senegalfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-april-dr-congo-make-it-10-african-teams-in-world-cup-ghana-sack-addo-african-schools-championship-fans-and-var--71080748DR Congo’s qualification for the Fifa World Cup, as Africa will have 10 teams at the tournament this year.

Also we ask if Ghana made the right decision to fire Black Stars manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the World Cup.

We take a look at the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which kicks off on Monday in Harare.

And Stuart on fans’ dislike of VAR.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71080748Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:21:45 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about DR Congo’s qualification for the Fifa World Cup, as Africa will have 10 teams at the tournament this year. Also we ask if Ghana made the right decision to fire Black Stars manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the...DR Congo’s qualification for the Fifa World Cup, as Africa will have 10 teams at the tournament this year.

Also we ask if Ghana made the right decision to fire Black Stars manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the World Cup.

We take a look at the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, which kicks off on Monday in Harare.

And Stuart on fans’ dislike of VAR.]]>1771africanfootball,blackstars,cafafricanschoolschampionship,drcongofootball,epl,fifaworldcup,ghanafootball,ottoaddo,premierleague,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-march-afcon-final-saga-caf-champions-league-salah-to-leave-liverpool--709066182025 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.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70906618Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:19 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.  ]]>1762afcon,africanfootball,alahlyfc,caf,cafchampionsleague,epl,liverpoolfc,moroccofootball,mosalah,premierleague,pyramidsfc,senegalfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-march-caf-overturns-senegals-victory-fifa-reject-nigerias-request-english-clubs-champions-league-struggles--70759966Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.

As the Senegalese Football Federation has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport we ask was it correct for CAF to override the law that the referee’s decision is final – and we speak to a sports lawyer who explains why CAF could be correct.

Also we hear from Nigeria, as FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has rejected Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of several players used by DR Congo in last November's African World Cup playoff.

And Stuart on possible reasons why English clubs struggled badly in the Uefa Champions League last 16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70759966Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:40:31 +0000Passion for SportThis week we analyse the dramatic ruling that saw Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final. As the Senegalese Football Federation has gone to the Court of Arbitration...Morocco declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the result of the controversial final.

As the Senegalese Football Federation has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport we ask was it correct for CAF to override the law that the referee’s decision is final – and we speak to a sports lawyer who explains why CAF could be correct.

Also we hear from Nigeria, as FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has rejected Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of several players used by DR Congo in last November's African World Cup playoff.

And Stuart on possible reasons why English clubs struggled badly in the Uefa Champions League last 16.]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,drcongofootball,epl,moroccanfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,senegalfootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-march-regragui-departs-morocco-caf-champions-league-quarters-congolese-federation-president-jailed-utd-finances--70624810Morocco 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70624810Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:15:37 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1761afcon,africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,congolesefootball,dccfootball,epl,fifaworldcup,manutdfc,moroccanfootball,premierleague,walidregraguifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-march-womens-afcon-postponed-caf-champions-league-quarter-finals-mamadou-sarr-too-many-goals-from-corners--704925432026 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492543Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:57:36 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1770africanfootball,arsenalfc,asfarmorocco,cafchampionsleague,chelseafc,epl,mamadousarr,premierleague,pyramidsofegypt,womensafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-feb-victor-osimhen-and-utd-africans-in-the-championship-manu-move-up-eze-and-faith--70309119Nigeria 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70309119Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:22:23 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1770abdulfatawu,africanfootball,eberechieze,epl,imranlouza,mamadoulaminecamara,manutdfc,premierleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-feb-caf-champions-league-draw-expanding-afcon-super-eagles-in-fifa-case-antoine-semenyo--70158914CAF 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70158914Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:40:21 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1768afcon,africanfootball,antoinesemenyo,cafchampionsleague,drcongofootball,epl,fifaworldcup,mancityfc,nigerianfootball,patricemotsepe,premierleague,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-feb-caf-champions-league-quarters-african-stars-on-the-move-lookman-adingra-epl-sackings--70027088CAF 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70027088Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:29:47 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1771ademolalookman,africanfootball,atleticomadrid,cafchampionsleague,epl,monacofc,nottinghamforest,premierleague,seandyche,simonadingra,spurs,thomasfrankfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-feb-2026-womens-afcon-african-football-history-new-book-epl-role-of-the-manager--698466752026 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69846675Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:32:16 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1771africanfootball,africanfootballhistory,cafchampionsleague,cafwomensafcon2026,enyimbafc,epl,footballclubmanagers,premierleague,womensafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-jan-senegal-and-morocco-santioned-after-afcon-final-chaos-future-stadia-needs-the-4-year-move--696729932025 AFCON, with so many talking points, including the sanctions handed by CAF to Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic final.

We look at the rise of local coaches – as they have now won four editions of the AFCON in a row.

Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe spoke about the importance of good stadiums and of good pitches for future AFCON hosts – who then can host future tournaments?

Plus your views on whether moving to an AFCON every four years is a good idea.

And Stuart on the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League group stage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69672993Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:34:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we continue to look back at the 2025 AFCON, with so many talking points, including the sanctions handed by CAF to Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic final. We look at the rise of local coaches – as they have now won four editions of...2025 AFCON, with so many talking points, including the sanctions handed by CAF to Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic final.

We look at the rise of local coaches – as they have now won four editions of the AFCON in a row.

Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe spoke about the importance of good stadiums and of good pitches for future AFCON hosts – who then can host future tournaments?

Plus your views on whether moving to an AFCON every four years is a good idea.

And Stuart on the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League group stage.]]>1770afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,caf,epl,moroccofootball,patricemotsepe,premierleague,senegalfootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-jan-controversial-afcon-final-record-revenues-big-changes-utd-revival--695515922025 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.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69551592Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:28:36 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.  ]]>1770afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,africannationsleague,brahimdiaz,chan,epl,manutd,moroccofootball,premierleague,senegalfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-jan-morocco-v-senegal-afcon-final-preview-dean-furman-reaction-as-super-eagles-go-out-xabi-alonso--69458902AFCON 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69458902Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:34 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1766afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,deanfurman,egyptianfootball,epl,moroccanfootball,moroccovsenegal,mosalah,nigerianfootball,premierleague,realmadrid,sadiomane,senegalfootball,southafricanfootball,supereagles,xabialonsofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-jan-afcon-quarters-as-big-sides-qualify-osimhen-row-amorim-sacked--69369134AFCON, 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69369134Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:01:17 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1771ademolalookman,afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,algerianfootball,epl,manutd,moroccanfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,rubenamorim,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-jan-afcon-group-stage-reporting-from-morocco-title-contenders-world-class-keepers--69277034Casablanca 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69277034Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:33:14 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1771afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,algerianfootball,bafanabafana,cameroonianfootball,drcongofootball,epl,goalkeepers,moroccanfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,tanzanianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-dec-afcon-openers-can-morocco-lift-title-tournament-changes-epl-latest--692091632025 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69209163Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:40:21 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1771afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,algeriafootball,cameroonfootball,egyptfootball,moroccofootball,moroccoroars,senegalfootball,tunisiafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-december-afcon-top-contenders-star-players-epl-will-salah-play-for-liverpool-again--69125000
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69125000Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:47:59 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...
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.]]>1771afcon2025,africacupofnations,africanfootball,epl,liverpoolfc,moroccanfootball,mosalah,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-dec-2025-afcon-how-many-african-teams-will-make-world-cup-knockout-mo-salah--689983702025 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68998370Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:25:09 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>17702025afcon,2026fifaworldcup,africanfootball,egyptianfootball,epl,liverpoolfc,moroccanfootball,mosalah,nigerianfootball,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-dec-cameroon-coach-sacked-caf-champions-league-drama-adebayo-adeleye-epl-latest--68896767Cameroon, 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68896767Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:53:22 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1770adebayoadeleye,afcon2025,africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,cameroonianfootball,epl,marcbrys,nigerianfootball,premierleague,riversunitedfc,rsberkanefc,samueletoo,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-nov-show-667-moroccan-joy-u17s-show-promise-visit-rwanda-sponsorship-ends-schools-football--68777045CAF Women’s Champions League, as AS FAR of Morocco won a second title.

We also assess the 48-team FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup, as the African teams put up a good showing.

We look at the ins and outs of Arsenal ending their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda.

And we talk about schools football, as qualifiers for the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship are underway, and we hear from CAF president Patrice Motsepe.

Plus Stuart on the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68777045Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:24:06 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look back at the CAF Women’s Champions League, as AS FAR of Morocco won a second title. We also assess the 48-team FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup, as the African teams put up a good showing. We look at the ins and outs of Arsenal ending...CAF Women’s Champions League, as AS FAR of Morocco won a second title.

We also assess the 48-team FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup, as the African teams put up a good showing.

We look at the ins and outs of Arsenal ending their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda.

And we talk about schools football, as qualifiers for the fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship are underway, and we hear from CAF president Patrice Motsepe.

Plus Stuart on the EPL.]]>1764africanfootball,africanschoolsfootball,arsenalfc,cafwomenschampionsleague,epl,liverpoolfc,moroccanfootball,patricemotsepe,premierleague,rwandanfootball,u17worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-nov-show-666-african-player-of-the-year-nigeria-miss-world-cup-2026-caf-womens-champions-league-pep-in-1000-milestone--68662612Achraf Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, capping off an amazing year for the Moroccan star.

We analyse the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria miss out again and DR Congo make it to the inter-continental play-offs.

We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, and the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Pep Guardiola reached 1000 games as a manager.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68662612Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:20:04 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about Achraf Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, capping off an amazing year for the Moroccan star. We analyse the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria miss out again and DR Congo make it to the inter-continental...Achraf Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, capping off an amazing year for the Moroccan star.

We analyse the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria miss out again and DR Congo make it to the inter-continental play-offs.

We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, and the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Pep Guardiola reached 1000 games as a manager.]]>1770achrafhakimi,africanfootball,africanplayeroftheyear,cafwomenschampionsleague,drcongofootball,epl,nigerianfootball,pepguardiola,premierleague,u17worldcup,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-nov-world-cup-play-offs-morocco-u17-16-0-win-caf-womens-champions-league-fifa-club-management-training-liverpool-struggles--68570132World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria play DR Congo on Sunday for a place in the inter-continental play-offs.

We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, where Morocco beat New Caledonia 16-0 in a group game, in a record-breaking scoreline.

Also the latest on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt, with debutants ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire among the teams making good starts.

And we focus on club management, as FIFA has been in several countries running the African Edition of the Essential Course in Club Management.

Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Liverpool’s rough patch continues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68570132Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:57:57 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria play DR Congo on Sunday for a place in the inter-continental play-offs. We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, where Morocco beat New Caledonia 16-0 in a group game, in a record-breaking...World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria play DR Congo on Sunday for a place in the inter-continental play-offs.

We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, where Morocco beat New Caledonia 16-0 in a group game, in a record-breaking scoreline.

Also the latest on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt, with debutants ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire among the teams making good starts.

And we focus on club management, as FIFA has been in several countries running the African Edition of the Essential Course in Club Management.

Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Liverpool’s rough patch continues.]]>1771cafwomenschampionsleague,drcongofootball,egyptianfootball,epl,fifau17worldcup,liverpoolfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-nov-caf-champions-league-fifa-u17-world-cup-benjamin-fredrick--68458768CAF 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68458768Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:18:40 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1770africanfootball,benjaminfredrick,brentfordfc,cafmenschampionsleague,cafwomenschampionsleague,egyptianfootball,epl,fifau17mensworldcup,moroccanfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,pyramidsfc,rsberkanefcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-oct-caf-champions-league-key-morocco-football-academy-u17-world-cup-iwobi-reaches-epl-milestone--68361641CAF 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68361641Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:26:25 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1770africanfootball,alexiwobi,cafchampionsleague,epl,moroccanfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,u17worldcup,u20worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-oct-morocco-u20-world-cup-success-hakimi-heads-african-top-player-list-frank-onyeka-utd-beat-reds--68258423Morocco’s success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the second African team to win the trophy.

Also, Achraf Hakimi heads the 10-man shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year award. We look at the main contenders. 

We speak to Nigeria and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka, on life in London and on missing Joane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who left the Bees.

And we have Stuart’s thoughts on Man United’s win over Liverpool.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68258423Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:47:40 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about Morocco’s success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the second African team to win the trophy. Also, Achraf Hakimi heads the 10-man shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year award. We look at the...Morocco’s success in winning the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the second African team to win the trophy.

Also, Achraf Hakimi heads the 10-man shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year award. We look at the main contenders. 

We speak to Nigeria and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka, on life in London and on missing Joane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, who left the Bees.

And we have Stuart’s thoughts on Man United’s win over Liverpool.]]>1770achrafhakimi,africanfootball,africanfootballeroftheyear,brentfordfc,epl,frankonyeka,moroccanfootball,premierleague,u20worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-oct-cape-verde-make-world-cup-history-morocco-in-u20-wc-final-epl-managerial-changes--68170124World Cup qualifying as the games concluded with Cape Verde claiming a historic maiden qualification, and with Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa and Ghana also making it in the last round of matches.

We analyse the action and also take a look at the play-offs.

Also, Morocco are through to the final of the Under-20 World Cup, and they will become the second African team to win the tournament if they can beat Argentina on Sunday.

And Stuart looks ahead to the action in the EPL and assesses the managerial changes so far.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68170124Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:23:40 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk World Cup qualifying as the games concluded with Cape Verde claiming a historic maiden qualification, and with Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa and Ghana also making it in the last round of matches. We analyse the action and...World Cup qualifying as the games concluded with Cape Verde claiming a historic maiden qualification, and with Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa and Ghana also making it in the last round of matches.

We analyse the action and also take a look at the play-offs.

Also, Morocco are through to the final of the Under-20 World Cup, and they will become the second African team to win the tournament if they can beat Argentina on Sunday.

And Stuart looks ahead to the action in the EPL and assesses the managerial changes so far.]]>1771africanfootball,capeverdefootball,cotedivoirefootball,epl,ghanafootball,moroccofootball,premierleague,senegalfootball,southafricafootball,u20worldcup,worldcup2026falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-oct-world-cup-qualification-caf-profitability-apology-to-osimhen--68083669World Cup qualifying as Egypt and Algeria book their spots, while Ghana are almost there and Cape Verde’s possible maiden qualification will go down to the final day.

Also, CAF has announced a return to profitability after several years of losses – we look at the details.

And former England striker Gary Lineker has apologised to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen after questioning his character, and Stuart looks at the issues that Liverpool are facing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68083669Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:34:45 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk World Cup qualifying as Egypt and Algeria book their spots, while Ghana are almost there and Cape Verde’s possible maiden qualification will go down to the final day. Also, CAF has announced a return to profitability after several...World Cup qualifying as Egypt and Algeria book their spots, while Ghana are almost there and Cape Verde’s possible maiden qualification will go down to the final day.

Also, CAF has announced a return to profitability after several years of losses – we look at the details.

And former England striker Gary Lineker has apologised to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen after questioning his character, and Stuart looks at the issues that Liverpool are facing.]]>1770africanfootball,algerianfootball,caf,capeverdefootball,egyptianfootball,epl,fifaworldcupqualifying,ghanafootball,liverpoolfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-oct-world-cup-qualifying-3-die-in-morocco-afcon-protests-angola-appoints-patrice-beaumelle-liverpool-wobble--67991597South Africa have been docked three points, leaving Group C wide open.

With Morocco hosting the AFCON in December and co-hosting the World Cup in 2030, three people are reported to have died as hundreds of young protesters have taken to the streets across Morocco to protest against the cost of the tournaments.

And as Angola fire coach Pedro Goncalves, we talk about Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle the new Angola coach, perhaps the most legendary assistant coach in African football. 

Plus lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL – is there any need for Liverpool fans to panic?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67991597Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:07:57 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk World Cup qualifying as South Africa have been docked three points, leaving Group C wide open. With Morocco hosting the AFCON in December and co-hosting the World Cup in 2030, three people are reported to have died as hundreds of...South Africa have been docked three points, leaving Group C wide open.

With Morocco hosting the AFCON in December and co-hosting the World Cup in 2030, three people are reported to have died as hundreds of young protesters have taken to the streets across Morocco to protest against the cost of the tournaments.

And as Angola fire coach Pedro Goncalves, we talk about Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle the new Angola coach, perhaps the most legendary assistant coach in African football. 

Plus lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL – is there any need for Liverpool fans to panic?]]>1767afcon,africanfootball,angolanfootball,epl,fifaworldcup,liverpoolfc,moroccanfootball,patricebeaumelle,pedrogoncalves,premierleague,southafricanfootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-sept-ballon-dor-awards-salah-dembele-hakimi-luca-zidane-tolu-arokodare--67911702Ballon d’Or awards, as Mohamed Salah took fourth place behind Ousmane Dembele, and Achraf Hakimi was sixth – did they deserve higher rankings?

Also, as Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine Zidane, has switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria, we ask whether Zinedine Zidane could have been the best African player ever.

And with Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare getting his first goal for Wolves, we find out about his outlook on football.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67911702Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:18:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we analyse the Ballon d’Or awards, as Mohamed Salah took fourth place behind Ousmane Dembele, and Achraf Hakimi was sixth – did they deserve higher rankings? Also, as Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine Zidane, has switched his...Ballon d’Or awards, as Mohamed Salah took fourth place behind Ousmane Dembele, and Achraf Hakimi was sixth – did they deserve higher rankings?

Also, as Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine Zidane, has switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria, we ask whether Zinedine Zidane could have been the best African player ever.

And with Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare getting his first goal for Wolves, we find out about his outlook on football.]]>1761achrafhakimi,africanfootball,algerianfootball,ballondor,epl,lucazidane,mohamedsalah,nigerianfootball,ousmanedembele,premierleague,toluarokodare,wolvesfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-sept-serhou-guirassy-african-legends-on-fifa-anti-racism-panel-south-african-u17-championship-jose-back-at-benfica--67819397Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy, who’s continued his outstanding form into this new season.

Also we look at the new FIFA anti-racism panel, which includes African football legends George Weah, Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Khalilou Fadiga and Mercy Akide – will it succeed in fighting racism in the game.

And we talk about youth football on the continent, with the Southern African COSAFA U17 Championship on here in Harare, we look at some of the different approaches taken by countries in youth football.

Plus Stuart on the EPL and Jose Mourinho’s return to Benfica.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67819397Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:51:52 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the scoring exploits of Borussia Dortmund’s Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy, who’s continued his outstanding form into this new season. Also we look at the new FIFA anti-racism panel, which includes African football legends...Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy, who’s continued his outstanding form into this new season.

Also we look at the new FIFA anti-racism panel, which includes African football legends George Weah, Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Khalilou Fadiga and Mercy Akide – will it succeed in fighting racism in the game.

And we talk about youth football on the continent, with the Southern African COSAFA U17 Championship on here in Harare, we look at some of the different approaches taken by countries in youth football.

Plus Stuart on the EPL and Jose Mourinho’s return to Benfica.]]>1771africanfootball,borussiadortmund,cosafau17championship,didierdrogba,emmanueladebayor,epl,georgeweah,guineanfootball,josemourinho,premierleague,serhouguirassyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-sept-africa-and-var-world-cup-qualifiers-as-nigeria-struggle-uefa-champions-league-and-epl--67726561World Cup qualifiers in Africa, as Cape Verde are a win away from qualifying, Cameroon and Nigeria are in trouble, and North African teams are impressing.

Also we talk about VAR in Africa. Outside of North Africa, only Mauritania is using the technology. We look at the prospects for the continent.

And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67726561Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:52:39 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the drama of the latest World Cup qualifiers in Africa, as Cape Verde are a win away from qualifying, Cameroon and Nigeria are in trouble, and North African teams are impressing. Also we talk about VAR in Africa. Outside of...World Cup qualifiers in Africa, as Cape Verde are a win away from qualifying, Cameroon and Nigeria are in trouble, and North African teams are impressing.

Also we talk about VAR in Africa. Outside of North Africa, only Mauritania is using the technology. We look at the prospects for the continent.

And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League.]]>1768africanfootball,cameroonianfootball,capeverdefootball,epl,fifaworldcup,mauritanianfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,uefachampionsleague,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-sept-top-african-epl-transfers-wissa-arokodare-jackson-plus-zim-coach-michael-nees--67641335Yoane Wissa do at Newcastle, what about Wolves signing Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, and we talk about Senegal and Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson joining Bayern Munich on loan.

Also, with the latest rounds of World Cup qualifiers underway we hear from Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees on what it takes for smaller teams to make progress.

Plus Stuart on the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67641335Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:51:06 +0000Passion for SportThis week we take a look at some of the big transfers made on deadline day – how will Yoane Wissa do at Newcastle, what about Wolves signing Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, and we talk about Senegal and Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson joining Bayern...Yoane Wissa do at Newcastle, what about Wolves signing Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, and we talk about Senegal and Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson joining Bayern Munich on loan.

Also, with the latest rounds of World Cup qualifiers underway we hear from Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees on what it takes for smaller teams to make progress.

Plus Stuart on the EPL.]]>1767africanfootball,chelseafc,epl,michaelnees,newcastleutdfc,nicolasjackson,premierleague,toluarokodare,wolvesfc,yoanewissa,zimbabwefootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-aug-chan-final-morrocco-v-madagascar-sudan-joy-with-kwesi-appiah-epl--67550977CHAN again, the African Nations Championship in East Africa. It’s Morocco against Madagascar in the final this Saturday, as all three co-hosts went out at the quarter-final stage - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

We look ahead to the final and assess the tournament.

We also look at Sudan’s success story as they reached the semi-finals with their Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah.

And Stuart on the EPL as it’s Matchday 3.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67550977Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:25:24 +0000Passion for SportThis week we’re at the CHAN again, the African Nations Championship in East Africa. It’s Morocco against Madagascar in the final this Saturday, as all three co-hosts went out at the quarter-final stage - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We look ahead to...CHAN again, the African Nations Championship in East Africa. It’s Morocco against Madagascar in the final this Saturday, as all three co-hosts went out at the quarter-final stage - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

We look ahead to the final and assess the tournament.

We also look at Sudan’s success story as they reached the semi-finals with their Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah.

And Stuart on the EPL as it’s Matchday 3.
]]>1769africanfootball,africannationschampionship,chan,epl,kwesiappiah,madagascaranfootball,moroccanfootball,premierleague,sudanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-august-chan-quarter-final-line-up-dango-ouattara-epl-opener-lessons--67470908CHAN again, the African Nations Championship, with co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda all through to the quarter-finals, Uganda doing it in truly dramatic fashion.

With the EPL underway we highlight a few of the potential African stars this season, and we take a look at Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara’s move from Bournemouth to Brentford for a club record fee. 

And Stuart looks at lessons from the opening matchday in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67470908Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:22:12 +0000Passion for SportThis week we’re at the CHAN again, the African Nations Championship, with co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda all through to the quarter-finals, Uganda doing it in truly dramatic fashion. With the EPL underway we highlight a few of the potential...CHAN again, the African Nations Championship, with co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda all through to the quarter-finals, Uganda doing it in truly dramatic fashion.

With the EPL underway we highlight a few of the potential African stars this season, and we take a look at Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara’s move from Bournemouth to Brentford for a club record fee. 

And Stuart looks at lessons from the opening matchday in the EPL.]]>1768afcbournemouth,africanfootball,africannationschampionship,brentfordfc,burkinafasofootball,chan,dangoouattara,epl,kenyanfootball,premierleague,tanzanianfootball,ugandanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-august-nigeria-out-at-the-chan-wilfred-ndidi-part-2-man-utd-epl-preview--67372572CHAN again, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting. We’re getting to the end of the group stage, with Tanzania the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals, and Nigeria surprisingly the first team eliminated.

Also we have the second part of our chat with Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who hosted a Children's Festival in Ajegunle in Lagos, where he grew up with many challenges.

And with the EPL kicking off this weekend, Stuart takes a look at how Manchester United are shaping up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67372572Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:16:45 +0000Passion for SportThis week we’re at the CHAN again, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting. We’re getting to the end of the group stage, with Tanzania the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals, and Nigeria...CHAN again, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting. We’re getting to the end of the group stage, with Tanzania the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals, and Nigeria surprisingly the first team eliminated.

Also we have the second part of our chat with Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who hosted a Children's Festival in Ajegunle in Lagos, where he grew up with many challenges.

And with the EPL kicking off this weekend, Stuart takes a look at how Manchester United are shaping up.]]>17702024africanationschampionship,africanfootball,chan,epl,leicestercityfc,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,wilfredndidifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-aug-tanzania-kenya-do-well-in-african-nations-championship-wilfred-ndidi--67311818
Also we speak to Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, on the Super Eagles struggles, and on the pain of relegation with Leicester City last season.

Also Stuart assesses the signings at some of the top clubs in the EPL.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67311818Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:40:20 +0000Passion for SportAlso we speak to Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, on the Super Eagles struggles, and on the pain of relegation with Leicester City last season. Also Stuart assesses the signings at some of the top clubs in the EPL.
Also we speak to Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, on the Super Eagles struggles, and on the pain of relegation with Leicester City last season.

Also Stuart assesses the signings at some of the top clubs in the EPL.
]]>1770africanationschampionship,africanfootball,chan,epl,leicestercityfc,premierleague,supereagles,wilfredndidifalse641fulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-august-who-will-win-the-chan-benin-midfielder-junior-olaitan-pep-guardiola-brentford-face-tough-challenge--67209101
We go to Uganda and hear that the excitement levels are not that high there.

Also we speak to Benin national team midfielder Junior Olaitan, who’s moved from France to Turkey. Olaitan was born in Benin to a Nigerian father and Beninois mother, and raised in Nigeria – and he tells us about playing in Benin’s win over Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier last year. 

And Stuart asks how good Pep Guardiola is as a manager, and looks at how tough Brentford’s season might be, with Brian Mbeumo among their departures.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67209101Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:38:19 +0000Passion for SportThis week Ephraim Tagu sits in for Steve Vickers on the show, as we look ahead to the CHAN, the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship, running from Saturday up to the 30th of this month, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting the tournament,...
We go to Uganda and hear that the excitement levels are not that high there.

Also we speak to Benin national team midfielder Junior Olaitan, who’s moved from France to Turkey. Olaitan was born in Benin to a Nigerian father and Beninois mother, and raised in Nigeria – and he tells us about playing in Benin’s win over Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier last year. 

And Stuart asks how good Pep Guardiola is as a manager, and looks at how tough Brentford’s season might be, with Brian Mbeumo among their departures.]]>1769africanfootball,africannationschampionship,beninfootball,brentfordfc,brianmbuemo,chan,epl,juniorolaitan,pepguardiola,premierleague,ugandanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-july-wafcon-final-showdown-rachel-ayegba-twin-refs-rashford-to-barca--67104976Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with Nigeria playing Morocco in the final on Saturday.

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Rachel Ayegba looks ahead to the final and gives us her reflections on the tournament.

Also we hear about the refereeing twins from Rwanda at the tournament.

And elsewhere, Stuart looks at Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67104976Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:53:47 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have lots more on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with Nigeria playing Morocco in the final on Saturday. Former Nigeria goalkeeper Rachel Ayegba looks ahead to the final and gives us her reflections on the tournament. Also...Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with Nigeria playing Morocco in the final on Saturday.

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Rachel Ayegba looks ahead to the final and gives us her reflections on the tournament.

Also we hear about the refereeing twins from Rwanda at the tournament.

And elsewhere, Stuart looks at Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona.
]]>1763africanfootball,barcelonafc,epl,manutdfc,marcusrashford,moroccanfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,rachelayegba,rwandatwinrefs,wafcon,womensafricancupofnationsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-july-women-s-african-cup-of-nations-week-2-desire-oparanozie-chelsea-club-world-cup-win--67020165Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers Edwards is there and he reflects on week two of the tournament.

Also we speak to Nigeria legend Desire Oparanozie, who won the WAFCON four times and scored in three finals.

And Stuart looks at Chelsea’s triumph in the Fifa Club World Cup, and what it means for them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67020165Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:25:40 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have lots on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers Edwards is there and he reflects on week two of the tournament. Also we speak to Nigeria legend Desire Oparanozie, who won the WAFCON four times and scored in three...Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers Edwards is there and he reflects on week two of the tournament.

Also we speak to Nigeria legend Desire Oparanozie, who won the WAFCON four times and scored in three finals.

And Stuart looks at Chelsea’s triumph in the Fifa Club World Cup, and what it means for them.]]>1771africanfootball,chelseafc,desireoperanozie,epl,fifaclubworldcup,moroccanfootball,premierleague,wafcon,womensafricacupofnationsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-july-wafcon-benjamin-fredrick-football-and-celebrity--66941739Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers is there and he tells us about the stadiums and the atmosphere.

Also we speak to Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick, one of the hottest young African players in England, who was named Brentford U21s Players’ Player of the Year last season. 

And Stuart takes a look at football and celebrity, with a profile of Manchester United legend David Beckham, and also focuses on Beckham’s astuteness in business.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66941739Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:32:25 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have lots on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers is there and he tells us about the stadiums and the atmosphere. Also we speak to Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick, one of the hottest young African players in England,...Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – Piers is there and he tells us about the stadiums and the atmosphere.

Also we speak to Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick, one of the hottest young African players in England, who was named Brentford U21s Players’ Player of the Year last season. 

And Stuart takes a look at football and celebrity, with a profile of Manchester United legend David Beckham, and also focuses on Beckham’s astuteness in business.]]>1770africanfootball,benjaminfredrick,brentfordfc,celebrityfootballers,davidbeckham,manchesterutdfc,moroccanfootball,wafcon,womensafricacupofnationsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-july-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-fifa-club-world-cup-al-ahly-sir-alec-ferguson--668544392024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, starting on Saturday in Morocco.

South Africa are the defending champions, while Nigeria have a record nine titles. Piers is at the tournament and he looks ahead for us.

Also we reflect on Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, and we speak to Al Ahly chairman Khaled Mortagey.

And Stuart has a feature on Sir Alex Ferguson, the EPL’s most successful manager ever, but Stuart explains how the mangers of today have less control than Ferguson had.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66854439Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:34:48 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on the delayed 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, starting on Saturday in Morocco. South Africa are the defending champions, while Nigeria have a record nine titles. Piers is at the tournament and he looks ahead for us. Also we...2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, starting on Saturday in Morocco.

South Africa are the defending champions, while Nigeria have a record nine titles. Piers is at the tournament and he looks ahead for us.

Also we reflect on Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, and we speak to Al Ahly chairman Khaled Mortagey.

And Stuart has a feature on Sir Alex Ferguson, the EPL’s most successful manager ever, but Stuart explains how the mangers of today have less control than Ferguson had.]]>17712024womensafricacupofnations,africanfootball,alahlyfc,epl,fifaclubworldcup,moroccofootball,nigeriawomensfootball,premierleague,siralecferguson,southafricawomensfootball,wafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-june-africa-teams-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup-mamelodi-sundowns-coach-miguel-cardoso-epl-transfer-news--66763370Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, with all four teams going out at the group stage.

What lessons can be learnt, and did the teams perform well enough? We hear from Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.

Also we take a look at the transfers in the EPL, with Liverpool and Man City busy already.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66763370Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:11:39 +0000Passion for SportThis week we asses Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, with all four teams going out at the group stage. What lessons can be learnt, and did the teams perform well enough? We hear from Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso. Also we take a...Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, with all four teams going out at the group stage.

What lessons can be learnt, and did the teams perform well enough? We hear from Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.

Also we take a look at the transfers in the EPL, with Liverpool and Man City busy already.]]>1770africanfootball,alahlyfc,epl,esperancefc,fifaclubworldcup,liverpoolfc,mamelodisundowns,mancityfc,miguelcardoso,premierleague,wydadcasablancafcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-june-fifa-club-world-cup-sundowns-win-opener-yaw-yeboah-death-of-first-black-epl-ref--66637074Fifa Club World Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns making a winning start, but the other African teams finding it tough in the early stages of the tournament.

We speak to Yaw Yeboah, the Ghanaian winger who’s at the Club World Cup with Los Angeles FC, in an interview from our archive during the 2020 lockdown. Yeboah talked about the things that matter most.

Also we have Stuart on the death of Uriah Rennie, the first black referee to officiate in the English Premier League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66637074Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:14:30 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on the Fifa Club World Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns making a winning start, but the other African teams finding it tough in the early stages of the tournament. We speak to Yaw Yeboah, the Ghanaian winger who’s at the Club World Cup...Fifa Club World Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns making a winning start, but the other African teams finding it tough in the early stages of the tournament.

We speak to Yaw Yeboah, the Ghanaian winger who’s at the Club World Cup with Los Angeles FC, in an interview from our archive during the 2020 lockdown. Yeboah talked about the things that matter most.

Also we have Stuart on the death of Uriah Rennie, the first black referee to officiate in the English Premier League.]]>1771africanfootball,epl,fifaclubworldcup,ghanafootball,mamelodisundowns,premierleague,uriahrennie,yawyeboahfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-june-fifa-club-world-cup-sundowns-coach-miguel-cardoso-senegal-beat-england--66547862Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday in the USA with 32 teams taking part, including four from Africa – Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance and Wydad Casablanca.

We look at the innovations at the tournament, what it means for Africa, and the chances of the African teams, and we hear from Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.

Also we talk about Senegal’s friendly win over England.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66547862Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:31:47 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focusing on the expanded Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday in the USA with 32 teams taking part, including four from Africa – Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance and Wydad Casablanca. We look at the innovations at the...Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday in the USA with 32 teams taking part, including four from Africa – Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance and Wydad Casablanca.

We look at the innovations at the tournament, what it means for Africa, and the chances of the African teams, and we hear from Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.

Also we talk about Senegal’s friendly win over England.]]>1769africanfootball,alahlyfc,esperancefc,fifaclubworldcup,mamelodisundownsfc,miguelcardoso,senegalfootball,wydadcasablancafcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-june-pyramids-reach-africa-summit-achraf-hakimi-uefa-champions-league-final-angola-coach-pedro-goncalves--66417838Caf 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66417838Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:42:33 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1770achrafhakimi,africanfootball,africanfootballeroftheyear,angolafootball,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,pedrogoncalves,psg,pyramidsfc,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-may-caf-champions-league-confederation-cup-somalia-international-football-bid--66332487CAF 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66332487Thu, 29 May 2025 21:16:09 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1771africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,cafconfederationcup,epl,premierleague,pyramidsfcofegypt,rsberkanefc,somaliafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-may-caf-champions-league-final-emmanuel-kunde-top-africans-in-the-epl-europa-league-final-implications--66210826Caf 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66210826Thu, 22 May 2025 21:23:16 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>1766africanfootball,bestafricanfootballerinepl,bryanmbeumo,cafchampionsleague,cameroonfootball,carlosbaleba,emmanuelkunde,europaleaguefinal,mamelodisundowns,manutdfc,mosalah,pyramids,tottenhamhotspurfc,yoannewissafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-may-best-african-players-in-europe-new-caf-vice-presidents-controversial-choice-epl-race-for-europe--66107142
We assess the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, who stayed with Atalanta in Italy. Also in Italy, Cameroon’s Frank Zambo Anguissa has been a key player with Napoli, we talk about him.

And we highlight goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf, with Reims in France, having switched allegiance from France to Senegal this year.

Also we take look at the five new CAF vice-presidents recently named by Patrice Motsepe, one of them a controversial choice, Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, who’s been under investigation in a scandal in football in Gabon.

Plus Stuart on the EPL, with just two weeks to go.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66107142Thu, 15 May 2025 21:10:03 +0000Passion for SportThis week we continue to look at some of the most outstanding African players this season in Europe, outside of the EPL. We assess the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, who stayed with Atalanta in Italy. Also in Italy,...
We assess the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, who stayed with Atalanta in Italy. Also in Italy, Cameroon’s Frank Zambo Anguissa has been a key player with Napoli, we talk about him.

And we highlight goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf, with Reims in France, having switched allegiance from France to Senegal this year.

Also we take look at the five new CAF vice-presidents recently named by Patrice Motsepe, one of them a controversial choice, Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, who’s been under investigation in a scandal in football in Gabon.

Plus Stuart on the EPL, with just two weeks to go.]]>1771ademolalookman,africanfootball,africanfootballersineurope,caf,epl,frankzamboanguissa,patricemotsepe,premierleague,victorosimhen,yehvanndiouffalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-may-u20-africa-cup-of-nations-osimhen-hakimi-guirassy-trent-alexander-arnold-jamie-vardy--66005211Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with the top four teams qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile.

And with the European season coming to a close, we highlight a few of the top African players around Europe – we assess how Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has done at Galatasaray, we talk about Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, who’s helped PSG to the Uefa Champions League final, and we look at the scoring exploits of Guinean Serhou Guirassy at Borussia Dortmund.

Plus Stuart on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s time at Liverpool, and Jamie Vardy on his exploits with Leicester, as he prepares to leave the club.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66005211Thu, 08 May 2025 21:03:15 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with the top four teams qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile. And with the European season coming to a close, we highlight a few of the top African players...Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with the top four teams qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile.

And with the European season coming to a close, we highlight a few of the top African players around Europe – we assess how Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has done at Galatasaray, we talk about Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, who’s helped PSG to the Uefa Champions League final, and we look at the scoring exploits of Guinean Serhou Guirassy at Borussia Dortmund.

Plus Stuart on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s time at Liverpool, and Jamie Vardy on his exploits with Leicester, as he prepares to leave the club.]]>1770achrafhakimi,africanfootball,epl,jamievardy,leicestercityfc,liverpoolfc,premierleague,serhouguirassy,trentalexander-arnold,under20africacupofnations,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-may-show-637-nigeria-martins-chineme-court-case-caf-champions-league-showdown-liverpool-epl-title--65833416Martins Chineme in Nigeria. A court case found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of Chineme, who had heart issues, and global players' union Fifpro says it’s a landmark ruling.  

Also we look back at the drama of last weekend’s CAF Champions league semi-final second legs, with Sundowns of South Africa knocking out holders Al Ahly to set up a final against Pyramids of Egypt.  

And with Liverpool winning the EPL title, Stuart asks how good the team is.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65833416Thu, 01 May 2025 21:13:29 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on the long-running court case following the death on the pitch of Martins Chineme in Nigeria. A court case found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of Chineme, who had heart issues, and global players'...Martins Chineme in Nigeria. A court case found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of Chineme, who had heart issues, and global players' union Fifpro says it’s a landmark ruling.  

Also we look back at the drama of last weekend’s CAF Champions league semi-final second legs, with Sundowns of South Africa knocking out holders Al Ahly to set up a final against Pyramids of Egypt.  

And with Liverpool winning the EPL title, Stuart asks how good the team is.]]>1754africanfootball,alahlyfc,cafchampionsleague,epl,liverpoolfc,martinschineme,nigerianfootball,premierleague,pyramidsfc,sundownsfc,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-april-arsenal-africa-fan-festival-caf-african-schools-football-championship-race-for-uefa-champions-league-places--65711088Arsenal Africa Fan Festival in Kigali, Rwanda, as Gunners fans from around the continent got together.

We take a look at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025, taking place in Ghana.

And with Liverpool likely to be crowned EPL champions this weekend, we look at the race for the Champions League places.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65711088Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:55:39 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a special report from the Arsenal Africa Fan Festival in Kigali, Rwanda, as Gunners fans from around the continent got together. We take a look at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025, taking place in Ghana. And with...Arsenal Africa Fan Festival in Kigali, Rwanda, as Gunners fans from around the continent got together.

We take a look at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025, taking place in Ghana.

And with Liverpool likely to be crowned EPL champions this weekend, we look at the race for the Champions League places.]]>1771africanfootball,arsenalafricanfansfestival,arsenalfc,cafafricanschoolsfootball,epl,ghanafootball,liverpoolfc,premierleague,rwandafootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-april-onana-and-his-utd-future-u17-afcon-and-world-cup-uefa-champions-league-semis--65620952Andre Onana and Manchester United, with the Cameroon goalkeeper making errors for United and getting dropped, only to be brought back for Thursday’s game against Lyon, with coach Reuben Amorim defending him.

We assess Onana’s performance over the past two seasons at United, and his future prospects.

Also we catch up on the U17 AFCON in Morocco, with 10 African teams having qualified for the U17 World Cup.

Plus Stuart on the drama of the Uefa Champions League semi-finals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65620952Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:33:58 +0000Passion for SportThis week we go in-depth on Andre Onana and Manchester United, with the Cameroon goalkeeper making errors for United and getting dropped, only to be brought back for Thursday’s game against Lyon, with coach Reuben Amorim defending him. We assess...Andre Onana and Manchester United, with the Cameroon goalkeeper making errors for United and getting dropped, only to be brought back for Thursday’s game against Lyon, with coach Reuben Amorim defending him.

We assess Onana’s performance over the past two seasons at United, and his future prospects.

Also we catch up on the U17 AFCON in Morocco, with 10 African teams having qualified for the U17 World Cup.

Plus Stuart on the drama of the Uefa Champions League semi-finals.]]>1770africanfootball,andreonana,arsenalfc,astonvillafc,cameroonfootball,europaleague,manutdfc,moroccofootball,u17afcon,u17worldcup,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-april-caf-champions-league-confederation-cup-onana-row-antonio-rudiger-uefa-champions-league-de-bruyne-to-leave-city--65531321CAF Champions League, with two South Africa v Egypt semi-finals.

And in the CAF Confederation Cup a stunning result for Stellenbosch of South Africa, knocking out holders Zamalek in the quarter-finals, while Simba of Tanzania turned things around against Al Masry to make it through.

There's a row involving Cameroon keeper Andre Onana before United's Europa League showdown with Lyon.

Also we hear from Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, whose father is from Sierra Leone, on his charitable foundation in Sierra Leone and his views on the power of sport.

Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League and Kevin de Bruyne’s decision to leave Man City at the end of the season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65531321Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:27:31 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with two South Africa v Egypt semi-finals. And in the CAF Confederation Cup a stunning result for Stellenbosch of South Africa, knocking out holders Zamalek in the quarter-finals, while Simba of...CAF Champions League, with two South Africa v Egypt semi-finals.

And in the CAF Confederation Cup a stunning result for Stellenbosch of South Africa, knocking out holders Zamalek in the quarter-finals, while Simba of Tanzania turned things around against Al Masry to make it through.

There's a row involving Cameroon keeper Andre Onana before United's Europa League showdown with Lyon.

Also we hear from Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, whose father is from Sierra Leone, on his charitable foundation in Sierra Leone and his views on the power of sport.

Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League and Kevin de Bruyne’s decision to leave Man City at the end of the season.]]>1768africanfootball,almasryfc,antoniorudiger,cafchampionsleague,cafconfederationcup,kevindebruyne,mancityfc,sierraleone,simbafc,stellenboschfc,uefachampionsleague,zamalekfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-april-u17-afcon-atlas-lions-progress-pyramids-soar-in-caf-champions-league-reds-walk-on--65340666Morocco and hear about the Under-17 AFCON being hosted there.

We also hear how the Atlas Lions are doing ahead of the senior AFCON in Morocco in December.

Also we take a look at the first legs of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, with Pyramids of Egypt the biggest winners.

And lots on the EPL, as Liverpool continue their march towards the title.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65340666Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:31:36 +0000Passion for SportThis week we go to Morocco and hear about the Under-17 AFCON being hosted there. We also hear how the Atlas Lions are doing ahead of the senior AFCON in Morocco in December. Also we take a look at the first legs of the CAF Champions League...Morocco and hear about the Under-17 AFCON being hosted there.

We also hear how the Atlas Lions are doing ahead of the senior AFCON in Morocco in December.

Also we take a look at the first legs of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, with Pyramids of Egypt the biggest winners.

And lots on the EPL, as Liverpool continue their march towards the title.]]>1765afcon,africanfootball,atlaslions,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,epl,liverpoolfc,moroccanfootball,premierleague,pyramidsfc,u17afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-march-world-cup-qualifier-drama-nigeria-coach-eric-chelle-fa-cup-quarter-finals-africans-excelling-in-europe--65170166World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Nigeria in trouble after being held to a draw by Zimbabwe, with Ghana on track with back-to-back wins, and with Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are all looking good at this stage.

We hear from Nigeria coach Eric Chelle.

Also we look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals, and Stuart highlights some of the African players doing well across Europe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65170166Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:56:53 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Nigeria in trouble after being held to a draw by Zimbabwe, with Ghana on track with back-to-back wins, and with Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are all looking good at this stage. We hear...World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Nigeria in trouble after being held to a draw by Zimbabwe, with Ghana on track with back-to-back wins, and with Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are all looking good at this stage.

We hear from Nigeria coach Eric Chelle.

Also we look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals, and Stuart highlights some of the African players doing well across Europe.]]>17682026fifaworldcup,africanfootball,algeriafootball,ericchelle,facup,ghanafootball,moroccofootball,nigerianfootball,zimbabwefootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-march-world-cup-qualifiers-african-club-association-scouting-african-players-newcastle-joy--65002978FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa, the latest games are on up until Tuesday, with so much to play for.

And we find out about the African Club Association – launched in 2023 to support club football, but how does it work, and what are the priorities?

Also we take a look at scouting – what are scouts and football agents scouts looking for exactly when they assess African players? 

Plus Stuart on Newcastle’s long-overdue trophy in England.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65002978Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:20:08 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa, the latest games are on up until Tuesday, with so much to play for. And we find out about the African Club Association – launched in 2023 to support club football, but how does it...FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa, the latest games are on up until Tuesday, with so much to play for.

And we find out about the African Club Association – launched in 2023 to support club football, but how does it work, and what are the priorities?

Also we take a look at scouting – what are scouts and football agents scouts looking for exactly when they assess African players? 

Plus Stuart on Newcastle’s long-overdue trophy in England.]]>1744africanclubassociation,africanfootball,africanfootballers,carabaocup,fifaworldcup2026,footballscouts,newcastleutdfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-march-motsepe-re-elected-at-caf-fifa-elections-emilio-nsue-returns-after-ban-utd-plan-100k-seater-stadium--64869335CAF president Patrice Motsepe, who’s been re-elected unopposed for a second term, as we look at how he has steadied the ship on the continent.

Also the Fifa Council elections took place at the CAF General Assembly, with a few surprise winners and losers.

And we explain how Equatorial Guinea's record goalscorer Emilio Nsue has been officially cleared to play for the country by Fifa, coming back from a ban.

Plus Stuart on the plans for a new stadium for Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64869335Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:25:06 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about CAF president Patrice Motsepe, who’s been re-elected unopposed for a second term, as we look at how he has steadied the ship on the continent. Also the Fifa Council elections took place at the CAF General Assembly, with a few...CAF president Patrice Motsepe, who’s been re-elected unopposed for a second term, as we look at how he has steadied the ship on the continent.

Also the Fifa Council elections took place at the CAF General Assembly, with a few surprise winners and losers.

And we explain how Equatorial Guinea's record goalscorer Emilio Nsue has been officially cleared to play for the country by Fifa, coming back from a ban.

Plus Stuart on the plans for a new stadium for Manchester United.]]>1770africanfootball,caf,cafgeneralassembly,emilionsue,epl,equatorialguineafootball,manchesterunited,manutdfc,patricemotsepe,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-march-cisse-to-lead-libya-akpom-awaits-super-eagles-call-after-change-fa-cup-holders-utd-exit--64738341Libya, as Senegal’s Aliou Cissé has been appointed Libya national team coach, with a contract that will make him the second-highest-paid coach in African football, and with a glittering new stadium opened in Benghazi. Will Libya be rewarded with success?

Also we talk about the issue of players switching international allegiance, and we hear from Chuba Akpom, who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria, but is still waiting to be called up by the Super Eagles.

And Stuart has lots on the FA Cup, including analysis on Manchester United’s exit from the competition.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64738341Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:10:13 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on football in Libya, as Senegal’s Aliou Cissé has been appointed Libya national team coach, with a contract that will make him the second-highest-paid coach in African football, and with a glittering new stadium opened in Benghazi....Libya, as Senegal’s Aliou Cissé has been appointed Libya national team coach, with a contract that will make him the second-highest-paid coach in African football, and with a glittering new stadium opened in Benghazi. Will Libya be rewarded with success?

Also we talk about the issue of players switching international allegiance, and we hear from Chuba Akpom, who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria, but is still waiting to be called up by the Super Eagles.

And Stuart has lots on the FA Cup, including analysis on Manchester United’s exit from the competition.]]>1765africanfootball,alioucisse,chubaakpom,facup,libyanfootball,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,senegalfootball,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-feb-pundits-afcon-comments-cause-uproar-ruling-on-western-sahara-liverpool-increase-epl-lead-in-title-race--64612266AFCON is not considered a "major tournament", as he was discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

Was he disrespecting the tournament, or is there any truth in what he said?

Also we’re talking sport and politics, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour of the Algerian Football Federation and USM Alger in a matter centred on the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

And Stuart on the EPL, as Liverpool extend the gap over Arsenal at the top.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64612266Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:58:00 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the controversy sparked by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, as he suggested that the AFCON is not considered a "major tournament", as he was discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. Was he disrespecting...AFCON is not considered a "major tournament", as he was discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

Was he disrespecting the tournament, or is there any truth in what he said?

Also we’re talking sport and politics, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour of the Algerian Football Federation and USM Alger in a matter centred on the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

And Stuart on the EPL, as Liverpool extend the gap over Arsenal at the top.]]>1761afcon,afcon2025,africanfootball,algerianfootball,arsenalfc,balondor,epl,jamiecarragher,liverpoolfc,moroccofootball,mosalah,premierleague,westernsaharafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-feb-africans-in-the-epl-uefa-champions-league-victor-ikpeba--64490529Egypt’s Omar Marmoush, Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara and Beto, from Guinea-Bissau, all shining of late.

We also talk about the Uefa Champions League, with Real Madrid knocking Man City out, and we talk to the 1997 African Footballer of the Year – Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria.

Ikpeba played as a striker and spent six seasons with Monaco in France and three seasons in Germany at Borussia Dortmund, and won the 1994 AFCON and Olympic Gold in 1996.

Ikpeba tells us what it takes to make it at the top level.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64490529Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:09:23 +0000Passion for SportThis week we zoom in on Africans in the English Premier League, with Egypt’s Omar Marmoush, Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara and Beto, from Guinea-Bissau, all shining of late. We also talk about the Uefa Champions League, with Real Madrid knocking Man...Egypt’s Omar Marmoush, Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara and Beto, from Guinea-Bissau, all shining of late.

We also talk about the Uefa Champions League, with Real Madrid knocking Man City out, and we talk to the 1997 African Footballer of the Year – Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria.

Ikpeba played as a striker and spent six seasons with Monaco in France and three seasons in Germany at Borussia Dortmund, and won the 1994 AFCON and Olympic Gold in 1996.

Ikpeba tells us what it takes to make it at the top level.]]>1771afcon1994,africanfootball,beto,borussiadortmund,dangoouattara,epl,mancityfc,monaco,omarmarmoush,premierleague,realmadrid,uefachampionsleague,victorikpebafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-feb-andre-ayew-abedi-pele-merseyside-derby-drama-city-on-the-slide--64367058
Dede tell us about his longevity in his career.

Also we go down memory lane and talk about Ayew’s legendary father Abedi Pele, three-time African Footballer of the Year in the 1990s.

Plus Stuart on the dramatic Merseyside derby.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64367058Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:01:14 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk to Ghana great Andre “Dede” Ayew, who’s now 35 and the Black Stars’ most-capped player. Dede tell us about his longevity in his career. Also we go down memory lane and talk about Ayew’s legendary father Abedi Pele, three-time...
Dede tell us about his longevity in his career.

Also we go down memory lane and talk about Ayew’s legendary father Abedi Pele, three-time African Footballer of the Year in the 1990s.

Plus Stuart on the dramatic Merseyside derby.]]>1765abedepele,africanfootball,andreayew,blackstars,epl,evertonfc,ghanaianfootball,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,merseysidederby,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-feb-victor-osimhen-new-targets-zim-player-joins-wolves-mamelodi-sundowns-top-spending-afcon-draw--64236931Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who was linked to Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of this season, but ended up at Galatasaray in Turkey. Osimhen tells us about his targets for the Super Eagles under new coach Eric Chelle.

We have lots on the just-ended transfer window, with Zimbabwean Marshal Munetsi joining Wolves. Also we look at transfer spending in Africa, as South African club Mamelodi Sundowns were Africa’s biggest spenders on transfers in 2024.

And more on the AFCON draw as we hear from Zambia and Botswana.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64236931Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:26:01 +0000Passion for SportThis week we to Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who was linked to Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of this season, but ended up at Galatasaray in Turkey. Osimhen tells us about his targets for the Super Eagles under new coach Eric Chelle. We have lots on the...Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who was linked to Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of this season, but ended up at Galatasaray in Turkey. Osimhen tells us about his targets for the Super Eagles under new coach Eric Chelle.

We have lots on the just-ended transfer window, with Zimbabwean Marshal Munetsi joining Wolves. Also we look at transfer spending in Africa, as South African club Mamelodi Sundowns were Africa’s biggest spenders on transfers in 2024.

And more on the AFCON draw as we hear from Zambia and Botswana.]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,botswananfootball,ericchelle,galatasaray,mamelodisundowns,marshalmunetsi,nigerianfootball,southafricanfootball,victorosimhen,wolvesfc,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-jan-afcon-25-draw-burundi-football-youssouf-ndayishimiye-epl-latest--640552202025 AFCON, with Cameroon v Cote d’Ivoire among the appetising match-ups in the group stage, and with three Southern African teams in Group B – South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, along with seven-time champions Egypt.

Also we talk about football in Burundi, as we hear from Burundi international Youssouf Ndayishimiye, who has been outstanding for French club Nice this season.

And lots on the EPL from Stuart, who also looks at some of the most bizarre yellow cards ever.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64055220Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:46:47 +0000Passion for SportThis week we analyse the draw for the 2025 AFCON, with Cameroon v Cote d’Ivoire among the appetising match-ups in the group stage, and with three Southern African teams in Group B – South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, along with seven-time champions...2025 AFCON, with Cameroon v Cote d’Ivoire among the appetising match-ups in the group stage, and with three Southern African teams in Group B – South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, along with seven-time champions Egypt.

Also we talk about football in Burundi, as we hear from Burundi international Youssouf Ndayishimiye, who has been outstanding for French club Nice this season.

And lots on the EPL from Stuart, who also looks at some of the most bizarre yellow cards ever.]]>17712025afcon,africanfootball,angolanfootball,burundifootball,cameroonfootball,cotedivoirefootball,egyptianfootball,epl,premierleague,southafricanfootball,youssoufndayishimiye,zimbabweanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-january-caf-champions-league-orlando-pirates-ahmed-hassan-emmanuel-sabbi-uefa-champions-league-epl-haaland-new-deal--63860738CAF Champions League, with South Africa’s Orlando Pirates impressing in the group stage, while TP Mazembe, Yanga and Raja Casablanca all missed out on the quarter-finals.

Also we speak to two France-based players turning out for Le Havre, Egypt international striker Ahmed Hassan, who’s hoping for a place in the Pharaohs' AFCON squad, and Emmanuel Sabbi, who was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents and represents the USA, where he grew up.

And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League and on Erling Haaland’s new mega-contract with Manchester City.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63860738Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:08:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with South Africa’s Orlando Pirates impressing in the group stage, while TP Mazembe, Yanga and Raja Casablanca all missed out on the quarter-finals. Also we speak to two France-based players turning...CAF Champions League, with South Africa’s Orlando Pirates impressing in the group stage, while TP Mazembe, Yanga and Raja Casablanca all missed out on the quarter-finals.

Also we speak to two France-based players turning out for Le Havre, Egypt international striker Ahmed Hassan, who’s hoping for a place in the Pharaohs' AFCON squad, and Emmanuel Sabbi, who was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents and represents the USA, where he grew up.

And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League and on Erling Haaland’s new mega-contract with Manchester City.]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,ahmedhassan,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,emmanuelsabbi,epl,erlinghaaland,ghanaianfootball,mancityfc,orlandopirates,premierleague,rajacasablanca,southafricanfootball,tpmsazembe,uefachampionsleague,yangafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-jan-african-nations-champs-delay-local-or-foreign-coaches-for-national-sides-emerse-fae-epl-title-race--637244662024 African Nations Championship to August, just 18 days before it was due to kick off in East Africa.

Also we dig into one of the longest-running debates in African football – whether national teams are better off with local coaches or foreign coaches.

While local coaches like Walid Regragui with Morocco and the late Stephen Keshi with Nigeria and Togo did great things, we still have European coaches coming in to the continent and usually receiving better treatment than local coaches.

We speak to Emerse Fae, who won the AFCON last year with Cote d’Ivoire.

And we have Stuart on the EPL, as Arsenal narrow the gap on Liverpool.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63724466Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:14:26 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the surprise decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship to August, just 18 days before it was due to kick off in East Africa. Also we dig into one of the longest-running debates in African football – whether...2024 African Nations Championship to August, just 18 days before it was due to kick off in East Africa.

Also we dig into one of the longest-running debates in African football – whether national teams are better off with local coaches or foreign coaches.

While local coaches like Walid Regragui with Morocco and the late Stephen Keshi with Nigeria and Togo did great things, we still have European coaches coming in to the continent and usually receiving better treatment than local coaches.

We speak to Emerse Fae, who won the AFCON last year with Cote d’Ivoire.

And we have Stuart on the EPL, as Arsenal narrow the gap on Liverpool.]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,africannationschampionship,arsenalfc,cotedivoirefootball,emersefae,epl,liverpoolfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,stephenkeshi,togofootball,walidregraguifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-jan-al-ahly-unbeaten-run-ends-remembering-togo-bus-tragedy-utd-perk-up-v-liverpool--63630608Caf Champions League, as holders Al Ahly of Egypt saw their 27-match unbeaten run coming to an end.

Also, this week marked the 15th anniversary of one of the most dreadful incidents in the history of African football – the attack on the Togo team bus ahead of the 2010 AFCON in Angola, as shootings left two members of the Togo delegation dead and 10 others injured. Emmanuel Adebayor reflects on the incident.

And we have listeners’ views on Manchester United and Stuart reflects on United’s improved performance against Liverpool.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63630608Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:59:04 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the Caf Champions League, as holders Al Ahly of Egypt saw their 27-match unbeaten run coming to an end. Also, this week marked the 15th anniversary of one of the most dreadful incidents in the history of African football –...Caf Champions League, as holders Al Ahly of Egypt saw their 27-match unbeaten run coming to an end.

Also, this week marked the 15th anniversary of one of the most dreadful incidents in the history of African football – the attack on the Togo team bus ahead of the 2010 AFCON in Angola, as shootings left two members of the Togo delegation dead and 10 others injured. Emmanuel Adebayor reflects on the incident.

And we have listeners’ views on Manchester United and Stuart reflects on United’s improved performance against Liverpool.]]>17712010afcon,africanfootball,alahlyfc,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,emmanueladebayor,epl,liverpoolfc,manutdfc,premierleague,reubenamorim,togofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-jan-top-female-keeper-chiamaka-nnadozie-2025-african-football-calendar-should-amorim-change-utd-setup--63548237Nigeria’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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63548237Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:37:29 +0000Passion for SportThis 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...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.]]>17682025football,africanfootball,chiamakannadozie,epl,manutdfc,parisfc,premierleague,reubenamorimfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-dec-review-of-2024-afcon-adebayor-epl-rashford-future--63484481AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, a good football tournament at the Olympics for the men, but disappointing for the women.


We spoke to many African football stars, including Emmanuel Adebayor, the 2008 African Footballer of the Year, shared the story of how he was unable to walk until he was five, and how a visit to a church in Ghana led to him starting to walk, and how it was the sight of a football that saw him spring up to his feet.

Also Stuart on the EPL, with Marcus Rashford wanting to leave Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63484481Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:24:46 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look back at 2024 in African football, with a memorable edition of the AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, a good football tournament at the Olympics for the men, but disappointing for the women. We spoke to many African football stars, including...AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, a good football tournament at the Olympics for the men, but disappointing for the women.


We spoke to many African football stars, including Emmanuel Adebayor, the 2008 African Footballer of the Year, shared the story of how he was unable to walk until he was five, and how a visit to a church in Ghana led to him starting to walk, and how it was the sight of a football that saw him spring up to his feet.

Also Stuart on the EPL, with Marcus Rashford wanting to leave Manchester United.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,emmanueladebayor,epl,manutdfc,marcusrashford,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-dec-ademola-lookman-benin-coach-gernot-rohr-ahmad-diallo--63402480Nigeria's Ademola Lookman, winner of the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award.

Also we have an interview with Benin coach Gernot Rohr, the German who coached Nigeria from 2016 to 2021, and who has qualified Benin for the 2025 AFCON.

And we have Stuart on Ahmad Diallo’s journey to success at Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63402480Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:27:36 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about Nigeria's Ademola Lookman, winner of the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. Also we have an interview with Benin coach Gernot Rohr, the German who coached Nigeria from 2016 to 2021, and who has qualified Benin for the...Nigeria's Ademola Lookman, winner of the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award.

Also we have an interview with Benin coach Gernot Rohr, the German who coached Nigeria from 2016 to 2021, and who has qualified Benin for the 2025 AFCON.

And we have Stuart on Ahmad Diallo’s journey to success at Manchester United.]]>1770africanfootball,africanfootballeroftheyear,ahmaddiallo,beninfootball,epl,gernotrohr,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-dec-morocco-to-co-host-2030-world-cup-fifa-club-world-cup-draw-caf-champions-league-ashworth-leaves-utd--63289886Morocco being confirmed as co-hosts of the 2030 Fifa World Cup.

We analyse the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup, with some big games for the four African teams to look forward to.

We catch up on the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, and Stuart explains the significance of sporting director Dan Ashworth leaving Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63289886Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:09:39 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about Morocco being confirmed as co-hosts of the 2030 Fifa World Cup. We analyse the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup, with some big games for the four African teams to look forward to. We catch up on the CAF Champions League and...Morocco being confirmed as co-hosts of the 2030 Fifa World Cup.

We analyse the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup, with some big games for the four African teams to look forward to.

We catch up on the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, and Stuart explains the significance of sporting director Dan Ashworth leaving Manchester United.]]>17712030fifaworldcup,africanfootball,caf,cafchampionsleague,cafconfederationcup,danashworth,epl,fifaclubworldcup,manutdfc,morocco,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-dec-guinea-stadium-tragedy-caf-champions-league-salah-future-anthony-ujah-epl-title-race--63184672Guinea, with at least 56 people killed in a crush at a match.

We look ahead to Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League, and with Mohamed Salah having one of his best seasons ever with Liverpool, we look at his future at the club beyond this season, with no new contract for the Egyptian as yet.

Also we speak to one of Nigeria's most experienced players in European football Anthony Ujah, now based in Bulgaria. Ujah gives us insights into the various pressures that players face.

Plus Stuart on the EPL title race.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63184672Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:20:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the stadium tragedy in Guinea, with at least 56 people killed in a crush at a match. We look ahead to Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League, and with Mohamed Salah having one of his best seasons ever with Liverpool, we look...Guinea, with at least 56 people killed in a crush at a match.

We look ahead to Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League, and with Mohamed Salah having one of his best seasons ever with Liverpool, we look at his future at the club beyond this season, with no new contract for the Egyptian as yet.

Also we speak to one of Nigeria's most experienced players in European football Anthony Ujah, now based in Bulgaria. Ujah gives us insights into the various pressures that players face.

Plus Stuart on the EPL title race.]]>1771africanfootball,anthonyujah,arsenalfc,cafchampionsleague,chelseafc,epl,guinea,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,mosalah,nigerianfootball,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-nov-caf-champions-league-william-troost-ekong-man-city-s-crisis--63049673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63049673Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:25:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on the Caf Champions League, as the group stage got underway on Tuesday with an easy win for record 12-time champions Al Ahly of Egypt.Also we speak to Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong, on life at Saudi club Al-Kholood his...1771falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-nov-afcon-2025-qualifers-latest-frank-onyeka-championship-crowds-soar--629644622025 AFCON qualifiers, as Ghana and Guinea failed to make it, Botswana qualified for only the second time, Tunisia progressed but with a stuttering campaign, and Morocco did it in style.

Also we have an interview with Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka, who’s on loan from Brentford to German side Augsburg. He tells us about life in the Bundesliga.

And Stuart tells us about huge attendances in the English Championship.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62964462Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:51:32 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, as Ghana and Guinea failed to make it, Botswana qualified for only the second time, Tunisia progressed but with a stuttering campaign, and Morocco did it in style. Also we have an interview with...2025 AFCON qualifiers, as Ghana and Guinea failed to make it, Botswana qualified for only the second time, Tunisia progressed but with a stuttering campaign, and Morocco did it in style.

Also we have an interview with Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka, who’s on loan from Brentford to German side Augsburg. He tells us about life in the Bundesliga.

And Stuart tells us about huge attendances in the English Championship.]]>17712025afcon,africanfootball,botswanafootball,brentfordfc,englishchampionshipfootball,epl,fcaugsburg,frankonyeka,ghanafootball,guineafootball,moroccofootball,premierleague,tunisiafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-nov-afcon-qualifiers-senegal-amad-diallo-city-up-against-it--627436602025 AFCON are on.

Senegal have already qualified, and we speak to their football federation president Augustin Senghor on the decision to part ways with the team’s most successful coach, Aliou Cisse.

Also we talk about Amad Diallo’s great recent form with Manchester United, and whether the Ivorian can secure a place in the United starting line-up.

And we have Stuart on Man City’s slump in form.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62743660Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:56:25 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the decisive few days in African football as the last two rounds of qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON are on. Senegal have already qualified, and we speak to their football federation president Augustin Senghor on the decision to...2025 AFCON are on.

Senegal have already qualified, and we speak to their football federation president Augustin Senghor on the decision to part ways with the team’s most successful coach, Aliou Cisse.

Also we talk about Amad Diallo’s great recent form with Manchester United, and whether the Ivorian can secure a place in the United starting line-up.

And we have Stuart on Man City’s slump in form.]]>17702025afcon,africanfootball,alioucisse,augustinsenghor,epl,mancityfc,manutdfc,premierleague,senegalfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-nov-caf-womens-champions-league-emmanuel-adebayor-ruben-amorim--62658254Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts on Saturday in Morocco, with increased prize money.

We look at the career of African football legend Emmanuel Adebayor, who recently had a testimonial in Togo to mark the end of his career. And Adebayor tells us about his faith - how he sleeps with his Bible under his pillow, and how he was unable to walk until he was 5, and how a visit to a church in Ghana led to him starting to walk, fittingly at the sight of a football.

Also Stuart on the new Manchester United coach Reuben Amorim – is everything now in place, or are there still issues of concern at the club?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62658254Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:02:44 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about the Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts on Saturday in Morocco, with increased prize money. We look at the career of African football legend Emmanuel Adebayor, who recently had a testimonial in Togo to mark the end of...Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts on Saturday in Morocco, with increased prize money.

We look at the career of African football legend Emmanuel Adebayor, who recently had a testimonial in Togo to mark the end of his career. And Adebayor tells us about his faith - how he sleeps with his Bible under his pillow, and how he was unable to walk until he was 5, and how a visit to a church in Ghana led to him starting to walk, fittingly at the sight of a football.

Also Stuart on the new Manchester United coach Reuben Amorim – is everything now in place, or are there still issues of concern at the club?]]>1770africanfootball,arsenalfc,cafwomenschampionsleague,emmanueladebayor,mancityfc,manutdfc,moroccanfootball,rubenamorim,sportinglisbon,testimonyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-nov-ballon-dor-caf-awards-motsepe-aims-for-second-term-utd-after-ten-hag--62575812Ballon d’Or ceremony, as Rodri took the men's award ahead of Vini Junior, amid allegations of racism.

We also look at the nominees for the CAF Awards, with Victor Boniface, Mohamed Salah and Mohammed Kudus all missing out.

Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he is looking to secure a second term, and Stuart on Manchester United’s future following the sacking of Erik Ten Hag.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62575812Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:03:22 +0000Passion for SportThis week we zoom in on the Ballon d’Or ceremony, as Rodri took the men's award ahead of Vini Junior, amid allegations of racism. We also look at the nominees for the CAF Awards, with Victor Boniface, Mohamed Salah and Mohammed Kudus all missing out....Ballon d’Or ceremony, as Rodri took the men's award ahead of Vini Junior, amid allegations of racism.

We also look at the nominees for the CAF Awards, with Victor Boniface, Mohamed Salah and Mohammed Kudus all missing out.

Also, CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he is looking to secure a second term, and Stuart on Manchester United’s future following the sacking of Erik Ten Hag.]]>1770africanfootball,ballondor,barcelona,caf,cafawards,manutdfc,mohammedkudus,mosalah,patricemotsepe,realmadrid,rodri,victorboniface,vinijrfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-oct-beach-soccer-senegal-v-mauritania-abu-azeez-caf-congress-uefa-champions-league--62493330Beach Soccer, with Senegal playing Mauritania in the final of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Saturday.

We find out more about the game and hear from Nigerian Abu Azeez, an African legend of beach soccer. 

Also we have a look at the Caf Congress, with positive financial developments reported, and lots on the Uefa Champions League, as plenty of African players impressed this week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62493330Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:51:49 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk Beach Soccer, with Senegal playing Mauritania in the final of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Saturday. We find out more about the game and hear from Nigerian Abu Azeez, an African legend of beach soccer.  Also...Beach Soccer, with Senegal playing Mauritania in the final of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Saturday.

We find out more about the game and hear from Nigerian Abu Azeez, an African legend of beach soccer. 

Also we have a look at the Caf Congress, with positive financial developments reported, and lots on the Uefa Champions League, as plenty of African players impressed this week.]]>1771abuazeez,africanfootball,beachsoccer,beachsoccerafricacupofnations,cafcongress,egyptfootball,epl,mauritaniafootball,premierleague,senegalfootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-oct-afcon-qualifiers-nigeria-controversy-ghana-struggle-beach-soccer-afcon-tuchel-for-england--624037032025 AFCON qualifiers, with Nigeria pulling out of their game in Libya in controversial circumstances, and with Ghana in serious trouble and looking unlikely to qualify.

Also we look ahead to the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and Stuart analyses Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62403703Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:44:26 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look at the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, with Nigeria pulling out of their game in Libya in controversial circumstances, and with Ghana in serious trouble and looking unlikely to qualify. Also we look ahead to the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of...2025 AFCON qualifiers, with Nigeria pulling out of their game in Libya in controversial circumstances, and with Ghana in serious trouble and looking unlikely to qualify.

Also we look ahead to the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and Stuart analyses Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager.]]>1769afcon2025qualifiers,africanfootball,beachsoccerafcon,egyptianfootball,englandfootball,ghanaianfootball,nigerianfootball,sadiomane,senegalfootball,thomastuchelfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-oct-afcon-qualifiers-omar-marmoush-ballon-dor-ademola-lookman-united-crisis--623215752025 AFCON qualifiers, with teams in back-to-back qualifiers in the space of a few days, and a lot at stake.

We also talk about the Egyptian who’s outscoring Harry Kane in Germany – Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, and we analyse the Ballon D'Or nominees, with Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman the only African player on the 30-man shortlist.

And Stuart assesses the situation at Manchester United, as the poor results continue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62321575Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:47:33 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look at the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, with teams in back-to-back qualifiers in the space of a few days, and a lot at stake. We also talk about the Egyptian who’s outscoring Harry Kane in Germany – Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, and we analyse...2025 AFCON qualifiers, with teams in back-to-back qualifiers in the space of a few days, and a lot at stake.

We also talk about the Egyptian who’s outscoring Harry Kane in Germany – Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, and we analyse the Ballon D'Or nominees, with Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman the only African player on the 30-man shortlist.

And Stuart assesses the situation at Manchester United, as the poor results continue.]]>17712025afcon,ademolalookman,ballondor,egyptianfootball,eintrachtfrankfurt,epl,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,omarmarmoush,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-oct-show-607-cisse-leaves-senegal-fifa-ban-for-eto-o-cedric-kipre-salah-top-scoring-african-in-champions-league--62216788Senegal Football Federation to part ways with national team coach Aliou Cisse, after a long and successful time in charge.

We also look at the Fifa ban for Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o, which bars him from attending any Cameroon international matches for six months.

We speak to Ivorian defender Cedric Kipré, who moved to Reims in France as he hopes to make it to the Cote D’Ivoire national team.

And lots on the Uefa Champions League, as Mohamed Salah becomes the highest-scoring African player in Champions League history.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62216788Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:06:36 +0000Passion for SportThis week we analyse the surprise decision by the Senegal Football Federation to part ways with national team coach Aliou Cisse, after a long and successful time in charge. We also look at the Fifa ban for Cameroon Football Federation president...Senegal Football Federation to part ways with national team coach Aliou Cisse, after a long and successful time in charge.

We also look at the Fifa ban for Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o, which bars him from attending any Cameroon international matches for six months.

We speak to Ivorian defender Cedric Kipré, who moved to Reims in France as he hopes to make it to the Cote D’Ivoire national team.

And lots on the Uefa Champions League, as Mohamed Salah becomes the highest-scoring African player in Champions League history.]]>1770falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-sept-caf-champions-league-confederation-cup-emmanuel-agbadou-epl--62121156CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some tough qualifying ties and lots of big teams making it through.


We speak to Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou, was named as captain of French club Stade de Reims at the start of the season. We talk about some of the other Africans who have captained teams in Europe's top five leagues.

And lots on the EPL, as Thomas Partey and Nicolas Jackson impress, and an assessment of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s seasons so far.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62121156Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:23:24 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the teams that made it through to the group stage of this season’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some tough qualifying ties and lots of big teams making it through. We speak to Ivory Coast defender...CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some tough qualifying ties and lots of big teams making it through.


We speak to Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou, was named as captain of French club Stade de Reims at the start of the season. We talk about some of the other Africans who have captained teams in Europe's top five leagues.

And lots on the EPL, as Thomas Partey and Nicolas Jackson impress, and an assessment of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s seasons so far.
]]>1771africanfootball,arsenalfc,barcelona,cafchampionsleague,cafconfederationcup,chelseafc,emmanuelagbadou,epl,nicholasjackson,premierleague,realmadrid,thomasparteyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-sept-the-chan-preparations-patrice-motsepe-caf-action-on-stadium-standards-new-uefa-champions-league-format--620352332024 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, with the dates announced for the tournament, which will take place in February in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. We hear from CAF president Patrice Motsepe.

Also we talk about the issue of national teams and clubs in continental action having to play home games away from home because of not having approved stadiums – is the CAF crackdown working?

And we have Stuart on the new-look Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62035233Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:14:34 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look at the plans and preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, with the dates announced for the tournament, which will take place in February in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. We hear from CAF president Patrice...2024 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, with the dates announced for the tournament, which will take place in February in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. We hear from CAF president Patrice Motsepe.

Also we talk about the issue of national teams and clubs in continental action having to play home games away from home because of not having approved stadiums – is the CAF crackdown working?

And we have Stuart on the new-look Uefa Champions League.]]>17712024africannationschampionship,africanfootball,caf,kenyanfootball,patricemotsepe,tanzanianfootball,thechan,uefa,uefachampionsleague,ugandanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-sept-2025-afcon-qualifying-adama-bojang-of-gambia-how-transfers-have-helped-utd-and-chelsea--613990532025 AFCON, with North African teams making great starts, while Ghana have only one point from their first two games.

Also we speak to young Gambian talent Adama Bojang, who’s moved on loan to Grasshopper Club Zurich in Switzerland as he looks for first team football to get into the Gambia senior national team.

And with the EPL back this weekend, Stuart looks at some of the notable transfers, and highlights how the sale of Scott McTominay and Conor Gallagher was effective in helping Man United and Chelsea to balance their books.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61399053Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:54:50 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up on the opening games in qualifying for the 2025 AFCON, with North African teams making great starts, while Ghana have only one point from their first two games. Also we speak to young Gambian talent Adama Bojang, who’s moved on...2025 AFCON, with North African teams making great starts, while Ghana have only one point from their first two games.

Also we speak to young Gambian talent Adama Bojang, who’s moved on loan to Grasshopper Club Zurich in Switzerland as he looks for first team football to get into the Gambia senior national team.

And with the EPL back this weekend, Stuart looks at some of the notable transfers, and highlights how the sale of Scott McTominay and Conor Gallagher was effective in helping Man United and Chelsea to balance their books.]]>1771adamabojang,afcon2025,afconqualifying,africanfootball,chelseafc,conorgallagher,epl,epltransfers,ghanafootball,grasshoppersclubzurich,manutdfc,premierleague,scottmctominay,thegambiafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-sept-victor-osimhen-sol-bamba-alidu-seidu-epl-ivan-toney--61277155Victor Osimhen saga, as the African Footballer of the Year has ended up at Galatasaray, with a move to Chelsea falling through.

We pay tribute to Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba, who died last week aged 39.

With the 2025 AFCON qualifiers underway, we hear from Ghana defender Alidu Seidu, and we have Stuart on the EPL and on Ivan Toney’s move to Saudi Arabia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61277155Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:39:17 +0000Passion for SportThis week we dig into the Victor Osimhen saga, as the African Footballer of the Year has ended up at Galatasaray, with a move to Chelsea falling through. We pay tribute to Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba, who died last week aged 39. With the 2025...Victor Osimhen saga, as the African Footballer of the Year has ended up at Galatasaray, with a move to Chelsea falling through.

We pay tribute to Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba, who died last week aged 39.

With the 2025 AFCON qualifiers underway, we hear from Ghana defender Alidu Seidu, and we have Stuart on the EPL and on Ivan Toney’s move to Saudi Arabia.]]>17712025afcon,africanfootball,aliduseidu,arsenalfc,brentfordfc,chelseafc,epl,galatasaray,ghanaianfootball,ivantoney,ivorycoastfootball,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,solbamba,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-august-2024-paralympics-nigeria-turn-to-bruno-labbadia-big-european-transfers--612028692024 Paralympic Games are comparing to the Olympics.


We head to Lagos too, as Nigeria have appointed German Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles coach just ahead of the start of the AFCON qualifiers.


And Stuart looks at some of the eye-catching transfers in Europe.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61202869Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:59:10 +0000Passion for SportThis week we go to Paris and find out how the 2024 Paralympic Games are comparing to the Olympics. We head to Lagos too, as Nigeria have appointed German Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles coach just ahead of the start of the AFCON qualifiers....2024 Paralympic Games are comparing to the Olympics.


We head to Lagos too, as Nigeria have appointed German Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles coach just ahead of the start of the AFCON qualifiers.


And Stuart looks at some of the eye-catching transfers in Europe.
]]>17682024paralympics,afcon,afconqualifiers,africanfootball,brunolabbadia,bundesliga,epl,nigerianfootball,premierleague,serieafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-august-morocco-2025-afcon-prep-african-stars-to-shine-in-epl-chelsea-squad-issues--61118811Morrocco’s preparations for the 2025 AFCON, and talk about their bronze medal in the men’s football at the Paris Olympics.

With the new EPL season underway, we talk about some of the leading African prospects – Yankubah Minteh, the Gambian winger who’s joined Brighton, Ghana’s Abdul Fatawu at Leicester, Nossair Mazraoui and Ahmad Diallo at Man United, and of course Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.

And Stuart looks at the issues at Chelsea with their bloated squad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61118811Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:42:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we get the latest on Morrocco’s preparations for the 2025 AFCON, and talk about their bronze medal in the men’s football at the Paris Olympics. With the new EPL season underway, we talk about some of the leading African prospects...Morrocco’s preparations for the 2025 AFCON, and talk about their bronze medal in the men’s football at the Paris Olympics.

With the new EPL season underway, we talk about some of the leading African prospects – Yankubah Minteh, the Gambian winger who’s joined Brighton, Ghana’s Abdul Fatawu at Leicester, Nossair Mazraoui and Ahmad Diallo at Man United, and of course Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.

And Stuart looks at the issues at Chelsea with their bloated squad.]]>17712025afcon,abdulfatawu,africanfootball,ahmaddialo,brighton&hovealbion,chelsea,epl,leicestercity,liverpool,manutd,moroccanfootball,mosalah,nozzairmazraoui,premierleague,yankubahmintehfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-august-issa-hayatou-african-stars-as-epl-begins-nigeria-and-genk-striker-tolu-arokodare--61044268CAF president Issa Hayatou, who is being remembered as a fierce defender of African football during his 29-year reign.

We look ahead to the new EPL season, and highlight a few African stars to watch out for.

And we speak to Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, who plays for Belgian side Genk, having had spells in Latvia, Germany and France. He tells us about the pressure of being a centre-forward.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61044268Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:28:53 +0000Passion for Sportn this week’s show we pay tribute to former CAF president Issa Hayatou, who is being remembered as a fierce defender of African football during his 29-year reign. We look ahead to the new EPL season, and highlight a few African stars to watch out...CAF president Issa Hayatou, who is being remembered as a fierce defender of African football during his 29-year reign.

We look ahead to the new EPL season, and highlight a few African stars to watch out for.

And we speak to Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, who plays for Belgian side Genk, having had spells in Latvia, Germany and France. He tells us about the pressure of being a centre-forward.]]>1771africanfootball,africanfootballers,caf,epl,issahayatou,premierleague,toluarokodarefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-august-paris-olympics-morocco-mens-football-bronze-community-shield-epl-predictions--609608742024 Paris Olympics special, with Stuart Weir and Piers Edwards both in Paris.

We talk about Morocco’s bronze medal in the men’s football, and Stuart and Piers tell us about their experiences of the Olympics, the sights and the sporting highlights.

Plus, we talk EPL, with the start of the season just a week away, and the Community Shield on this weekend. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60960874Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:56:26 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is another 2024 Paris Olympics special, with Stuart Weir and Piers Edwards both in Paris. We talk about Morocco’s bronze medal in the men’s football, and Stuart and Piers tell us about their experiences of the Olympics, the sights...2024 Paris Olympics special, with Stuart Weir and Piers Edwards both in Paris.

We talk about Morocco’s bronze medal in the men’s football, and Stuart and Piers tell us about their experiences of the Olympics, the sights and the sporting highlights.

Plus, we talk EPL, with the start of the season just a week away, and the Community Shield on this weekend. ]]>1766africanfootball,communityshield,epl,mancityfc,manutdfc,moroccanfootball,parisolympics,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-august-paris-olympics-special-mens-and-womens-football-racheal-kundananji--608890982024 Paris Olympics special, with Stuart Weir and Piers Edwards both in Paris.

We talk about Zambia’s cruel defeat to Australia in the women’s football, as they exited at the group stage along with Nigeria, plus Guinea and Mali in the men’s tournament.

We hear from Zambia striker Racheal Kundananji.

And Stuart and Piers tell us about their experiences of the Olympics, the sights and the sporting highlights, stories and statistics and lots more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60889098Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:32:14 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is a 2024 Paris Olympics special, with Stuart Weir and Piers Edwards both in Paris. We talk about Zambia’s cruel defeat to Australia in the women’s football, as they exited at the group stage along with Nigeria, plus Guinea and Mali...2024 Paris Olympics special, with Stuart Weir and Piers Edwards both in Paris.

We talk about Zambia’s cruel defeat to Australia in the women’s football, as they exited at the group stage along with Nigeria, plus Guinea and Mali in the men’s tournament.

We hear from Zambia striker Racheal Kundananji.

And Stuart and Piers tell us about their experiences of the Olympics, the sights and the sporting highlights, stories and statistics and lots more.]]>1770africanfootball,guineanfootball,malianfootball,olympicfootball,parisolympics,rachaelkundananji,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-july-paris-olympics-africa-bids-for-gold-epl-transfers-new-managers-football-overload--608053732024 Paris Olympics, we find out what it’s like in Paris, what to expect, and we look at the men’s and women’s football tournaments as Africa tries for a third gold in the men’s competition.

Also Stuart looks at the transfer moves in the EPL, the new managers, and the latest concerns over there being too much football on the calendar.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60805373Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:10:25 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the 2024 Paris Olympics, we find out what it’s like in Paris, what to expect, and we look at the men’s and women’s football tournaments as Africa tries for a third gold in the men’s competition. Also Stuart looks at...2024 Paris Olympics, we find out what it’s like in Paris, what to expect, and we look at the men’s and women’s football tournaments as Africa tries for a third gold in the men’s competition.

Also Stuart looks at the transfer moves in the EPL, the new managers, and the latest concerns over there being too much football on the calendar.  ]]>17582024olympics,africanfootball,cameroonianfootball,epl,eplmanagers,nigerianfootball,olympicfootball,parisolympics,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-july-s-africa-stop-funding-superfans-caf-super-cup-back-in-saudi-peter-etebo-euro-2024--60733875South African government’s decision to stop paying for so-called superfans to attend the AFCON and other sports events.

We talk about CAF’s decision to stage the CAF Super Cup in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row.

We speak to Nigeria midfielder Peter Etebo, who’s back in action after missing the whole of last season due to injury.

And we have Stuart on Euro 2024.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60733875Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:59:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the South African government’s decision to stop paying for so-called superfans to attend the AFCON and other sports events. We talk about CAF’s decision to stage the CAF Super Cup in Saudi Arabia for the second year in...South African government’s decision to stop paying for so-called superfans to attend the AFCON and other sports events.

We talk about CAF’s decision to stage the CAF Super Cup in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row.

We speak to Nigeria midfielder Peter Etebo, who’s back in action after missing the whole of last season due to injury.

And we have Stuart on Euro 2024.]]>1770africanfootball,bafanabafana,cafsupercup,euro2024,nigerianfootball,peteretebo,southafricanfootball,superfansfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-july-lamine-yamal-taiwo-awoniyi-spain-v-england--60667660Euro 2024 final on Sunday, we talk about Spain star Lamine Yamal and his African roots.

We have an in-depth interview with Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who had a good second season in the EPL but was plagued by injuries. Awoniyi talks about last season, his family, faith and culture.

Also Stuart looks ahead to the England v Spain final and he explains why some top players have holes in their socks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60667660Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:50:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show, with the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, we talk about Spain star Lamine Yamal and his African roots. We have an in-depth interview with Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who had a good second season in the EPL but...Euro 2024 final on Sunday, we talk about Spain star Lamine Yamal and his African roots.

We have an in-depth interview with Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who had a good second season in the EPL but was plagued by injuries. Awoniyi talks about last season, his family, faith and culture.

Also Stuart looks ahead to the England v Spain final and he explains why some top players have holes in their socks.]]>1770africanfootball,euros2024,garethsouthgate,lamineyamal,nigerianfootball,nottinghamforestfc,spainvengland,spanishfootball,taiwoawoniyifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-july-yankuba-minteh-africans-leaving-the-epl-zambian-banned-by-fifa-warns-about-match-fixing--60604409Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh’s move to Brighton, making him the most expensive African Under-20 player ever.

We also look at Africans that are leaving the EPL due to non-renewal of contracts, including Joel Matip at Liverpool.

And we focus on the issue of match-fixing and hear from a Zambian, Nchimunya Mweetwa, who was banned by Fifa for three years in a match-fixing scandal, resulting on him missing out on a big move in Europe. Mweetwa now warns other about the dangers of match-fixing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60604409Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:09:55 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh’s move to Brighton, making him the most expensive African Under-20 player ever. We also look at Africans that are leaving the EPL due to non-renewal of contracts, including Joel Matip at...Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh’s move to Brighton, making him the most expensive African Under-20 player ever.

We also look at Africans that are leaving the EPL due to non-renewal of contracts, including Joel Matip at Liverpool.

And we focus on the issue of match-fixing and hear from a Zambian, Nchimunya Mweetwa, who was banned by Fifa for three years in a match-fixing scandal, resulting on him missing out on a big move in Europe. Mweetwa now warns other about the dangers of match-fixing.]]>1769africanfootball,brighton&hovealbionfc,epl,fifa,joelmatip,liverpoolfc,matchfixing,nchimunyamweetwa,premierleague,thegambiafootball,yankubaminteh,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-june-zimbabwean-history-maker-peter-ndlovu-afcon-at-christmas-euros--60532109Peter Ndlovu, the Zimbabwean who made history as the first black African to play in the EPL, and also the first African to score in the EPL, when he was playing for Coventry City.

We look at the reasons that led CAF to schedule the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025 and January 2026, over Christmas and New Year.

We have lots on Euro 2024, and Stuart assesses the impact that African players made in the Saudi Pro League in the just-ended season.



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60532109Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:07:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Peter Ndlovu, the Zimbabwean who made history as the first black African to play in the EPL, and also the first African to score in the EPL, when he was playing for Coventry City. We look at the reasons that led CAF to...Peter Ndlovu, the Zimbabwean who made history as the first black African to play in the EPL, and also the first African to score in the EPL, when he was playing for Coventry City.

We look at the reasons that led CAF to schedule the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025 and January 2026, over Christmas and New Year.

We have lots on Euro 2024, and Stuart assesses the impact that African players made in the Saudi Pro League in the just-ended season.



]]>1770afcon2025,africanfootball,caf,coventrycityfc,epl,euro2024,peterndlovu,premierleague,saudiproleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-june-uganda-scandal-10-most-valuable-african-players-olivier-giroud-euro-2024--60454335Uganda, with a second scandal unearthed in the space of a year.

We take a look at a list of the 10 most valuable African footballers, with Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea and Senegal somewhat surprisingly on top.

And we have lots on Euro 2024, including an interview with France’s all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud, on his background, his football and his faith.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60454335Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:26:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we explain the details of the latest episode of match-fixing in Africa, in Uganda, with a second scandal unearthed in the space of a year. We take a look at a list of the 10 most valuable African footballers, with Nicolas Jackson...Uganda, with a second scandal unearthed in the space of a year.

We take a look at a list of the 10 most valuable African footballers, with Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea and Senegal somewhat surprisingly on top.

And we have lots on Euro 2024, including an interview with France’s all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud, on his background, his football and his faith.]]>1771africanfootball,brahimdiaz,chelseafc,euro2024,frenchfootball,mohammedkudus,nicholasjackson,oliviergiroud,papematarsarr,senegalfootball,ugandanfootball,victorboniface,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-june-exciting-world-cup-qualifying-nigeria-shock-cameroon-and-ghana-win-africans-in-euro-2024--60377581Fifa World Cup qualifying for Africa, with a shock defeat for Nigeria, a great start for Cameroon’s new coach, an epic win for Ghana over CAR, and great scenes in Juba as South Sudan opened the newly-renovated national stadium in Juba for a big derby match.
 
And with Euro 2024 getting underway, we look ahead to the tournament, and we highlight some of the many players there with African roots.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60377581Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:31:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on an exciting week in Fifa World Cup qualifying for Africa, with a shock defeat for Nigeria, a great start for Cameroon’s new coach, an epic win for Ghana over CAR, and great scenes in Juba as South Sudan opened the...Fifa World Cup qualifying for Africa, with a shock defeat for Nigeria, a great start for Cameroon’s new coach, an epic win for Ghana over CAR, and great scenes in Juba as South Sudan opened the newly-renovated national stadium in Juba for a big derby match.
 
And with Euro 2024 getting underway, we look ahead to the tournament, and we highlight some of the many players there with African roots.]]>1739africanfootball,africanfootballers,cameroonianfootball,euro2024,euros,fifaworldcup,ghanaianfootball,nigerianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-june-afcon-top-scorer-was-ineligible-world-cup-qualifiers-vinicius-jnr-epl-manager-merry-go-round--60304353African Cup of Nations five months ago, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international career. 

We talk about the ongoing World Cup qualifiers and hear from Liberia coach Mario Marinica on the challenges of travelling for two games in less than a week.

Also we look back at Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph and contrast the huge success of star forward Vinicius Jr with the repeated racial abuse that he received throughout the season. 

Plus Stuart takes us through the latest stories and rumours around EPL managerial appointments.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60304353Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:14:10 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we try to get to the bottom of the astounding story that the top scorer at the African Cup of Nations five months ago, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international...African Cup of Nations five months ago, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international career. 

We talk about the ongoing World Cup qualifiers and hear from Liberia coach Mario Marinica on the challenges of travelling for two games in less than a week.

Also we look back at Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph and contrast the huge success of star forward Vinicius Jr with the repeated racial abuse that he received throughout the season. 

Plus Stuart takes us through the latest stories and rumours around EPL managerial appointments.]]>1758afcon,africancupofnations,africanfootball,brighton&hovealbionfc,championsleague,chelseafc,emilionsue,epl,equatorialguinea,liberianfootball,manutdfc,mariomarinica,premierleague,realmadrid,viniciusjnrfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-may-cameroon-chaos-al-ahly-epl-vote-on-var--60227277Cameroonian football, with Marc Brys replaced as coach after a heated exchange with FA president Samuel Eto'o, but seemingly reinstated after some twists and turns. We have the full story from Yaounde.

Also we look at the incredible exploits of Egypt’s Al Ahly, who won a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title last weekend.

And Stuart has lots on the EPL and the background to the upcoming vote that Premier League clubs will have to decide whether to scrap the use of VAR.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60227277Thu, 30 May 2024 21:15:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the chaotic week in Cameroonian football, with Marc Brys replaced as coach after a heated exchange with FA president Samuel Eto'o, but seemingly reinstated after some twists and turns. We have the full story from...Cameroonian football, with Marc Brys replaced as coach after a heated exchange with FA president Samuel Eto'o, but seemingly reinstated after some twists and turns. We have the full story from Yaounde.

Also we look at the incredible exploits of Egypt’s Al Ahly, who won a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title last weekend.

And Stuart has lots on the EPL and the background to the upcoming vote that Premier League clubs will have to decide whether to scrap the use of VAR.]]>1763africanfootball,alahly,cafchampionsleague,cameroonianfootball,egyptianfootball,epl,marcbrys,premierleague,samueletto,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-may-caf-champions-league-final-lookman-on-fire-in-europa-final-epl-final-stats--60155061CAF Champions League final, with both Al Ahly and Esperance on a long run of clean sheets.

We talk about Ademola Lookman’s stunning performance in the Europa League final for Atalanta.

With Man City winning the EPL, Stuart has some great end-of-season stats, and we ask who was the best African player in the EPL this season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60155061Thu, 23 May 2024 21:28:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, with both Al Ahly and Esperance on a long run of clean sheets. We talk about Ademola Lookman’s stunning performance in the Europa League final for Atalanta. With...CAF Champions League final, with both Al Ahly and Esperance on a long run of clean sheets.

We talk about Ademola Lookman’s stunning performance in the Europa League final for Atalanta.

With Man City winning the EPL, Stuart has some great end-of-season stats, and we ask who was the best African player in the EPL this season.]]>1770ademolalookman,africanfootball,alahly,arsenalfc,atalanta,cafchampionsleague,epl,esperance,europaleaguefinal,mancityfc,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-may-inaki-williams-andre-onana-akor-adams-epl-promoted-ipswich--60064318
We talk about Ghana’s Inaki Williams, who had a strong season in Spain.

We assess Andre Onana’s season in goal for Manchester United, and we speak to Nigerian forward Akor Adams, who made a great start with Montpellier in France, but then hit a goal drought.  

And lots on the EPL as we get ready for the last day of the season, and Stuart tells us about newly-promoted Ipswich.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60064318Thu, 16 May 2024 21:47:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we continue to look at some of the African players who have done well in Europe this season. We talk about Ghana’s Inaki Williams, who had a strong season in Spain. We assess Andre Onana’s season in goal for Manchester United,...
We talk about Ghana’s Inaki Williams, who had a strong season in Spain.

We assess Andre Onana’s season in goal for Manchester United, and we speak to Nigerian forward Akor Adams, who made a great start with Montpellier in France, but then hit a goal drought.  

And lots on the EPL as we get ready for the last day of the season, and Stuart tells us about newly-promoted Ipswich.]]>1769africanfootball,akoradams,andreonana,epl,ghanaianfootball,inakiwilliams,ipswichtownfc,manutdfc,montpelierfc,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-may-abdul-fatawu-top-africans-in-europe-manutd-challenges-uefa-champions-league--59953835Ghanaian club Steadfast FC is set to make around $10m from a sell-on clause after Abdul Fatawu’s permanent move to Leicester City.

We highlight some of the outstanding African players across Europe, including Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy at Stuttgart and DR Congo forward Simon Banza at Braga.

And lots of the Uefa Champions League and the EPL, as Man United’s challenges continue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59953835Thu, 09 May 2024 22:08:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at how second-tier Ghanaian club Steadfast FC is set to make around $10m from a sell-on clause after Abdul Fatawu’s permanent move to Leicester City. We highlight some of the outstanding African players across Europe,...Ghanaian club Steadfast FC is set to make around $10m from a sell-on clause after Abdul Fatawu’s permanent move to Leicester City.

We highlight some of the outstanding African players across Europe, including Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy at Stuttgart and DR Congo forward Simon Banza at Braga.

And lots of the Uefa Champions League and the EPL, as Man United’s challenges continue.]]>1770abdulfatawu,africanfootball,drcongofootball,epl,guineafootball,leicestercityfc,manutd,premierleague,serhouguirassy,simonbanza,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-may-new-nigeria-coach-should-salah-leave-liverpool-marshall-munetsi-epl-latest--59786733Finidi George appointed the new Nigeria coach, we ask if this was a good decision, and what we can expect from him as the Super Eagles boss.

We ask what the future is for Mohamed Salah after his dispute with Jurgen Klopp – is it time for the Egyptian King to head to Saudi Arabia?

We speak to Zimbabwe vice-captain Marshall Munetsi, another of the African players at Stade Reims in France, and we have Stuart on the EPL.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59786733Thu, 02 May 2024 21:36:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show, with Finidi George appointed the new Nigeria coach, we ask if this was a good decision, and what we can expect from him as the Super Eagles boss. We ask what the future is for Mohamed Salah after his dispute with Jurgen Klopp –...Finidi George appointed the new Nigeria coach, we ask if this was a good decision, and what we can expect from him as the Super Eagles boss.

We ask what the future is for Mohamed Salah after his dispute with Jurgen Klopp – is it time for the Egyptian King to head to Saudi Arabia?

We speak to Zimbabwe vice-captain Marshall Munetsi, another of the African players at Stade Reims in France, and we have Stuart on the EPL.
]]>1770africanfootball,epl,finidigeorge,jurgenklopp,liverpoolfc,marshallmunetsi,mosalah,nigerianfootball,premierleague,stadereimsfc,zimbabwefootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-april-caf-cup-controversy-abdul-fatawu-var-in-southern-africa-epl--59663683Moroccan side RS Berkane awarded a win over USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final despite refusing to play.

We talk about 20-year-old Ghanaian Abdul Fatawu, whose hat-trick helped Leicester City to move closer to a return to the EPL.

We highlight how VAR technology will be used more in football in Southern Africa, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59663683Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:59:54 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the controversy that saw Moroccan side RS Berkane awarded a win over USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final despite refusing to play. We talk about 20-year-old Ghanaian Abdul Fatawu,...Moroccan side RS Berkane awarded a win over USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final despite refusing to play.

We talk about 20-year-old Ghanaian Abdul Fatawu, whose hat-trick helped Leicester City to move closer to a return to the EPL.

We highlight how VAR technology will be used more in football in Southern Africa, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.]]>1770abdulfatawu,africanfootball,arsenalfc,cafconfederationcup,epl,leicestercityfc,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,moroccanfootball,rsberkanefc,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-april-african-players-in-leverkusen-win-afcon-2023-figures-emmanuel-agbadou-uefa-champions-league--59536409Bayer Leverkusen to a sensational first-ever German Bundesliga title.

Also we analyse the record revenues and viewership figures for the 2023 AFCON.

And we speak to Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian defender who plays for Reims in France, on his football and his faith. 

Plus of course, Stuart on the dramatic Uefa Champions League quarter-finals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59536409Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:44:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the African players who helped Bayer Leverkusen to a sensational first-ever German Bundesliga title. Also we analyse the record revenues and viewership figures for the 2023 AFCON. And we speak to Emmanuel...Bayer Leverkusen to a sensational first-ever German Bundesliga title.

Also we analyse the record revenues and viewership figures for the 2023 AFCON.

And we speak to Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian defender who plays for Reims in France, on his football and his faith. 

Plus of course, Stuart on the dramatic Uefa Champions League quarter-finals.]]>1769afcon2023,africanfootball,bayerleverkusen,bundesliga,emmanuelagbadou,frenchfootball,ivorianfootball,reimsfc,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-april-paris-olympics-womens-tournament-caf-futsal-joseph-okumu-epl--59434611
We also talk about the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which is underway in Morocco.

And we speak to much-travelled Kenya defender Joseph Okumu, currently playing in France.

Plus Stuart with lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59434611Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:25:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics, with Nigeria and Zambia qualifying to represent Africa. We also talk about the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which is underway in Morocco. And we speak...
We also talk about the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which is underway in Morocco.

And we speak to much-travelled Kenya defender Joseph Okumu, currently playing in France.

Plus Stuart with lots on the Uefa Champions League and the EPL.]]>1771africanfootball,arsenalfc,caffutsal,epl,josephokumu,kenyanfootball,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,parisolympics,uefachampionsleague,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-april-is-football-a-religion-cameroon-coach-marc-brys-ivorian-defender-emmanuel-agbadou--59299096Omar Beckles, the chair of the English Professional Footballers Association. Beckles talks about his Christian faith, and how it brings him stability amid the instability of being a professional player. Stuart looks at the similarities between football and religion.
 
Also we talk about Cameroon’s new coach, Belgian Marc Brys, and if the move back to a foreign coach will work. And we have an interview with Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian defender who plays for Reims in France.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59299096Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:57:19 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask if football is a religion. We speak to Omar Beckles, the chair of the English Professional Footballers Association. Beckles talks about his Christian faith, and how it brings him stability amid the instability of being a...Omar Beckles, the chair of the English Professional Footballers Association. Beckles talks about his Christian faith, and how it brings him stability amid the instability of being a professional player. Stuart looks at the similarities between football and religion.
 
Also we talk about Cameroon’s new coach, Belgian Marc Brys, and if the move back to a foreign coach will work. And we have an interview with Emmanuel Agbadou, an Ivorian defender who plays for Reims in France.]]>1770africanfootball,cameroonfootball,emmanuelagbadou,epl,faith,ivorycoastfootball,marcbrys,omarbeckles,premierleague,reimsfc,religionfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-march-ablie-jallow-gambia-international-friendlies-egypt-90k-stadium-epl-football-regulator--59212601 
Plus a look at what lies ahead for the Gambia, with coach Tom Saintfiet having left.
 
Also we catch up on the international friendlies, as Egypt unveiled a new 90,000-seater stadium, and Stuart looks at the issue of overspending in the EPL, and the plans for a football regulator.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59212601Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:47:52 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the Gambia and hear from Ablie Jallow, who scored the Scorpions first-ever AFCON goal, at the 2021 edition. Jallow looks back at a disappointing time at the recent 2023 edition.   Plus a look at what lies ahead for the... 
Plus a look at what lies ahead for the Gambia, with coach Tom Saintfiet having left.
 
Also we catch up on the international friendlies, as Egypt unveiled a new 90,000-seater stadium, and Stuart looks at the issue of overspending in the EPL, and the plans for a football regulator.]]>1769abliejallow,afcon,africanfootball,egyptianfootball,epl,footballregulator,gambianfootball,metz,premierleague,scorpions,tomsaintfietfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-march-ghana-fallout-from-the-african-games--59131365
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59131365Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:36:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Ghana and catch up on the African Games, which end this Sunday in Accra. We also look at the fallout of Ghana’s group-stage exit at the AFCON, which has seen Otto Addo returning as Black Stars coach.Plus Stuart on the FA...
]]>1768afcon,africanfootball,africangames,blackstars,epl,facup,ghanafootball,ottoaddo,premierleague,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-march-cameroon-players-suspended-emmanuel-adebayor-caf-champions-league-fa-cup--59054423Cameroon Football Federation has suspended 62 players from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. What are the causes, and what are the solutions?

Also we take a look at life after football, as many top players have wasted their income. We hear from former Arsenal and Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor, who invested his money wisely, but admits that he made some mistakes.

Also we take a look at the draw for the CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals, and Stuart looks ahead to this weekend’s English FA Cup quarter-finals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59054423Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:36:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go deeper into the story that the Cameroon Football Federation has suspended 62 players from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. What are the causes, and what are the solutions? Also we take a look at...Cameroon Football Federation has suspended 62 players from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. What are the causes, and what are the solutions?

Also we take a look at life after football, as many top players have wasted their income. We hear from former Arsenal and Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor, who invested his money wisely, but admits that he made some mistakes.

Also we take a look at the draw for the CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals, and Stuart looks ahead to this weekend’s English FA Cup quarter-finals.]]>1758africanfootball,alahlyfc,arsenalfc,cafchampionsleague,cameroonfootball,emmanueladebayor,englishfacup,facup,footballerswealth,togofootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-march-morocco-wydad-casablanca-jose-peseiro-utd-future--58965063Morocco and catch up on the mood there, with the national team suffering an early exit at the AFCON, and with Wydad Casablanca getting knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage last weekend.

Also we ask whether Jose Peseiro should have continued as Nigeria coach, and Stuart looks at the future of Manchester United, with the recent developments at the club.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58965063Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:42:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Morocco and catch up on the mood there, with the national team suffering an early exit at the AFCON, and with Wydad Casablanca getting knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage last weekend. Also we ask...Morocco and catch up on the mood there, with the national team suffering an early exit at the AFCON, and with Wydad Casablanca getting knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage last weekend.

Also we ask whether Jose Peseiro should have continued as Nigeria coach, and Stuart looks at the future of Manchester United, with the recent developments at the club.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,epl,josepeseiro,mancityfc,manutdfc,moroccofootball,nigeriafootball,philfoden,premierleague,wydadcasablancafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-march-olympics-womens-qualifiers-amanda-diamini-eden-hazard-on-gael-kakuta--58880972Paris Olympics, with Zambia denying Ghana a place in the final qualifying round in a thrilling tie.

We hear from former South Africa women’s captain Amanda Dlamini on what it’s like to play at the Olympics.

Also we take a look at interesting comments made by former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard, who named DR Congo playmaker Gael Kakuta as the best young talent he has ever played with.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58880972Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:43:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics, with Zambia denying Ghana a place in the final qualifying round in a thrilling tie. We hear from former South Africa women’s captain...Paris Olympics, with Zambia denying Ghana a place in the final qualifying round in a thrilling tie.

We hear from former South Africa women’s captain Amanda Dlamini on what it’s like to play at the Olympics.

Also we take a look at interesting comments made by former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard, who named DR Congo playmaker Gael Kakuta as the best young talent he has ever played with.]]>1771africanfootball,africanwomensfootball,amandadiamini,drcongofootball,edenhazard,gaelkakuta,ghanaianfootball,parisolympics,realmadrid,southafricanfootball,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-feb-post-afcon-coach-changes-rachael-kundananji-fifa-academies-and-africa--587904032023 AFCON as Emerse Fae has been appointed as Cote D’Ivoire coach on a permanent deal after leading the Elephants to the title. We ask how he is likely to get on, and we analyse Egypt’s decision to appoint their all-time top goalscorer Hossam Hassan as coach.

Plus, with the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics continuing over the next few days, we hear from Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji, who recently became the world's most expensive female footballer ever.

And as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger says that Fifa will establish 75 football academies worldwide, we look at what this means for Africa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58790403Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:30:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we continue to look back at the 2023 AFCON as Emerse Fae has been appointed as Cote D’Ivoire coach on a permanent deal after leading the Elephants to the title. We ask how he is likely to get on, and we analyse Egypt’s decision to...2023 AFCON as Emerse Fae has been appointed as Cote D’Ivoire coach on a permanent deal after leading the Elephants to the title. We ask how he is likely to get on, and we analyse Egypt’s decision to appoint their all-time top goalscorer Hossam Hassan as coach.

Plus, with the qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at this year’s Paris Olympics continuing over the next few days, we hear from Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji, who recently became the world's most expensive female footballer ever.

And as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger says that Fifa will establish 75 football academies worldwide, we look at what this means for Africa.]]>1765afcon,africanfootball,arsenewenger,cotedivoire,egyptianfootball,emersefae,fifaacademies,hossamhassan,rachealkundananji,womensfootball,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-feb-afcon-analysis-best-football-var-terem-moffi-interview-utd-improve--58700099Africa Cup of Nations, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire winning the tournament against all the odds.

We ask which teams played the best football overall, we assess the use of the VAR at the tournament, and we speak to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi on finishing runners-up.

Also Stuart on Manchester United’s improved form in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58700099Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:08:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look back at a fantastic Africa Cup of Nations, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire winning the tournament against all the odds. We ask which teams played the best football overall, we assess the use of the VAR at the tournament, and we...Africa Cup of Nations, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire winning the tournament against all the odds.

We ask which teams played the best football overall, we assess the use of the VAR at the tournament, and we speak to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi on finishing runners-up.

Also Stuart on Manchester United’s improved form in the EPL.]]>1770falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-feb-afcon-final-preview-ola-aina-best-afcon-ever-chelsea-challenges--58616040Africa Cup of Nations final, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire playing Nigeria on Sunday, after a thrilling quarter-final and semi-final stage.

We speak to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest wing-back Ola Aina, who missed in the semi-final shootout.

Also we ask if this was the best Nations Cup ever.

Plus Stuart on the EPL and Chelsea’s challenges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58616040Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:55:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations final, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire playing Nigeria on Sunday, after a thrilling quarter-final and semi-final stage. We speak to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest wing-back Ola Aina, who...Africa Cup of Nations final, with hosts Cote D’Ivoire playing Nigeria on Sunday, after a thrilling quarter-final and semi-final stage.

We speak to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest wing-back Ola Aina, who missed in the semi-final shootout.

Also we ask if this was the best Nations Cup ever.

Plus Stuart on the EPL and Chelsea’s challenges.]]>1767afcon,africacupofnations,africanfootball,chelseafc,cotedivoirefootball,epl,nigerianfootball,nottinghamforestfc,olaaina,premierleague,supereagles,theelephantsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-feb-afcon-quarter-final-preview-amanda-diamini-klopp-to-leave-liverpool--58537138AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the quarter-finals on this weekend, and with Egypt, Cameroon, Morocco and holders Senegal among the teams out already.

We analyse the action, and also we speak to former South Africa women’s team captain Amanda Dlamini, who’s made history as the first female member of the CAF commentary team at a men’s AFCON.

And we have Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup and on Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58537138Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:58:13 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you again from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the quarter-finals on this weekend, and with Egypt, Cameroon, Morocco and holders Senegal among the teams out already. We analyse the action, and also we speak to former...AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the quarter-finals on this weekend, and with Egypt, Cameroon, Morocco and holders Senegal among the teams out already.

We analyse the action, and also we speak to former South Africa women’s team captain Amanda Dlamini, who’s made history as the first female member of the CAF commentary team at a men’s AFCON.

And we have Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup and on Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.]]>1770afcon,afconquarterfinals,africanfootball,amandadiamini,caf,coted'ivoire,epl,facup,jurgenklopp,liverpoolfc,premierleague,southafricawomensfootball,womeninfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-jan-afcon-latest-at-hosts-squeeze-through-victor-osimhen-epl-and-fa-cup-latest--58450886 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire.

We talk about the excitement on the country as the hosts squeezed through to the knockout stage amid wild celebrations.

We look ahead to the Round of 16 games, and we speak to Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen.

Plus a look at teams that have been knocked out, including the Gambia.

And Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58450886Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:05:49 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire. We talk about the excitement on the country as the hosts squeezed through to the knockout stage amid wild celebrations. We look ahead to the Round of 16 games, and we speak to Nigeria... AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire.

We talk about the excitement on the country as the hosts squeezed through to the knockout stage amid wild celebrations.

We look ahead to the Round of 16 games, and we speak to Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen.

Plus a look at teams that have been knocked out, including the Gambia.

And Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup.]]>1770afcon2023,africanfootball,coted'ivoire,epl,facup,ghanaianfootball,ivorycoast,nigerianfootball,premierleague,tunisianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-jan-afcon-week-1-daka-and-sakala-on-mwepu-yoane-wissa--58363301AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, as we are mid-way through the group stage, with the hosts losing to Nigeria in their second game.

We hear from Zambia forwards Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala on the absence of Enock Mwepu, who had to cut his career short after the qualifiers began, because of a heart condition.

We also hear from DR Congo and Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, and we find out about the history of the capital city, Yamoussoukro.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58363301Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:16:33 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, as we are mid-way through the group stage, with the hosts losing to Nigeria in their second game. We hear from Zambia forwards Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala on the absence of Enock...AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, as we are mid-way through the group stage, with the hosts losing to Nigeria in their second game.

We hear from Zambia forwards Patson Daka and Fashion Sakala on the absence of Enock Mwepu, who had to cut his career short after the qualifiers began, because of a heart condition.

We also hear from DR Congo and Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, and we find out about the history of the capital city, Yamoussoukro.]]>1770afcon,afcon2023,africanfootball,brentfordfc,drcongofootball,enockmwepu,epl,fashionsakala,nigerianfootball,patsondaka,premierleague,yoanewissa,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-jan-big-afcon-preview-cameroon-legend-geremi-epl-and-fa-cup-latest--58269499AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the tournament kicking off on Saturday.

We look at who the main contenders are, who the potential surprise packages could be, and the players to watch.

And we speak to Cameroonian two-time AFCON winner Geremi, who played for Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Newcastle Utd on what it takes to win the Nations Cup.

Plus Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup, and the significance of Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Arsenal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58269499Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:17:15 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the tournament kicking off on Saturday. We look at who the main contenders are, who the potential surprise packages could be, and the players to watch. And we speak to Cameroonian...AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire, with the tournament kicking off on Saturday.

We look at who the main contenders are, who the potential surprise packages could be, and the players to watch.

And we speak to Cameroonian two-time AFCON winner Geremi, who played for Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Newcastle Utd on what it takes to win the Nations Cup.

Plus Stuart on the EPL and the FA Cup, and the significance of Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Arsenal.]]>1769afcon,africancupofnations,africanfootball,arsenalfc,cameroonfootball,chelseafc,epl,geremi,ivorycoastfootball,liverpoolfc,newcastleutd,nigeriafootball,premierleague,realmadrid,senegalfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-jan-afcon-2023-prospects-scouting-insight-agent-cherno-samba-liverpool-top-epl--58201529AFCON, and also we go in-depth on scouting and on player agents.

We speak to one of the world’s top scouts, who was in the Gambia recently.

And we hear from Cherno Samba, the former Gambia international who’s now the agent of highly-rated France-based youngster Adama Bojang, on the role of a good agent.

Plus we have Stuart on the EPL – with Liverpool top at the start of the new year, what do the statistics say about their chances of being champions?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58201529Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:42:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming AFCON, and also we go in-depth on scouting and on player agents. We speak to one of the world’s top scouts, who was in the Gambia recently. And we hear from Cherno Samba, the former Gambia...AFCON, and also we go in-depth on scouting and on player agents.

We speak to one of the world’s top scouts, who was in the Gambia recently.

And we hear from Cherno Samba, the former Gambia international who’s now the agent of highly-rated France-based youngster Adama Bojang, on the role of a good agent.

Plus we have Stuart on the EPL – with Liverpool top at the start of the new year, what do the statistics say about their chances of being champions?]]>1771adamabojang,afcon2023,africanfootball,chernosamba,epl,gambianfootball,ivorycoast,liverpoolfc,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-dec-looking-back-at-2023-christin-atsu-calvin-bassey-fifa-womens-world-cup--58144838
We had a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired.

We relive the tragedy of the passing away of Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead in Turkey following the earthquakes there.

We spoke to Nigeria and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, on how he coped with spells of poor form in his game.

And we look back at Africa’s best-ever showing at the Fifa Women’s World Cup.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58144838Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:41:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we feature some of the key stories carried on the show this year. We had a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired. We relive the tragedy of the passing away of Ghana...
We had a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired.

We relive the tragedy of the passing away of Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead in Turkey following the earthquakes there.

We spoke to Nigeria and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, on how he coped with spells of poor form in his game.

And we look back at Africa’s best-ever showing at the Fifa Women’s World Cup.]]>1771africanfootball,calvinbassey,christianatsu,disabilityfootball,epl,fifawomensworldcup,ghanaianfootball,nigerianfootball,premierleague,visualimpairedfootball,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-dec-fifa-club-world-cup-emmanuel-adebayor-epl-forest-sack-cooper--58091086Fifa Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with African champions Al Ahly of Egypt reaching the semi-finals again.

We have an interview with 2008 African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Adebayor, who’s Africa’s all-time top scorer in the English Premier League. Adebayor says that the recently-crowned 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen should move to the EPL.

And lots on the EPL, as Stuart analyses Nottingham Forest’s decision to fire manager Steve Cooper, and a look at the top of the table.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58091086Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:16:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the Fifa Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with African champions Al Ahly of Egypt reaching the semi-finals again. We have an interview with 2008 African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Adebayor, who’s Africa’s...Fifa Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with African champions Al Ahly of Egypt reaching the semi-finals again.

We have an interview with 2008 African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Adebayor, who’s Africa’s all-time top scorer in the English Premier League. Adebayor says that the recently-crowned 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen should move to the EPL.

And lots on the EPL, as Stuart analyses Nottingham Forest’s decision to fire manager Steve Cooper, and a look at the top of the table.]]>1771africanfootball,alahlyfc,arsenalfc,egyptianfootball,emmanueladebayor,epl,fifaclubworldcup,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,nigerianfootball,nottsforestfc,premierleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-dec-caf-awards-victor-osimhen-asisat-oshoala-epl-utd-exit-uefa-champsleague--58017607CAF awards ceremony held in Morocco on Monday, with Nigeria's Victor Osimhen winning the 2023 African Footballer of the Year award and with Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning the women's award for a sixth time.

And we talk about the EPL, with Liverpool on top, and the UEFA Champions League as Manchester United crashed out of Europe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58017607Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:32:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have lots on the CAF awards ceremony held in Morocco on Monday, with Nigeria's Victor Osimhen winning the 2023 African Footballer of the Year award and with Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning the women's award for a sixth time....CAF awards ceremony held in Morocco on Monday, with Nigeria's Victor Osimhen winning the 2023 African Footballer of the Year award and with Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning the women's award for a sixth time.

And we talk about the EPL, with Liverpool on top, and the UEFA Champions League as Manchester United crashed out of Europe.]]>1763africanfootball,arsenalfc,asisatoshoala,barcelonafc,cafawards,epl,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,uefachampionsleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-dec-caf-awards-victor-osimhen-mauritania-fisayo-dele-bashiru-city-struggle--57946169CAF Awards, with Victor Osimhen heading the shortlist for the men’s player award.

We take a look at the rise of football in Mauritania, with Nouadhibou getting their first-ever win in the Champions League group stage.

We speak to Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru on life in Turkey with Hatayspor, and we have Stuart on the EPL, with Man City now in fourth, six points behind leaders Arsenal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57946169Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:51:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming CAF Awards, with Victor Osimhen heading the shortlist for the men’s player award. We take a look at the rise of football in Mauritania, with Nouadhibou getting their first-ever win in the Champions...CAF Awards, with Victor Osimhen heading the shortlist for the men’s player award.

We take a look at the rise of football in Mauritania, with Nouadhibou getting their first-ever win in the Champions League group stage.

We speak to Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru on life in Turkey with Hatayspor, and we have Stuart on the EPL, with Man City now in fourth, six points behind leaders Arsenal.]]>1771africanfootball,arsenalfc,cafawards,epl,fisayodelebashiru,hatayspor,mancityfc,mauritanianfootball,nigerianfootball,nouadhibou,premierleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-december-referees-instructor-felix-tangawarima-var-and-african-football-epl-latest--57870648VAR and Africa – the technology has not been used much in Africa, but we hear from a Fifa referees instructor, Felix Tangawarima, who says that more countries in Africa should start using VAR.

We find out about VAR Light, which can work with just three cameras in countries where there are financial constraints.

And Tangawarima highlights how match officials can benefit if they are VAR-trained.

Plus Stuart with lots on the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57870648Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:35:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at VAR and Africa – the technology has not been used much in Africa, but we hear from a Fifa referees instructor, Felix Tangawarima, who says that more countries in Africa should start using VAR. We find out about...VAR and Africa – the technology has not been used much in Africa, but we hear from a Fifa referees instructor, Felix Tangawarima, who says that more countries in Africa should start using VAR.

We find out about VAR Light, which can work with just three cameras in countries where there are financial constraints.

And Tangawarima highlights how match officials can benefit if they are VAR-trained.

Plus Stuart with lots on the EPL.]]>1770africanfootball,epl,felixtangawarima,fifa,premierleague,referees,var,varlightfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-nov-world-cup-qualifiers-afcon-u20-star-adama-bojang-everton-points-deduction-var--577901212026 World Cup qualifying in Africa, with Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa all dropping points, and with Eritrea pulling out of the qualifiers.

Also we speak to teenage Gambian star Adama Bojang, who shone at the Under-20 AFCON this year and earned a move to Reims in France.

And Stuart analyses Everton’s points deduction in the EPL, as well as looking at the latest criticism of VAR.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57790121Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:06:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at the first two rounds of 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa, with Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa all dropping points, and with Eritrea pulling out of the qualifiers. Also we speak to teenage Gambian star...2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa, with Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa all dropping points, and with Eritrea pulling out of the qualifiers.

Also we speak to teenage Gambian star Adama Bojang, who shone at the Under-20 AFCON this year and earned a move to Reims in France.

And Stuart analyses Everton’s points deduction in the EPL, as well as looking at the latest criticism of VAR.]]>1771adamabojang,africanfootball,epl,eritreafootball,evertonfc,fifaworldcup,gambiafootball,ghanafootball,nigeriafootball,premierleague,reimsfc,southafricafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-nov-world-cup-qualifiers-home-games-away-raphael-dwamena-tyronne-ebuehi-epl-latest--576760212026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on across the continent, as Mohamed Salah scored four times in Egypt’s opener.

We also analyse the situation where many teams playing home games outside their countries as they don’t have Fifa approved stadiums, despite CAF having cracked down on this a couple of years ago.

We pay tribute to Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena, who died after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

And we have an interview with Nigeria defender Tyronne Ebuehi, who plays for Empoli in the Italian Serie A. After injury problems, Ebuehi is doing well in Italy.

And lots on the EPL with Stuart, including his reflections on the epic 4-4 draw between Chelsea and Man City.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57676021Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:32:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on across the continent, as Mohamed Salah scored four times in Egypt’s opener. We also analyse the situation where many teams playing home games outside their countries as they don’t...2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on across the continent, as Mohamed Salah scored four times in Egypt’s opener.

We also analyse the situation where many teams playing home games outside their countries as they don’t have Fifa approved stadiums, despite CAF having cracked down on this a couple of years ago.

We pay tribute to Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena, who died after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

And we have an interview with Nigeria defender Tyronne Ebuehi, who plays for Empoli in the Italian Serie A. After injury problems, Ebuehi is doing well in Italy.

And lots on the EPL with Stuart, including his reflections on the epic 4-4 draw between Chelsea and Man City.]]>17692026fifaworldcup,africanfootball,caf,chelseafc,epl,ghanaianfootball,mancityfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,raphaeldwamena,tyronneebuehifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-nov-owen-hargreaves-on-var-controversies-u17-world-cup-preview--57582904
And lots from Stuart, with VAR controversies in the EPL and in the Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57582904Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:51:58 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast. It’s the third edition of the tournament, and CAF say there are many positives – we hear from their head of women's football;Also we preview the Under-17 Men’s World...
And lots from Stuart, with VAR controversies in the EPL and in the Uefa Champions League.]]>1770falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nov-caf-womens-champions-league-ballon-dor-tosin-aiyegun-manutd-crisis--574888912023 Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts this Sunday in Ivory Coast.

We also preview the final of the African Football League.

As Lionel Messi won the Ballon D’Or, we assess what was a relatively strong showing from Africa for the award.

Also we speak to Benin forward Tosin Aiyegun, who plays for Lorient in France.

Plus Stuart on the situation at Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57488891Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:50:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the 2023 Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts this Sunday in Ivory Coast. We also preview the final of the African Football League. As Lionel Messi won the Ballon D’Or, we assess what was a relatively...2023 Caf Women’s Champions League, which starts this Sunday in Ivory Coast.

We also preview the final of the African Football League.

As Lionel Messi won the Ballon D’Or, we assess what was a relatively strong showing from Africa for the award.

Also we speak to Benin forward Tosin Aiyegun, who plays for Lorient in France.

Plus Stuart on the situation at Manchester United.]]>1770africanfootball,africanfootballleague,ballond'or,beninfootball,cafwomenschampionsleague,epl,ivorycoastfootball,lionelmessi,lorientfc,manutdfc,premierleague,tosinaiyegunfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-oct-african-football-league-hamari-traore-african-goalscorers-in-europe--57404588
Also we speak to Mali captain Hamari Traore, who’s enjoying life at his new Spanish club Real Sociedad.

We take a look at the top African goalscorers in Europe, with the top two based in Germany, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57404588Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:29:58 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest in the inaugural edition of the African Football League, as Al Ahly had to work hard to beat Simba of Tanzania in the quarter-finals. Also we speak to Mali captain Hamari Traore, who’s enjoying life at...
Also we speak to Mali captain Hamari Traore, who’s enjoying life at his new Spanish club Real Sociedad.

We take a look at the top African goalscorers in Europe, with the top two based in Germany, and lots on the EPL with Stuart.]]>1765africanfootball,africanfootballleague,alahlyfc,egyptianfootball,epl,europaleague,hamaritraore,malianfootball,premierleague,realsociedad,simbafc,tanzanianfootball,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-oct-african-football-league-samuel-chukwueze-epl-latest--57316706African Football League, which starts this weekend after two years of speculation about how it will work, and if it will happen – after the European version was scrapped after an outcry,

Also we speak to Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who moved from Villareal to AC Milan in June.

And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL games.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57316706Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:13:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which starts this weekend after two years of speculation about how it will work, and if it will happen – after the European version was scrapped after an outcry,...African Football League, which starts this weekend after two years of speculation about how it will work, and if it will happen – after the European version was scrapped after an outcry,

Also we speak to Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who moved from Villareal to AC Milan in June.

And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL games.]]>1770acmilan,africanfootball,africanfootballleague,epl,nigerianfootball,premierleague,samuelchukwueze,villarealfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-october-2023-afcon-draw-african-club-association-marvelous-nakamba-spurs-and-arsenal-in-epl-challenge--572208672023 AFCON, with Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea all in the same group.

We analyse the plans of CAF to launch an African Club Association in December.

Also we hear from Zimbabwe midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, one of the key players at newly-promoted Luton Town.

And lots on the EPL – can Spurs and Arsenal challenge for the title?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57220867Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:20:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the 2023 AFCON, with Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea all in the same group. We analyse the plans of CAF to launch an African Club Association in December. Also we hear from Zimbabwe midfielder...2023 AFCON, with Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea all in the same group.

We analyse the plans of CAF to launch an African Club Association in December.

Also we hear from Zimbabwe midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, one of the key players at newly-promoted Luton Town.

And lots on the EPL – can Spurs and Arsenal challenge for the title?]]>17622023afcon,africanclubassociation,africanfootball,arsenalfc,cameroonfootball,epl,guineafootball,lutontownfc,marvelousnakamba,premierleague,senegalfootball,spurs,zimbabwefootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-oct-morocco-to-co-host-2030-world-cup-african-football-league-ola-aina-var-row--57109398Morocco will be co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.

We also get the latest on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which is just two weeks away.

And we talk to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who’s back in the EPL, having joined Nottingham Forest. Aina tells us about the win earlier this season over Chelsea, who he was a youth player with.

And we have Stuart’s analysis on the Liverpool VAR controversy in their game against Tottenham.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57109398Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:07:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we we look at the good news for African football that Morocco will be co-hosting the 2030 World Cup. We also get the latest on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which is just two weeks away. And we talk to...Morocco will be co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.

We also get the latest on the inaugural edition of the African Football League, which is just two weeks away.

And we talk to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who’s back in the EPL, having joined Nottingham Forest. Aina tells us about the win earlier this season over Chelsea, who he was a youth player with.

And we have Stuart’s analysis on the Liverpool VAR controversy in their game against Tottenham.]]>17712030worldcup,africanfootball,africanfootballleague,chelseafc,epl,fifaworldcup,jurgenklopp,liverpoolfc,morocco,nigeria,nottinghamforestfc,olaaina,premierleague,spurs,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-sept-morocco-to-host-2025-afcon-victor-osimhen-row-chelsea-struggle--56982253Morocco the hosting of the 2025 AFCON, and to give Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the 2027 edition. We go to Morocco to find out what we can expect.

We analyse the controversy around Victor Osimhen at Napoli, as the Italian club mocked their star striker on social media, and we ask what’s wrong with Chelsea in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56982253Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:50:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on CAF’s decision to give Morocco the hosting of the 2025 AFCON, and to give Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the 2027 edition. We go to Morocco to find out what we can expect. We analyse the controversy around Victor Osimhen...Morocco the hosting of the 2025 AFCON, and to give Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the 2027 edition. We go to Morocco to find out what we can expect.

We analyse the controversy around Victor Osimhen at Napoli, as the Italian club mocked their star striker on social media, and we ask what’s wrong with Chelsea in the EPL.]]>1771afcon2025,africanfootball,caf,chelseafc,epl,kenyanfootball,morocco,napoli,premierleague,tanzanianfootball,ugandanfootball,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-sept-caf-womens-champions-league-taiwo-awoniyi-onana-under-fire-at-utd--56893346CAF Women’s Champions League, with qualifying for the finals complete. We contrast the level of prize money for the women’s competition with the men’s CAF Champions League.

Also we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, on his great season so far, and on the big African contingent at Forest.

And we have lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as goalkeeper Andre Onana comes under fire at Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56893346Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:36:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we check on the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League, with qualifying for the finals complete. We contrast the level of prize money for the women’s competition with the men’s CAF Champions League. Also we hear from Nigeria and...CAF Women’s Champions League, with qualifying for the finals complete. We contrast the level of prize money for the women’s competition with the men’s CAF Champions League.

Also we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, on his great season so far, and on the big African contingent at Forest.

And we have lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as goalkeeper Andre Onana comes under fire at Manchester United.]]>1770africanfootball,andreonana,cafwomenschampionsleague,epl,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,nottsforestfc,premierleague,taiwoawoniyi,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-sept-afcon-qualifiers-victor-boniface-african-super-cup-epl-transfers--56804702AFCON, with Cameroon among those qualifying.

And we speak to the most talked-about Nigeria player right now, Victor Boniface, who has won the German Bundesliga player of month award for August, after a great start at Bayer Leverkusen.

Boniface has had a difficult journey, surviving potentially career-ending injuries, dropping into depression and losing his mother before joining Bayer Leverkusen and getting a place in the Nigeria national team.

Also, we ask why Saudi Arabia are hosts of the African Super Cup between Al Ahly of Egypt and USM Alger of Algeria.

Plus lots on the EPL as Stuart highlights some of the most significant transfers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56804702Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:09:55 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the last round of qualifiers for the AFCON, with Cameroon among those qualifying. And we speak to the most talked-about Nigeria player right now, Victor Boniface, who has won the German Bundesliga player of month...AFCON, with Cameroon among those qualifying.

And we speak to the most talked-about Nigeria player right now, Victor Boniface, who has won the German Bundesliga player of month award for August, after a great start at Bayer Leverkusen.

Boniface has had a difficult journey, surviving potentially career-ending injuries, dropping into depression and losing his mother before joining Bayer Leverkusen and getting a place in the Nigeria national team.

Also, we ask why Saudi Arabia are hosts of the African Super Cup between Al Ahly of Egypt and USM Alger of Algeria.

Plus lots on the EPL as Stuart highlights some of the most significant transfers.]]>1771falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-sept-salif-keita-caf-broadcast-deal-cancelled-onana-epl--56729063Salif Keita of Mali, who died at the age of 76.
We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports.
Also we go to Cameroon as Africa’s highest-profile goalkeeper Andre Onana has returned to the Indomitable Lions.
Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56729063Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:14:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we pay tribute African football legend Salif Keita of Mali, who died at the age of 76. We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports. Also we go to...Salif Keita of Mali, who died at the age of 76.
We look at why the Confederation of African Football have cancelled their broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN Sports.
Also we go to Cameroon as Africa’s highest-profile goalkeeper Andre Onana has returned to the Indomitable Lions.
Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart.]]>1771africanfootball,andreonana,beinsports,caf,cameroonfootball,epl,malifootball,manutdfc,premierleague,salifkeitafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-sept-taiwo-awoniyi-mohamed-kudus-simon-adingra-carlos-baleba-epl-saudi-pro-league--56652238Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant goal on the break against Manchester United.

Also, we ask what we can expect from Ghana’s Mohamed Kudus, with his move to West Ham, and from Brighton’s young African players Simon Adingra and Carlos Baleba.

Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL action, and also gives us an update on the Saudi Pro League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56652238Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:08:14 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant...Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi on his football and his faith. Last weekend Awoniyi became the third African player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive matches, with a brilliant goal on the break against Manchester United.

Also, we ask what we can expect from Ghana’s Mohamed Kudus, with his move to West Ham, and from Brighton’s young African players Simon Adingra and Carlos Baleba.

Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL action, and also gives us an update on the Saudi Pro League.]]>1771africanfootball,brighton&hovealbionfc,carlosbaleba,epl,ghanaianfootball,manutdfc,mohamedkudus,nigerianfootball,nottinghamforestfc,premierleague,saudiproleague,simonadingra,taiwoawoniyi,westhamutdfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-august-sports-science-caf-champions-league-epl-greenwood-and-manutd--56582415sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports science such as diet and physiotherapy.

We speak to Zimbabwean sports scientist Nicholas Munyonga, who says that sports science doesn’t have to be too complicated.

Also we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with the first round underway, and lots on the EPL, and Stuart analyses the Mason Greenwood saga, as Greenwood will leave Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56582415Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:36:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus is on sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports...sports science – an area where African football is lagging behind. GPS tracking systems are common in many parts of the world, and many countries have developed their football further through aspects of sports science such as diet and physiotherapy.

We speak to Zimbabwean sports scientist Nicholas Munyonga, who says that sports science doesn’t have to be too complicated.

Also we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with the first round underway, and lots on the EPL, and Stuart analyses the Mason Greenwood saga, as Greenwood will leave Manchester United.]]>1770africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,epl,manutdfc,masongreenwood,nicholasmunyonga,premierleague,sportssciencefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-aug-africans-in-saudi-pro-league-fifa-womens-world-cup-final-kane-to-bayern--56505644
We have more on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the final on Sunday between England and Spain.

And with the EPL back, Stuart assesses the opening weekend, and we also talk about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56505644Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:58:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the Africans playing in the Saudi Pro League, as the big-money league continues to attract interest, with Idah highlighting stars from the continent to have played there over the years. We have more on the Fifa...
We have more on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the final on Sunday between England and Spain.

And with the EPL back, Stuart assesses the opening weekend, and we also talk about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.]]>1770africanfootball,bayernmunich,englandwomensfootball,epl,fifawomensworldcup,harrykane,premierleague,saudiproleague,spainwomensfootball,spurs,tottenhamhotspurfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-august-fifa-womens-world-cup-nomi-kgoale-epl-preview-new-rules--56430523Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the African teams all out now, after the continent’s best-ever tournament. We hear from South Africa defender Nomi Kgoale.

Also lots on the EPL, as Stuart looks ahead to the new season, and he analyses the implications of the increased stoppage time, where referees will now give additional time matching the delays in the game]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56430523Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:35:26 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the African teams all out now, after the continent’s best-ever tournament. We hear from South Africa defender Nomi Kgoale. Also lots on the EPL, as Stuart looks ahead to the new season,...Fifa Women’s World Cup, with the African teams all out now, after the continent’s best-ever tournament. We hear from South Africa defender Nomi Kgoale.

Also lots on the EPL, as Stuart looks ahead to the new season, and he analyses the implications of the increased stoppage time, where referees will now give additional time matching the delays in the game]]>1770africanfootball,epl,eplrulechanges,fifawomensworldcup,nomikgoale,premierleague,referees,southafricanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-august-womens-world-cup-africans-shine-epl-prospects-charity-shield--56361380Fifa Women’s World Cup, with African teams shining.

We hear from South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana on their famous win over Italy.

Also we check in on some of the African players who have moved to the EPL, and Stuart looks ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield, with Man City playing Arsenal.

We also ask what to expect from Chelsea this season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56361380Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:56:30 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with African teams shining. We hear from South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana on their famous win over Italy. Also we check in on some of the African players who have moved to the EPL,...Fifa Women’s World Cup, with African teams shining.

We hear from South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana on their famous win over Italy.

Also we check in on some of the African players who have moved to the EPL, and Stuart looks ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield, with Man City playing Arsenal.

We also ask what to expect from Chelsea this season.]]>1768africanfootball,arsenalfc,charityshield,chelseafc,epl,fifawomensworldcup,mancityfc,premierleague,southafricanfootball,thembikgatlanafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-july-womens-world-cup-zaha-to-galatasaray-mbappe-rejects-saudi--56254201
Also we analyse the surprise move of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha to Turkish club Galatasaray from Crystal Palace.

And we have Stuart on Kylian Mbappe’s decision not to go to Saudi Arabia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56254201Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:28:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria delighting the continent with a famous win over co-hosts Australia, while the other African teams are struggling. We speak to Osasu Obayiuwana who’s covering the World Cup. Also...
Also we analyse the surprise move of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha to Turkish club Galatasaray from Crystal Palace.

And we have Stuart on Kylian Mbappe’s decision not to go to Saudi Arabia.]]>1770africanfootball,fifawomensworldcup,galatasaray,ivorycoast,kylianmbappe,nigeria,psg,realmadrid,saudiarabiafootball,wilfriedzahafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-july-onana-to-utd-womens-world-cup-big-epl-moves-messi-to-us--56171417Andre Onana’s big move to Manchester United.

We focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup and assess the chances of newcomers Morocco, and we hear from South Africa coach Des Ellis.

Plus Stuart on Riyad Mahrez’s move to Saudi Arabia, and on Lionel Messi moving to the USA.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56171417Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:12:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about Andre Onana’s big move to Manchester United. We focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup and assess the chances of newcomers Morocco, and we hear from South Africa coach Des Ellis. Plus Stuart on Riyad Mahrez’s move to...Andre Onana’s big move to Manchester United.

We focus on the Fifa Women’s World Cup and assess the chances of newcomers Morocco, and we hear from South Africa coach Des Ellis.

Plus Stuart on Riyad Mahrez’s move to Saudi Arabia, and on Lionel Messi moving to the USA.]]>1769africanfootball,andreonana,cameroonfootball,desellis,epl,fifawomensworldcup,lionelmessi,manutdfc,moroccanwomensfootball,premierleague,riyadmahrez,southafricawomensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-july-2026-world-cup-qualifying-barbra-banda-william-troost-ekong--56093737African qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with some very tough groups.

With the Women’s World Cup a few days away we assess the chances of Nigeria and Zambia, and we hear from Zambia star Barbra Banda.

Also we speak to Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who left English championship side Watford for struggling Salernitana on loan in January, and enjoyed his time there.

And Stuart on the transfer news in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56093737Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:21:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the African qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with some very tough groups. With the Women’s World Cup a few days away we assess the chances of Nigeria and Zambia, and we hear from Zambia star...African qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with some very tough groups.

With the Women’s World Cup a few days away we assess the chances of Nigeria and Zambia, and we hear from Zambia star Barbra Banda.

Also we speak to Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who left English championship side Watford for struggling Salernitana on loan in January, and enjoyed his time there.

And Stuart on the transfer news in the EPL.]]>1770africanfootball,barbrabanda,epl,fifaworldcup,nigeriawomensfootball,premierleague,salernitanafc,watfordfc,williamtroost-ekong,womensworldcup,zambiawomensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-july-womens-world-cup-joe-aribo-relegation-impact-reserve-keepers--56018473Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is two weeks away, and among the teams having unrest in camp ahead of the tournament are Nigeria and South Africa.

And we speak to Nigeria and Southampton forward Joe Aribo, who tells us about the disappointment of getting relegated with Southampton.

Also, Stuart looks at the impact that relegation has on clubs and communities, and a look at the role of reserve goalkeepers, many of whom spend most of the season sitting on the bench and hardly playing at all.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56018473Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:39:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is two weeks away, and among the teams having unrest in camp ahead of the tournament are Nigeria and South Africa. And we speak to Nigeria and Southampton forward Joe Aribo, who...Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is two weeks away, and among the teams having unrest in camp ahead of the tournament are Nigeria and South Africa.

And we speak to Nigeria and Southampton forward Joe Aribo, who tells us about the disappointment of getting relegated with Southampton.

Also, Stuart looks at the impact that relegation has on clubs and communities, and a look at the role of reserve goalkeepers, many of whom spend most of the season sitting on the bench and hardly playing at all.]]>1770africanfootball,epl,fifawomensworldcup,goalkeepers,joearibo,nigerianfootball,premierleague,reservegoalkeepers,southamptonfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-june-alexi-iwobi-kalidou-koulibaly-ngolo-kante-epl-transfers-latest--55535841Nigeria and Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, looking back on a difficult season, as the Toffees escaped relegation on the final day, but as he was named their player of the season.

Also we talk about Kalidou Koulibaly’s move from Chelsea to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Stuart focuses on N’Golo Kante’s time in the EPL as he moves on to Saudi Arabia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55535841Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:11:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria and Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, looking back on a difficult season, as the Toffees escaped relegation on the final day, but as he was named their player of the season. Also we talk about Kalidou Koulibaly’s...Nigeria and Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, looking back on a difficult season, as the Toffees escaped relegation on the final day, but as he was named their player of the season.

Also we talk about Kalidou Koulibaly’s move from Chelsea to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Stuart focuses on N’Golo Kante’s time in the EPL as he moves on to Saudi Arabia.]]>1769africanfootball,alexiwobi,epl,evertonfc,kalidoukoulibaly,n'golokante,nigerianfootball,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-june-afcon-qualifiers-senegal-beat-brazil-asamoah-gyan-epl-transfers--54830443AFCON qualifiers, with Zambia back at the finals after missing three editions. We hear from their coach Avram Grant.

Also, Senegal shine in a friendly win over Brazil, and we look at the career of Ghana’s all-time top goalscorer Asamoah Gyan, who announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.

Plus Stuart on the EPL transfer news.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54830443Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:26:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look back at the latest AFCON qualifiers, with Zambia back at the finals after missing three editions. We hear from their coach Avram Grant. Also, Senegal shine in a friendly win over Brazil, and we look at the career of...AFCON qualifiers, with Zambia back at the finals after missing three editions. We hear from their coach Avram Grant.

Also, Senegal shine in a friendly win over Brazil, and we look at the career of Ghana’s all-time top goalscorer Asamoah Gyan, who announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.

Plus Stuart on the EPL transfer news.]]>1761afcon,africanfootball,arsenalfc,asamoahgyan,avramgrant,blackstars,brazilfootball,chelseafc,epl,ghanafootball,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,manutdfc,premierleague,senegalfootball,zambiafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-june-al-ahly-win-caf-champions-league-city-triumph-andre-onana-super-eagles--54451734CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly taking an 11th title.

We also focus on the Uefa Champions League final, and ask how good this Man City team is.

And we analyse skills of Inter Milan’s Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana, who impressed many people in the final.

Also, as Nigeria great Finidi George has won the Nigerian league as Enyimba coach, what of speculation that he might become the next Super Eagles coach?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54451734Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:10:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look back at a great CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly taking an 11th title. We also focus on the Uefa Champions League final, and ask how good this Man City team is. And we analyse skills of Inter Milan’s Cameroonian...CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly taking an 11th title.

We also focus on the Uefa Champions League final, and ask how good this Man City team is.

And we analyse skills of Inter Milan’s Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana, who impressed many people in the final.

Also, as Nigeria great Finidi George has won the Nigerian league as Enyimba coach, what of speculation that he might become the next Super Eagles coach?]]>1760africanfootball,alahlyfc,andreonana,cafchampionsleague,enyimbafc,finidigeorge,intermilanfc,mancityfc,nigerianfootball,supereagles,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-june-caf-confederation-cup-champions-league-north-african-fan-culture-can-city-complete-treble--54143893CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Champions League – where Wydad Casablanca are well-positioned against Al Ahly.

With the second leg of the Confederation Cup affected by stoppages because of smoke from flares, we have some insights into the culture of fans using flares and lasers in North African football.

Also Stuart looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final, with Manchester City chasing the treble.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54143893Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:19:46 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have lots on the finals of the CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Champions League – where Wydad Casablanca are well-positioned against Al Ahly. With the second leg of the Confederation Cup affected by stoppages because of smoke...CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Champions League – where Wydad Casablanca are well-positioned against Al Ahly.

With the second leg of the Confederation Cup affected by stoppages because of smoke from flares, we have some insights into the culture of fans using flares and lasers in North African football.

Also Stuart looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final, with Manchester City chasing the treble.]]>1767africanfootball,alahlyfc,cafchampionsleague,cafconfederationcup,epl,fanculture,mancityfc,northafricanfootball,premierleague,uefachampionsleague,wydadcasablancafcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-june-nigeria-on-fire-in-u20-world-cup-top-africans-in-europe-epl-climax--54069668Fifa Under-20 World Cup, as Nigeria knocked out hosts Argentina.

We look ahead to the first leg of the final of the Caf Champions League as Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco.

And with the European season coming to an end, Solace Chukwu picks out his top three African players in Europe this season, headed by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, plus players based in France and in Belgium.

Plus Stuart looks back at a thrilling EPL season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54069668Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:46:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have the latest from the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, as Nigeria knocked out hosts Argentina. We look ahead to the first leg of the final of the Caf Champions League as Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco. And with...Fifa Under-20 World Cup, as Nigeria knocked out hosts Argentina.

We look ahead to the first leg of the final of the Caf Champions League as Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco.

And with the European season coming to an end, Solace Chukwu picks out his top three African players in Europe this season, headed by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, plus players based in France and in Belgium.

Plus Stuart looks back at a thrilling EPL season.]]>1767africanfootball,alahlyfc,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,epl,fifau20worldcup,giftorban,mancityfc,moroccanfootball,napolifc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,sekoforfana,victorosimhen,wydadcasablancafcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-may-african-impact-in-europe-riyad-mahrez-man-city-senegal-u17-afcon-win--54001129African players in Europe over the past 10 years. There might not be players as dominant as the likes of George Weah and Didier Drogba were, but Oluwashina Okeleji believes that the impact is growing all the time.

We talk about Riyad Mahrez’s African record of five EPL titles and we ask what made Man City so good this season.

Also, Senegal’s dominance at continental level continues, as their Under-17 AFCON title makes it five men’s continental trophies in the last 15 months.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001129Thu, 25 May 2023 21:21:48 +0000Passion for SportWe talk about Riyad Mahrez’s African record of five EPL titles and we ask what made Man City so good this season. Also, Senegal’s dominance at continental level continues, as their Under-17 AFCON title makes it five men’s continental trophies in the...African players in Europe over the past 10 years. There might not be players as dominant as the likes of George Weah and Didier Drogba were, but Oluwashina Okeleji believes that the impact is growing all the time.

We talk about Riyad Mahrez’s African record of five EPL titles and we ask what made Man City so good this season.

Also, Senegal’s dominance at continental level continues, as their Under-17 AFCON title makes it five men’s continental trophies in the last 15 months.]]>1763africanfootball,algerianfootball,didierdrogba,epl,europeanfootball,georgeweah,mancityfc,premierleague,riyadmahrez,senegalesefootball,u17afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-may-u20-world-cup-african-flair-abdul-razak-epl-city-dominance--53923598Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday, with four African teams there. We hear from Nigeria defender Benjamin Frederick.

Also, as we continue to celebrate turning 10 years as a show, we look at the decline in flair in African football – while players like Roger Milla and Jay Jay Okocha made Africa famous for their skills and tricks, some feel that the game has become too scientific and too European. We hear from Zambian AFCON winner Clifford Mulenga.

Also we have Stuart on Man City’s dominance and the demise of Southampton – the first team to be relegated from the EPL this season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53923598Thu, 18 May 2023 20:50:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday, with four African teams there. We hear from Nigeria defender Benjamin Frederick. Also, as we continue to celebrate turning 10 years as a show, we...Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday, with four African teams there. We hear from Nigeria defender Benjamin Frederick.

Also, as we continue to celebrate turning 10 years as a show, we look at the decline in flair in African football – while players like Roger Milla and Jay Jay Okocha made Africa famous for their skills and tricks, some feel that the game has become too scientific and too European. We hear from Zambian AFCON winner Clifford Mulenga.

Also we have Stuart on Man City’s dominance and the demise of Southampton – the first team to be relegated from the EPL this season.]]>1771africanfootball,benjaminfrederick,cliffordmulenga,epl,jayjayokocha,mancityfc,nigeria,premierleague,rogermilla,southamptonfc,u20worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-may-future-of-african-football-victor-osimhen-epl-uefa-champions-league--53825962Osasu Obayiuwana, who highlights the alarming state of CAF’s finances. Osasu also gives us his strong views that Caf president Patrice Motsepe is too closely-aligned to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and that Infantino is calling the shots in African football.

Also we catch up on the continental competitions, we look at Victor Osimhen’s amazing season in Italy, and Stuart on the EPL and the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid and Man City playing a thrilling 1-1 draw.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53825962Thu, 11 May 2023 19:47:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show take a hard-hitting look at the state of African football with renowned journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, who highlights the alarming state of CAF’s finances. Osasu also gives us his strong views that Caf president Patrice Motsepe is...Osasu Obayiuwana, who highlights the alarming state of CAF’s finances. Osasu also gives us his strong views that Caf president Patrice Motsepe is too closely-aligned to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and that Infantino is calling the shots in African football.

Also we catch up on the continental competitions, we look at Victor Osimhen’s amazing season in Italy, and Stuart on the EPL and the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid and Man City playing a thrilling 1-1 draw.]]>1771africanfootball,caf,epl,gianniinfantino,mancityfc,napoli,patricemotsepe,realmadrid,uefachampionsleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-may-caf-champs-league-asishat-oshoala-2027-afcon-bid-recordbreaker-haaland-psfa-10-year-highlights--53748558CAF Champions League quarter-finals affected by violence, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning yet another Spanish women’s league title with Barcelona Women, and with much criticism of the joint bid from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to co-host the 2027 AFCON – we assess the likelihood of the bid succeeding.

Lots on the EPL as Erling Haaland breaks the goalscoring record, and here at PSFA, this month we’re celebrating turning 10 years as a show, and we’ll be reliving some of our best moments, including a trip to the Pyramids in Egypt, and we look as the emergence of the so-called smaller teams over the past 10 years, including Cape Verde and The Gambia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53748558Fri, 05 May 2023 07:41:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on a busy week in African football, with the CAF Champions League quarter-finals affected by violence, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning yet another Spanish women’s league title with Barcelona Women, and with much...CAF Champions League quarter-finals affected by violence, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala winning yet another Spanish women’s league title with Barcelona Women, and with much criticism of the joint bid from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to co-host the 2027 AFCON – we assess the likelihood of the bid succeeding.

Lots on the EPL as Erling Haaland breaks the goalscoring record, and here at PSFA, this month we’re celebrating turning 10 years as a show, and we’ll be reliving some of our best moments, including a trip to the Pyramids in Egypt, and we look as the emergence of the so-called smaller teams over the past 10 years, including Cape Verde and The Gambia.]]>17702027afcon,africanfootball,asisatoshoala,barcelonawomen,cafchampionsleague,capeverdefootball,epl,erlinghaaland,kenyanfootball,leicestercityfc,mancityfc,tanzanianfootball,thegambiafootball,ugandanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-april-u17-afcon-2027-womens-world-cup-calvin-bassey-epl-title-chase--53670588Under-17 AFCON, which gets underway this weekend in Algeria.

We assess the chances of South Africa’s expression of interest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup being successful.

And we have an interview with Nigeria and Ajax defender Calvin Bassey on what’s been a difficult season.

Plus Stuart on the EPL, and whether Manchester City have wrapped up the title with their win over Arsenal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53670588Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:52:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-17 AFCON, which gets underway this weekend in Algeria. We assess the chances of South Africa’s expression of interest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup being successful. And we have an interview with...Under-17 AFCON, which gets underway this weekend in Algeria.

We assess the chances of South Africa’s expression of interest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup being successful.

And we have an interview with Nigeria and Ajax defender Calvin Bassey on what’s been a difficult season.

Plus Stuart on the EPL, and whether Manchester City have wrapped up the title with their win over Arsenal.]]>17702027womensworldcup,africanfootball,ajaxfc,arsenalfc,calvinbassey,epl,mancityfc,nigeria,premierleague,u17afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-april-sadio-mane-struggles-salah-back-on-song-football-and-disability--53598880Sadio Mane’s troubles at Bayern Munich. It’s been a tough season for the Senegal star, and earlier this month he was suspended after punching team-mate Leroy Sane. We ask why Mane has failed to make an impact at Bayern.

Also we have a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired. We hear from a Zimbabwean living in Germany on his match-day experience.

And we talk about Mohammed Salah’s return to form, and we ask whether Chelsea should make use of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they are struggling for goals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53598880Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:37:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on Sadio Mane’s troubles at Bayern Munich. It’s been a tough season for the Senegal star, and earlier this month he was suspended after punching team-mate Leroy Sane. We ask why Mane has failed to make an impact at Bayern....Sadio Mane’s troubles at Bayern Munich. It’s been a tough season for the Senegal star, and earlier this month he was suspended after punching team-mate Leroy Sane. We ask why Mane has failed to make an impact at Bayern.

Also we have a special feature on football fans with disability – in particular, fans who are visually impaired. We hear from a Zimbabwean living in Germany on his match-day experience.

And we talk about Mohammed Salah’s return to form, and we ask whether Chelsea should make use of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they are struggling for goals.]]>1770africanfootball,aubameyang,bayernmunichfc,chelseafc,egypt,epl,footballanddisability,mosalah,premierleague,sadiomane,senegal,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-april-show-530-caf-schools-finals-frank-simon-pt-2-epl-title-race-uefa-champions-league--53529034CAF African Schools Football Championship finals, with winners coming from Guinea and Tanzania.

We have the second part of our interview with Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a great authority in African football, on his travels and his concerns.

Plus Stuart on the EPL title race and the Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53529034Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:31:37 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we review the inaugural CAF African Schools Football Championship finals, with winners coming from Guinea and Tanzania. We have the second part of our interview with Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a...CAF African Schools Football Championship finals, with winners coming from Guinea and Tanzania.

We have the second part of our interview with Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a great authority in African football, on his travels and his concerns.

Plus Stuart on the EPL title race and the Uefa Champions League.]]>1771africanfootball,arsenalfc,cafschoolschampionship,chelseafc,epl,franksimon,guinea,mancityfc,premierleague,tanzania,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-april-caf-champions-league-zamalek-troubles-frank-simon-epl-sackings--53465809CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some great clashes lined up.

Also we look at the problems at troubled African giants Zamalek of Egypt and TPM Mazembe of DR Congo.

We speak to Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a great authority in African football, and Stuart analyses the sackings of Graham Potter and Brendan Rogers in the EPL]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53465809Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:12:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some great clashes lined up. Also we look at the problems at troubled African giants Zamalek of Egypt and TPM Mazembe of DR...CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some great clashes lined up.

Also we look at the problems at troubled African giants Zamalek of Egypt and TPM Mazembe of DR Congo.

We speak to Frank Simon, a French sports journalist who’s regarded as a great authority in African football, and Stuart analyses the sackings of Graham Potter and Brendan Rogers in the EPL]]>1760africanfootball,brendanrogers,cafchampionsleague,chelseafc,drcongo,egypt,epl,franksimon,grahampotter,premierleague,southamptonfc,tpmmazembe,zamalekfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-march-afcon-qualifer-shocks-terem-moffi-africans-in-champions-league--533960032023 AFCON, with Algeria, Senegal and South Africa among the teams qualifying with two games to spare, and with Namibia causing a huge upset with a win over Cameroon.

We speak to the highly sought-after Nigeria forward Terem Moffi, who decided to stay in France instead of moving to the EPL.

We also hear from Liberia captain William Jebbor on their AFCON exit, and Stuart looks at the Africans still in the Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53396003Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:01:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about qualifiers for the 2023 AFCON, with Algeria, Senegal and South Africa among the teams qualifying with two games to spare, and with Namibia causing a huge upset with a win over Cameroon. We speak to the highly...2023 AFCON, with Algeria, Senegal and South Africa among the teams qualifying with two games to spare, and with Namibia causing a huge upset with a win over Cameroon.

We speak to the highly sought-after Nigeria forward Terem Moffi, who decided to stay in France instead of moving to the EPL.

We also hear from Liberia captain William Jebbor on their AFCON exit, and Stuart looks at the Africans still in the Uefa Champions League.]]>1770afcon2023,africanfootball,algeria,cameroon,namibianfootball,nigerianfootball,senegal,southafrica,teremmoffi,uefachampionsleague,williamjebborfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-march-2023-afcon-qualifiers-lyle-foster-adebayor-retires-palace-sack-viera--533175762023 AFCON, and we hear from South Africa forward Lyle Foster, who moved to English Championship leaders Burnley in January.

Also we look back on the career of 2008 African Footballer of The Year Emmanuel Adebayor, with the Togolese forward announcing his retirement.

And we analyse Crystal Palace’s decision to sack manager Patrick Vieira.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53317576Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:54:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about qualifiers for the 2023 AFCON, and we hear from South Africa forward Lyle Foster, who moved to English Championship leaders Burnley in January. Also we look back on the career of 2008 African Footballer of The Year...2023 AFCON, and we hear from South Africa forward Lyle Foster, who moved to English Championship leaders Burnley in January.

Also we look back on the career of 2008 African Footballer of The Year Emmanuel Adebayor, with the Togolese forward announcing his retirement.

And we analyse Crystal Palace’s decision to sack manager Patrick Vieira.]]>1760afcon,africanfootball,burnleyfc,crystalpalacefc,emmanueladebayor,epl,lylefoster,patrickviera,premierleague,southafricanfootball,togolesefootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-march-senegal-win-u20-afcon-al-ahly-in-danger-morocco-join-world-cup-bid--53229741Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, with Senegal winning, to continue their current dominance in African football.

We catch up on the CAF Champions League, with 10-time champions Al Ahly in danger of a group-stage exit.

Also we look at Morocco’s chances of of co-hosting the 2030 Fifa World Cup, as they have joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid.

And lots on the EPL, as we ask whether Liverpool’s revival is over already.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53229741Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:34:40 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we reflect on the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, with Senegal winning, to continue their current dominance in African football. We catch up on the CAF Champions League, with 10-time champions Al Ahly in danger of a group-stage...Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, with Senegal winning, to continue their current dominance in African football.

We catch up on the CAF Champions League, with 10-time champions Al Ahly in danger of a group-stage exit.

Also we look at Morocco’s chances of of co-hosting the 2030 Fifa World Cup, as they have joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid.

And lots on the EPL, as we ask whether Liverpool’s revival is over already.]]>1767africanfootball,alahly,cafchampionsleague,epl,fifaworldcup,liverpoolfc,morocco,premierleague,senegalfootball,u20afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-march-u20-afcon-final-caf-champions-league-ivory-coast-mo-salah--53151888Egypt and look ahead to this weekend’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal play The Gambia.

We catch up on the CAF Champions League, and look at the disturbing story of a player collapsing and dying in Ivory Coast’s top-flight last weekend, with calls for better health checks for players.

And lots on the EPL as Mohamed Salah breaks the Liverpool goalscoring record.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53151888Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:41:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Egypt and look ahead to this weekend’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal play The Gambia. We catch up on the CAF Champions League, and look at the disturbing story of a player collapsing and dying in Ivory...Egypt and look ahead to this weekend’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal play The Gambia.

We catch up on the CAF Champions League, and look at the disturbing story of a player collapsing and dying in Ivory Coast’s top-flight last weekend, with calls for better health checks for players.

And lots on the EPL as Mohamed Salah breaks the Liverpool goalscoring record.]]>1770africancupofnations,africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,epl,ivorycoastfootball,liverpoolfc,manutdfc,mosalah,premierleague,senegalfootball,thegambiafootball,u20afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-march-caf-champions-league-2025-afcon-morocco-and-fifa-awards-ten-haag-lifts-utd--53075882CAF Champions League, with Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek struggling in the group stage.

We ask whether Morocco deserved more at the Best Fifa Awards, as Achraf Hakimi was picked in the Fifpro Men's World XI.

Also, as CAF are expected to name the host of the 2025 AFCON this month, we take a look at which country might get the hosting.

And lots on the EPL, as we look at the Erik ten Haag effect at Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53075882Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:52:25 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the CAF Champions League, with Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek struggling in the group stage. We ask whether Morocco deserved more at the Best Fifa Awards, as Achraf Hakimi was picked in the Fifpro Men's World...CAF Champions League, with Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek struggling in the group stage.

We ask whether Morocco deserved more at the Best Fifa Awards, as Achraf Hakimi was picked in the Fifpro Men's World XI.

Also, as CAF are expected to name the host of the 2025 AFCON this month, we take a look at which country might get the hosting.

And lots on the EPL, as we look at the Erik ten Haag effect at Manchester United.]]>17692025afcon,achrafhakimi,africanfootball,alahlyfc,bestfifaawards,cafchampionsleague,egyptianfootball,epl,eriktenhaag,manutdfc,moroccanfootball,premierleague,zamalekfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-feb-christian-atsu-his-life-and-legacy-u20-afcon-epl--52831490Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead last Saturday in Turkey following the earthquakes.

We hear about his faith, and how he did so much off the pitch to help prisoners, orphans and others.

Also we catch up on the Under-20 AFCON in Egypt, with Senegal impressing in the early stages.

And Stuart has lots on the EPL as Arsenal seize the advantage again.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52831490Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:16:24 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the tragic death of Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead last Saturday in Turkey following the earthquakes. We hear about his faith, and how he did so much off the pitch to help prisoners, orphans and...Ghana winger Christian Atsu, who was found dead last Saturday in Turkey following the earthquakes.

We hear about his faith, and how he did so much off the pitch to help prisoners, orphans and others.

Also we catch up on the Under-20 AFCON in Egypt, with Senegal impressing in the early stages.

And Stuart has lots on the EPL as Arsenal seize the advantage again.]]>1770africanfootball,arsenalfc,blackstars,christianatsu,egyptfootball,epl,ghanafootball,mancityfc,premierleague,senegalfootball,u20afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-feb-u20-afcon-clifford-mulenga-pt-2-epl-title-race--52759556We have the second part of our interview with former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012 and playing 17 seasons in South Africa. This week he tells us how players in Africa can be exploited when they are given contracts.
And Stuart on the EPL as Man City take top spot from Arsenal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52759556Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:12:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-20 AFCON, which starts this weekend in Egypt, with Senegal among the leading contenders. We have the second part of our interview with former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012...We have the second part of our interview with former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012 and playing 17 seasons in South Africa. This week he tells us how players in Africa can be exploited when they are given contracts.
And Stuart on the EPL as Man City take top spot from Arsenal.]]>1771afcon,africacupofnations,africanfootball,arsenalfc,cliffordmulenga,egyptianfootball,epl,mancityfc,premierleague,senegalfootball,u20afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-feb-fifa-world-club-cup-senegal-win-the-chan-clifford-mulenga-stuart-on-the-epl--52686886We look back at the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria – hailed as the best-ever, with Senegal beating the hosts on penalties in the final.
Also we speak to former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012 and playing 17 seasons in South Africa.
And Stuart on the EPL as Leeds manager Jessie Marsch is the seventh to lose his job this season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52686886Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:53:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we assess Africa’s showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, with Al Ahly reaching the semi-finals. We look back at the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria – hailed as the best-ever, with Senegal beating the hosts on penalties...We look back at the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria – hailed as the best-ever, with Senegal beating the hosts on penalties in the final.
Also we speak to former Zambia international Clifford Mulenga, AFCON winner in 2012 and playing 17 seasons in South Africa.
And Stuart on the EPL as Leeds manager Jessie Marsch is the seventh to lose his job this season.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,africannationschampionship,alahlyfc,algeria,cliffordmulenga,epl,fifaclubworldcup,jessiemarsch,leedsfc,premierleague,senegal,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-feb-african-nations-champs-final-u17-afcon-terem-moffi-transfer-window--52624591Also we look at the draw for the Under-17 AFCON, with Nigeria, Morocco, Zambia and South Africa drawn together in the same group.
Lots on the busy transfer window that closed on Tuesday – we assess Nigeria forward Terem Moffi’s move to Nice in France, and we have Stuart on the big moves in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52624591Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:20:55 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have more from the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria, with the hosts meeting Senegal in the final. Also we look at the draw for the Under-17 AFCON, with Nigeria, Morocco, Zambia and South Africa drawn together in the...Also we look at the draw for the Under-17 AFCON, with Nigeria, Morocco, Zambia and South Africa drawn together in the same group.
Lots on the busy transfer window that closed on Tuesday – we assess Nigeria forward Terem Moffi’s move to Nice in France, and we have Stuart on the big moves in the EPL.]]>1771africanfootball,africannationschampionship,algerianfootball,epl,premierleague,senegalfootball,teremmoffi,transferwindow,u17afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-jan-african-nations-championship-victor-osimhen-african-signings-at-bournemouth--52559068Also we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen’s superb season so far in Italy, with Napoli 12 points clear at the top of Serie A.
We assess the two new African signings at Bournemouth, and Stuart looks at how important the cup competitions are in a packed EPL season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52559068Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:41:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria, with the tournament into the knockout stage. Also we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen’s superb season so far in Italy, with Napoli 12 points clear at the top of...Also we talk about Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen’s superb season so far in Italy, with Napoli 12 points clear at the top of Serie A.
We assess the two new African signings at Bournemouth, and Stuart looks at how important the cup competitions are in a packed EPL season.]]>1771afcbournemouth,africanfootball,africannationschampionship,algeria,epl,facup,napolifc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,seriea,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-jan-african-nations-championship-moroccans-shortlisted-in-awards-can-anyone-stop-arsenal--52488687Also we take a look at the shortlist for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022, with three Moroccans nominated after finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar – can any of them win an award against strong opposition?
And lots on the EPL – can anyone stop Arsenal?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52488687Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:47:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria, with the hosts the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals. Also we take a look at the shortlist for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022, with three Moroccans...Also we take a look at the shortlist for the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022, with three Moroccans nominated after finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar – can any of them win an award against strong opposition?
And lots on the EPL – can anyone stop Arsenal?]]>1770africanfootball,africannationschampionship,algeria,arsenalfc,bestfifaawards2022,epl,mancityfc,morocco,premierleague,walidregragui,yasinebounoufalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-jan-african-nations-championship-kamaldeen-sulemana-epl-utd-v-city--524209182022 African Nations Championship, which begins this weekend in Algeria. Also we talk to exciting Ghana midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana, who’s just 20 and played for the Black Stars in two games at the World Cup in Qatar. And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL action, with the Manchester derby headlining.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52420918Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:17:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the 2022 African Nations Championship, which begins this weekend in Algeria. Also we talk to exciting Ghana midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana, who’s just 20 and played for the Black Stars in two games at the World Cup in...2022 African Nations Championship, which begins this weekend in Algeria. Also we talk to exciting Ghana midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana, who’s just 20 and played for the Black Stars in two games at the World Cup in Qatar. And Stuart looks ahead to the weekend’s EPL action, with the Manchester derby headlining.]]>1770africanfootball,africannationschampionship2022,algeria,arsenalfc,epl,ghana,kamaldeensulemana,mancity,manutd,premierleague,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-516-6-jan-year-ahead-janny-sikazwe-pele-ronaldo--52365321
Stuart has a tribute to Pele, and we assess Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52365321Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:36:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the new year in African football, with lots to look forward to on the calendar. We hear from Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe, one of Africa’s most experienced referees, who has announced his retirement after a very...
Stuart has a tribute to Pele, and we assess Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,cristianoronaldo,epl,fifaworldcup,jannysizakwe,pele,premierleague,referees,saudiarabianfootball,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-dec-looking-back-at-2022-joe-aribo-marvelous-nakamba-world-cup-changes--52310104We hear from Southampton’s Nigerian forward Joe Aribo, and from Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.
Also Stuart looks at how the 2026 World Cup might work, with 48 teams.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52310104Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:53:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at 2022 in African football – the excitement of the World Cup, and the men’s and women’s Africa Cup of Nations. We hear from Southampton’s Nigerian forward Joe Aribo, and from Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder...We hear from Southampton’s Nigerian forward Joe Aribo, and from Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.
Also Stuart looks at how the 2026 World Cup might work, with 48 teams.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,astonvilla,cameroon,fifaworldcup,ghana,joearibo,marvelousnakamba,morocco,nigeria,senegal,southampton,tunisia,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-dec-world-cup-lookback-africa-breakthrough-kaka-pt-2-epl--52260499We have the second part of our interview with Kaka, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, and the 2007 World Player of the Year.
And with the World Cup over, the EPL is back, and we look ahead to the upcoming games.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52260499Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:57:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. As Morocco reached the semi-finals, is this a breakthrough that will see African teams doing well at future World Cups? We have the second part of our interview with Kaka, a World Cup...We have the second part of our interview with Kaka, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, and the 2007 World Player of the Year.
And with the World Cup over, the EPL is back, and we look ahead to the upcoming games.]]>1767africanfootball,brazilianfootball,cameroon,epl,fifaworldcup,footballandfaith,ghana,kaka,morocco,premierleague,senegal,tanzaniafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-dec-morocco-in-world-cup-first-for-africa-brazil-legend-kaka--52198780
We look back at some past World Cups and talk to 2002 winner Kaka of Brazil.

And of course we look ahead to Sunday’s final.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52198780Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:58:14 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the 2022 Fifa World Cup again, with Morocco making history as the first African team to reach the semi-finals, but not able to go all the way. We take a look at the Atlas Lions’ amazing run in Qatar. We look back at some...
We look back at some past World Cups and talk to 2002 winner Kaka of Brazil.

And of course we look ahead to Sunday’s final.]]>1770africanfootball,argentina,brazil,cameroon,fifaworldcup,france,ghana,kaka,messi,moroccanfootball,morocco,qatar,senegal,tunisia,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-dec-psfa-morocco-in-last-8-black-stars-fallout-penalty-shootouts--52134210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52134210Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:52:46 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the 2022 Fifa World Cup, with Morocco becoming the fourth African team to reach the quarter-finals. We go to Ghana and look at the fallout after the Black Stars’ group stage exit. And Stuart looks at the statistics of...17702022worldcup,africanfootball,atlaslions,blackstars,epl,fifa,ghanafootball,moroccofootball,penaltyshootouts,premierleague,qatarfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-dec-african-teams-excel-in-qatar-giroud-on-faith--52072337Also we hear from France forward Olivier Giroud on his football and his faith.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52072337Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:07:33 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the 2022 Fifa World Cup – African teams have put the miserable World Cup of 2018 behind them and hopes are high of a team reaching the quarter-finals at least, with Morocco topping their group and Senegal lining up a...Also we hear from France forward Olivier Giroud on his football and his faith.]]>17652022worldcup,africanfootball,cameroon,faith,france,ghana,morocco,oliviergiroud,qatar,senegal,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-nov-kick-off-in-qatar-2-can-any-african-sides-make-world-cup-progress-var-extra-time--52005038We hear what it’s like in Qatar, with many negative stories having been reported.
And we ask why there is so much stoppage time being added at the World Cup, and we look at how the VAR is working,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52005038Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:58:23 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the 2022 Fifa World Cup – no wins for Africa in the opening games, but draws for Morocco and Tunisia, and a fighting performance from Ghana. So will some the continent’s representatives make it past the group stage? We...We hear what it’s like in Qatar, with many negative stories having been reported.
And we ask why there is so much stoppage time being added at the World Cup, and we look at how the VAR is working,]]>1770africanfootball,cameroon,epl,fifaworldcup,ghana,morocco,premierleague,qatar,senegal,tunisia,var,worldcupinjurytimefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-nov-kick-off-in-qatar-1-how-far-can-african-teams-go-morocco-qatar--51933763Also we ask who is likely to take the trophy, and we find out about Qatar as a country. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51933763Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:00:59 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the 2022 Fifa World Cup, as we look at Africa’s chances – can the continent go further than the quarter-finals this time? Also we go to Morocco and assess the Atlas Lions squad.  Also we ask who is likely to take the...Also we ask who is likely to take the trophy, and we find out about Qatar as a country. ]]>1769africanfootball,atlaslions,cameroon,fifaworldcup,ghana,morocco,qatar,senegal,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-nov-cameroon-world-cup-prospects-caf-womens-champions-league-liverpool-on-up-in-epl--51857509With the Caf Women’s Champions League ending on Sunday in Morocco, we assess the tournament, and lots on the EPL ahead of the upcoming break, as we ask if Liverpool have now turned the corner.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51857509Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:44:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at Cameroon’s chances at the upcoming Fifa World Cup and we hear from fans in Yaounde. With the Caf Women’s Champions League ending on Sunday in Morocco, we assess the tournament, and lots on the EPL ahead of the upcoming...With the Caf Women’s Champions League ending on Sunday in Morocco, we assess the tournament, and lots on the EPL ahead of the upcoming break, as we ask if Liverpool have now turned the corner.]]>1753africanfootball,cafwomenschampionsleague,cameroon,epl,fifaworldcup,ghanafootball,liverpoolfc,moroccofootball,premierleague,senegalfootball,tunisiafootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-507-ghana-world-cup-chances-african-schools-football-epl-and-player-burnout--51780134Also, with the zonal qualifiers of the inaugural African Schools Football Championship underway, we find out about the competition and its aims.
Lots on the EPL too, and we ask whether Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s claims make sense that a November World Cup will avoid burnt-out players at the tournament.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51780134Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:44:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we assess Ghana’s chances at the upcoming Fifa World Cup. It’s their fourth appearance, having been quarter-finalists in 2010, and with a chaotic group-stage exit in 2014. We hear from Accra. Also, with the zonal qualifiers of the...Also, with the zonal qualifiers of the inaugural African Schools Football Championship underway, we find out about the competition and its aims.
Lots on the EPL too, and we ask whether Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s claims make sense that a November World Cup will avoid burnt-out players at the tournament.]]>1769africanfootball,africanschoolsfootball,epl,fifa,fifaworldcup,ghanafootball,gianniinfantino,playerburnout,premierleague,qatarworldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-oct-planet-sport-football-africa--51709517Also, a look at the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, where Nigeria got to the semi-finals and Tanzania made it to the last eight.
And we talk about Barcelona’s early exit from the Uefa Champions League, and Aston Villa’s improvement after parting ways with manager Steven Gerrard.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51709517Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:19:52 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we get ready for the second edition of the Caf Women’s Champions League, starting in Morocco on Sunday, with eight teams taking part. We hear from defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies of South Africa, and from Zambia’s...Also, a look at the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, where Nigeria got to the semi-finals and Tanzania made it to the last eight.
And we talk about Barcelona’s early exit from the Uefa Champions League, and Aston Villa’s improvement after parting ways with manager Steven Gerrard.]]>1750africanfootball,astonvillafc,barcelonafc,cafwomenschampionsleague,championsleague,epl,greenbuffaloes,mamelodisundownsladies,nigerianfootball,premierleague,southafricanfootball,stevengerrard,tanzanianfootball,u17womensworldcup,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-oct-afcon-beach-football-caf-champions-league-epl--51638401Also we analyse the teams that have made it to group stage of the CAF Champions League, with Vipers of Uganda qualifying for the first time, knocking out five-time champions TP Mazembe of DR Congo.
Plus Stuart on the EPL and on Karim Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51638401Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:32:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the fifth Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, on in Mozambique, with seven teams taking part and Senegal the defending champions. We ask how relevant beach soccer is in Africa. Also we analyse the teams that have made...Also we analyse the teams that have made it to group stage of the CAF Champions League, with Vipers of Uganda qualifying for the first time, knocking out five-time champions TP Mazembe of DR Congo.
Plus Stuart on the EPL and on Karim Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or.]]>1766afcon,africanfootball,ballondor,beachsoccer,cafchampionsleague,drcongofootball,epl,karimbenzema,mozambique,premierleague,senegal,tpmazembe,ugandanfootball,vipersfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-oct-mwepu-retirement-heart-issues-marshal-munetsi-epl-handball-confusion--51569311Also, we go to France, and speak to Zimbabwean midfielder Marshal Munetsi, who played well for Reims last weekend in a goalless draw with PSG. Munetsi tells us about life in France and on Zimbabwe’s Fifa suspension from international football.
And Stuart on the EPL and confusion over how handball is working.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51569311Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:19:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the news that Zambia and Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to retire from football at the age of 24 because of a heart condition. We look at other players who have been affected by heart issues, including...Also, we go to France, and speak to Zimbabwean midfielder Marshal Munetsi, who played well for Reims last weekend in a goalless draw with PSG. Munetsi tells us about life in France and on Zimbabwe’s Fifa suspension from international football.
And Stuart on the EPL and confusion over how handball is working.]]>1770africanfootball,brighton&hovealbionfc,enockmwepu,epl,marshalmunetsi,nigeria,nwankwokanu,premierleague,reimsfc,zambia,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-oct-2025-africa-cup-of-nations-footballers-unions-can-arsenal-win-the-epl--51496345We look Arsenal’s title chances, and we find out more about new Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51496345Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:09:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations being taken away from Guinea, and we ask which countries can handle a 24-team tournament. Also we look at footballers’ unions in Africa, as only 11 countries on the continent have...We look Arsenal’s title chances, and we find out more about new Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi.]]>17702025africacupofnations,africanfootball,arsenalfc,brighton&hovealbionfc,epl,footballunions,guinea,premierleague,robertodezerbifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-sept-african-sides-prepare-for-qatar-sierra-leone-coach-john-keister-can-salah-soar-again--51420906Also we hear from Sierra Leone coach John Keister as they had a disappointing 4-0 loss to South Africa in a friendly match.
We have listener’s views on whether Mohamed Salah can bounce back from a disappointing spell with Liverpool, and Stuart looks ahead to this weekend’s EPL games.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51420906Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:52:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we assess how the five African teams playing at the World Cup are shaping up as they played their final friendlies ahead of the tournament. Also we hear from Sierra Leone coach John Keister as they had a disappointing 4-0 loss to...Also we hear from Sierra Leone coach John Keister as they had a disappointing 4-0 loss to South Africa in a friendly match.
We have listener’s views on whether Mohamed Salah can bounce back from a disappointing spell with Liverpool, and Stuart looks ahead to this weekend’s EPL games.]]>1764africanfootball,cameroon,epl,fifaworldcup,ghana,johnleister,liverpoolfc,morocco,mosalah,premierleague,qatar,senegal,sierraleone,southafrica,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-september-alex-iwobi-africas-big-transfers-racism-in-european-football-salah-struggles--51350039We take a look at the biggest transfers in Africa in the recent window, where South African club Mamelodi Sundowns spent nearly $3m on Chilean player Marcelo Allende.
And we analyse the latest major incident of racism in European football, targeted at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51350039Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:15:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria and Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, on handling the pressure from fans, and the different roles he’s playing in at Everton. We take a look at the biggest transfers in Africa in the recent window, where South...We take a look at the biggest transfers in Africa in the recent window, where South African club Mamelodi Sundowns spent nearly $3m on Chilean player Marcelo Allende.
And we analyse the latest major incident of racism in European football, targeted at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.]]>1771africanfootball,alexiwobi,epl,evertonfc,liverpoolfc,mamelodisundownsfc,marceloallende,mosalah,nigerianfootball,premierleague,realmadridfc,southafricanfootball,viniciusjuniorfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-sept-caf-super-cup-fan-reactions-to-walid-regragui-do-liverpool-miss-mane--51274890Also we zoom in on the Uefa Champions League and ask if Sadio Mane’s move to Bayern Munich has been Liverpool’s downfall. And we ask what we can expect from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Chelsea.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51274890Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:35:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on football in Morocco, as the country has had huge success of late, with RS Berkhane winning an all-Moroccan CAF Super Cup last weekend. We look at the fan’s expectations for new national team coach Walid Regragui ahead...Also we zoom in on the Uefa Champions League and ask if Sadio Mane’s move to Bayern Munich has been Liverpool’s downfall. And we ask what we can expect from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Chelsea.]]>1769africanfootball,aubameyang,barca,barcelona,bayern,bayernmunich,cafsupersup,championsleague,chelsea,epl,liverpool,mane,premierleague,regragui,rsberkhane,ucl,uefa,wc22,worldcup,worldcupqatarfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/planet-sport-football-africa-489-9-to-10-sept-2022-32kbps--51190976We assess the controversy around Zambia women’s star Barbra Banda, who was excluded from the recent WAFCON after failing gender eligibility tests, but is playing at the ongoing Cosafa Women’s Championship in South Africa.
Also we catch up on some of the standout transfers of African players across Europe, and plenty on the EPL, as Chelsea fire Thomas Tuchel and as Manchester United get their best win of the season so far.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51190976Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:46:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the teams that made it to the finals of the 2022 African Nations Championship – Nigeria missed out, while Madagascar qualified for the first time. We assess the controversy around Zambia women’s star Barbra...We assess the controversy around Zambia women’s star Barbra Banda, who was excluded from the recent WAFCON after failing gender eligibility tests, but is playing at the ongoing Cosafa Women’s Championship in South Africa.
Also we catch up on some of the standout transfers of African players across Europe, and plenty on the EPL, as Chelsea fire Thomas Tuchel and as Manchester United get their best win of the season so far.]]>1760afcon2022,africanfootball,barbrabanda,chelseafc,madagascar,manutdfc,nigerianfootball,southafrica,thomastuchel,wafcon,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-sept-new-morocco-coach-al-ahly-sack-manager-two-months-in-zambia-dancing-pastor-pt-2--51110127And we have part two of our interview with Zambia’s Dancing Pastor – Pastor Peter Makembo, who leads the supporters in singing at international matches.  
And Stuart on the EPL, as Manchester United signed two Brazilian players. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51110127Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:55:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about Morocco appointing the relatively inexperienced Walid Regragui as their coach ahead of the World Cup. We also look at Egyptian giants Al Ahly sacking Portuguese manager Ricardo Soares after just two months in the...And we have part two of our interview with Zambia’s Dancing Pastor – Pastor Peter Makembo, who leads the supporters in singing at international matches.  
And Stuart on the EPL, as Manchester United signed two Brazilian players. ]]>1770africanfootball,alahly,brazilianfootball,epl,fifaworldcup,manutdfc,morocco,pastorpetermakembo,premierleague,ricardosoares,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-august-african-football-nicknames-zambias-dancing-pastor-epl-surprises--51032644Also we go to Zambia and meet the man known as the Dancing Pastor – Pastor Peter Makembo, and we hear his story of how he felt called by God to lead the country’s sports supporters’ group.
Plus Stuart on the unpredictable start to the EPL season, as the surprises continued on Matchday 3.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51032644Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:59:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about nicknames in African football, with Benin’s Squrrels set to change their name. Also we go to Zambia and meet the man known as the Dancing Pastor – Pastor Peter Makembo, and we hear his story of how he felt called by...Also we go to Zambia and meet the man known as the Dancing Pastor – Pastor Peter Makembo, and we hear his story of how he felt called by God to lead the country’s sports supporters’ group.
Plus Stuart on the unpredictable start to the EPL season, as the surprises continued on Matchday 3.]]>1765africanfootball,africanfootballnicknames,beninfootball,epl,pastorpeternekembo,premierleague,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-august-planet-sport-football-africa--50954962We look at the great progress being made in women’s football in Africa, and we focus on what’s been happening in Botswana.
And lots on the EPL, as Man City already have a four-point advantage over Liverpool.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50954962Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:16:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the nominees for the 2022 Ballon D’Or, as there are four African players this time, compared to two last year for the men’s award, and as Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has become the first African player to be nominated...We look at the great progress being made in women’s football in Africa, and we focus on what’s been happening in Botswana.
And lots on the EPL, as Man City already have a four-point advantage over Liverpool.]]>1770africanwomensfootball,asisatoshoala,ballondor,botswana,epl,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,nigeria,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-aug-africa-super-league-mbeumo-switch-calvin-bassey-maxwel-cornet--50894079Also we speak to Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey, who moved last month from Rangers in Scotland to Ajax in the Netherlands. Bassey tells us about the disappointment of losing the Europa League final on penalties in May.
Also lots on the EPL, as Erling Haaland made a great debut, and as Ivory Coast forward Maxwel Cornet joined West Ham.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50894079Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:29:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the launch of the Africa Super League and assess how it’s shaping up. We talk about Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo’s decision to switch from France to Cameroon ahead of the World Cup. Also we speak to Nigeria...Also we speak to Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey, who moved last month from Rangers in Scotland to Ajax in the Netherlands. Bassey tells us about the disappointment of losing the Europa League final on penalties in May.
Also lots on the EPL, as Erling Haaland made a great debut, and as Ivory Coast forward Maxwel Cornet joined West Ham.]]>1770africanfootball,africansuperleague,ajaxfc,brentfordfc,bryanmbeumo,calvinbassey,cameroon,epl,erlinghaaland,europaleague,france,maxwelcornet,nigeria,premierleague,rangersfc,westhamfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/planet-sport-football-africa-484-5-to-6-august-2022-32kbps--50816974Also we talk to Nottingham Forest’s new signing, the Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50816974Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:26:53 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the new EPL season, as we ask who the champions will be. We assess the significance of Liverpool’s win over Man City in the Community Shield, and look at the opening fixtures. Also we talk to Nottingham Forest’s new...Also we talk to Nottingham Forest’s new signing, the Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi.]]>1771africanfootball,communityshield,epl,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,nigerianfootball,nottinghamforestfc,premierleague,taiwoawoniyifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-july-show-494-south-africa-win-wafcon-city-v-liverpool-in-community-shiled-epl-big-signings--50741297Also we hear how South Africa brought in a mental skills coach for the tournament.
And as Man City play Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, we assess the two team’s pre-season preparations, and we look at some of the big signings elsewhere, including Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly’s move to Chelsea.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50741297Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:37:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look back at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, as South Africa won a first title, and Nigeria came only fourth. We ask whether this shows a shift of power in women’s football on the continent. Also we hear how South...Also we hear how South Africa brought in a mental skills coach for the tournament.
And as Man City play Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, we assess the two team’s pre-season preparations, and we look at some of the big signings elsewhere, including Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly’s move to Chelsea.]]>1771africanfootball,chelseafc,communityshield,epl,kalidoukoulibaly,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,mentalhealth,nigeria,premierleague,southafrica,wafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-july-morocco-v-banyana-banyana-in-wafcon-caf-awards-epl-newbies--50671910We also look back at the controversy and excitement of the semi-finals.
Plus your thoughts on the Caf awards as Sadio Mane and Asisat Oshoala win, and Stuart focuses on the newly-promoted teams in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50671910Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:31:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the final of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with hosts Morocco playing South Africa. Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dhlamini tells us what it would mean to win the tournament for the first time. We...We also look back at the controversy and excitement of the semi-finals.
Plus your thoughts on the Caf awards as Sadio Mane and Asisat Oshoala win, and Stuart focuses on the newly-promoted teams in the EPL.]]>1741africanfootball,asisatoshoala,banyanabanyana,bournemouthfc,cafawards,epl,fulhamfc,morocconfootball,nottinghamforestfc,premierleague,sadiomane,southafricanfootball,wafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-july-wafcon-semis-caf-awards-terem-moffi-utd-beat-liverpool--50579484Also we take a look at who might win the Caf Awards, with the shortlists having been made.
We speak to France-based Nigeria forward, Terem Moffi, who plays for Lorient in France.
And Stuart assesses Man United’s 4-0 win over Liverpool in a pre-season friendly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50579484Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:06:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with Zambia, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa through to the semi-finals and qualifying for next year’s World Cup. Also we take a look at who might win the Caf Awards, with the...Also we take a look at who might win the Caf Awards, with the shortlists having been made.
We speak to France-based Nigeria forward, Terem Moffi, who plays for Lorient in France.
And Stuart assesses Man United’s 4-0 win over Liverpool in a pre-season friendly.]]>1767africanfootball,caf,liverpoolfc,lorient,manutdfc,morocco,nigeria,southafrica,teremmoffi,wafcon,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-july-wafcon-latest-afcon-date-changes-epl-transfer-latest--50506940We also assess the key decisions made by Caf, that the 2023 AFCON will be held in January and February 2024 due to rainy weather in Ivory Coast, that the African Super League will start in August 2023, that the Caf Champions League final will return to the home and away format.
Plus Stuart on the latest transfers in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50506940Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:06:44 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with South Africa, Senegal and hosts Morocco among the teams to have impressed so far. We also assess the key decisions made by Caf, that the 2023 AFCON will be held in January...We also assess the key decisions made by Caf, that the 2023 AFCON will be held in January and February 2024 due to rainy weather in Ivory Coast, that the African Super League will start in August 2023, that the Caf Champions League final will return to the home and away format.
Plus Stuart on the latest transfers in the EPL.]]>17712023afcon,africanfootball,africansuperleague,caf,cafchampionsleague,epl,footballtransfers,ivorycoast,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,manutdfc,morocco,premierleague,ronaldo,senegal,southafrica,wafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-july-wafcon-preview-joe-aribo-nigeria-and-rangers-utd-post-mortem--50426191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50426191Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:54:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, with Morocco hosting the tournament, and with Nigeria’s Super Falcons looking for a tenth title. We talk to Nigeria and Rangers forward Joe Aribo, who played 70 games for...1770africanfootball,epl,joearibo,manutdfc,morocco,nigeria,premierleague,rangersfc,superfalcons,wafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-june-africa-womens-cup-of-nations-marvellous-nakamba-sadio-mane--50316215Also we speak to Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, who says it’s great working with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
And we look at why Sadio Mane might have left Liverpool for Bayern Munich.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50316215Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:10:14 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we start looking ahead to the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, with the tournament just a week away. Also we speak to Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, who says it’s great working with...Also we speak to Aston Villa’s Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, who says it’s great working with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
And we look at why Sadio Mane might have left Liverpool for Bayern Munich.]]>1770africanfootball,africawomenscupofnations,astonvillafc,bayernmunich,epl,liverpoolfc,marvellousnakamba,morocco,premierleague,sadiomane,senegal,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-june-pitso-leaves-al-ahly-ola-aina-on-torino-and-nigeria-transfer-talk--50231321Also we speak to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who plays for Torino in Italy’s Serie A. Aina tells us about his long season and how he lost his place in the team after going to the Afcon.
Plus lots of transfer talk and a look at how kick-ins might replace throw-ins.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50231321Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:57:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we analyse Pitso Mosimane’s departure from Egyptian club Al Ahly – was it a surprise, and where might he be going? Also we speak to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who plays for Torino in Italy’s Serie A. Aina tells us about his long...Also we speak to Nigeria defender Ola Aina, who plays for Torino in Italy’s Serie A. Aina tells us about his long season and how he lost his place in the team after going to the Afcon.
Plus lots of transfer talk and a look at how kick-ins might replace throw-ins.]]>1770africanfootball,alahly,championsleague,epl,fifa,footballrulechanges,italianfootball,nigeria,olaaina,pitsomosimane,premierleague,seriea,torino,transferseasonfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-june-afcon-qualifiers-frankie-musonda-tariq-lamptey--50148431We speak to Scotland-based defender Frankie Musonda who committed to play for Zambia, and made his debut in these qualifiers.
Also we talk about Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey deciding to play for  Ghana. And Stuart on the tough schedule for players in Europe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50148431Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:06:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest in the 2023 Afcon qualifiers, with Nigeria making a winning start and Egypt losing to Ethiopia. We speak to Scotland-based defender Frankie Musonda who committed to play for Zambia, and made his debut in...We speak to Scotland-based defender Frankie Musonda who committed to play for Zambia, and made his debut in these qualifiers.
Also we talk about Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey deciding to play for  Ghana. And Stuart on the tough schedule for players in Europe.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,egypt,epl,ethiopia,frankiemusonda,ghana,nigeria,premierleague,tariqlamptey,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-june-planet-sport-football-africa-wydad-casablanca-win-caf-champions-league-uefa-champions-league-forest-promoted--50043095Lots too on the Uefa Champions League final, and we take a look at newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50043095Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:39:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the CAF Champions League final, with Wydad Casablanca of Morocco beating Al Ahly of Egypt in a great game, and with Wydad enjoying home advantage. We go to Morocco to talk about the match. We also find out more about...Lots too on the Uefa Champions League final, and we take a look at newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.]]>1766africanfootball,alahly,caf,cafchampionsleague,egypt,epl,liverpoolfc,moroccanfootball,nottinghamforestfc,premierleague,realmadrid,uefachampionsleague,wydadcasablancafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-may-caf-champions-league-afcon-2023--49960991Also, we take a look at the best African players in the just-ended Italian Serie A season, and Stuart on how formidable Manchester City will be with Erling Haaland up front next season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49960991Thu, 26 May 2022 22:02:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to Monday’s CAF Champions League final, with Al Ahly of Egypt playing Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, who have home advantage. Also the group stage of qualifying for the 2023 AFCON starts next week, and we hear from...Also, we take a look at the best African players in the just-ended Italian Serie A season, and Stuart on how formidable Manchester City will be with Erling Haaland up front next season.]]>1770afcon2023,africanfootball,alahly,cafchampionsleague,egypt,erlinghaaland,malawi,mancity,mariomarinica,morocco,seriea,wydadcasablancafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-may-rwandan-referee-for-world-cup-asisat-oshoala-ivory-coast-midfielder-takes-ligue-1-award-epl-finale--49866943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49866943Thu, 19 May 2022 21:52:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga being chosen as a referee at the men’s World Cup. We also look at Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala taking the the award for the top scorer in the Spanish women’s league. And we talk about the...1770africanfootball,asisatoshoala,epl,france,ivorycoast,ligue1,liverpool,mancity,nigeria,premierleague,rwanda,salimamukansanga,sekofofana,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-may-caf-champions-league-victor-osimhen-city-close-on-epl-title-fa-cup-final--49777794And we have Stuart on the EPL, with Man City in a commanding position, and a look-ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup final.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49777794Thu, 12 May 2022 20:03:37 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at Caf’s decision to let Morocco host the final of the African Champions League, with a Moroccan side likely to play in the final. Also we speak to Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, who’s had a good season with Napoli in...And we have Stuart on the EPL, with Man City in a commanding position, and a look-ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup final.]]>1768africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,chelseafc,epl,facupfinal,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,morocco,napoli,nigeria,premierleague,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-may-dennis-odoi-world-cup-play-offs-champions-league-drama-epl--49682727Also we look at the aftermath of the World Cup play-offs, with six countries fined, and lots on the EPL and the thrilling Uefa Champions League semi-finals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49682727Thu, 05 May 2022 21:42:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Ghana's Dennis Odoi, who made his international debut at 33 in March, helping the Black Stars to qualify for the World Cup as they beat Nigeria in the play-offs. Odoi was close to committing to play for Belgium, but...Also we look at the aftermath of the World Cup play-offs, with six countries fined, and lots on the EPL and the thrilling Uefa Champions League semi-finals.]]>1770africanfootball,blackstars,championsleague,dennisodoi,epl,ghana,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,nigeria,premierleague,worldcupplayoffsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-april-emmanuel-dennis-caf-champions-league-drogba-the-task-for-erik-ten-haag--49589125Also we catch up on the Caf Champions League, and we look at Didier Drogba’s failed bid to become president of Ivory Coast's football federation.
And Stuart looks at the task ahead for Erik ten Haag when he becomes Manchester United manager.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49589125Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:21:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have an interview with Nigeria and Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis. Dennis talks about how this season has been, and what it’s like being one of five Nigerian players at Watford. Also we catch up on the Caf Champions League,...Also we catch up on the Caf Champions League, and we look at Didier Drogba’s failed bid to become president of Ivory Coast's football federation.
And Stuart looks at the task ahead for Erik ten Haag when he becomes Manchester United manager.]]>1770africanfootball,cafchampionsleague,didierdrogba,emmanueldennis,epl,eriktenhaag,ivorycoast,manutd,nigeria,premierleague,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-april-2023-afcon-draw-dirty-tricks-sammy-kuffour-epl-title-race--49509652We assess the furious post-match comments of Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi, claiming Simba used dirty tricks against them in Tanzania in a Confederation Cup match.
We have the third and final part of our interview with Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, this week speaking about how he coped with the death of his daughter, who drowned in a swimming pool.
And lots on the EPL as the title race continues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49509652Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:58:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the group stage of qualifying for the 2023 AFCON, with Egypt, Guinea, Malawi and Ethiopia all in the same group. We assess the furious post-match comments of Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi,...We assess the furious post-match comments of Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi, claiming Simba used dirty tricks against them in Tanzania in a Confederation Cup match.
We have the third and final part of our interview with Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, this week speaking about how he coped with the death of his daughter, who drowned in a swimming pool.
And lots on the EPL as the title race continues.]]>17712023afcon,africanfootball,bayernmunich,confederationcup,egypt,epl,ethiopia,guinea,liverpoolfc,malawi,mancityfc,orlandopirates,premierleague,sammykuffour,simba,tanzaniafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-april-nigeria-star-helps-villareal-into-champs-league-semis-carlos-queiroz-man-utd-future--49438719Also we ask if it was harsh for Carlos Queiroz to lose his job after two penalty shootout losses to Senegal, and we have Stuart on the crisis at Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49438719Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:19:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze, whose late goal for Villareal saw six-time champions Bayern Munich knocked out of the Uefa Champions League. Chukwueze tells us about his career, including winning the Europa League with...Also we ask if it was harsh for Carlos Queiroz to lose his job after two penalty shootout losses to Senegal, and we have Stuart on the crisis at Manchester United.]]>1771africanfootball,bayernmunich,carlosqueiroz,championsleague,europaleague,manchesterutd,nigeria,samuelchukwueze,senegal,villarealfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-april-african-world-cup-prospects-kuffour-on-1999-champions-league-final-city-v-liverpool-shoutout--49355171Also we have more from one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on her memories and reflections of many years in women’s football on the continent.
And we hear from Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, on the painful loss to Manchester United in the 1999 Uefa Champions League final.
Plus Stuart on the EPL, as it’s Man City v Liverpool this weekend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49355171Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:53:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we analyse the draw for the 2022 Fifa World Cup and ask if it will be a better showing for Africa this time. Also we have more from one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on...Also we have more from one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on her memories and reflections of many years in women’s football on the continent.
And we hear from Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, on the painful loss to Manchester United in the 1999 Uefa Champions League final.
Plus Stuart on the EPL, as it’s Man City v Liverpool this weekend.]]>1770africanfootball,africanwomensfootball,bayernmunich,championsleague,epl,fifaworldcup,franhilton-smith,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,manutdfc,premierleague,samuelkuffourfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-april-show-477-world-cup-qualifying-samuel-kuffour-epl-latest--49274662Also we have the second part of our interview with one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on the development of the game. 
And we hear from Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, on his humble beginnings in life. 
Plus Stuart on the EPL and the World Cup qualifiers in Europe. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49274662Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:40:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look back at the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with some hotly-contested ties, as Senegal beat Egypt, as they did in the AFCON final, Ghana won the west African derby, and Cameroon scored a stunning late winner in Algeria....Also we have the second part of our interview with one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, on the development of the game. 
And we hear from Samuel Osei Kuffour, the former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender, on his humble beginnings in life. 
Plus Stuart on the EPL and the World Cup qualifiers in Europe. ]]>1771africanfootball,algeria,cameroon,egypt,epl,franhiltonsmith,ghana,nigeria,premierleague,samuelkuffour,senegal,worldcupqualifiersfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-march-world-cup-qualifying-aubameyang-back-on-song-fran-hilton-smith--49191912And we speak to one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, a former coach of the SA women’s national team and currently a CAF instructor. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49191912Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:06:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we brace up for the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with Ghana having only named their squad three days ahead of their first leg with Nigeria. Also we take a look at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s return to form with Barcelona.  ...And we speak to one of the biggest figures in women’s football in Africa – South Africa’s Fran Hilton-Smith, a former coach of the SA women’s national team and currently a CAF instructor. ]]>17712022worldcup,africanfootball,africanwomensfootball,aubameyang,barcelona,franhiltonsmith,ghana,nigeria,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-march-world-cup-qualifiers-ghana-and-chris-hughton-chelsea--49102377Plus your views on the action taken by the British government against Chelsea, and Stuart on Ronaldo’s brilliant hat-trick against Tottenham.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49102377Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:37:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs, with the first legs on next Friday and with Africa’s five places in Qatar to be decided. We hear from Ghana, where fomer Brighton manager Chris Hughton has been...Plus your views on the action taken by the British government against Chelsea, and Stuart on Ronaldo’s brilliant hat-trick against Tottenham.]]>1770africanfootball,chelseafc,chrishughton,fifaworldcup,ghana,nigeria,ronaldo,spursfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-march-caf-champions-league-nigeria-star-dies-at-40-can-everton-avoid-the-drop--49022436And lots on the EPL as we ask whether Everton can avoid relegation, and whether Harry Kane is a better forward than Thierry Henry was.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49022436Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:31:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the weekend’s Caf Champions League games, with Al Ahly facing Mamelodi Sundowns in the standout game. Also we speak to Nigeria legend Joseph Yobo on the shock death of his former Super Eagles teammate Justice...And lots on the EPL as we ask whether Everton can avoid relegation, and whether Harry Kane is a better forward than Thierry Henry was.]]>1750africanfootball,alahlyfc,arsenalfc,cafchampionsleague,epl,evertonfc,harrykane,josephyobo,justicechristopher,mamelodisundowns,nigerianfootball,premierleague,spurs,thierryhenry,tottenhamhotspurfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-march-nigerian-player-in-ukraine-song-hopes-to-get-tune-out-of-cameroon-manchester-derby--48940511Also we talk about the appointment of Rigobert Song as the new Cameroon head coach, and lots on the EPL as we have the Manchester derby this weekend, and a word on Liverpool’s win over Chelsea in a classic EFL Cup final.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48940511Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:16:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Ukraine, as we have an interview with Stephen Michael Gopey, a Nigerian player in the Ukraine top-flight, on how his club went to Turkey for a training camp and arrived back on the day that Russia moved into Ukraine. ...Also we talk about the appointment of Rigobert Song as the new Cameroon head coach, and lots on the EPL as we have the Manchester derby this weekend, and a word on Liverpool’s win over Chelsea in a classic EFL Cup final.]]>1761africanfootball,cameroon,chelsea,eflcup,epl,liverpool,mancity,manutd,premierleague,rigobertsong,stephengopey,ukrainefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-feb-african-womens-cup-of-nations-sulley-muntari-kenya-and-zimbabwe-fifa-suspensions-efl-cup-final--48863752Plus the latest from Kenya and Zimbabwe, as both countries are given Fifa suspensions. 
We go to Ghana, where Black Stars legend Sulley Muntari has returned back home to the Ghana Premier League, where he is playing for Hearts of Oak, at the age of 37.  
And Stuart on the EFL Cup final, with Chelsea playing Liverpool on Sunday. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48863752Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:03:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers, as four teams made it for the first time.  Plus the latest from Kenya and Zimbabwe, as both countries are given Fifa suspensions.  We go to Ghana, where Black Stars...Plus the latest from Kenya and Zimbabwe, as both countries are given Fifa suspensions. 
We go to Ghana, where Black Stars legend Sulley Muntari has returned back home to the Ghana Premier League, where he is playing for Hearts of Oak, at the age of 37.  
And Stuart on the EFL Cup final, with Chelsea playing Liverpool on Sunday. ]]>1767africanfootball,africawomenscupofnations,blackstars,chelseafc,eflcupfinal,ghana,ghanapremierleague,heartsofoakfc,kenya,liverpoolfc,sulleymuntari,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-feb-africa-womens-cup-of-nations-nigeria-midfield-etebo-zouma-views-epl-and-champions-league--48776938Also we speak to Nigeria and Watford midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo, who missed the AFCON but is now back in training.
We have your views on the story of Kurt Zouma, as the West Ham defender kicked his cat.
And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48776938Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:57:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the ongoing 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers, with places at the finals in Morocco to be decided over the next few days. Also we speak to Nigeria and Watford midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo, who missed...Also we speak to Nigeria and Watford midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo, who missed the AFCON but is now back in training.
We have your views on the story of Kurt Zouma, as the West Ham defender kicked his cat.
And Stuart on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League.]]>1752africanfootball,africawomenscupofnations,championsleague,epl,kurtzouma,morocco,nigeria,peteretebo,premierleague,watfordfc,westhamutdfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-feb-psafa-show-looking-back-on-afcon-al-ahly-at-club-world-cup-epl-latest--48680044Also we look at Al Ahly’s strong showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, and lots on the EPL, as West Ham’s Kurt Zouma was involved in controversy for kicking his cat. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48680044Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:04:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we reflect on the 2021 AFCON with its highs and lows, and we ask if it was the most exciting edition of the tournament ever, with Senegal taking their first title, with numerous upsets, and very sadly, a stadium tragedy.   Also we...Also we look at Al Ahly’s strong showing at the Fifa Club World Cup, and lots on the EPL, as West Ham’s Kurt Zouma was involved in controversy for kicking his cat. ]]>1766afcon2021,africanfootball,alahly,epl,fifaclubworldcup,kurtzouma,premierleague,senegal,westhamutdfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-31-7-feb-senegal-hold-nerve-to-win-afcon--48616826
****This is the last show in the series, thanks for your support! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48616826Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:05:57 +0000Passion for SportAs Senegal are the champions of Africa for the first time, we talk about their penalty shootout win over Egypt in the final. Also a look at Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar’s achievement as tournament top-scorer with the joint second-highest total...
****This is the last show in the series, thanks for your support! ]]>899afcon,afcon2021,cameroon,egypt,mosalah,sadiomane,senegal,vincentaboubakarfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-30-6-feb-salah-final-showdown-cameroon-comeback--48605032 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 6 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 7 February ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48605032Sat, 05 Feb 2022 22:50:13 +0000Passion for SportAs Senegal play Egypt in the final – we hear from Egypt captain Mohamed Salah. And also a look at the thrilling third-place match, where Cameroon staged an incredible comeback against Burkina Faso.    *****The show is suitable for broadcast on... 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 6 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 7 February ]]>879afcon,afcon2021,burkinafaso,cameroon,egypt,mosalah,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-29-5-feb-final-preview-senegals-chance-sadio-mane-coaches-assessed--48592625
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 5 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 6 February ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48592625Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:20:08 +0000Passion for SportWith Senegal playing Egypt in the final this weekend, we speak to Teranga Lions star Sadio Mane. We assess Senegal’s chances in the final, and look at the performance of local coaches, as 15 were at #AFCON2021, alongside nine foreign coaches....
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 5 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 6 February ]]>900afcon,afcon2021,africancoaches,africanfootball,egypt,sadiomane,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-feb-show-469-afcon-final-preview-local-v-foreign-coaches-epl-transfer-window--48579741Plus Stuart on the EPL, and the transfer window, as Watford now have 10 African players. 
   
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 January to 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48579741Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:08:40 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest at AFCON 2021, with Senegal playing Egypt in Sunday’s final. Also we assess how the local coaches have performed in comparison to the foreign coaches at the tournament, and we look at how teams will have...Plus Stuart on the EPL, and the transfer window, as Watford now have 10 African players. 
   
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 January to 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>1770afcon,afcon2021,afconfinal,africanfootball,burkinafaso,cameroon,coaches,egypt,epl,premierleague,senegal,transferwindow,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-28-4-feb-egypt-face-senegal-after-penalties-bertrand-traore--48579676
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 4 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 5 February]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48579676Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:59:04 +0000Passion for SportDay 27 today, with Egypt having knocked out the hosts on penalties to set up a final against Senegal on Sunday. We analyse the Pharoah’s penalty shootout win against Cameroon. Also we hear from Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traore on their semi-final...
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 4 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 5 February]]>900afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,bertrandtraore,burkinafaso,cameroon,egypt,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-27-3-feb-senega-into-final-cameroon-face-egypt--48563558
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 3 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 4 February]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48563558Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:50:22 +0000Passion for SportDay 26 today, with Senegal through to the final and Cameroon playing Egypt in a titanic clash – we’ll be looking ahead to the game. Plus a look at some of the unheralded players who have done well at the tournament. *****The show is suitable for...
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 3 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 4 February]]>900afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,cameroon,egypt,emergingstars,epl,premierleague,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-26-2-feb-burkina-faso-v-senegal-covid-effects-stadium-safety--48546080And with CAF approving the Olembe Stadium to host a semi-final and the final of the tournament after last week’s stadium tragedy, we look at the safety situation there now. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 2 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 3 February ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48546080Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:14:33 +0000Passion for SportDay 25 and it’s the first semi-final, with Burkina Faso playing Senegal. We look ahead to the game, and also we look at how Covid has affected the tournament and how it might continue to be part of football for a while.  And with CAF approving the...And with CAF approving the Olembe Stadium to host a semi-final and the final of the tournament after last week’s stadium tragedy, we look at the safety situation there now. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 2 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 3 February ]]>893afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,caf,cameroon,covid-19,olembestadium,senegal,stadiumsafetyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-25-1-feb-cameroon-expects-vincent-aboubakar--48529971And with Vincent Aboubakar the tournament’s top-scorer with six goals so far, we compare his haul with recent tournaments. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 1 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 2 February ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48529971Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:41:26 +0000Passion for SportDay 24 and it’s a rest day. We’ll be going to Yaounde to find out what the mood is like, with hosts Cameroon through to the semi-finals. We ask how fans are feeling about the tournament after last week’s stadium tragedy.  And with Vincent Aboubakar...And with Vincent Aboubakar the tournament’s top-scorer with six goals so far, we compare his haul with recent tournaments. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 1 February, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 2 February ]]>884afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,cameroon,vincentaboubakarfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-31-jan-show-24-who-will-win-afcon-gambia-impress-musa-barrow--48513176And we take a look at The Gambia’s wonderful debut AFCON, and speak to forward Musa Barrow.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 31 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 1 February ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48513176Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:44:38 +0000Passion for SportDay 23 and Mohamed Salah sparkled as Egypt went through to the semi-finals – did Morocco fail to handle the pressure? Senegal with their best performance so far at the tournament, with a comfortable win over Equatorial Guinea. And we take a look at...And we take a look at The Gambia’s wonderful debut AFCON, and speak to forward Musa Barrow.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 31 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 1 February ]]>901afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,cameroon,egypt,equatorialguinea,morocco,musabarrow,senegal,thegambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-30-jan-show-23-could-egypt-v-morocco-provide-champions-fashion-sakala--48500911And we focus on today’s contest between Egypt and Morocco – could the winner of this tie go on to become champions?

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 30 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 31 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48500911Sat, 29 Jan 2022 22:06:38 +0000Passion for SportDay 22 today with two more quarter-finals coming up. The Gambia’s wonderful run was brought to an end by the hosts Cameroon – we have an in-depth look at that game, and we also saw Burkina Faso through to the semi-finals. And we focus on today’s...And we focus on today’s contest between Egypt and Morocco – could the winner of this tie go on to become champions?

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 30 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 31 January]]>901afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,cameroon,egypt,fashionsakala,morocco,thegambia,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-22-29-jan-gambia-v-cameroon-omar-colley-penalty-shootouts--48488819
Also we look at the Burkina Faso/Tunisa game, and the agony of penalty shootouts.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 29 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 30 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48488819Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:23:26 +0000Passion for SportDay 21 today with the quarter-finals getting underway, and The Gambia hoping to continue their amazing tournament as they play the hosts Cameroon. We speak to Scorpions defender Omar Colley. Also we look at the Burkina Faso/Tunisa game, and the...
Also we look at the Burkina Faso/Tunisa game, and the agony of penalty shootouts.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 29 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 30 January]]>900afcon,afcon2021,burkinafaso,cameroon,omarcolley,penaltyshootouts,scorpions,thegambia,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-29-jan-2022-planet-sport-football-africa-afcon-latest-tyronne-ebuehi-epl-update--48473411And we look at Nigeria’s early exit and talk to defender Tyronne Ebuehi. 
Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart. 
   
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” runs until 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48473411Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:58:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest at AFCON 2021, with the stadium tragedy overshadowing what has been an exciting tournament so far. As well as finding out what caused the stadium disaster, we look ahead to the quarter-finals, with The...And we look at Nigeria’s early exit and talk to defender Tyronne Ebuehi. 
Plus lots on the EPL with Stuart. 
   
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” runs until 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>1770afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,epl,nigeria,premierleague,thegambia,tyronneebuehifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-21-28-jan-who-has-best-route-to-the-final-comoros-equatorial-guinea-and-cape-verde-on-the-up--48472970And we focus on Comoros, who won many admirers with their journey to the knockout stage as debutants. 
We compare the footballing growth of Comoros with Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 28 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 29 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48472970Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:40:58 +0000Passion for SportWith the quarter-finals starting on Saturday, we take a look at the draw and assess who has the best passage to the final.   And we focus on Comoros, who won many admirers with their journey to the knockout stage as debutants.  We compare the...And we focus on Comoros, who won many admirers with their journey to the knockout stage as debutants. 
We compare the footballing growth of Comoros with Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 28 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 29 January ]]>897afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,alexissouahy,capeverde,comoros,equatorialguineafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-20-27-jan-quarter-finals-ahead-eye-witness-account-of-stadium-tragedy--48459524Also more on Monday’s stadium disaster, and we have an eye-witness account from a fan who was at the stadium.   
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 27 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 28 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48459524Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:52:30 +0000Passion for SportDay 19 today, and it’s a rest day today and tomorrow, with the quarter-finals getting underway on Saturday. We take a look at Wednesday’s games, with Egypt and Equatorial Guinea going through to the quarter-finals.  Also more on Monday’s stadium...Also more on Monday’s stadium disaster, and we have an eye-witness account from a fan who was at the stadium.   
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 27 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 28 January ]]>868afcon,afcon2021,cameroon,egypt,equatorialguinea,ivorycoast,malifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-19-26-jan-stadium-tragedy-aftermath-senegal-through--48442764Also, on the pitch, we review Senegal’s win over nine-man Cape Verde, where some felt that the referee was harsh on the islanders.
And we look ahead to today’s clash between Ivory Coast and Egypt.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 26 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 27 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48442764Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:18:07 +0000Passion for SportDay 18 today, with the tournament being played under a cloud after the stadium tragedy in Yaounde on Monday night. We look into the reasons for the crush that led to eight people losing their lives. Also, on the pitch, we review Senegal’s win over...Also, on the pitch, we review Senegal’s win over nine-man Cape Verde, where some felt that the referee was harsh on the islanders.
And we look ahead to today’s clash between Ivory Coast and Egypt.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 26 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 27 January]]>893afcon,afcon2021,capeverde,egypt,ivorycoast,malawi,morocco,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-18-25-jan-quarter-finals-take-shape-kenneth-omeruo-on-super-eagles-exit--48430596
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 25 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 26 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48430596Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:16:30 +0000Passion for SportDay 17 today, with The Gambia and Cameroon booking their places in the quarter-finals, and with Malawi playing Morocco today. We look ahead, and also we hear from Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo on the Super Eagles shock Round of 16 exit to Tunisia....
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 25 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 26 January]]>894afcon2021,africanfootball,cameroon,comoros,kennethomeruo,malawi,morocco,nigeria,supereagles,thegambia,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-17-24-jan-nigeria-out-of-afcon-can-the-gambia-continue-fairytale--48418186We look ahead to today’s games as Comoros have a goalkeeping crisis as they play Cameroon, and we ask if The Gambia can continue their fairytale run against Guinea. 
And we hear from Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on winning the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award at the Fifa Best Awards. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 24 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 25 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48418186Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:27:20 +0000Passion for SportDay 16 today, with Nigeria knocked out yesterday as Tunisia and Burkina Faso went through to the quarter-finals – we ask what went wrong for the Super Eagles.   We look ahead to today’s games as Comoros have a goalkeeping crisis as they play...We look ahead to today’s games as Comoros have a goalkeeping crisis as they play Cameroon, and we ask if The Gambia can continue their fairytale run against Guinea. 
And we hear from Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on winning the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award at the Fifa Best Awards. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 24 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 25 January ]]>895afcon,afcon2021,burkinafaso,cameroon,comoros,edouardmendy,fifabestawards,nigeria,senegal,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-23-jan-nigeria-midfielder-kelechi-nwakali-world-cup-play-offs-best-of-afcon-group-stage--48407122Plus a look at the draw for the World Cup play-off round, and our best 11 of the group stage at AFCON.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 23 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 24 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48407122Sat, 22 Jan 2022 21:12:07 +0000Passion for SportDay 15 today and action is back with Nigeria playing Tunisia and Burkina Faso facing Gabon in Round of 16 Games. We speak to Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali. Plus a look at the draw for the World Cup play-off round, and our best 11 of the group...Plus a look at the draw for the World Cup play-off round, and our best 11 of the group stage at AFCON.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 23 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 24 January]]>901afcon,afcon2021,burkinafaso,fifaworldcup,gabon,kelechinwakali,nigeria,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-15-22-jan-looking-ahead-were-sierra-leone-unlucky-expectations-for-the-atlas-lions--48395655We talk about the teams that were knocked out at the group stage, with Sierra Leone among those that maybe deserved to have gone further.
And we go to Morocco, and hear what the expectations are for the Atlas Lions.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 22 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 23 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48395655Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:12:16 +0000Passion for SportDay 14 today – it’s another rest day, with the Round of 16 starting tomorrow, and we analyse which teams have favourable draws, and which ones will find the road to the final tougher. We talk about the teams that were knocked out at the group stage,...We talk about the teams that were knocked out at the group stage, with Sierra Leone among those that maybe deserved to have gone further.
And we go to Morocco, and hear what the expectations are for the Atlas Lions.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 22 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 23 January]]>898afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,atlaslions,egypt,groupof16,morocco,nigeria,senegal,sierraleone,thegambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-14-21-jan-algeria-out-malawi-through-troost-ekong-on-faith--48383039 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 21 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 22 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48383039Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:14:51 +0000Passion for SportDay 13 today – it’s a rest day, and we need one to recover after the drama of the group stage, with defending champions Algeria going out. Also we focus on Malawi’s achievement of reaching the group stage for the first time, and we have Nigeria... 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 21 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 22 January ]]>877afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,malawi,nigeria,williamtroost-ekongfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/planet-sport-football-africa-21-jan-algeria-and-ghana-shocks-at-afcon-mendy-on-award-epl-latest--48382778Also we hear from Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on winning the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award at the Fifa Best Awards, and lots on the EPL too. 
 
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 January to 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48382778Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:35:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have the latest from the AFCON in Cameroon as defending champions Algeria made a shock exit at the group stage, with Ghana going out too. We speak to Black Stars fans in Accra.  Also we hear from Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper...Also we hear from Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on winning the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award at the Fifa Best Awards, and lots on the EPL too. 
 
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 January to 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>1771afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,cameroonroars,edouardmendy,epl,ghana,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-13-20-january-crunch-day-for-algeria-what-price-nigeria-accra-fans-on-ghana-exit--48369159We go to Limbe to hear how the Gambia team is doing ahead of today’s clash with Tunisia.
We look at Nigeria’s prospects, as the only team with a 100% record in the group stage.
And we have more on the shock of the tournament as Ghana were eliminated after losing to Comoros – we speak to fans in Accra.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 20 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 21 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48369159Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:28:23 +0000Passion for SportDay 12 today and the group stage ends with defending champions Algeria needing to beat Ivory Coast, otherwise they are out. We go to Limbe to hear how the Gambia team is doing ahead of today’s clash with Tunisia. We look at Nigeria’s prospects, as...We go to Limbe to hear how the Gambia team is doing ahead of today’s clash with Tunisia.
We look at Nigeria’s prospects, as the only team with a 100% record in the group stage.
And we have more on the shock of the tournament as Ghana were eliminated after losing to Comoros – we speak to fans in Accra.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 20 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 21 January ]]>847afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,comoros,gambia,ghana,ivorycoast,nigeria,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-19-jan-ghana-go-out-var-controversy-group-d-climax--48354947We revisit the controversy that saw Guinea-Bissau denied an equaliser by the VAR against Egypt over the weekend.
And we look ahead to today’s Group D games as Nigeria play Guinea-Bissau and Egypt face Sudan.
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 19 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 20 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48354947Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:21:27 +0000Passion for SportDay 11 today – and what a huge shock yesterday as Ghana were eliminated after losing to Comoros. Senegal progressed but are still looking below-par – we assess the Teranga Lions. We revisit the controversy that saw Guinea-Bissau denied an equaliser...We revisit the controversy that saw Guinea-Bissau denied an equaliser by the VAR against Egypt over the weekend.
And we look ahead to today’s Group D games as Nigeria play Guinea-Bissau and Egypt face Sudan.
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Wednesday 19 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Wednesday, for broadcast on Thursday 20 January ]]>900afcon2021,africanfootball,blackstars,comoros,egypt,ghana,guinea-bissau,nigeria,senegal,sudan,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-11-cameroon-roars-18-jan-cameroon-and-burkina-faso-through-can-ghana-make-it--48339055Can Ghana get out of trouble and get to the knockout stage – we preview the conclusion of Group B and Group C on a busy day.
And we go to the northern city of Garoua to find out how things are going there.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 18 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 19 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48339055Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:55:10 +0000Passion for SportDay 10 today after Cameroon went into the Round of 16 with seven points from their three group games, joined by Burkina Faso. Can Ghana get out of trouble and get to the knockout stage – we preview the conclusion of Group B and Group C on a busy...Can Ghana get out of trouble and get to the knockout stage – we preview the conclusion of Group B and Group C on a busy day.
And we go to the northern city of Garoua to find out how things are going there.

*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 18 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 19 January]]>899afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,cameroon,epl,ghana,mohamedsalah,riyadmahrez,sadiomanefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-10-cameroon-roars-17-jan-algeria-in-shock-defeat-focus-on-ethiopia--48325766It’s Day 9 today, Group A ends with already-qualified Cameroon playing Cape Verde, and Burkina Faso taking on Ethiopia, with those three teams all in with a chance of progressing.  
We have a focus on Ethiopia on the show today, we speak to coach Wubetu Abate. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 16 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 18 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48325766Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:00:34 +0000Passion for SportAn astonishing day on Sunday – we talk about Algeria’s shock defeat to Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone’s battling draw with Ivory Coast.  It’s Day 9 today, Group A ends with already-qualified Cameroon playing Cape Verde, and Burkina Faso taking...It’s Day 9 today, Group A ends with already-qualified Cameroon playing Cape Verde, and Burkina Faso taking on Ethiopia, with those three teams all in with a chance of progressing.  
We have a focus on Ethiopia on the show today, we speak to coach Wubetu Abate. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 16 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 18 January ]]>899afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,burkinafaso,cameroon,capeverde,equitorialguinea,ethiopia,ivorycoast,sierraleonefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-9-16-january-salah-on-target-as-egypt-are-through-the-pressure-to-win--48312733 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 16 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 17 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48312733Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:29:40 +0000Passion for SportDay 8 today, with Algeria, Ivory Coast and The Gambia among the teams in action. Saturday saw Salah on target as Egypt were fortunate to beat Guinea-Bissau, while Nigeria comfortably made it two wins from two to reach the knockout stage.    *****The... 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Sunday 16 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Sunday, for broadcast on Monday 17 January ]]>883afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,egypt,guinea-bissau,ivorycoast,nigeria,thegambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-8-15-january-warriors-out-senegal-yet-to-impress--48302694 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 15 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 16 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48302694Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:23:18 +0000Passion for SportDay 7 today, Nigeria playing Sudan and Egypt taking on Guinea-Bissau – we’ll look ahead to those games. A surprise as Ghana were held to a draw by Gabon, and Senegal failed to impress again. And with Zimbabwe the first team to exit the tournament, we... 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Saturday 15 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Saturday, for broadcast on Sunday 16 January ]]>896afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,caf,egypt,gabon,ghana,guinea-bissau,joellupahla,nigeria,senegal,sudan,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-jan-big-afcon-win-for-cameroon-gambia-s-goalscoring-hero--48287124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48287124Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:11:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the early stages of the AFCON in Cameroon, as the hosts made a statement with the biggest win of the tournament so far, beating Ethiopia 4-1 on Thursday and The Gambia made a winning start. We look at which other...1770afcon2021,africanfootball,cameroon,eplfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-7-14-jan-hosts-hit-4-ghana-hopes--48286501
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 14 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 15 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48286501Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:49:06 +0000Passion for SportCameroon roared yesterday with a 4-1 win over Ethiopia seeing them the first team to make it to the knockout stage. Day 6 today, and it’s a busy one, with four games to look forward too, and we assess Ghana’s prospects as we speak to leading African...
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Friday 14 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Friday, for broadcast on Saturday 15 January]]>892afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,caf,cameroon,ghana,nuhuadamsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-6-13-jan-early-form-small-crowds-in-a-football-crazy-nation--48272817
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 13 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 14 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48272817Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:47:11 +0000Passion for SportDay 5 today, and Cameroon play Ethiopia, with a win taking them to the knockout stage. Huge controversy as the referee ended the Mali v Tunisia match early, while The Gambia made a winning start in their first appearance at the Nations Cup. And we...
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Thursday 13 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200GMT on Thursday, for broadcast on Friday 14 January]]>871afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,caf,cameroon,equatorialguinea,ethiopia,ivorycoast,mali,mauritania,thegambia,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-5-12-jan-big-win-for-nigeria-how-far-can-salah-take-egypt--48257016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48257016Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:50:43 +0000Passion for SportA significant win for Nigeria over Egypt in Group D – we analyse the match, as Mohamed Salah failed to deliver for the Pharaohs. And we go to Limbe ahead of The Gambia’s first-ever game at the AFCON, as they face Mauritania tonight.864afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,caf,egypt,gambia,guinea-bisseau,kelechiiheanacho,mauritania,nigeria,sierraleone,sudanfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-show-4-11-jan-teams-below-their-best-so-far--48242313 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 11 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200 GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 12 January ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48242313Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:33:43 +0000Passion for SportLow-scoring games, with some teams looking below their best was the story of Day 2 on Monday. We analyse the matches, and we look ahead to Tuesday’s games as Nigeria roll into action against Egypt. And more from Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi.   ... 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Tuesday 11 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200 GMT on Tuesday, for broadcast on Wednesday 12 January ]]>899afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,caf,comoros,gabon,ghana,guinea,malawi,morocco,senegal,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-10-january-show-3-day-1-games-plus-expectations-for-nigeria--48230245And Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi tell us about the expectations for the Super Eagles. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 10 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200 GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 11 January]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48230245Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:30:36 +0000Passion for SportToday we look back at Cameroon’s win over Burkina Faso in the opening match, and we look ahead to today’s games, with Morocco taking on Egypt in the game of the day, as Senegal begin their campaign against Zimbabwe.   And Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel...And Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi tell us about the expectations for the Super Eagles. 
 
*****The show is suitable for broadcast on Monday 10 January, the next show will be uploaded by 2200 GMT on Monday, for broadcast on Tuesday 11 January]]>862afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,cameroon,danielakpeyi,egypt,morocco,nigeria,senegal,supereagles,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-9-january-show-2-hopes-for-the-host-nation-who-will-be-surprise-packages--48219286And we ask if any of the smaller teams can spring some surprises - Zimbabwe defender Onsimo Bhasera is hopeful.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48219286Sat, 08 Jan 2022 22:13:19 +0000Passion for SportWe look ahead to the opening games, with Cameroon playing Burkina Faso and Cape Verde taking on Ethiopia, and we hear from fans in Cameroon, who are hoping for the Indomitable Lions to go all the way. And we ask if any of the smaller teams can spring...And we ask if any of the smaller teams can spring some surprises - Zimbabwe defender Onsimo Bhasera is hopeful.]]>899afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,burkinafaso,caf,cameroon,capeverde,ethiopia,onsimobhasera,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameroon-roars-8-january-show-1--48207215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48207215Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:05:08 +0000Passion for SportOne day to go to the big #AFCON2021 kick-off, and in #CameroonRoars show 1 we’ll be highlighting some of the star players to look out for, and some of the youngsters who might make an impression. Plus we’ll hear from Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba,...881afcon,afcon2021,africacupofnations,africanfootball,algeria,caf,cameroonroars,didierdrogba,egypt,epl,gabon,ghana,ivorycoast,mali,morocco,nigeria,patricemotsepe,premierleague,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-jan-looking-ahead-to-afcon-the-big-tournament-players--48194100And with 35 EPL players at the AFCON, Stuart looks at which players will be missed by their clubs the most, and which players have a chance to impress at the AFCON so that they can get more of a chance at club level. 
 
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 January to 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48194100Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:02:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals, which get underway on Sunday in Cameroon. Lots of predictions, and we hear from the city of Douala.  And with 35 EPL players at the AFCON, Stuart looks at which players will...And with 35 EPL players at the AFCON, Stuart looks at which players will be missed by their clubs the most, and which players have a chance to impress at the AFCON so that they can get more of a chance at club level. 
 
****A reminder that our new daily 15-minute programme on the AFCON “Cameroon Roars” will run from 8 January to 7 February. It will be uploaded by 10pm GMT and will be suitable for broadcast in the morning and afternoon. The show will be uploaded here. ]]>1770afcon,afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,caf,cameroon,egypt,epl,ghana,ivorycoast,liverpoolfc,mali,morocco,nigeria,premierleague,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-dec-who-will-win-afcon-african-football-highlights--48114461We look back at 2021 in African football, and relive some of the highlights, including a big interview that we had with Nigeria and Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho.
And lots on the EPL – Stuart picks his top five African players so far, and as Liverpool and Chelsea dropped points midweek, will Manchester City run away with the title?  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48114461Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:56:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we continue to look ahead to the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, with just a week to go to the kick-off in Cameroon. We look back at 2021 in African football, and relive some of the highlights, including a big interview that we had with...We look back at 2021 in African football, and relive some of the highlights, including a big interview that we had with Nigeria and Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho.
And lots on the EPL – Stuart picks his top five African players so far, and as Liverpool and Chelsea dropped points midweek, will Manchester City run away with the title?  ]]>1768afcon,africanfootball,algeria,cameroon,chelsea,egypt,epl,ghana,ivorycoast,kelechiiheanacho,liverpool,mancity,nigeria,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-dec-afcon-rumours-female-referees--48042484Also our thoughts on Caf appointing four female referees for the tournament. 
And we ask whether 2021 was a good year or a bad year for African football, and we look ahead to the busy period ahead in the EPL. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48042484Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:01:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we continue to look ahead to the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon, as rumours continued this week about the postponement of the tournament, and as Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe, insisted that it is going ahead...Also our thoughts on Caf appointing four female referees for the tournament. 
And we ask whether 2021 was a good year or a bad year for African football, and we look ahead to the busy period ahead in the EPL. ]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,caf,cameroon,epl,femalereferees,liverpoolfc,mosalah,patricemotsepefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-dec-afcon-report-from-cameroon-aubameyang-suspended-city-send-epl-warning--47953431Also, lots on the EPL, as Arsenal suspend Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and strip him of the captaincy – can the Gunners do without him?
And are Manchester City now the clear favourites to take the title after their 7-0 demolition of Leeds?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47953431Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:30:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the latest on the preparations for the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. We have a special report from Cameroon, as we hear more about Samuel Eto’s appointment as president of the Cameroon FA. Also, lots on the EPL, as...Also, lots on the EPL, as Arsenal suspend Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and strip him of the captaincy – can the Gunners do without him?
And are Manchester City now the clear favourites to take the title after their 7-0 demolition of Leeds?]]>1767afcon,africancupofnations,africanfootball,arsenalfc,aubameyang,caf,cameroonfootball,epl,leedsutdfc,mancityfc,premierleague,samueleto'ofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-dec-afcon-venue-move-rumours-sebastien-haller-terem-moffi-the-decline-of-barcelona--47858988We talk to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi, who plays for Lorient in France and is hoping to be in the Super Eagles squad for the Afcon.
And we look at the decline of Barcelona, as they fail to make it to the group stage of the Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47858988Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:56:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we assess the rumours that the 2021 Afcon might be delayed or moved away from Cameroon, as Caf insist that the tournament is going ahead as scheduled. Also we look at the exploits of Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller, who’s made...We talk to Nigeria forward Terem Moffi, who plays for Lorient in France and is hoping to be in the Super Eagles squad for the Afcon.
And we look at the decline of Barcelona, as they fail to make it to the group stage of the Champions League.]]>1771afcon,africanfootball,barcelona,caf,cameroonfootball,championsleague,ivorycoastfootball,lorient,sebastienhaller,teremmoffifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-dec-caf-and-a-biennial-world-cup-ballon-dor-controversy--47761129And Idah was part of a group of reporters who spoke to the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, who is totally against a biennial World Cup.

But there’s a chance that Fifa might still go ahead, despite the opposition.

Also Stuart on the Ballon D’Or, as Lionel Messi won the prestigious player of the year trophy for a record seventh time – did he deserve it, and was Mohamed Salah overlooked unfairly as he came seventh, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp saying that Salah definitely should have been higher up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47761129Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:14:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have some insights on CAFs decision to support the proposal for the Fifa World Cup to be held every two years instead of every four years. Idah is back from a trip to Switzerland, where she visited the Fifa headquarters, and...And Idah was part of a group of reporters who spoke to the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, who is totally against a biennial World Cup.

But there’s a chance that Fifa might still go ahead, despite the opposition.

Also Stuart on the Ballon D’Or, as Lionel Messi won the prestigious player of the year trophy for a record seventh time – did he deserve it, and was Mohamed Salah overlooked unfairly as he came seventh, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp saying that Salah definitely should have been higher up.]]>1771africanfootball,ballondor,caf,epl,fifa,ioc,lionelmessi,liverpoolfc,mosalah,premierleague,thomasbachfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-nov-haller-on-fire-for-ajax-caf-womens-champions-league-leading-pack-in-the-epl--47658795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47658795Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:38:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller’s incredible scoring form for Ajax in the Uefa Champions League, with nine goals in five group games. We review the first Caf Women’s Champions League, and hear from Togo coach Paulo...1770ajaxfc,cafwomenschampionsleague,chelseafc,epl,ivorycoast,liverpoolfc,manchesterutdfc,mancityfc,olesolskjaer,pauloduarte,premierleague,ralfrangnick,sebastienhaller,togo,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-nov-2022-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-big-weekend-for-new-epl-managers--47545491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47545491Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:50:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we review the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, as Ivory Coast miss out on a play-off place, and as South Africa alleged dirty tricks as they lost 1-0 to a soft-looking Ghana penalty. And in the EPL, managers Eddie Howe, Steven...1769astonvillafc,epl,fashionsakala,fifaworldcup2022,ivorycoastfootball,newcastleutdfc,norwichcityfc,premierleague,southafricanfootball,spurs,tottenhamhotspurfc,watfordfc,worldcupqualifiers,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-nov-why-the-fifa-rankings-are-unfair-on-africa-nigerian-is-new-newcastle-director-of-football-the-epl-sack-race--47432784We find out more about the Nigerian Michael Emenalo, who is set to become the new director of football at Newcastle United. Emenalo is a former Chelsea technical director.
And, it’s only November, and already 5 EPL managers have been sacked!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47432784Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:22:40 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the Fifa rankings – how they work, and if they are a true reflection. Belgium are currently the number one team in the world, Senegal are top in Africa, while Algeria, who beat Senegal in the 2019 AFCON final, are...We find out more about the Nigerian Michael Emenalo, who is set to become the new director of football at Newcastle United. Emenalo is a former Chelsea technical director.
And, it’s only November, and already 5 EPL managers have been sacked!]]>1767africanfootball,algerianfootball,astonvillafc,chelseafc,epl,fifa,fifarankings,michaelemenalo,newcastleutdfc,premierleague,senegalfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-nov-caf-womens-champions-league-best-epl-african-striker-utd-v-city-and-conte-takes-over-at-spurs--47321229Plus your thoughts on who’s the best African striker ever – is it Didier Drogba or is it Mohamed Salah? And lots on the EPL, as Antonio Conte takes over at Tottenham, and the Manchester derby is on this weekend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47321229Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:46:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the inaugural edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League, running from the 5th to the 19th of this month. Egypt are hosting, eight teams are taking part, and Nigerian legend Perpetua Okwocha says it’s difficult...Plus your thoughts on who’s the best African striker ever – is it Didier Drogba or is it Mohamed Salah? And lots on the EPL, as Antonio Conte takes over at Tottenham, and the Manchester derby is on this weekend.]]>1768africanfootball,antonioconte,cafwomenschampionsleague,didierdrogba,egypt,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,manutdfc,mohamedsalah,nigeria,perpetuaokwocha,spursfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-oct-show-454-caf-champions-league-nigerian-keeper-daniel-akpeyi-man-utd-troubles-ivorian-maxwel-cornet--47205270And lots on the EPL, as Manchester United are in a difficult space, and we talk about the Ivorian Maxwel Cornet, who is impressing at Burnley.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47205270Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:13:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the teams that have made it to the group stage of this season’s Caf Champions League, with clubs from Botswana and South Africa there for the first time. Also we speak to Nigeria national team goalkeeper Daniel...And lots on the EPL, as Manchester United are in a difficult space, and we talk about the Ivorian Maxwel Cornet, who is impressing at Burnley.]]>1770africanfootball,burnleyfc,cafchampionsleague,danielakpeyi,epl,goalkeepers,kaizerchiefs,manutd,maxwelcornet,nigerianfootball,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-oct-african-players-and-the-ballon-dor-caf-womens-champions-league-patson-daka-hits-4-for-leicester--47084066And lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as Patson Daka became the first Zambian to score in the EPL, and Salah shines again.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47084066Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:19:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask whether there should have been more African players nominated for the 2021 Ballon D’Or – with Riyad Mahrez and Mohammed Salah the only Africans nominated, and Edouard Mendy left out. Also we look ahead to the finals of the...And lots on the EPL and the Uefa Champions League, as Patson Daka became the first Zambian to score in the EPL, and Salah shines again.]]>1771africanfootball,ballondor,cafwomenschampionsleague,championsleague,edouardmendy,epl,leicestercityfc,mohamedsalah,patsondaka,premierleague,riyadmahrezfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-oct-world-cup-qualifiers-africas-most-expensive-player-newcastle-takeover--46978472And lots on the EPL as we unpack the takeover of Newcastle United and what it could mean for the club.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46978472Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:23:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the Fifa World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Senegal and Morocco the first teams to make it to the final play-off stage. And we hear from the most expensive African player ever – Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who moved...And lots on the EPL as we unpack the takeover of Newcastle United and what it could mean for the club.]]>1770africanfootball,epl,fifaworldcup,moroccofootball,napoli,newcastleutd,nigerianfootball,premierleague,senegalfootball,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-oct-afcon-preparations-stadiums-report-diouf-and-drogba-that-salah-goal-fa-aim-to-fast-track-ex-players-into-refs--46871629Also we talk about Mohamed Salah’s superb goal for Liverpool against Manchester City, and plans that the English FA has to recruit and fast-track former players to become referees. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46871629Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:07:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show get an update on the preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which Cameroon will be hosting in just three months from now. We have a special report from Yaoundé, as there are still concerns about how ready the stadiums...Also we talk about Mohamed Salah’s superb goal for Liverpool against Manchester City, and plans that the English FA has to recruit and fast-track former players to become referees. ]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,cameroon,didierdrogba,el-hadjidiouf,epl,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,mosalah,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-oct-show-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-highest-paid-coaches-in-africa-epl-latest-with-liverpool-v-city--46764259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46764259Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:07:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show look ahead to the upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers for Africa, with Ghana’s Black Stars welcoming back Serbian Milovan Rajevac back as coach. He took them to the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals. Plus: who are Africa’s highest paid...1768africanfootball,epl,fifaworldcup,ghana,ghanablackstars,ghanaianfootball,liverpoolfc,mancityfc,milovanrajevac,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-sept-banyana-banyana-triumph-ivory-coast-on-the-up-chelsea-face-city-in-epl--46663319We hear from Patrice Beaumelle, the Ivory Coast national team coach, who feels that while the team lacks the big names of a few years ago, the Elephants have great talent. 
Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Chelsea play Man City this weekend. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46663319Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:18:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at South Africa’s 4-2 win over Nigeria in the final of the Aisha Buhari women's invitational tournament in Nigeria – are Banyana Banyana set to become Africa’s top women’s team?  We hear from Patrice Beaumelle, the Ivory...We hear from Patrice Beaumelle, the Ivory Coast national team coach, who feels that while the team lacks the big names of a few years ago, the Elephants have great talent. 
Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Chelsea play Man City this weekend. ]]>1768africanfootball,aishabuhari,banyanabanyana,chelseafc,epl,ivorycoastfootball,mancityfc,patricebeaumelle,premierleague,southafricawomensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-sept-show-448-south-sudan-progress-garba-lawal-speaks-out-on-nigerian-players-ronaldo-back-with-a-bang-and-could-chelsea-win-the-epl--46551293Also, former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has spoken out against players of Nigerian descent born in other countries choosing to play for Nigeria as a last resort after failing to earn a place in the countries of their birth. And Stuart on Ronaldo’s return to the EPL, and Chelsea’s promising start.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46551293Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:53:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from South Sudan, where Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura made a recent visit. The president of the South Sudan Football Association is hoping that Africa’s newest country can make progress with football development....Also, former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has spoken out against players of Nigerian descent born in other countries choosing to play for Nigeria as a last resort after failing to earn a place in the countries of their birth. And Stuart on Ronaldo’s return to the EPL, and Chelsea’s promising start.]]>1770africanfootball,chelseafc,epl,garbalawal,manchesterutdfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,ronaldo,southsudanfootball,thomastuchelfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-sept-world-cup-qualifying-for-africa-caf-womens-champions-league-european-transfer-window--46449263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46449263Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:20:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the opening two rounds of games in the group stage of 2022 World Cup qualifying for Africa, as Egypt fire their coach who was unbeaten in nine games. Also we look at the large numbers of players featuring in the...1770africanfootball,cafwomenschampionsleague,egyptianfootball,epl,europeantransferwindow,fifaworldcup,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-sept-double-standards-over-epl-and-world-cup-qualifiers-zimbabwean-who-marked-messi-ronaldo-to-utd--46350248Also we hear from the Zimbabwean who was tasked with marking Lionel Messi on Messi’s debut in France. And we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46350248Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:55:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the disappointment and controversy over the release of English Premier League players for this month’s World Cup qualifiers. Last week the EPL released a statement saying that clubs had unanimously decided not to release...Also we hear from the Zimbabwean who was tasked with marking Lionel Messi on Messi’s debut in France. And we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United.]]>1770africanfootball,epl,fifaworldcup,messi,premierleague,ronaldo,zimbabweanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-aug-show-445-paralympics-football-beach-soccer-world-cup-qualifiers-enock-mwepu-epl--46258269Also we speak to Zambia and Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu, who’s moved from RB Salzburg, on getting the chance to play in Europe.
And lots to talk about in the EPL – we ask what impact Romelu Lukaku will make at Chelsea.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46258269Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:18:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the football tournament at the Tokyo Paralympics and look at Senegal’s great run at the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia. And with the group stage of qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup beginning next...Also we speak to Zambia and Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu, who’s moved from RB Salzburg, on getting the chance to play in Europe.
And lots to talk about in the EPL – we ask what impact Romelu Lukaku will make at Chelsea.]]>1770brighton&hovealbion,chelseafc,enockmwepu,epl,fifa2022worldcup,fifabeachsoccerworldcup,romelulukaku,senegal,tokyoparalympics,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-august-afcon-draw-new-prize-money-plan-epl-african-stars-to-watch--46158220
And we look at comments made by CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the draw, speaking of a plan to pay some prize money for the winners direct to players, rather than players waiting to get money through their federations – a possible way of solving some of the disputes over payment of winning bonuses that have affected so many teams in African football.

And lots of EPL action to talk about, and Stuart highlights the African players there this season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46158220Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:53:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the draw for the 2021 AFCON, starting on 9 January, with holders Algeria and Ivory Coast drawn in the same group, and Nigeria placed alongside Egypt, and Morocco and Ghana together in the same group. And we look at...
And we look at comments made by CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the draw, speaking of a plan to pay some prize money for the winners direct to players, rather than players waiting to get money through their federations – a possible way of solving some of the disputes over payment of winning bonuses that have affected so many teams in African football.

And lots of EPL action to talk about, and Stuart highlights the African players there this season.]]>1769afcon2021,africanfootball,africanfootballersinepl,algeria,caf,egypt,epl,ghana,ivorycoast,morocco,nigeria,patricemotsepe,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-aug-caf-womens-champions-league-epl-preview-messi-to-psg--46072461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46072461Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:11:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at how the introduction of the CAF Women’s Champions League might boost the game on the continent. With qualifiers taking place around the continent, we hear from Namibian club Tura Magic. Lots on the EPL, with the new...1770africanfootball,barcelonafc,caf,cafwomenschampionsleague,chelseafc,epl,lionelmessi,liverpoolfc,manchestercityfc,manchesterutdfc,namibianfootball,parisstgermain,psg,turamagicfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-442-tokyo-olympics-analysis-nigeria-winger-moses-simon-who-will-win-the-epl--45983882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45983882Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:55:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we analyse Africa’s football performance at the Tokyo Olympics with Ivory Coast and Egypt reaching the quarter-finals, and we hear from Stuart, on the experience of being at the Olympics in Tokyo. And the French Ligue 1 gets...1770africanfootball,arsenal,chelsea,egyptianfootball,epl,fcnantes,frenchfootball,ivorycoastfootball,ligue1,liverpool,manchestercity,manchesterutd,mosessimon,premierleague,spurs,tokyoolympicsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-july-olympics-report-uganda-coach-micho-sredrovic-nigeria-international-ramon-azeez-who-could-be-epl-surprise-package--45894921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45894921Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:14:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the football tournaments at the Tokyo Olympics, with Ivory Coast and Egypt through to the men’s quarter-finals. And we hear from Stuart Weir who is in Tokyo. We talk about Serbian coach Milutin “Micho” Sredrovic’s return...1771africanfootball,epl,granadafc,michosredrovic,nigerianfootball,premierleague,ramonazeez,tokyoolympics,ugandanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-july-pitso-mosimane-on-african-coaches-fifa-plans-for-world-cup-every-two-years-and-new-rule-changes--45804939 
Also we look at the chances of the African teams in the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, and as CAF has given its support to Fifa’s proposal to hold the World Cup every two years, we analyse whether this is a good idea, given that the Africa Cup of Nations is staged every two years.
 
Plus, a look at the trials of five potential new rules that Fifa is carrying out – including two 30-minute halves, with the clock being stopped when the ball goes out of play, and unlimited substitutions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45804939Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:39:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from Al Ahly’s South African coach Pitso Mosimane, who has thanked the club for believing in him rather than a European coach, as he won back-to-back Champions League titles with the Egyptian club, saying that Africa has... 
Also we look at the chances of the African teams in the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, and as CAF has given its support to Fifa’s proposal to hold the World Cup every two years, we analyse whether this is a good idea, given that the Africa Cup of Nations is staged every two years.
 
Plus, a look at the trials of five potential new rules that Fifa is carrying out – including two 30-minute halves, with the clock being stopped when the ball goes out of play, and unlimited substitutions.]]>1770afcon,africanfootball,alahly,caf,fifa,footballrules,pitsomosimane,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-july-joel-obi-on-speaking-up-against-racism-caf-champions-league-economics-penalty-shootout-alternatives--45721258 
Also, as Simba of Tanzania reported a big loss from playing in the group stage of the Champions League, we ask whether the competition is about making money or the prestige of playing on the continent.
 
And, with the Euro 2020 final decided on penalties, with heartache for the England fans and players, we look at how penalty shootouts became the way of deciding tied finals, and if there is any better alternative.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45721258Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:18:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the latest episode of racism in European football, as three black England players all suffering abuse in the hours after missing penalties against Italy in the Euro 2020 final. And we hear from Nigeria international Joel... 
Also, as Simba of Tanzania reported a big loss from playing in the group stage of the Champions League, we ask whether the competition is about making money or the prestige of playing on the continent.
 
And, with the Euro 2020 final decided on penalties, with heartache for the England fans and players, we look at how penalty shootouts became the way of deciding tied finals, and if there is any better alternative.]]>1771africanfootball,bukayosaka,cafchampionsleague,euro2020,jadonsancho,joelobi,marcusrashford,nigerianfootball,penaltyshootouts,racism,simbafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-july-caf-new-tournament-policy-tony-nakwaeme-on-empty-stadia-enock-mwepu-to-epl-euro-2020-final--45630180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45630180Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:55:37 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at CAF’s new policy of playing club competition finals over one leg at neutral venues – will it work in Africa? Also, we speak to Nigeria's Tony Nwakaeme, who’s based in Turkey with Trabzonspor, and he tells us how tough...1758africanchampionsleague,africanconfederationcup,africanfootball,brighton&hovealbion,caf,enockmwepu,epl,euro2020,nigerianfootball,rbsalzburg,tonynwakaeme,trabzonsporfc,zambianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-july-patson-daka-to-leicester-city-uefa-away-goals-rule-change-euros-2020-viera-to-palace--45532473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45532473Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:36:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we analyse Zambia striker Patson Daka’s big move to Leicester City – will he succeed in the EPL? And Daka tells us about his faith. Also, Uefa have decided to scrap the away goals rule in European club football, should CAF do the...1766africanfootball,caf,crystalpalace,epl,euros2020,leicestercity,patrickviera,patsondaka,rbsalzburg,uefa,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-june-caf-vision-for-growth-of-african-football-ricky-hill-on-black-coaches-in-english-football-euro-2020-knockout-stage-preview--45431340Plus Stuart on Euro 2020, as we get ready for the knockout stage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45431340Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:45:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at Caf’s statement on their vision to grow the game in Africa and to deal with negative perceptions - after so many stories and allegations of abuse of finances. Also, we speak to Ricky Hill, one of the first black...Plus Stuart on Euro 2020, as we get ready for the knockout stage.]]>1771africanfootball,blackcoaches,caf,englishfootball,epl,euro2020,premierleague,rickyhillfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-june-afcon-latest-euro-2020-christian-eriksen--45345670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45345670Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:25:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Cameroon to get the latest on the preparations for the delayed 2021 AFCON. Despite rumours the tournament might be moved away elsewhere, CAF has insisted Cameroon remain the hosts. Plus Euro 2020, as Ronaldo shines again,...1771afcon,africanfootball,cameroon,christianeriksen,cristianoronaldo,euro2020,lionelmessifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-june-african-digital-top-20-on-social-media-euro-2020-preview--45251792Also Stuart looks at the delayed Euro 2020 and highlights some of the players there with African roots.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45251792Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:10:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the latest list of the Digital Top 20 of African Football, released by RESULT Sports. North African clubs are dominating, with Al Ahly of Egypt at number 1, with 33m followers across all platforms. Tanzanian clubs...Also Stuart looks at the delayed Euro 2020 and highlights some of the players there with African roots.]]>1771africanfootball,alahlyfc,digitaltop20,euro2020,ghanaianfootball,nigeria,nigerianfootball,tanzanianfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-june-no-african-finalists-in-fifae-nations-cup-mental-health-chelsea-kings-of-europe--45156646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45156646Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:34:51 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about E-Sports, as the second edition of the FIFAe Nations Cup 2021 will take place in Denmark in August, with only one African country taking part in the qualifiers, South Africa, who didn’t make it to the finals. Can...1770africanfootball,chelseafc,europeanchampionsleague,fifaenationscup,mentalhealthfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-may-would-african-football-be-better-with-no-relegation-like-the-mls-epl-final-placings--45068262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45068262Thu, 27 May 2021 20:32:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask whether African football would be better with no relegation. We hear from Andy Searles, a club chaplain in the US Major League Soccer, a franchise set-up, with no relegation and no promotion. The idea of having no relegation...1771africanfootball,africansuperleague,epl,europeansuperleague,liverpoolfc,mls,premierleague,usmajorleaguesoccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-may-who-were-the-best-african-players-in-the-epl-this-season-the-nigerian-striker-breaking-records-in-italy--44934495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44934495Thu, 20 May 2021 19:47:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask who was the best African player in the EPL, and what impact African players made in the EPL this season. We also highlight some of the best Africans elsewhere in Europe, and we speak to Italy-based Simeon 'Simy' Nwankwo,...1771africanfootball,brighton&hovealbionfc,championsleague,epl,manchestercityfc,nigerianfootball,premierleague,seriea,simynwankwo,yvesbissoumafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-may-kelechi-iheanacho-set-for-cup-final-african-womens-cup-of-nations-as-arta-solar-7--44797235Also, a look at the draw for the qualifiers for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and we focus on Djibouti champions AS Arta Solar 7, who have signed former West Ham striker Diafra Sakho.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44797235Thu, 13 May 2021 19:17:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Leicester and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who could feature for the Foxes is Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea. Iheanacho has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season, but before that, he had a...Also, a look at the draw for the qualifiers for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and we focus on Djibouti champions AS Arta Solar 7, who have signed former West Ham striker Diafra Sakho.]]>1771africanfootball,africanwomenscupofnations,asartasolar7,djibouti,epl,facup,kelechiiheanacho,leicestercityfc,nigerianfootball,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-may-caf-crackdown-on-africa-stadia-wilfred-ndidi-on-fa-cup-final-and-brendan-rogers-utd-fans-protest--44668336Also we speak to Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who’s been a regular starter as Leicester are looking good for a top-four finish and are playing Chelsea in the FA Cup final later this month. Ndidi tells us about the difference that manager Brendan Rogers has made.
And Stuart on the Manchester United fan protest and Jose Mourinho becoming Roma manager.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44668336Thu, 06 May 2021 20:28:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at Caf’s ruling that 22 countries on the continent have no stadia that meet their minimum requirements, including 10 taking part in upcoming World Cup qualifiers, which have been moved from June to September to give...Also we speak to Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who’s been a regular starter as Leicester are looking good for a top-four finish and are playing Chelsea in the FA Cup final later this month. Ndidi tells us about the difference that manager Brendan Rogers has made.
And Stuart on the Manchester United fan protest and Jose Mourinho becoming Roma manager.]]>1770africanfootball,caf,fifaworldcup,josemourinho,leicestercityfc,manchesterutdfc,nigeria,tottenhamhotspurfc,wilfredndidifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-april-1b-plan-to-change-african-football-olympics-ola-aina-on-fulham-relegation-fight--44563047Also, we assess the draw for the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, with the African teams all in tricky-looking groups. And we hear from Nigeria and Fulham defender Ola Aina, who is still hopeful of avoiding relegation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44563047Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:03:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at CAF president, Patrice Motsepe’s plans for a new infrastructure project, with a budget of one billion dollars, aiming to change the face of African football. How will it work, and where will the money come from? Also,...Also, we assess the draw for the football competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, with the African teams all in tricky-looking groups. And we hear from Nigeria and Fulham defender Ola Aina, who is still hopeful of avoiding relegation]]>1771africanfootball,caf,epl,fulhamfc,nigerianfootball,olaaina,patricemotsepe,premierleague,tokyoolympicsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-april-european-super-league-crumbles-infantino-vision-for-africa-spurs-sack-jose--44442781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44442781Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:34:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the story of the failed European Super League – a plan to create greater revenue for 12 top European clubs, where a huge outcry saw the end of the project in the space of three days. What was behind the plans, what...1766africanfootball,africansuperleague,fifa,gianniinfantino,josemourinho,spurs,superleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-april-african-schools-competition-caf-champions-league-ajayi-on-west-brom-relegation-fight--44349547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44349547Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:45:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about Caf’s latest project - the launch of a pilot interschool competition project for Africa. It’s intended to lead to the establishment of an schools tournament in the six African zones resulting in a Pan-African schools...1770africanfootball,africaschoolschampionship,cafchampionsleague,epl,nigeria,premierleague,semiajayi,westbromwichalbionfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-april-2021-the-challenge-of-achieving-your-dream-to-play-in-europe-we-meet-gambia-s-ebrima-jatta--44274454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44274454Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:03:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the dream that so many footballers around Africa have – the dream of going to Europe and playing for a big club. But it’s a very challenging goal, and we speak to young Gambian Ebrima Jatta, who’s playing in the sixth...1765africanfootball,arsenal,europeanfootball,football,gambia,mikelartetafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-april-afcon-qualifiers-nigeria-defender-william-troost-ekong--44153157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44153157Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:24:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at the decisive 2021 AFCON qualifiers, which saw Comoros and The Gambia qualifying for the first time, Malawi making it for the third time, Mauritania twice in a row, and three in a row for Guinea-Bissau. On the...1770afcon,africanfootball,comoros,drcongo,guinea-bissau,malawi,mauritania,nigeria,southafrica,thegambia,williamtroost-ekongfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-march-getting-africans-excited-about-african-football-lessons-from-the-epl--44053159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44053159Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:42:44 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from new CAF president Patrice Motsepe on how he wants African football to grow by being valued more in Africa. How can this be done, when many find European football more exciting? We also look at how English football grew...1768africanfootball,caf,epl,patricemotsepe,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-march-final-afcon-qualifying-motsepe-era-begins-epl-impact-for-iheanacho--43952110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43952110Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:50:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the final two rounds of 2021 AFCON qualifying. Hopes are high in the Comoros and the Gambia, with both countries targeting a first-ever Nations Cup qualification. And lots on the EPL, as Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho...1771afcon2021,africanfootball,caf,epl,kelechiiheanacho,leicestercityfc,patricemotsepe,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-march-patrice-motsepe-heads-up-caf-u17-afcon-cancelled-why-have-liverpool-slumped--43846817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43846817Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:23:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe becoming Caf president unopposed, plus the late cancellation of the Under-17 Afcon. Stuart asks what’s wrong with Liverpool, and why some players and clubs have stopped taking the knee...1765afcon,africanfootball,caf,epl,liverpoolfc,patricemotsepe,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-march-u20-afcon-cameroon-keep-it-in-the-family-caf-president-elections--43741551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43741551Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:48:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we assess the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, with the final on Saturday. Cameroon has had three players who are sons of former national team players, including Samuel Eto’o. Also, with elections for a new CAF president nearing, we...1771africanfootball,caf,cameroon,chinesesuperleague,epl,mauritania,patricemotsepe,premierleague,u20afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-february-fifa-chief-on-african-football-leadership-chelsea-progress-with-tuchel--43639467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43639467Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:38:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who says that with elections for a new Caf president taking place next month, this is a crucial period for African football. Infantino says that with good leadership at Caf, the...1771africanfootball,ajaxfc,caf,cameroon,chelseafc,fifa,gianniinfantino,thomastuchel,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-feb-afcon-u20-covid-weaponisation-claims-unfair-ban--43531775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43531775Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:30:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, the biggest sporting event ever held in the country, and there are two brand-new stadiums for the tournament. Also we investigate a hot issue – allegations of the weaponization of Covid-19...1764afconunder20,africanfootball,ajax,andreonana,cameroon,covid-19,epl,mauritania,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-feb-al-ahly-third-in-fifa-world-club-cup-city-tighten-epl-grip--43407688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43407688Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:17:26 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we assess the performance of African champions Al Ahly of Egypt, as they finished third at the Fifa Club World Cup in Qatar. Also we review the African Nations Championship in Cameroon, as Morocco won a second title, and lots on...1767africanfootball,alahlysc,cameroon,chan,clubworldcup,egypt,epl,liverpoolfc,manchestercity,morocco,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-feb-chan-final-preview-ahmad-returns-red-devils-spear-saints--43290165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43290165Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:06:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Cameroon and catch up on the latest from the African Nations Championship as Morocco play Mali in Sunday’s final, and Cameroon fans are in shock after losing 4-0 to Morocco. And we look at the surprise return of Ahmad as...1765afcon,africanfootball,ahmad,cameroon,chan,epl,mali,manutd,morocco,premierleague,southamptonfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-jan-2021-chan-fifa-club-world-cup-chelsea-appoint-tuchel--43170175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43170175Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:09:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Cameroon and catch up on the latest from the African Nations Championship, with the hosts playing two-time champions DR Congo in the quarter-finals. We also look ahead to the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, with Al Ahly...1770africannationschampionship,alahly,cameroon,chan,chelseafc,drcongo,fifa,fifaclubworldcup,franklampard,thomastuchelfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jan-chan-latest-henry-onyekuru-future-hopes-wayne-rooney-retires--43050109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43050109Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:55:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up with the action at the 2020 African Nations Championship in Cameroon as the group stage continues. Also, we speak to Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru, who is determined to get his career back on track after a...1770africanfootball,africannationschampionship,chan,epl,everton,henryonyekuru,manutd,premierleague,waynerooneyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-january-chan-kicks-off-in-cameroon-zambia-coach-micho-liverpool-v-utd--42942129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42942129Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:15:19 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the 2020 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, which runs from this Saturday until 7 February in Cameroon. We hear from Cameroon, where all is ready with the facilities, but there is a lack of optimism that the...17702020africannationschampionship,cameroon,chan,epl,liverpool,manutd,premierleague,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-jan-mensah-on-the-mls-epl-latest-wenger-on-arsenal--42833889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42833889Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:04:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah, who plays in the US Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew. Mensah received some criticism for leaving Europe to join what some see as a less-competitive league, but he says that the...1767africanfootballers,arsenalfc,arsenewenger,columbuscrew,epl,ghana,jonathanmensah,mls,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-january-looking-ahead-to-2021-ed-aarons-on-salah-epl-latest--42741300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42741300Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:49:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at whether 2021 will go as planned with the challenges of Covid-19. We also conclude our interview with UK journalist Ed Aarons, who recalls his visit to Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's home area in Egypt. And Stuart...1766africanfootball,covidandfootball,edaarons,egyptfootball,epl,mohamedsalah,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-dec-review-of-2020-ghana-s-yaw-yeboah-and-manchester-united-s-resurgence--42651190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42651190Thu, 24 Dec 2020 21:29:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at 2020 – a year where Covid-19 affected football all across the continent. Earlier this year Liberia’s President George Weah predicted that there would be great damage to leagues around Africa – we ask how bad...1768africa,africanfootball,covid-19,georgeweah,ghana,manchesterunited,yawyeboahfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-dec-african-nations-champs-special-report-fashion-sakala-crisis-at-arsenal--42540849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42540849Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:26:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have a special report from Cameroon, with the start of the African Nations Championship just four weeks away. We go into our 2020 archive and hear from Belgium-based Zambian forward Fashion Sakala, on how he made it to Europe....1770africanfootball,africannationschampionships,arsenalfc,cameroon,epl,fashionsakala,mikelarteta,premierleague,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-dec-trailblazing-african-players-in-english-football-arsenal-in-search-of-goals--42430459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42430459Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:02:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear more from UK journalist Ed Aarons on his book “Made in Africa – The history of African players in English football”. Ed looks at South African trailblazer Albert Johanneson – one of the first high-profile black players, of...1768africanfootball,albertjohanneson,arsenalfc,lucasradebe,premierleague,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-dec-how-can-black-african-coaches-shine-on-the-content-peter-ndlovu-papa-bouba-diop-tributes--42301723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42301723Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:10:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we analyse the achievement of South African Pitso Mosimane in winning the Caf Champions League with Egyptian side Al Ahly. Earlier this year Mosimane said that coaches from Europe should be screened before getting jobs with clubs...1770africanfootball,alahly,cafchampionsleague,papaboubadiop,peterndlovu,pitsomosimane,southafricanfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-nov-the-ahmad-years-caf-champions-league-maradona-tributes--42187781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42187781Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:47:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the Confederation of African Football president Ahmad being banned for five years by FIFA for breaching various codes of ethics, and we assess his three years in charge. And, with the CAF Champions League final on...1771africanfootball,ahmad,caf,cafchampionsleague,maradonafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-nov-the-latest-afcon-qualifiers-how-african-players-are-performing-in-the-epl--42063752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42063752Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:47:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the latest round of 2021 Afcon qualifiers, with Algeria among the four teams to have made it with two games to spare, while Nigeria and Ghana still have to wait. Comoros are edging towards a first qualification,...1771afcon2021,africanfootball,algeria,comoros,epl,ghana,nigeria,premierleague,sudanfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-nov-the-caf-president-race-zambia-striker-barbra-banda-epl-5-sub-row--41948121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41948121Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:39:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the race to be president of the Confederation of African Football, with South African Patrice Motsepe, one of Africa's richest men, among those challenging the current president Ahmad. And we have lots on women’s...1771africanfootball,barbrabanda,caf,cosafawomenschampionship,epl,premierleague,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-nov-aussie-afcon-the-real-betis-academy-in-zimbabwe-trouble-at-manu--41815615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41815615Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:00:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we find out about the Aussie Afcon, as 16 African nations are represented in the biggest community football tournament in Australia, kicking off this weekend. As Spanish La Liga club Real Betis launched their first academy in...1770afcon,australia,epl,manchesterutd,premierleague,realbetis,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-oct-scouting-african-players-investment-needed-pele-at-80--41704985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41704985Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:24:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on scouting of African players, and we speak to Arsenal’s former head of global scouting, Francis Cagigao. He explains how sophisticated the scouting system is at big European clubs, and how Africa needs to invest more in...1769africanfootball,arsenalfc,brazilianfootball,epl,franciscagigao,pele,premierleague,scoutingplayersfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-oct-caf-champions-league-confederation-cup-kenya-news-and-epl-latest--41591617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41591617Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:37:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the action in the Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup, with games having been held in Morocco, and affected by Covid-19. Also news from Kenya as Jacob Mulee becomes national team coach for a fifth time! We...1770cafchampionsleague,cafconfederationcup,epl,jacobmulee,kenya,liverpoolfc,premierleague,virgilvandijkfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-oct-is-a-lack-of-records-and-stats-stopping-african-football-progressing--41480643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41480643Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:23:14 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show, we take a look at statistics and record-keeping in African football. There’s a huge contrast between the record-keeping in football in most African countries and the European leagues. We speak to African football expert Nuhu Adams...1771africanfootball,championsleague,covid-19,epl,footballstats,ghana,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-oct-how-do-small-teams-compete-epl-transfers-including-thomas-partey--41370720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41370720Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:53:43 +0000Passion for SportAs teams are getting ready for next month’s AFCON qualifiers, on this week’s show we’re asking what it takes for small teams to become competitive. We’ve seen more and more smaller teams cause upsets over the years, like Madagascar, who went all the...1769afcon,africanfootball,arsenal,epl,lesotho,madagascar,premierleague,thabosenong,thomasparteyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-oct-fifa-and-tackling-racism-in-football-the-epl-handball-controversy--41249766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41249766Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:03:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on racism in football, and hear from FIFA secretary-general Fatma Samoura, who says that FIFA’s main strategy to deal with racism in the game is their anti-discrimination policies and grassroots education campaigns. But...1771africanfootball,epl,ericdier,fifa,handball,premierleague,racism,referees,spurs,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-sept-the-ghana-footballers-duped-in-zimbabwe-epl-goes-goal-crazy--41107423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41107423Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:12:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have a very bizarre story from Zimbabwe, as four Ghanaian players were stuck in the country for six months after being allegedly deceived by two officials that they were going to sign for a newly-formed club in Division 1 and...1770africanfootball,epl,garethbale,ghana,premierleague,tottenhamhotspurfc,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-sept-nigerian-striker-in-comeback-two-years-after-injury-epl-latest--40962316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40962316Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:23:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria international defender Tyronne Ebuehi, who says he is raring to go following his recovery from a knee injury which sidelined him for two years. Ebuehi says that his mental attitude helped him as he was in...1770africanfootball,aubameyang,benficafc,epl,nigeria,portgual,premierleague,tyronneebuehifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-sept-caf-defy-fifa-new-club-via-social-media--40832806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40832806Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:06:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we get the latest on the African football calendar from CAF secretary-general Abdel Bah, who says that the AFCON will not move to every four years, despite the wishes of the Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Plus a look at the power...1769afcon,africanfootball,caf,capeumoyautd,epl,fifa,gabrielnyoni,socialmedia,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-sept-arsenal-s-chances-this-season-plus-thierry-henry-on-african-football--40685274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40685274Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:33:40 +0000Passion for SportIt’s an Arsenal special on this week’s show, as we ask if things might improve a bit for the Gunners this season. We speak to Robbie Lyle, the founder and host of the AFTV YouTube channel, formerly known as Arsenal Fan TV. He’s a big fan of captain...1770africanfootball,arsenalfc,brighton&hovealbionfc,chelseafc,epl,premierleague,thierryhenryfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-august-rb-salzburg-zambian-ace-enock-mwepu-alphonso-davies-at-bayern--40526645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40526645Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:01:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we feature an interview with Zambia national team midfielder Enock Mwepu, who plays for RB Salzburg in Austria. Sadio Mane and Takumi Minamino were both at RB Salzburg before moving to Liverpool, so could Mwepu be destined for...1766africanfootball,austrianfootball,bayernmunich,epl,liverpoolfc,premierleague,rbsalzburg,westbromwichalbionfc,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-august-a-young-gambian-footballer-s-progress-in-sweden-shocks-galore-in-europe--40426897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40426897Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:19:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk to young Gambiam Modou Lamin Marong, one of many Africans playing for small teams in Europe. We’ve been catching up with him every few months to find out how he’s been getting on in pursuing his dream of playing for one of...1771africanfootball,barcelona,championsleague,europaleague,gambia,manchestercityfc,manchesterutdfc,swedishfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-august-caf-plans-for-women-s-football-across-africa-promoted-leeds-and-the-epl-transfer-market--40312229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40312229Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:09:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on women’s football, as Caf has launched a Women’s Football Strategy, calling it the dawn of a new era for the women’s game on the continent. The plan includes accelerating the growth of the women’s game at all levels all...1770africanfootball,africanwomensfootball,caf,epl,leedsutd,moroccofootball,premierleague,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-august-aubameyangs-future-a-nigerian-recordbreaker-farewell-to-cameroon-legend--40174499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40174499Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:40:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at what the future might hold for Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. There’s speculation aplenty over the first African captain to lift the FA Cup – will he stay with the Gunners, might there be a move to Real...1770africanfootball,arsenalfc,aubameyang,cameroon,championsleague,epl,facup,nigeria,premierleague,realmadridfc,stephentataw,victorosimhenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-july-epl-analysis-was-jordan-henderson-liverpools-best-player-fa-cup-final--40060799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40060799Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:10:37 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the just-ended EPL season – six weeks of action in empty stadiums, and so many talking points. We hear from fans in Ghana. Plus, did Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson deserve to win the Football Writers'...1771arsenalfc,chelseafc,epl,facupfinal,ghana,jordanhenderson,liverpoolfc,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-25-july-nigeria-s-ola-aina-on-the-difference-family-makes-the-epl-climax-and-a-gambian-legend--39924167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39924167Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:52:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from Nigeria international Ola Aina, who plays for Torino in Italy. Aina made it through the Chelsea academy thanks to the huge sacrifices of his parents as they helped him follow his dream. Stuart looks ahead to the final...1770africanfootball,alhagiemomodounjie,biribiri,chelseafc,epl,family,footballacademy,nigeria,nigerianfootball,olaaina,parents,premierleague,torinofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-july-how-nelson-mandela-used-football-to-build-his-nation-plus-city-s-reprieve-from-ffp-charges--39801225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39801225Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:50:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on how former South African president Nelson Mandela used the power of football to build his country. July 18th is Nelson Mandela International Day, and 10 years ago South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We hear...1766africanfootball,ffp,fifa,manchestercity,nelsonmandela,`premierleague,southafrica,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-july-george-weah-best-african-footballer-ever-plus-epl-latest-city-s-inconsistency--38130702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38130702Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:50:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear from Liberian President George Weah, the 1995 World Footballer of the Year, on whether he agrees with those who say that he is the best African player ever. Weah also talks about the hard work that he and other trailblazing...1770africanfootball,ballondor,epl,europeanfootball,georgeweah,manchestercity,premierleague,worldfootballeroftheyearfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-july-big-changes-to-the-african-football-calendar-new-women-s-champions-league-epl-latest--35617390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35617390Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:51:42 +0000Passion for SportWe look at the changes to the African football calendar, with the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations moved to January 2022, and the African Nations Championship taking place in January 2021. And in women’s football, the CAF Women’s Champions League launches...1769africanfootball,africanwomenschampionsleague,epl,footballcalendar,liverpoolfc,premierleague,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-june-liverpool-legend-ian-rush-on-club-s-african-stars-are-caf-restart-plans-practical--33597082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33597082Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:04:23 +0000Passion for SportAs Liverpool are crowned EPL champions, we speak to club legend Ian Rush, winner of five league titles with the Reds, and two European titles. Rush give his thoughts on the African players in the current Liverpool squad. And a CAF document recommends...1770africanfootball,caf,divockorigi,epl,ianrush,liverpoolfc,mosalah,nabykeita,premierleague,sadiomane,soccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-june-why-have-cameroon-not-built-on-their-italia-90-achievement-epl-restart-controversy--31835713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31835713Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:30:58 +0000Passion for SportIn 30 years, no African team has bettered Cameroon’s quarter-final place at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Why has no-one done better – and why have Cameroon failed to build on their achievement? Ex-keeper and legend Joseph-Antoine Bell pulls no punches...1771africanfootball,astonvilla,cameroon,epl,football,goallinetechnology,italia90,joseph-antoinebell,premierleague,sheffieldutd,var,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-june-the-return-of-the-epl-gambia-s-john-bass-raheem-sterling-speaks-out--30399747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30399747Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:00:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we get ready for the resumption of the EPL – it’s just days away now, and Stuart looks at how the remaining games might go. Will there be some surprises with games played in empty stadiums? Also we have an interview with former...1770africanfootball,blacklivesmatter,football,gambia,johnbass,justice,kidneydisease,premierleague,racism,raheemsterlingfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-june-nigeria-s-leon-balogun-on-battling-to-play-in-the-epl-footballers-on-black-lives-matter--29545302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29545302Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:58:21 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have an interview with Nigeria defender Leon Balogun, he’s on loan at English Championship side Wigan Athletic from EPL club Brighton until the end of the season. He talks about the disappointment of failing to get a regular...1771africanfootball,blacklivesmatter,brighton&hovealbion,football,germany,leonbalogun,nigeria,premierleague,racism,wiganathleticfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-may-george-weah-on-african-football-s-future-and-there-s-little-home-comfort-in-the-bundesliga--28586856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28586856Fri, 29 May 2020 07:16:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the future of football in Africa, as an online conference was held to examine the direction that the African sports industry should take post Covid-19. We’ll hear from Liberia’s President George Weah, and from South...1768africa,africansport,bundesliga,football,georgeweah,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-may-britain-s-first-1m-footballer-and-bundesliga-behind-closed-doors--28000468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28000468Fri, 22 May 2020 07:49:08 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at transfer fees – how they have risen steeply in the world’s big leagues over the last few years, and whether Covid-19 is going to end this transfer inflation. The biggest transfer deal for an African player is...1769africa,bundesliga,covid-19,football,planetsport,premierleague,transfersfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-may-manchester-united-s-odion-ighalo-bundesliga-returns--27394510And the German Bundesliga is back this weekend – the first of Europe’s big leagues to return to action. Stuart highlights the African presence in the Bundesliga.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27394510Fri, 15 May 2020 07:58:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about playing behind closed doors, as it’s one of the conditions for football to return. Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo scored for Man United in an empty stadium in a Europa League match just before football was stopped in Europe,...And the German Bundesliga is back this weekend – the first of Europe’s big leagues to return to action. Stuart highlights the African presence in the Bundesliga.]]>1768africanfootball,bundesliga,manchesterunited,nigeria,odionighalo,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-may-ghana-u23-captain-yaw-yeboah-when-will-epl-restart--26896562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26896562Fri, 08 May 2020 07:02:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask if we’re likely to see any more continental competition in Africa this year, given the effects of coronavirus. Also, as the coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of people to think deeply, to think about what really matters...1770afcon,africanfootball,blackstars,championsleague,covid-19,ghana,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-may-financial-aid-for-african-nas-during-covid-19-do-former-players-make-good-administrators--26482426Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba’s aim of becoming the next Ivory Coast FA president took a knock in a preliminary vote, where he had no votes. But do we need more former players to get involved as administrators, or do they lack the skills required? Plus Stuart continues his series assessing the African players’ performances in the EPL so far this season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26482426Fri, 01 May 2020 08:08:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at how the coronavirus situation is affecting football in Africa. There was good news for national associations as Fifa will give $500,000 of financial relief to all of their member associations for operational costs. But...Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba’s aim of becoming the next Ivory Coast FA president took a knock in a preliminary vote, where he had no votes. But do we need more former players to get involved as administrators, or do they lack the skills required? Plus Stuart continues his series assessing the African players’ performances in the EPL so far this season.]]>1770cameroon,coronavirusinafrica,covid19,covid-19,didierdrogba,ivorycoastfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-apr-remembering-1993-zambia-air-disaster-championship-manager-star-cherno-samba--25994181As mental health is an issue right now, we have an interview with Gambian Cherno Samba. When a dream move to Liverpool fell through, Samba battled with depression and he attempted suicide.
And we have a very clever commentary from Sierra Leone to promote coronavirus awareness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25994181Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:08:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we remember the Zambia air disaster of 1993, when Zambia lost most of their national team players in a crash off the coast of Gabon. In 2012 Zambia were to go on to win the Nations Cup in Gabon. As mental health is an issue right...As mental health is an issue right now, we have an interview with Gambian Cherno Samba. When a dream move to Liverpool fell through, Samba battled with depression and he attempted suicide.
And we have a very clever commentary from Sierra Leone to promote coronavirus awareness.]]>1770championshipmanager,chernosamba,chipolopolo,coronavirus,covid-19,gambia,sierraleone,zambia,zambiaairdisasterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-apr-racism-in-football-this-season-latest-news-on-coronavirus-impact-on-football--25618630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25618630Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:53:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about racism in football – while most of us are missing the excitement of football in Europe’s big leagues, it’s worth remembering that it’s been a bad season in terms of racism in European football, and we hear from former...1769afcon2019,africanfootball,coronavirus,covid-19,emileheskey,liverpoolfc,racisminfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-apr-coronavirus-football-update-and-liberia-legend-james-debbah--25168355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25168355Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:10:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask when will action resume in the EPL, as fans around Africa are missing the games so much. Also, Stuart takes a look at the best African players in the EPL this season, and we go into our archive to a 2017 interview with...1770africanfootball,coronavirus,covid-19,footballafrica,georgeweah,jamesdebbah,liberia,pandemicfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-apr-improving-stadiums-in-africa-revisiting-2014-world-cup-in-brazil--24770263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24770263Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:36:19 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about stadiums in Africa, and we hear from South Africa legend Mark Fish, who’s part of a Caf team that’s been inspecting stadiums in Africa ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. Fish says that better stadiums in...17682014fifaworldcup,2014worldcup,afcon2021,africanfootball,christtheredeemer,christtheredeemerrio,copacabanabeach,footballafrica,footballstadiumsinafrica,markfishfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-mar-coronavirus-impact-on-african-clubs-gambian-striker-modou-lamin-marong--24418930Stuart takes a look at the implications of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, and while we are all affected by the coronavirus situation in some way, we’re going to make sure that the show gives you plenty of entertainment every week to lift your spirits, and this week we’re going back to the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa, where the world was hit by the noisy vuvuzela!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24418930Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:51:14 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting clubs in Africa, with the situation stretching the finances of many teams. Also we speak to Modou Lamin Marong, a Gambian player based in Sweden, he tells us how he’s managing to...Stuart takes a look at the implications of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, and while we are all affected by the coronavirus situation in some way, we’re going to make sure that the show gives you plenty of entertainment every week to lift your spirits, and this week we’re going back to the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa, where the world was hit by the noisy vuvuzela!]]>1770africa,coronavirus,football,gambia,planetsport,premierleague,soccer,southafrica,stevevickersfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-mar-man-united-legend-dwight-yorke-coronavirus-in-football--24089195Plus a look at the impact of Coronavirus on football, with the African Nations Championship postponed, and we’ll hear from a Nigerian and a Gambian based in Europe. And as Euro 2020 is postponed because of Coronavirus, as well as Europe’s top leagues, we ask Stuart how the calendar will work as the EPL says the season will be completed. Also we ask what the economic implications are.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24089195Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:37:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show, Idah has been speaking to Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke – we’ll hear about winning the treble in 1999, his amazing partnership with Andy Cole, and his thoughts on African football. Plus a look at the impact of Coronavirus...Plus a look at the impact of Coronavirus on football, with the African Nations Championship postponed, and we’ll hear from a Nigerian and a Gambian based in Europe. And as Euro 2020 is postponed because of Coronavirus, as well as Europe’s top leagues, we ask Stuart how the calendar will work as the EPL says the season will be completed. Also we ask what the economic implications are.]]>1770africa,african,coronavirus,dwightyorke,football,idahwaringa,manchersterunited,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-mar-tanzania-s-dar-es-salaam-derby-liverpool-suffer-cl-exit--23822161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23822161Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:13:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up on the Caf Champions League, as there’s a possibility of an all-Egyptian or an all-Moroccan final. We take a trip to Tanzania and find out about one of Africa’s biggest derbies, the Dar Es Salaam derby between Yanga and...1767africa,championsleague,football,liverpool,premierleague,tanzaniafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-mar-ghana-s-bringbackthelove-campaign-liverpool-stutter--23544233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23544233Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:15:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we go to Ghana and hear about the #BringBackTheLove campaign for the national team, as fans have been through frustrating times. Many of us do fall in and out of love with our national team, we hear what Ghana supporters make of...1769african,blackstars,cafchampionsleague,football,ghana,liverpool,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-feb-exclusive-with-man-united-s-odion-ighalo-more-var-chaos--23280143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23280143Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:11:30 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have an exclusive interview with Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo, who has fulfilled his dream of playing for Manchester United, joining them on loan from China, and even taking a pay cut. We also hear how Ighalo lost his sister...1770african,football,footballers,ighalo,manchesterunited,nigeria,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-feb-african-nations-championship-draw-zambia-s-new-coach-micho--23023343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23023343Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:18:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the 2020 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, to be played in April in Cameroon. We hear from Zambia’s new coach, Micho. As CAF conducts the bidding process for host venues for this season’s...1769africa,caf,cameroon,chan,football,liverpool,premierleague,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-feb-lack-of-bame-managers-in-england-adebayor-moves-to-paraguay--22762297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22762297Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:17:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on the under-representation of black managers in European football. While African stars have lit up the leagues of Europe as players, Africans have made virtually no impact as managers in Europe. More than that, there is a...1770adebayor,africa,bame,football,paraguay,premierleague,serieafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-feb-should-afcon-be-every-four-years-ighalo-joins-the-red-devils--22509161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22509161Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:05:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the comments made by Fifa President Gianni Infantino, who has proposed that the Africa Cup of Nations be held every four years instead of two. Is this Fifa interfering in African football, does the idea make sense?...1770afcon,fifa,football,lagos,odionighalo,premierleague,tanzaniafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-jan-crisis-at-manchester-united-cameroon-prepare-for-afcon-2021--22264087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22264087Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:50:54 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we head to Cameroon and catch up on preparations for the 2021 AFCON, which is less than a year away, and also the CHAN, being held in just over two months, also in Cameroon. We’ll hear from CAF president Ahmad, who is impressed...1770afcon2021,cafchampionsleague,football,manchesterunited,nigeria,premierleague,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-jan-wc-qualifying-groups-should-african-companies-be-funding-european-football--22014129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22014129Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:17:08 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the group stage of qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup, with some tricky groups there. Also, we ask whether African companies should be funding European football, as Africa’s richest man, Aliko...1766africa,fifaworldcup,football,managersacking,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-jan-afcon-2021-gets-moved-are-liverpool-unbeatable--21777422
We remember what happened. Plus, in the EPL, we ask whether Liverpool can beat Arsenal’s record of 49 games unbeaten.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21777422Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:28:24 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the change of dates for the AFCON, as the 2021 tournament moves back to January and February. This month marks 10 years since the attack on the Togo team bus ahead of the 2010 AFCON in Angola, as shootings left three...
We remember what happened. Plus, in the EPL, we ask whether Liverpool can beat Arsenal’s record of 49 games unbeaten.]]>1770liverpool football afconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-jan-zambia-s-fashion-sakala-sadio-mane-wins-african-player-of-the-year--21536507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21536507Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:00:44 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the CAF awards as Sadio Mane wins the African Player of Year award for the first time. We have lots on the EPL with a look at which teams might be relegated, and we speak to exciting young Zambian forward, Fashion...1770african,cafawards,fashiomsakala,football,liverpool,premierleague,sadiomane,senegal,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-jan-zambia-s-nchimunya-mweetwa-talks-match-fixing-what-are-your-hopes-for-2020--21306138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21306138Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:03:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the brand new year in football and ask what your hopes are. Also we focus on the issue of match-fixing and hear from a Zambian, Nchimunya Mweetwa, who was banned by Fifa for three years in a match-fixing scandal,...17702020,afcon,africa,football,matchfixing,premierleague,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-dec-was-2019-a-good-year-for-african-football--21109049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21109049Fri, 27 Dec 2019 11:27:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at 2019 in African football – a good Nations Cup, plenty of African players shining in Europe, but issues at CAF, so was this a good year for African football? And we go into our archive and relive the story of...17702019,afcon,african,football,mosalah,sadiomane,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-dec-new-arsenal-boss-mikel-arteta-uganda-s-jean-sseninde--20912925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20912925Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:57:30 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the Fifa Club World Cup as African champions Esperance finished fifth – is that good enough? Also, we speak to Zimbabwe’s Edward Sadomba, who had an illustrious career in Africa and beyond and decided to return to the...1771africa,arteta,clubworldcup,esperance,fifa,football,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-dec-leicester-s-wilfred-ndidi-esperance-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup--20709222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20709222Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:14:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the Fifa Club World Cup, and ask how worthwhile the tournament is, and what the chances are for Africa’s representatives, Esperance. We go into our archives and hear the story of the humble beginnings that...1765africa,championsleague,clubworldcup,football,leicestercity,premierleague,wilfredndidifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-dec-kenya-s-eric-johana-did-messi-deserve-to-win-the-ballon-d-or--20524641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20524641Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:58:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask if Lionel Messi deserved to win the Ballon D’Or award, and if Sadio Mane deserved better than fourth place. As Egyptian giants Zamalek fire yet another coach, take a look at the club and what’s next for coach Micho. Lots on...1769african,ballondor,ericjohana,harambee,kenya,lionelmessi,sadiomanefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-nov-how-social-media-is-changing-football--20356653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20356653Fri, 29 Nov 2019 09:07:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at how social media is changing football – how Whats App, FB, Twitter, Instagram have changed how we get results, how we can follow our favourite players and clubs, and find out more about them, and the financial power of...1770africanfootball,football,premierleague,socialmediafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-nov-botswana-coach-adel-amrouche-should-spurs-have-fired-mauricio-pochettino--20184967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20184967Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:11:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at eventful time in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers, and find out a bit about the Botswana national team. We hear from their Algerian coach Adel Amrouche, and they could be the only men’s national team in the world with a female...1770afcon,botswana,football,mourinho,pochettino,premierleague,spurs,tottenhamfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-nov-u23-afcon-in-egypt-liverpool-open-up-big-lead--20043135Plus a focus on the EPL as Liverpool go into the international break with a huge lead.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20043135Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:50:21 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have lots on the Under-23 AFCON in Egypt – how it compares to the senior AFCON in July, the level of organisation, and what it means for the teams to take a top-three finish and qualify for the Olympics. We have the latest from...Plus a focus on the EPL as Liverpool go into the international break with a huge lead.]]>1767afcon,africa,egypt,football,liverpool,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-nov-u23-afcon-preview-making-africa-s-leagues-professional--19921297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19921297Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:56:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the U23 AFCON, which starts this weekend in Cairo with the top three teams qualifying for next year’s Olympics. We talk about professionalising Africa’s leagues and hear from the chief executive of the World Leagues...1770afcon,africa,football,liverpool,mancity,premierleague,professional,soccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-nov-fifa-cause-afcon-headache-time-for-change-at-arsenal--19801032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19801032Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:22:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at how Fifa's decision to play the 2021 Club World Cup in June and July could affect the Africa Cup of Nations and take us back to club versus country rows over the Nations Cup, and how African stars could have no time to...1770afcon2021,africa,arsenal,fifa,football,premierleague,prisonfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-oct-u17-fifa-world-cup-liverpool-v-spurs-racism-strikes-again--19682523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19682523Fri, 25 Oct 2019 08:01:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Under-17 World Cup, with four African countries taking part. More on racism in football as an English FA Cup tie was abandoned as one of the teams walked off amid accusations of racism, we ask how significant...1770africa,fifaworldcup,football,premierleague,racism,radiofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-oct-england-players-suffer-racist-abuse-the-man-united-liverpool-rivalry--19565996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19565996Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:21:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the biggest global sports story of week, the racist abuse of England players by home fans in Bulgaria on Monday night in a Euro 2020 qualifier. We take a look back at the WAFU Cup, where hosts Senegal beat Ghana in the...1765africa,england,football,manchesterunited,premierleague,racismfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-oct-caf-champions-league-draw-is-qatar-suitable-for-the-2022-world-cup--19452307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19452307Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:21:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look at the draw for the group stage of the CAF Champions League, with some very tough groups. We scrutinise the weather conditions that the 2022 Fifa World Cup will be played in in Qatar, as Stuart has just come back...1768african,cafchampionsleague,football,premierleague,qatar,worldcup2022falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-oct-nigeria-s-john-ogu-african-players-flying-in-the-champions-league--19398301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19398301Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:42:08 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the challenge that many players face of being in the squad but not getting in the starting line-up much. We hear from Nigeria midfielder John Ogu, who went to the World Cup last year and didn’t get to play, and only had...1740africa,englishpremierleague,football,nigeria,premierleague,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-sep-best-fifa-football-awards-controversy-cameroon-appoint-portuguese-coach--19255503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19255503Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:40:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the controversy around the Best FIFA Football awards, with no place for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in the team of the year. We find out about football in Lesotho, as hopes are of building a team that can qualify for a...1770alahly,bestfifaawards,cameroon,liverpool,liverpoolfc,manchesterunited,mohamedsalah,sadiomane,zamalekfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-sep-does-it-work-to-pray-for-victory-barcelona-wonderkid-ansu-fati--19161520Also, we talk about Barcelona’s 16-year-old talent Ansu Fati, and the goalscoring exploits of Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19161520Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:56:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have the second part of our interview with the 1997 African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria, and we ask whether it works if you pray for victory. Ikpeba says that while he prays in private, he didn’t pray for...Also, we talk about Barcelona’s 16-year-old talent Ansu Fati, and the goalscoring exploits of Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.]]>1771africa,aubameyang,barcelona,fati,football,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-sep-nigeria-midfielder-wilfred-ndidi-was-samuel-eto-o-the-greatest-african-player-ever--19087795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19087795Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:59:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Leicester City and Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. We hear about his decision to take up studies at university, and we ask if he will be leaving Leicester soon. Also, as Samuel Eto’o retires, is he the greatest...1770african,football,leicestercity,nigeria,premierleague,supereagles,wilfredndidifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-sep-1997-african-footballer-of-the-year-victor-ikpeba-the-mane-salah-tension--19020910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19020910Fri, 06 Sep 2019 08:31:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask whether Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi deserved a place among the finalists in the Best FIFA Football Awards - despite winning the Africa Cup of Nations in July, Belmadi is not among the final three. Also, we have an interview...1769afcon2019,africa,algeria,football,liverpool,mosalah,nigeria,premierleague,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-aug-senegal-coach-aliou-cisse-plus-home-based-or-foreign-coaches--18956621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18956621Fri, 30 Aug 2019 08:45:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about whether foreign coaches are better than local coaches for national teams in Africa. This year’s AFCON final was contested between two local coaches, and Egypt and Kenya have both said that they want to go in the...1770africanfootball,alieucisse,coaches,football,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-aug-morocco-s-new-coach-gambian-cherno-samba-is-var-working--18896270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18896270Fri, 23 Aug 2019 08:02:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about football in North Africa, with Morocco having a new coach in Vahid Halihodzic, replacing Frenchman Herve Renard. And the African Games are underway in Morocco, with men’s and women’s Under-20 tournaments. Also we...1770africa,africanfootball,football,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-aug-uganda-s-jean-sseninde-var-issues-everton-winger-alex-iwobi--18833165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18833165Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:03:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about women’s football, and hear from one of Africa’s leading female players, Jean Sseninde of Uganda, who has played for QPR in England. Lots on the EPL too, as the VAR was an issue on the opening weekend. And we speak to...1766afcon,africa,alexiwobi,arsenal,everton,football,kenya,premierleague,soccer,uganda,varfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-aug-gambia-sampdoria-defender-omar-colley--18771128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18771128Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:46:54 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we start getting ready for the new EPL season, as we assess some of the big transfers, plus we hear from Gambia and Sampdoria defender Omar Colley!1769africa,football,gambia,omarcolley,premierleague,sampdoria,serieafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-aug-football-in-libya-the-big-premier-league-transfers--18704271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18704271Fri, 02 Aug 2019 08:05:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we start getting ready for the new EPL season, as we assess some of the big transfers, and look at how the VAR will be used as it comes to the EPL for the first time. Also we find out about football in Libya, as the country hasn’t...1769africa,arsenal,cotedivoire,football,libya,nicolaspepe,premierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-jul-nwankwo-kanu-has-african-football-lost-it-s-flair--18645673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18645673Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:07:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about flair in African football. While the continent used to be famous for players like Roger Milla and Jay Jay Okocha and the amazing things that they could do, these days there’s certainly less flair in the African game,...1770afcon2019,africa,african,flair,football,kanu,okocha,premierleague,soccer,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jul-egyptian-dream-review-of-afcon-2019--18609801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18609801Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:37:56 +0000Passion for SportIn our final Egyptian Dream podcast we look back on the 2019 Cup of Nations with Kenyan journalist Idah Waringa and South Africa-based analyst Solomon Izang Ashoms and we hear from listeners with their thoughts on this year's AFCON edition.1437afcon2019,africacupofnations,bafanabafana,cupofnations,harambeestars,kenya,madagascar,mosalah,nigeria,riyadmahrez,sadiomane,southafrica,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-jul-was-afcon-2019-a-good-one-nigeria-defender-kenneth-omeruo--18587861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18587861Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:16:26 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we take a look back at the Nations Cup and the issues around it. Was it a good tournament, how did the expansion from 16 teams to 24 work out, and what about the move to June and July? Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is in favour...1770afcon2019,egypt,football,nigeria,sport,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-july-egyptian-dream-day-28-does-3rd-place-play-off-have-any-value-and-2019-final-preview--18579737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18579737Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:33:28 +0000Passion for SportWe review Wednesday's 3rd place play-off match between Nigeria and Tunisia and ask whether the 3rd place play-off has any value or whether it should be scrapped? And we look ahead to Friday's final between Senegal and Algeria.1045afcon,afcon2019,africacupofnations,algeria,desertfoxes,riyadmahrez,sadiomane,senegal,terangalionsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-jul-egyptian-dream-day-25-semi-final-reviews-do-we-need-the-3rd-place-play-off--18552463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18552463Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:34:02 +0000Passion for SportWe look back on Sunday's dramatic semi-finals that saw Senegal and Algeria progress to Friday's final. With one other game to be played before then we ask about the value of the 3rd Place Play-Off and listeners share their thoughts on who will lift...1021afcon,afcon2019,africacupofnations,algeria,desertfoxes,nigeria,sadiomane,senegal,superagles,terangalions,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-jul-egyptian-dream-day-24-semi-final-previews-a-warning-for-sadio-mane--18546400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18546400Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:39:51 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring you our final show from Egypt, plus we preview the semi final match-ups and players to watch!733afcon2019,africa,egypt,egyptiandream,football,podcast,sadiomane,semifinals,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-jul-egyptian-dream-day-23-tutankhamun-the-all-time-afcon-leading-goal-scorers--18541268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18541268Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:23:04 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we take you through our visit to the Egyptian Museum and the impressive Cave Church in Cairo! Plus Steve Vickers talks us through the all-time AFCON leading goal-scorers!825afcon2019,ancientegypt,cairo,egypt,football,goalscorers,museum,odionighalo,tutankhamunfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-jul-egyptian-dream-day-22-aluvah-the-super-fan-madagascar-finally-feel-the-heat--18532434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18532434Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:54:27 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we hear from Zimbabwe super fan Aluvah who completed a road trip from Cape Town to Cairo! Plus Madagascar finally feel the heat!865afcon2019,cairo,football,madagascar,roadtrip,semifinals,warriors,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-jul-cape-town-to-cairo-road-trip-who-will-win-afcon--18530586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18530586Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:29:07 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is all about the Nations Cup as the semi-finals are coming up on Sunday, with Algeria playing Nigeria and Tunisia facing Senegal. We have lots on the quarter-finals, we’ll give our predictions on who will make it to the final, plus we...1769afcon2019,algeria,egypt,football,nigeria,senegal,sport,tunisia,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-jul-egyptian-dream-day-21-super-eagles-soar-ft-will-troost-ekong-percy-tau--18522553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18522553Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:27:29 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we hear from Super Eagles' match winner William Troost-Ekong & South Africa's key man Percy Tau! ⚽️1030afcon2019,africa,bafanabafana,football,nigeria,percytau,supereagles,williamekongfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-jul-egyptian-dream-day-20-bafana-bafana-vs-the-super-eagles-featuring-moses-the-camel--18511123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18511123Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:06:16 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we talk you through our trip to the Giza Pyramids, plus we look ahead to tonight’s AFCON Quarter Final clashes! ⚽️992afcon2019,bafanabafana,camel,egypt,football,giza,nigeria,pyramids,southafrica,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-july-egyptian-dream-day-19-ghana-pay-the-penalty-haggling-at-khan-el-khalili--18499801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18499801Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:51:11 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring reaction as Cote D’Ivoire edge through, whilst Ghana go out on penalties! ⚽️958afcon2019,africanfootball,blackstars,football,ghana,ivorycoast,tunisia,wilfriedzahafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-jul-egyptian-dream-day-18-mahrez-inspires-algeria-madagascar-are-at-it-again--18488851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18488851Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:13:02 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring reaction as Algeria power through to the Quarter Finals of AFCON, plus Madagascar are at it again! ⚽️811afcon2019,algeria,football,guinea,madagascar,mahrezfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-jul-egyptian-dream-day-17-egypt-cameroon-crash-out-at-afcon--18481645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18481645Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:57:19 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we bring you all the reaction from Egypt’s shock exit, plus we hear from South Africa striker Lebo Mothiba!908afcon2019,bafanabafana,egypt,lebomothiba,mosalah,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-jul-egyptian-dream-day-16-benin-cause-upset-senegal-s-kalidou-koulibaly--18475622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18475622Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:46:40 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we review last night’s AFCON games, plus we bring you interviews with Kalidou Koulibaly & Emmanuel Okwi!1095afcon2019,emmanuelokwi,koulibaly,sadiomane,senegal,uganda,ugandacranesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-jul-egyptian-dream-day-15-afcon-last-16-we-visit-garbage-city--18468731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18468731Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:27:02 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s Egyptian Dream we welcome back AFCON for the round of 16, plus we visit Garbage city, where the people there are responsible for processing 90% of Cairo’s rubbish!960afcon2019,africa,cairo,football,garbagecity,sadiomane,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-jul-egypt-looking-strong-at-afcon-premier-league-star-wilfried-zaha--18466852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18466852Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:35:35 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show is about the 2019 AFCON as the nation of Egypt is expecting a home triumph. While the North African teams are generally looking good, most of the West African big guns are not firing as yet. And some fans are saying that the African...1758afcon2019,africa,egypt,football,footballafrica,mosalah,zahafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-jul-egyptian-dream-day-14-cruising-the-nile-william-troost-ekong--18459084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18459084Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:45:16 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we take a cruise down the river Nile and hear from Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong! ⚽️914afcon2019,egypt,football,nigeria,supereagles,troostekongfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-jul-egyptian-dream-day-13-wrapping-up-the-afcon-groups-kenya-s-eric-johana--18450470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18450470Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:31:04 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we wrap up the final games in the group stage, plus hear from Harambee Stars midfielder Eric Johana ⚽️910afcon2019,ericjohana,football,harambeestars,kenyafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-jul-egyptian-dream-day-12-the-two-wilfs--18442158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18442158Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:47:20 +0000Passion for SportTom Ellis and Liam Flint in Cairo review Monday's matches and talk to Ivory Coast strikers Wilfried Bony and Wilfried Zaha and hear from the Namibia coach and captain about their Cup of Nations experience. Steve Vickers in Alexandria considers...1064afcon,afcon2019,africacupofnations,cairo,cotedivoire,egypt,football,ivorycoast,namibia,wilfridbony,wilfridzahafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-jul-egyptian-dream-day-11-salah-strikes-again-madagascar-march-on--18431374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18431374Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:43:00 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we're talking about Mo Salah's magic, after he led Egypt to victory over a spirited Uganda! ⚽️850afcon,afcon2019,football,mosalah,ugandafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-jun-egyptian-dream-day-10-breakfast-in-cairo--18422801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18422801Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:41:01 +0000Passion for Sport We have arrived in Cairo! On today’s show we talk about our journey to Egypt, all things AFCON and what we can expect during our time in the land of the Pharaohs! ⚽️977afcon2019,africanfootball,cairo,egypt,egyptiandream,football,podcastfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-jun-egyptian-dream-06-kenya-triumph-algeria-get-physical--18408015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18408015Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:01:12 +0000Passion for SportWe review Day 7 of AFCON 2019 as Algeria out-muscle Senegal and Kenya defeat East African neighbours, Tanzania! ⚽️781falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-june-player-pay-protests-can-anyone-stop-egypt-at-afcon--18407424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18407424Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:57:28 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you from the AFCON, as the nation of Egypt is expecting a home triumph. We investigate the player protests over unpaid dues in the Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Nigeria camps. We highlight how some nations have acquired new players...1763afcon2019,africanfootball,egypt,football,footballafrica,nigeria,planetsport,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-jun-egyptian-dream-05-egypt-and-nigeria-qualify-for-last-16--18395079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18395079Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:43:52 +0000Passion for SportWe review Day 6 of AFCON 2019 as Egypt and Nigeria book their places in the last 16, while DR Congo crash out! ⚽️1099afcon,afcon2019,egypt,egyptiandream,football,mosalah,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-jun-egyptian-dream-04-psfa-at-afcon-2019--18384685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18384685Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:09:18 +0000Passion for SportDay Six at AFCON 2019 as we review Tuesday's two games in Group F, answer your questions and hear your comments. With Adrian Barnard, Steve Vickers, Idah Waringa and Liam Flint.1062falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-jun-egyptian-dream-03-psfa-at-afcon-2019--18371921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18371921Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:58:29 +0000Passion for SportDay 5 at the Cup of Nations in Egypt as we review Monday's games with Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg and answer listeners' questions about the tournament with Steve Vickers in Alexandria.1355afcon2019,africanfootball,blackstars,cameroon,cupofnations,cupofnations2019,ghana,ivorycoast,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-jun-egyptian-dream-02-review-of-day-3-kenya-fan-reaction--18358580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18358580Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:03:42 +0000Passion for SportOn day Four of AFCON 2019 we review Sunday's fixtures, hear from Kenya fans in Nairobi, answer listeners' questions and find out how Steve Vickers in Alexandria got to play football with one of the tournament's stars.1084afcon,afcon2019,cupofnations,egypt,guinea,liverpoolfc,mosalah,nabykeitafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-june-live-update-from-cairo-egypt-african-teams-at-the-women-s-world-cup--18335514We look at some more of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON. Plus an assessment of the African teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in France.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18335514Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:06:41 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you from Cairo as the 2019 AFCON is here! We’ll give you an idea of the excitement in Egypt, and we conclude our preview with a look at Groups D, E and F. We look at some more of the changes to the laws of the game that...We look at some more of the changes to the laws of the game that came into force at the start of this month and will be used at the AFCON. Plus an assessment of the African teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in France.]]>1770afcon2019,africa,cairo,cupofnations,egypt,fifaworldcup,footballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-jun-egyptian-dream-01-psfa-at-afcon-2019--18326332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18326332Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:34:33 +0000Passion for SportEgyptian Dream brings all the latest news and stories from AFCON 2019 with analysts across Africa and our team on the ground in Egypt. In this first episode journalist Solomon Ashoms in Johannesburg previews the six Groups and considers which teams...901afcon2019,cranes,egypt,harambeestars,kenya,mosalah,nigeria,sadiomane,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-june-analysing-senegal-s-hopes-at-afcon-former-nigeria-captain-joseph-yobo--18269106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18269106Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:58:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we begin our look-ahead to the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, and we focus on Groups A, B and C. We assess the recent form of the Pharaohs, we ask what we can expect from Senegal, who disappointed last time. And we speak to Joseph...1770afcon,africa,cupofnations,egypt,football,pharaohs,senegal,soccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-june-caf-champions-league-controversy-liverpool-kings-of-europe--18201703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18201703Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:06:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the controversy around the CAF Champions League final, which will be replayed after the second leg saw Wydad Casablanca refusing to play on. Also lots on the Uefa Champions League final, as Liverpool took the title.1765africa,caf,cafchampionsleague,championsleague,controversy,football,liverpool,morocco,tottenham,tunisiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-may-champions-league-final-preview-women-s-world-cup-countdown--18131584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18131584Fri, 31 May 2019 08:38:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League final and the Kenyan interest on both sides as Liverpool play Tottenham. We take a look at Africa’s chances in the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is a week away, and we have a report on...1769africa,championsleague,football,kenya,liverpool,tottenham,womensworldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-may-nigeria-youth-taiwo-awoniyi-man-city-win-the-treble--18062087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18062087Fri, 24 May 2019 08:42:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Nigeria youth international striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who joined Liverpool on a long-term deal in 2015, but is still out on loan and waiting for his chance to play for The Reds. We ask why big clubs in Europe are signing...1770football,liverpool,manchestercity,manchesterunited,nigeria,premierleague,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-may-football-in-moroccco-what-happens-next-at-manchester-united--17956307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17956307Fri, 17 May 2019 08:08:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on football in Morocco – one of the most successful nations in Africa at the moment. Morocco have teams on the upcoming finals of the CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup, they played well at last year’s World...1770africa,africanfootball,epl,football,manchesterunited,morocco,olegunnarsolskjaer,premierleague,ziyechfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-may-sports-betting-the-week-of-champions-league-comebacks--17888093
Plus a look back at a stunning week in the Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17888093Fri, 10 May 2019 07:54:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we focus on sports betting - something that has grown enormously in Africa over the past few years. In many countries it’s possible to go to a betting shop or to place bets online on many sporting events and football is the most...
Plus a look back at a stunning week in the Uefa Champions League.]]>1770africa,championsleague,football,footballafrica,gambling,liverpool,sport,sportsbetting,tottenhamfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-may-arsenal-forward-alex-iwobi-who-has-been-the-best-african-player-in-the-epl--17823102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17823102Fri, 03 May 2019 07:54:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we ask who have been the best African players in the EPL this season. As well as Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah there are plenty of others worth a mention, and a few disappointments too. And we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward...1770africa,african,arsenal,football,iwobi,nigeria,premierleague,soccer,sport,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-apr-senegal-legend-el-hadji-diouf-the-pfa-player-of-the-year-award--17750935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17750935Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:45:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the English PFA Player of the Year award – with Sadio Mane among the six finalists, who deserves to win it? With the Under-17 AFCON ending in Tanzania this weekend we have a special report from Dar-Es-Salaam as we...1770afcon,africa,africanfootball,caf,diouf,football,pfa,planetsport,premierleague,senegal,soccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-apr-racism-in-football-reaction-to-the-afcon-draw--17688087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17688087Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:04:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at racism in football, following a statement on racism by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, urging football bodies, leagues and clubs to "apply harsh sanctions" and a "zero-tolerance approach" to racism. There have been a...1769afcon,afcon2019,africa,championsleague,draw,egypt,football,mancity,premierleague,racism,spursfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-apr-nigeria-s-orji-okwonkwo-racism-in-italian-football--17612239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17612239Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:56:10 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about Italy as a destination for African players, and we speak to Nigeria’s Orji Okwonkwo. Plus the issues of racism in Italian football. We reflect on a great week of action in the Uefa Champions League, and we look at who...1763africa,football,nigeria,racism,radio,seriea,sport,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-apr-the-diaspora-effect-in-african-football-race-for-premier-league-top-4--17542175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17542175Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:22:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we look at the diaspora effect in African football. With the movement of Africans all across the world, we have many footballers with African roots living in Europe and elsewhere around the world. They can potentially strengthen...1770afcon2019,africa,africanfootball,diaspora,diasporaeffect,football,manchesterunited,premierleague,radio,soccer,sport,topfourfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-mar-burundi-qualify-for-afcon-2019-zimbabwe-striker-tino-kadewere--17471276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17471276Fri, 29 Mar 2019 08:53:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we have lots on the AFCON qualifiers as Burundi qualified for the first time, along with three other East African teams. Zimbabwe qualified for a fourth time, we hear from striker Tino Kadewere. But disappointment for countries...1768afcon2019,africa,africanfootball,football,kadewere,premierleague,sport,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-mar-afcon-qualifiers-and-nigeria-s-stephen-odeh--17402800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17402800Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:37:52 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we brace up for this weekend’s AFCON qualifiers, with the remaining 10 slots at this year’s finals to be decided. As Fifa has approved a revised 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021, African clubs will be excited, but top...1766afcon2019,africacupofnations,fifaclubworldchampionship,nigeria,stephenodeh,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-mar-bafana-bafana-keeper-wayne-sandilands-champions-league-update--17328870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17328870Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:04:52 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we speak to Wayne Sandilands, goalkeeper for South Africa and South African giants Orlando Pirates. He’s seen it all in African football, and has made his fair share of mistakes as a goalkeeper. He tells us how his faith has helped...1761afcon,africa,bafanabafana,football,mamelodisundowns,orlandopirates,premiersoccerleague,soccer,southafrica,waynesandilandsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-mar-gambian-footballer-modou-lamin-marong-the-end-of-an-era-at-real-madrid--17261726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17261726Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:52:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we catch up with young Gambian player Modou Lamin Marong, who’s pursuing his dream of making it in one of the big leagues of Europe. Modou is playing in the Swedish third division, and he tells us all about the sacrifices that he’s...1769africa,championsleague,football,gambia,premierleague,realmadrid,swedenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-mar-nigeria-s-wilfred-ndidi-chelsea-s-kepa-refuses-to-be-substitued--17190759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17190759Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:03:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we hear the story of Nigeria and Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is a big star now, but as a teenager he was selling groundnuts and selling water on the streets of Lagos, and doing extra jobs to follow his dream. We’ll hear...1760africa,africanfootball,football,footballafrica,leicestercity,premierleague,radio,soccer,wilfredndidifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-feb-morocco-to-introduce-var-and-ivory-coast-midfielder-jeremie-boga--17114332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17114332Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:55:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the Video Assistant Referee technology, as Morocco will become the first African country to use the VAR in its league. We go to Morocco and find how they will manage to fund it. Also, some top Europe-based Moroccan...1767afcon2019,africacupofnations,ivorycoast,morocco,var,videoassistantrefereefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-feb-players-with-big-egos-manchester-united-finally-lose--17049990And we talk about Manchester City’s 6-0 demolition of Chelsea and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first defeat as Manchester United manager.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17049990Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:46:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week’s show we talk about the issue of teams being affected by players with big egos – players who have huge contracts and can become big-headed. Countries like Nigeria have struggled with this, and there are stories of it being a problem in...And we talk about Manchester City’s 6-0 demolition of Chelsea and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first defeat as Manchester United manager.]]>1768africanfootball,blackstars,chelsea,egos,football,ghana,manchestercity,manchesterunited,solskjaerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-feb-ghana-striker-majeed-waris-the-premier-league-title-race--16983354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16983354Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:05:54 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Ghana striker Majeed Waris on the Black Stars’ chances of success at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. And we talk about the countries that Waris has played in – he’s with Nantes in France and has played in four other...1770afcon,africa,africanfootball,blackstars,championsleague,football,ghana,majeedwaris,nantes,premierleague,radiofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-feb-football-agents-why-did-barcelona-sign-ghana-s-kevin-prince-boateng--16901495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16901495Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:21:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about player agents. There are many stories of African players who’ve allegedly been exploited by unscrupulous agents. We speak to former Nigeria striker Stephen Makinwa who is now a player agent and is determined to...1770africa,africanfootball,agents,barcelona,blackstars,exploitation,football,ghana,players,princeboateng,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-jan-african-players-in-sweden-eric-johana-kenya-international-changes-to-football-laws--16846821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16846821Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:17:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we find out a bit about Sweden as a destination for African players as we speak to Kenya international Eric Johana Omondi, who’s been playing in Sweden since 2017. Johana helped Kenya to their first AFCON in 15 years as they’ll be...1770kenya,kenyafootball,lawsoffootball,swedenfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-jan-do-we-take-football-too-seriously-odion-ighalo-recalls-his-world-cup-death-threats--16744640
Plus a look at the EPL as we ask if Manchester United can manage a top-four finish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16744640Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:54:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask if we take football too seriously. Football is supposed to be a game that we enjoy and a sport that brings people together. But it has resulted in violence, in deaths, even in a war. We speak to Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo,...
Plus a look at the EPL as we ask if Manchester United can manage a top-four finish.]]>1768africa,africanfootball,deaththreats,fifaworldcup,football,nigeria,odionighalo,planetsport,sport,supereagles,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-jan-egypt-to-host-afcon-salah-retains-african-crown-super-eagles-odion-ighalo--16684925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16684925Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:48:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask if it was the right decision to make Egypt the 2019 AFCON hosts. As Mohamed Salah won a second African Footballer of the Year award, where does he rank among the greatest African footballers? Lots on the EPL as the...1770afcon,afcon2019,africacupofnations,africanplayersinchina,caf,egypt,mohamedsalah,mosalah,salahfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-jan-super-eagles-midfielder-ogenyi-onazi-home-grown-vs-foreign-players-debate--16626161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16626161Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:21:30 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about home-grown players. Research in Europe shows that in Europe over the past 10 years there’s a decreasing presence of club-trained players, and a stronger presence of foreign players at clubs. This can be the case with...17702019,africa,africanfootball,football,nigeria,ogenyionazi,soccer,sport,turkey,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-dec-nigeria-defender-kenneth-omeruo-africans-playing-in-england-and-france--16587479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16587479Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:58:38 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask whether 2018 was a good one or a bad one for African football. We have an interview with Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo, who’s on loan to Spanish side Leganes. It’s Omeruo’s seventh loan move away from Chelsea...1770chelsea,chelseafc,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-dec-where-to-man-united-go-from-here-after-mourinho-s-sacking-response-from-fans-in-africa--16538372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16538372Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:05:24 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the sacking of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. What does this mean for the future of the club, and with so many Man United fans around Africa, how are they feeling? Also, a disappointing showing for Esperance...1770africanfootball,football,manchesterunited,mourinho,portugal,premierleague,reddevils,sackingfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-dec-football-in-north-africa-what-does-the-future-hold-for-yaya-toure--16468747Plus, what does the future hold for Yaya Toure? We also look at the Uefa Champions league and the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16468747Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:48:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about football in North Africa, as African champions Esperance of Tunisia are representing the continent in the Fifa Club World Cup. And we hear from Morocco about the country winning the Caf Confederation Cup with Raja...Plus, what does the future hold for Yaya Toure? We also look at the Uefa Champions league and the EPL.]]>1770afcon2019,african,africanfootball,caf,cameroon,fifa,football,morocco,premierleague,sport,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-dec-reaction-from-yaounde-as-cameroon-are-stripped-of-afcon--16408600
We look back at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations as Nigeria won it, but it was much closer than usual. And Sol Campbell is added to the small list of black managers in English football.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16408600Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:44:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the decision made by CAF to take away the 2019 AFCON from Cameroon, with just six months to go. CAF says that Cameroon were behind with preparations. We get reaction from Yaoundé. We look back at the 2018 Africa...
We look back at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations as Nigeria won it, but it was much closer than usual. And Sol Campbell is added to the small list of black managers in English football.]]>1770afcon,africa,awcon,cameroon,football,nigeria,premierleague,solcampbell,sport,superfalcons,yaoundefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-nov-build-up-to-the-awcon-final-arsenal-v-tottenham-london-derby-preview--16347775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16347775Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:39:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations as Nigeria play South Africa in the final. Disappointment for hosts Ghana as they went out at the group stage and failed to get one of the three slots at next year’s Fifa Women’s...1770africa,africanfootball,arsenal,awcon,nigeria,premierleague,southafrica,sport,spurs,superfalcons,tottenham,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-nov-men-s-afcon-qualifiers-super-falcons-striker-asisat-oshoala--16292058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16292058Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:24:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the men’s 2019 AFCON qualifiers as Mauritania have made it for the first time, Nigeria are back, Uganda make it two in a row, and Zambia are out. Also news from the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations and we speak...1770afcon,africa,awcon,fifa,football,nigeria,soccer,sport,supereagles,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-nov-women-s-2018-afcon-in-ghana-men-s-2019-afcon-qualifiers--16236744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16236744Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:07:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and we have a special report from host nation Ghana. We also look forward to this weekend's crucial qualifiers in the men's edition of the 2019 Cup of Nations and look into the...17702018awcon,2019afcon,afcon,awcon,brighton,brightonandhovealbion,cameroon,financialfairplay,ghana,solbambafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-nov-women-s-football-across-africa-preview-of-the-epl-manchester-derby--16175856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16175856Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:35:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk more about women’s football as it’s just one week to go to the AWCON finals in Ghana. The Confederation of African Football held a symposium on women’s football at the start of this year, but has it really achieved...1770africa,awcon,football,manchestercity,manchesterunited,premierleague,women'sfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-nov-awcon-finals-preview-indomitable-lionesses-report--16117188We find out how women’s football is doing in Europe, in terms of interest and attendances. And lots on the EPL as Leicester City are mourning following the tragic death of their owner, and Nigeria’s Isaac Success scores his first goal in two years.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16117188Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:50:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on women’s football as it’s two weeks to go to the AWCON finals in Ghana. Cameroon are getting ready for the tournament having finished second in the last two editions. But as they aim to win it for the first time, there...We find out how women’s football is doing in Europe, in terms of interest and attendances. And lots on the EPL as Leicester City are mourning following the tragic death of their owner, and Nigeria’s Isaac Success scores his first goal in two years.]]>1763africa,awcon,cameroon,football,indomitablelionesses,isaacsuccess,leicestercity,nigeria,premierleague,supereagles,women'sfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-oct-nigeria-s-william-troost-ekong-italy-as-a-destination-for-african-footballers--16060573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16060573Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:47:40 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at Italy as a destination for African footballers. We speak to Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong, who’s moved to Udinese. How good is football in Italy, and can Juventus win the Champions League this season? Also...1770africa,championsleague,football,italy,juventus,manchestercity,nigeria,premierleague,seriea,supereagles,udinese,williamtroost-ekong,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-oct-cameroon-s-andre-onana-why-have-so-few-african-keepers-done-well-in-europe--16000605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16000605Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:55:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk to Cameroon’s Andre Onana, one of Africa’s most successful goalkeepers – the first-choice keeper for Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam. He tells us about his career, and his hopes to move to the EPL. And we ask why there are so...1770africa,andreonana,burnout,cameroon,football,goalkeepers,premierleague,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-oct-football-in-algeria-is-liverpool-s-mohamed-salah-losing-his-touch--15943400Plus a look at the EPL, where we have Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool tied at the top. And we ask if Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is losing his touch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15943400Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:56:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at football in Algeria. After being the standout African team at the 2014 World Cup, Algeria have had two disappointing Nations Cups, and they failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup. We speak to France-based...Plus a look at the EPL, where we have Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool tied at the top. And we ask if Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is losing his touch.]]>1765africa,african,algeria,chelsea,football,liverpool,manchestercity,mohamedsalah,planetsport,premierleague,sport,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-oct-can-africa-s-football-leagues-ever-match-the-top-world-leagues-we-talk-to-fans-in-ghana--15885529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15885529Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:21:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the domestic leagues across Africa and compare them to the EPL and other top leagues. What has made the top European leagues so successful, and what needs to be done to improve things in Africa? We speak to fans in...1770africa,chelsea,europe,football,ghana,liverpool,mosalah,premierleague,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-sep-caf-champions-league-update-did-you-agree-with-the-fifa-football-awards--15828155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15828155Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:14:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the Fifa Football Awards, as there were many debatable outcomes there. We’re down to the last four in the Caf Champions League, with Primeiro de Agosto of Angola the surprise team there. We talk about football in...1769africa,arsenal,aubameyang,caf,cafchampionsleague,fifa,football,footballawards,india,premierleague,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-sep-can-ronaldo-lead-juventus-to-champions-league-glory-african-players-to-look-out-for--15772157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15772157Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:57:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we get stuck into the Uefa Champions League – with the group stage underway, will we get a non-Spanish winner? What influence will Cristiano Ronaldo have at Juventus? And who are the African stars to look out for? We have your...1767africanfootball,championsleague,cristianoronaldo,football,juventus,laliga,premierleague,realmadrid,serieafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-sep-arsenal-nigeria-forward-alex-iwobi-plus-football-merchandise-in-your-country--15715671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15715671Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:04:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi. Iwobi tells us about his expectations with new manager Unai Emery. Plus we have your views on how easy it is to buy football merchandise of clubs in your country, and Stuart gives...1769africa,africanfootball,alexiwobi,arsenal,gunners,merchandise,nigeria,premierleague,unaiemeryfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-sep-african-clubs-behind-on-marketing-ghana-s-sammuel-kuffour-part-2--15661973And we have part two of our interview with Ghana’s Samuel Kuffour, who tells us about the heartbreak of losing the 1999 Champions League final with Bayern Munich.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15661973Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:42:07 +0000Passion for SportThis week’s show comes to you from the Amex Stadium in Brighton in the UK, and Steve highlights the huge array of merchandise that Brighton and other EPL clubs have on offer. We talk about the benefits of clubs marketing themselves well, and why most...And we have part two of our interview with Ghana’s Samuel Kuffour, who tells us about the heartbreak of losing the 1999 Champions League final with Bayern Munich.]]>1770africa,amexstadium,brighton,football,marketing,merchandise,seagulls,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-aug-african-hopefuls-in-europe-swansea-fans-on-their-african-players--15611181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15611181Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:53:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on young African players who dream of going to Europe. It’s a difficult path, but we speak to 19-year-old Gambian Modou Lamin Marong, who went to Sweden hoping to get signed. We speak to Swansea fans about the contribution...1767ayew,cafchampionsleague,drc,gambia,jordanayew,liberystadium,readingfc,swanseacityfc,sweden,yannickbolasiefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-aug-former-ghana-defender-samuel-kuffour-pressure-builds-on-jose-mourinho--15558834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15558834Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:40:26 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have reflections on Senegal’s campaign at this year’s Fifa World Cup. The Teranga Lions were agonisingly close to making it to the second round, and sports journalists in Senegal tell us that they are right behind the team....1770africa,bayernmunich,football,ghana,josemourinho,manchesterunited,samuelkuffour,senegal,sport,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-aug-seedorf-kluivert-appointed-cameroon-coaches-reaction-epl-season-gets-underway--15511408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15511408Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:56:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the Cameroon national team, as big names Clarence Seedorf and Patrick Kluivert have been appointed coaches of the Indomitable Lions. We have a special report from Cameroon, and we hear from Seedorf, and we hear that...1768cameroon,clarenceseedorf,englishpremierleague,epl,indomitablelions,patrickkluivert,wolverhaptonwanderers,wolvesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-aug-women-s-football-in-africa-who-will-win-the-2018-19-epl-title--15462149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15462149Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:38:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about women's football, and speak to three-time African player of the year, Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria. We ask her whether women's football is progressing in Africa, and why she decided to move from England to play in China....1766africanfootball,burundi,englishpremierleague,epl,nigeria,saidoberahino,stokecity,womensfootballinafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-aug-nigeria-right-back-tyronne-ebuehi-players-choosing-which-nation-to-represent--15411423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15411423Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:41:08 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the issue of players choosing which nation to represent. We speak to Nigeria right-back Tyronne Ebuehi, who committed to play for the Super Eagles rather than the Netherlands, and made it to Nigeria's World Cup squad....1759africa,football,nigeria,premierleague,sport,supereagles,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-jul-afcon-2019-update-from-cameroon-will-qatar-be-good-world-cup-hosts-in-2022--15339882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15339882Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:59:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we get an update on the preparations for the 2019 AFCON, which is 10 months away, with Cameroon the hosts. We hear about progress being made at the stadiums. Also we talk about the 2022 Fifa World Cup, which will be hosted by...17632022,afcon,africa,cameroon,football,qatar,sport,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-jul-riyad-mahrez-moves-to-manchester-city-a-look-back-to-nigeria-s-1994-world-cup-squad--15293442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15293442Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:37:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have reflections on a great 2018 Fifa World Cup, and we go back to the 1994 World Cup when Nigeria had one of the most exciting African squads ever. They lost to Italy in the second round, but Augustine Eguavoen, a defender in...1770africa,football,manchestercity,nigeria,premierleague,riyadmahrez,russia2018,supereagles,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-jul-world-cup-reflections-caf-bans-11-referees-kaka-story-part-3--15247181And we have the third part of our series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith. Among other things, we ask if Kaka would rather play well and lose or play badly and win?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15247181Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:30:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have reflections on a great Fifa World Cup, as France play Croatia in the final on Sunday. Stuart looks at the players in the France team who have African roots. Also your thoughts on how the African referees have done there in...And we have the third part of our series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on his football and his faith. Among other things, we ask if Kaka would rather play well and lose or play badly and win?]]>17692018fifaworldcup,brazil,corruptioninsport,croatia,faith,faithinjesus,fifaworldcup,france,kaka,refereefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-july-world-cup-african-review-var-former-brazil-midfielder-kaka--15202638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15202638Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:19:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we analyse Africa's disastrous World Cup and we ask what has gone wrong. Also Stuart assesses whether VAR is proving to be a success at the World Cup. And we have the second part of our series with Brazil World Cup-winner Kaka, on...17702018fifaworldcup,africanfootball,faith,faithinjesus,fifaworldcup,kaka,var,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-june-what-went-wrong-for-african-teams-at-the-world-cup-brazil-legend-ricardo-kaka--15165375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15165375Sat, 30 Jun 2018 15:09:24 +0000Passion for SportSo it's a disastrous World Cup for Africa as all of the African teams have gone out at the group stage for the first time since 1982. No more African interest, and we ask what has gone wrong. Also we look ahead to the Round of 16 games, we talk about...1770africa,brazil,egypt,faith,football,kaka,morocco,nigeria,senegal,sport,tunisia,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jun-africa-s-struggling-start-at-the-world-cup-is-var-working-at-the-tournament--15106627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15106627Fri, 22 Jun 2018 07:57:41 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show is all about the 2018 Fifa World Cup. Senegal are looking the best of the African teams so far, and we assess what has been overall a rather poor showing early on from the continent, with Egypt and Morocco out already. Also we ask...1770africa,egypt,football,morocco,nigeria,russia,senegal,sport,tunisia,world,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-jun-the-world-cup-kicks-off-nigeria-striker-simy-nwankwo--15054247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15054247Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:41:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we continue to focus on the 2018 Fifa World Cup, with the tournament finally underway in Russia. We talk to Nigeria striker Simy Nwankwo, who's unexpectedly found his way into the squad and is enjoying seeing his dream come true....1768africa,football,nigeria,russia,soccer,sport,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-june-who-will-win-the-world-cup-we-ask-fans-in-kenya--14998064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14998064Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:46:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we continue our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and we ask the big question – who will win the tournament. We give our views, and we hear from fans in Kenya. And we have the third part of Stuart's series on the history of...1770africa,egypt,football,kenya,morocco,nigeria,passion,russia2018,soccer,sport,tournament,tunisia,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-june-ghana-s-christian-atsu-which-north-african-team-will-go-furthest-in-russia--14945815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14945815Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:55:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we continue our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and today we assess the chances of the three North African teams – who will do best out of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia? Also, Stuart continues his series on Africa's history at...1761africa,christianatsu,egypt,football,morocco,passion,russia2018,sport,tunisia,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-may-how-far-can-nigeria-and-senegal-go-africa-s-history-at-the-world-cup--14883774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14883774Fri, 25 May 2018 07:43:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we start our build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup, and today we assess the chances of Nigeria and Senegal. Also, Stuart begins a series on Africa's history at the World Cup.1771football,footballafrica,nigeria,russia2018,senegal,soccer,sport,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-may-life-after-football-mo-salah-the-record-breaker--14824872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14824872Fri, 18 May 2018 07:37:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on life after football. Many African footballers have hit hard times after retiring from the game, and we hear about a conference that was held in Cameroon on the transition of footballers into life after their playing...1769africa,cameroon,egypt,football,liverpool,passionforsport,premierleague,records,salah,season,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-may-will-an-african-team-ever-win-the-world-cup-where-next-for-yaya-toure--14765854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14765854Fri, 11 May 2018 07:38:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, as the 2018 World Cup is getting closer, we ask when will an African team win the World Cup. Will it ever happen? No African team has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals, so will one team go all the way one day? Also, as Yaya...1768africa,football,ivorycoast,manchestercity,premierleague,russia2018,sport,worldcup,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-may-why-hasn-t-african-talent-brought-world-cup-success--14703135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14703135Fri, 04 May 2018 07:34:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about African talent, and ask why it hasn't brought the continent success at the World Cup. African players have been praised for their natural talent for many, many years, and we hear from a goalkeeper from Britain who...1769africa,championsleague,epl,football,goalkeeper,premierleague,sport,success,talent,worldcup,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-apr-pfa-winner-mo-salah-cameroon-s-collins-fai-arsene-wenger-steps-down--14646537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14646537Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:39:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the brilliant Mohamed Salah as he won the EPL PFA Players' Player of the Year award. We speak to Cameroon right-back Collins Fai. Fai takes us through last year with the Indomitable Lions, as they won the AFCON but...1770afcon2019,africa,arsenal,arsenewenger,cameroon,collinsfai,egypt,football,indomitablelions,liverpoolfc,manager,mosalah,passionforsport,premierleague,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-apr-youth-football-tournament-in-cameroon-barcelona-s-champions-league-exit--14584303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14584303Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:15:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about investing in youth football. Because of financial constraints, youth football is often overlooked in Africa, but we hear from Cameroon, where an international youth tournament for Central Africa was held recently....1770africanfootball,barcelona,cameroon,cotedivoire,crystalpalace,englishpremierleague,ivorycoast,laliga,youthfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-apr-women-s-afcon-qualifiers-former-super-eagle-femi-opabunmi--14529403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14529403Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:12:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk more about women's football, as Zambia, The Gambia and Zimbabwe were among the winners in the first round qualifiers for the 2108 AWCON. Also we speak to Femi Opabunmi, the youngest player ever to represent Nigeria at the...17692018afcon,afcon,africanfootball,footballinafrica,nigeria,supereagles,uefachampionsleague,womensafconfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-apr-2018-women-s-afcon-qualifiers-25-years-of-the-english-premier-league--14468376Also we ask what's gone wrong this season with Chelsea, the defending EPL champions. And in Stuart Weir's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the diminishing importance of fans at the stadiums.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14468376Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:21:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we zoom in on women's football – the first round qualifiers for the 2018 Women's AFCON are on at the moment, with 24 teams competing to be among the eight teams at the finals in Ghana. We hear from The Gambia, with the country...Also we ask what's gone wrong this season with Chelsea, the defending EPL champions. And in Stuart Weir's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the diminishing importance of fans at the stadiums.]]>1767afcon,antonioconte,chelsea,chelseafc,englishpremierleague,gambia,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-mar-afcon-2019-update-25-years-of-the-english-premier-league--14424075Also we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals, and in Stuart's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the staggering amounts that the league is getting from broadcast rights.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14424075Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:58:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with Cameroon's preparations for the 2019 AFCON. There have been doubts over Cameroon's readiness to host the tournament, but we have a special report on the latest CAF inspection and hear from some of the stadium...Also we look ahead to the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals, and in Stuart's series marking 25 years of the EPL, he highlights the staggering amounts that the league is getting from broadcast rights.]]>1761afcon,afcon2019,cameroon,englishpremierleague,epl,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-mar-does-the-age-of-players-matter-in-football-liverpool-s-mo-salah-strikes-again--14365957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14365957Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:02:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the factor of age in football. A research organisation has analysed the ages of teams in Europe and found that it's important for clubs to have half of their players under the age of 27. Africa is well-known for...1759africa,age,egypt,football,liverpool,premierleague,salah,sport,youth,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-mar-2019-afcon-controversy-ivorian-serge-aurier--14304289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14304289Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:12:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask if Cameroon will be able to host the 2019 AFCON successfully. We have a special report from Cameroon, looking at the doubts over Cameroon's readiness to host the expanded 24-team tournament. There are internal problems at...1759afcon2019,africa,aurier,cameroon,controversy,football,ivorian,ivorycoast,premierleague,spurs,tottenhamfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-mar-will-var-be-used-across-africa-the-arsene-wenger-debate--14240418Also, views on the position of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and a look at other news from the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14240418Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:49:30 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the huge news in world football that the use of Video Assistant Referees has been officially approved by football's lawmakers. But will this have any impact on African football? Will it be used at tournaments like the...Also, views on the position of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and a look at other news from the EPL.]]>1770africa,arsenal,arsenewenger,debate,football,footballafrica,planetsport,premierleague,sport,var,videorefereefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-mar-challenges-for-african-players-in-bundesliga-time-up-for-wenger--14171925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14171925Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:52:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about African players in Germany. With Gabon's Pierre Emerick Aubameyang moving from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal and with Guinea's Naby Keita leaving RB Leipzig at the end of this season to join Liverpool, the African...1770arsenal,arsenewenger,aubameyang,bundesliga,nabykeitafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-feb-2018-caf-champions-league-does-it-pay-to-fire-the-coach-when-times-are-tough--14124415Also we have your comments on whether it pays to fire your coach when the results are poor, and Stuart's been looking at the statistics on the January transfer window in Europe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14124415Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:50:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with the preliminary round games having been played and some big teams out already, while other found the competition was just too tough. Also we have your...Also we have your comments on whether it pays to fire your coach when the results are poor, and Stuart's been looking at the statistics on the January transfer window in Europe.]]>1770africa,caf,championsleague,coach,confederationscup,firing,football,manager,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-feb-nigeria-s-odion-ighalo-the-ayew-brothers-make-epl-history--14066886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14066886Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:49:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, with some surprise results on the opening weekend. And we catch up with Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo, who moved from Watford in the in EPL to China a year ago....1769falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-feb-caf-champions-league-p-e-aubameyang-s-arsenal-debut--14009723We have lots of views on how Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will get on at Arsenal, as he scored on his debut. And Stuart reviews the latest round of EPL games, including the extraordinary contest between Liverpool and Tottenham.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14009723Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:54:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the 2018 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, which begin this weekend, with clubs from all over Africa playing in preliminary round games. We hear from the coach of upcoming Zambian club Zanaco, who just missed...We have lots of views on how Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will get on at Arsenal, as he scored on his debut. And Stuart reviews the latest round of EPL games, including the extraordinary contest between Liverpool and Tottenham.]]>1770africa,arsenal,aubameyang,caf,championsleague,confederationscup,football,gabon,gunners,liverpool,premierleague,spurs,tottenham,zambia,zanacofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-feb-p-e-aubameyang-moves-to-arsenal-ghana-striker-david-accam--13952665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13952665Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:42:53 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as his move to Arsenal makes him Africa's most expensive player ever. We also talk about the US Major League Soccer and have an interview with Ghana international striker David...1770africa,arsenal,aubameyang,blackstars,chicagofire,davidaccam,dortmund,football,gabon,ghana,mls,philadelphiaunion,premierleague,soccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-jan-nigeria-striker-peter-odemwingie-african-nations-championship-latest--13892384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13892384Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:43:54 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up on the latest at the African Nations Championship in Morocco, where the hosts and Nigeria are both looking good, along with Zambia. We have a great interview with Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie, who's played in...1768africa,africannationschampionship,cyrilleregis,englishpremierleague,football,morocco,nigeria,peterodemwingie,sport,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-jan-zambia-s-patson-daka-2018-african-nations-championship--13839453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13839453Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:44:01 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 African Nations Championship. While Morocco are doing a good job as hosts, they are also in the running to stage the 2026 World Cup. We've been talking to a Moroccan journalist who feels that winning the...1761africa,africannationschampionship,arsenal,caf,football,morocco,patsondaka,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-jan-cameroon-coach-rigobert-song-mo-salah-caf-award-winner--13781914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13781914Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:44:51 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the 2018 African Nations Championship, the CHAN, which starts this weekend in Morocco. It's a wide-open tournament, and Cameroon are hoping to do well. We speak to their coach, Indomitable Lions legend Rigobert Song....1770africa,caf,cameroon,chan,egypt,football,liverpool,morocco,salah,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-jan-nigeria-s-daniel-amokachi-2018-football-preview--13728561
We look ahead to the knockout stage of the Uefa Champions League, we catch up on the latest in the EPL after a very busy couple of weeks. And Stuart profiles the EPL's only black manager, Brighton's Chris Hughton.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13728561Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:05:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look ahead to the football action in 2018, where the Fifa World Cup is the main attraction. We speak to Daniel Amokachi, who has played for Nigeria in two World Cups and coached the Super Eagles at two editions of the...
We look ahead to the knockout stage of the Uefa Champions League, we catch up on the latest in the EPL after a very busy couple of weeks. And Stuart profiles the EPL's only black manager, Brighton's Chris Hughton.]]>1770brighton,football,nigeria,supereagles,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-dec-review-of-2017-gianni-infantino-abdul-razak-odion-ighalo--13688306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13688306Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:29:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look back at our highlights of 2017 on the show, with some of our best interviews. We spoke to many players and officials, among them FIFA president Gianni Infantino, 1978 African Footballer of the Year Abdul Razak of Ghana, and...1771abdulrazak,afcon2017,englishpremierleague,gianniinfantino,odionighalofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-dec-chelsea-s-victor-moses-football-in-cameroon--13649924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13649924Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:11:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on football in Cameroon, where it's been a year of mixed fortunes in football. After becoming surprise winners of the AFCON with a young team, the Indomitable Lions then were very uninspiring at the Confederations Cup in...1770afcon,cameroon,chelsea,premierleague,victormosesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-dec-uganda-s-emmanuel-okwi-2017-s-most-improved-african-nation--13593716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13593716Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:36:30 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about football in Uganda, and we have an interview with Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi. Okwi has over 50 appearances for Uganda and is currently playing in Tanzania. Also we ask which African national team showed the most...1770africa,emmanuelokwi,football,premierleague,ugandafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-dec-women-s-football-in-africa-world-cup-draw--13536606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13536606Fri, 08 Dec 2017 08:48:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on women's football in Africa. A year ago Cameroon hosted the Women's AFCON, it was an opportunity to grow the women's game, but the situation right now is not good. We have a special report from Cameroon. And we take a...1770afcon,africa,cameroon,womensfootball,worldcup2018falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-dec-does-height-really-matter-in-football--13480314And Stuart highlights some players in the lower leagues of England who may well feature at the World Cup next year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13480314Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:44:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at the issue of height in football. Some new research shows that the average height of a team is not a factor in determining success, but most coaches do prefer to have tall players in their team. And Stuart...And Stuart highlights some players in the lower leagues of England who may well feature at the World Cup next year.]]>1768africa,england,football,height,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-nov-zambia-s-nchimunya-mweetwa-corruption-in-football--13415446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13415446Fri, 24 Nov 2017 08:43:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have an in-depth interview with Nchimunya Mweetwa, one of seven Zambian players involved in a match-fixing scandal in Finland in 2011 – he was convicted of accepting bribes to affect the outcome of matches. Mweetwa is playing a...1770africa,football,matchfixing,mweetwa,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-nov-arsenal-nigeria-striker-alex-iwobi-and-africa-s-teams-at-the-2018-fifa-world-cup--13345135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13345135Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:28:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we assess the five teams that will represent Africa at next year's World Cup. We also focus on one team that won't be there, as Ivory Coast missed out this time. And we speak to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on the future...1770alexissanchez,arsenal,ivorycoast,supereagles,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-nov-mental-attitude-of-footballers-nigeria-s-emmanuel-amunike--13290116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13290116Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:56:58 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at the area of the importance of the mental attitude of football players, and whether Africa is too far behind in this area. These days it's said that football is not just about the physical side, but that the mental...1770africa,emmanuelamunike,football,mentalattitude,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-nov-was-football-better-in-the-olden-days--13233964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13233964Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:48:24 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask whether football was better in the old days. In many countries around Africa, retired great players will tell you that football was so much better in their era than today's. They might say that they were more committed, more...1771africa,football,history,legends,sportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-oct-nwankwo-kanu-jordan-botaka-caf-champions-league--13129325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13129325Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:45:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on one of the greatest African players ever, Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu, who played for five seasons at Arsenal and was twice named African Footballer of the Year. We talk about Sofiane Boufal, who's making his mark at...1770alahly,cafchampionsleague,nwankwo_kanu,supereagles,wydadfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-oct-nigeria-s-john-ugo-2018-african-nations-championship--13084190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13084190Fri, 20 Oct 2017 08:36:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the latest African football news, as Morocco will replace Kenya as hosts of the 2018 African Nations Championship – will they do a good job? We speak to Nigeria midfielder John Ogu, who plays his club football in...1769africannationschampionship,football,johnugo,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-oct-ghana-defender-jonathan-mensah-world-cup-qualifiers--13024604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13024604Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:44:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, as Nigeria and Egypt have made it to Russia 2018, while Ivory Coast are in a precarious situation. We have an in-depth interview with Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah, who tells us about...1770blackstars,ghana,jonathanmensah,russia2018,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-oct-fifa-u17-world-cup-nigeria-s-dele-alampasu--12972515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12972515Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:44:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look at Africa's chances at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India, with four teams representing the continent. We have an interview with young Nigerian goalkeeper Dele Alampasu, the goalkeeper of the tournament at the 2013...1770africa,delealampasu,india,nigeria,u17worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-sep-nigeria-s-jay-jay-okocha-africans-playing-in-china--12915955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12915955Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:12:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with one of the greatest African footballers of all time, Nigeria's Jay Jay Okocha, arguably the most skilful African footballer of all time. Okocha gives his views on what needs to be done in Nigerian football to get...1771africannationschampionship,boltonwanderers,cafchampionsleague,jayjayokocha,mamelodisundownsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-sep-the-wafu-cup-kolo-toure-joins-celtic-staff--12860397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12860397Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:09:56 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show comes from the Wafu Cup in Ghana. We focus on football here in Ghana and get the views of a leading sports journalist. We also experience some of the country's culture, and we ask how significant is the appointment of Ivory Coast...1770celtic,ghana,ivorycoast,kolotoure,wafucupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-sep-nigeria-keeper-ikechukwu-ezenwa-sadio-mane-red-card--12797154
We have a special report from Cameroon on the team failing to qualify for next year's World Cup, with reaction from fans, analysts and former players. Plus news from the EPL as Senegal's Sadio Mane gets a somewhat controversial red card.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12797154Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:06:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to a rising star in African football – Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who made his full debut for the Super Eagles against Cameroon in the recent World Cup qualifiers. We have a special report from Cameroon on the...
We have a special report from Cameroon on the team failing to qualify for next year's World Cup, with reaction from fans, analysts and former players. Plus news from the EPL as Senegal's Sadio Mane gets a somewhat controversial red card.]]>1770cameroon,ezenwa,mane,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-sep-nigeria-striker-odion-ighalo-referee-bob-hamer--12752861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12752861Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:52:25 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo, back in the national team after a disappointing spell at Watford, which saw him move to China. We have your thoughts on refereeing in Africa, and we hear from former EPL referee Bob Hamer...1768englishpremierleague,nigeria,odionighalo,referees,watfordfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-sep-refereeing-standards-in-africa--12705274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12705274Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:01:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the standards of refereeing in Africa. We often hear fans, players and coaches complaining about referees, but are they really doing a bad job? We speak to a referees' instructor and we get the views of fans in the...1770englishpremierleague,fans,football,gambia,refereesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-aug-watching-football-at-the-ground-or-on-tv--12644276We catch up with the latest in the EPL – are Manchester United hot favourites for the title now? And your thoughts on who's the greatest African ever in the EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12644276Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:54:44 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask how do you prefer to watch football – do you like to go to the stadium and soak up the atmosphere and excitement; do you love to watch at home on TV, or maybe you're one of those who likes to watch on TV but in a public...We catch up with the latest in the EPL – are Manchester United hot favourites for the title now? And your thoughts on who's the greatest African ever in the EPL.]]>1766africanfootball,didierdrogba,englishpremierleague,manchesterunited,samueleto'ofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-aug-cameroon-standard-liege-midfielder-enoh-eyong-and-africans-shine-in-epl--12592842And part two of our interview with Enoh Eyong, the Cameroon midfielder who's played all across Europe. This week he talks of how his faith helps him in difficult times.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12592842Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:07:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up on the start of the new EPL season, with plenty of Africans shining, among them the little-known Steve Mounie at Huddersfield. Nigeria's Olarenwaju Kayode signed by Manchester City but immediately loaned to a Spanish...And part two of our interview with Enoh Eyong, the Cameroon midfielder who's played all across Europe. This week he talks of how his faith helps him in difficult times.]]>1767cameroon,englishpremierleague,enoheyong,huddersfieldtown,manchestercityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-aug-new-epl-season-cameroon-and-standard-liege-midfielder-enoh-eyong--12556373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12556373Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:33:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look ahead to the new EPL season. Which team is most likely to win it, which African players will shine, and which managers have made the best signings? Also we speak to Enoh Eyong, the Cameroon midfielder who's played for Ajax...1770ajax,cameroon,englishpremierleague,fulham,standardliegefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-august-the-crazy-transfer-market-expanded-africa-cup-of-nations--12501709
Plus thoughts on the expanded Africa Cup of Nations, and, as two fans died in a stadium disaster in South Africa last weekend, we get reaction from Solomon in Johannesburg.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12501709Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:42:44 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the transfer market and in particular the huge fees being paid for top players in Europe and we'll contrast that with the very low fees that are paid in most African countries. Can these high fees in Europe be...
Plus thoughts on the expanded Africa Cup of Nations, and, as two fans died in a stadium disaster in South Africa last weekend, we get reaction from Solomon in Johannesburg.]]>1768africacupofnations,kenya,neymarjr,southafrica,transfermarketfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-july-africa-cup-of-nations-changes-namibian-football--12453407
We hear from Cameroon on the state of preparations. And we find out about football in Namibia as the team is through to the final round of 2018 CHAN qualifying, despite having many challenges...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12453407Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:42:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the Africa Cup Of Nations. Major changes have been made, including the expansion of the tournament, which has brought 2019 hosts Cameroon's ability to stage the competition under further scrutiny. We hear from...
We hear from Cameroon on the state of preparations. And we find out about football in Namibia as the team is through to the final round of 2018 CHAN qualifying, despite having many challenges...]]>1770afcon,africacupofnations,cameroon,football,namibiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-july-senegal-stadium-disaster-kenya-s-arnold-origi-part-2--12400893
We hear from Ghana, the scene of Africa's worst-ever stadium disaster, and from South Africa, where 43 fans died in 2001.
And we have part two of our interview with Kenya national team goalkeeper Arnold Origi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12400893Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:49:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask how safe our stadiums are in Africa. Last weekend eight people died after a wall collapsed at a stadium in Senegal, after police fired tear gas. It's the latest in a long line of tragedies and we ask whether it's safe to...
We hear from Ghana, the scene of Africa's worst-ever stadium disaster, and from South Africa, where 43 fans died in 2001.
And we have part two of our interview with Kenya national team goalkeeper Arnold Origi.]]>1769africanfootball,arnoldorigi,harambeestars,kenya,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-jul-south-africa-winger-kermit-erasmus-kenya-goalkeeper-arnold-origi--12344823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12344823Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:55:40 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk a bit more about football in South Africa and hear from France-based winger Kermit Erasmus, who plays for Rennes in France. Erasmus tells us about the challenges of moving to Europe. Also we catch up on transfer news in...1769divockorigi,kelechi,lillestrom,liverpoolfc,romafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-jul-south-africa-s-keagan-dolly-ghana-striker-raphael-dwamena--12300573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12300573Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:49:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk to two young African players based in Europe – South Africa national team midfielder Keagan Dolly tells us about life at Montpelier in France, and says that he hopes that more South Africans can make it in Europe. Also we...1770bafana,fczurich,ghana,goldstar,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-june-zimbabwe-captain-knowledge-musona-cameroon-s-confed-cup--12248725
Also we discuss Cameroon's group-stage exit at the Fifa Confederations Cup.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12248725Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:18:04 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on African players in Belgium – a popular destination for Africans, many of whom hope to move on to bigger leagues. We speak to Zimbabwe national team captain Knowledge Musona, who plays for KV Oostende and is rated as one...
Also we discuss Cameroon's group-stage exit at the Fifa Confederations Cup.]]>1770belgium,cameroon,confederationscup,knowledgemusona,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-june-dr-congo-winger-paul-jose-m-poku-video-assistant-referees--12192176And we speak to DR Congo winger Paul-José M'Poku, who scored twice at this year's AFCON in Gabon, talking about his football and his faith.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12192176Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:47:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the use of Video Assistant Referees at the Fifa Confederations Cup as the technology is being used for the first time at a major senior tournament. The VARs have ensured that correct decisions are being made, but they...And we speak to DR Congo winger Paul-José M'Poku, who scored twice at this year's AFCON in Gabon, talking about his football and his faith.]]>1768afcon2017,drcongo,fifaconfederationscup,pjmpoku,technologychangesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-june-liberia-legend-james-debbah-fifa-confederations-cup--12130827
Also with the Fifa Confederations Cup beginning this weekend in Russia, with Cameroon representing Africa, we ask how significant this tournament is.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12130827Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:52:14 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the opening games in qualifying for the 2019 AFCON. Liberia made a losing start, and we've been speaking to their coach James Debbah, a legend of the Lone Star. Debbah is Liberia's all-time top goalscorer and...
Also with the Fifa Confederations Cup beginning this weekend in Russia, with Cameroon representing Africa, we ask how significant this tournament is.]]>1765cameroon,fifaconfederationscup,georgeweah,jamesdebbah,liberiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-june-former-burkina-faso-coach-paul-put-the-u20-world-cup--12070075We talk about Zambia's disappointing quarter-final exit at the Under-20 World Cup, and we have your comments on Arsene Wenger's decision to stay on as Arsenal manager. Finally Stuart highlights some of the disappointing African players in the recently-ended EPL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12070075Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:48:46 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Paul Put, the Belgian coach who took Burkina Faso to the final of the 2013 AFCON and is currently with USM Alger in Algeria's premier league, where he says things are not easy. We talk about Zambia's disappointing...We talk about Zambia's disappointing quarter-final exit at the Under-20 World Cup, and we have your comments on Arsene Wenger's decision to stay on as Arsenal manager. Finally Stuart highlights some of the disappointing African players in the recently-ended EPL.]]>1770arsenewenger,burkinafaso,paulput,u20worldcup,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-june-nigeria-striker-olarenwaju-kayode-top-10-african-players-in-the-epl--12016484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12016484Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:51:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to an African based in Austria, Nigeria's Olarenwaju Kayode, who plays for Austria Vienna, and finished as top scorer in the just ended season. Kayode tells us about the standard of football in Austria. Also we speak to...1771davidaccam,ghana,majorleaguesoccer,nigeria,olarenwajukayodefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-may-isaac-success-part-2-highlights-of-the-epl-season--11960156Also we have the second part of our interview with Nigeria and Watford striker Isaac Success, who tells us how life in the EPL compares with life in Spain, where he played for Malaga.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11960156Fri, 26 May 2017 08:41:49 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look back at the just-ended EPL season with our analysis on the highs and lows, plus some fascinating statistics on where the title was won and lost, and which players made the difference for their clubs. Also we have the...Also we have the second part of our interview with Nigeria and Watford striker Isaac Success, who tells us how life in the EPL compares with life in Spain, where he played for Malaga.]]>1762englishpremierleague,isaacsuccess,nigeria,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-may-watford-nigeria-striker-isaac-success-9-world-cup-places-for-africa--11904655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11904655Fri, 19 May 2017 08:12:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we analyse the good news that it's now official that the FIFA World Cup will have nine African teams when the tournament expands from 32 teams to 48 from 2026 onwards. Will this increase the chances of Africa finally winning the...1770englishpremierleague,fifaworldcup,isaacsuccess,supereagles,watfordfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-may-caf-champions-league-is-fifa-doing-enough-to-combat-racism--11847531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11847531Fri, 12 May 2017 07:24:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the 2017 CAF Champions League, with the group stage underway this weekend. We look at who might make it the quarter-finals. As the story of Ghanaian Sulley Muntari recieving racist abuse in Italy has dominated the...1766fifa,ghana,penaltyshootout,racism,sulleymuntarifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-may-wilfred-ndidi-best-african-player-in-epl-epl-review--11796377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11796377Fri, 05 May 2017 09:39:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Leicester City's Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on his football and his faith. Ndidi, who's only 20, has had a great debut season with the Foxes. Ndidi tells us about the African players at Leicester and tells us who...1768englishpremierleague,leicestercity,sunderland,supereagles,wilfredndidifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-apr-football-in-central-african-republic-english-pfa-player-of-the-year-awards--11737716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11737716Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:52:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we find out about football in the Central African Republic, one of Africa's poorest nations, and a country recovering from war. Despite the challenges in the country, the CAR has come close to a first ever qualification for the...1768africacupofnations,centralafricanrepublic,ngolokante,sadiomane,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-apr-alex-iwobi-caf-confederation-cup-didier-drogba-buys-us-soccer-club--11679120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11679120Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:30:59 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk to Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on the problems at the club. The Gunners have only three wins in nine league games, and chances of a top-four finish look slim. Has Iwobi heard anything about the future of manager...1770alexiwobi,arsenal,cafconfederationcup,didierdrogba,phoenixrisingfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-apr-flair-in-football-abdul-razak-jay-jay-okocha-kaka--11618840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11618840Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:44:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we discuss the tension between flair and tactics in football. Flair is fine, but does it always bring results? We hear from three international players known for their amazing skills on the pitch, Ghana’s1978 African Footballer...1771flair,ghana,jayjayokocha,kaka,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-apr-cameroon-coach-hugo-broos-1978-african-footballer-of-the-year-abdul-razak--11573846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11573846Fri, 07 Apr 2017 07:56:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we hear from Cameroon coach Hugo Broos on the Indomitable Lions’ memorable win at AFCON 2017 and their plans for the Confederations Cup in Russia in June. 1978 African Footballer of the Year Abdul Razak recalls Ghana’s win at the...1771abdulrazak,africacupofnations,fifaworldcup,hugobroos,karimabdulrazakfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-mar-new-dawn-in-sierra-leone-nigeria-s-john-ogu-albert-johanneson--11522903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11522903Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:44:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on positive developments in Sierra Leone, as better times could be ahead. Also we speak to Nigera midfielder John Ogu, who tells us how things are at his club in Israel. We look at the race for promotion to the EPL, with...1767albertjohanneson,johnogu,leedsunited,sierraleonefootball,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-mar-caf-champions-league-reaction-african-players-in-china--11468917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11468917Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:45:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the CAF Champions League, with the 16 places in the expanded group stage having been decided. Only one West African team made it – why is that? Giants TP Mazembe were knocked out, we speak to fans of the club. Also your...1769cafchampionsleague,chinesesuperleague,drc,madagascar,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-mar-new-caf-president-ahmad-zambia-win-u20-afcon--11412228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11412228Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:21:08 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look at the CAF elections as Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar deposes Issa Hayatou as leader of African football. Good times for Zambia as they host and win the U20 AFCON. Also we focus on head injuries in football – unfortunate...1761afcon2017,ahmad,caf,uefachampionsleague,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-mar-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-s-vision-for-africa--11352077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11352077Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:43:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and hear about his vision for African football. Will Infantino be a friend of Africa, as his predecessor Sepp Blatter was? And with International Women's Day this week we also hear from...1765arsenewenger,cafchampionsleague,infantino,internationalwomensday,seppblatterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-mar-yannick-bolasie-caf-presidential-election-african-players-in-china--11302011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11302011Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:35:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the upcoming elections for the position of president of the Confederation of African Football. Issa Hayatou has been in charge since 1988, but Madagascar's Ahmad Ahmad will challenge Hayatou and looks to be a serious...1770caf,claudioranieri,drcongo,everton,madagascarfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-feb-destination-china-odion-ighalo-and-english-premier-league--11073370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11073370Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:22:00 +0000Passion for SportWe talk to Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo in China on his transfer in January to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai. The former Watford strike talks openly about his reasons for the move which he claims is more to do with having playing time...1770arsenewenger,chinesesuperleague,odionighalo,uefachampionsleague,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-feb-foreign-or-local-coaches-and-video-techology-on-the-way--10880827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10880827Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:57:10 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we revisit the debate as to whether foreign coaches are better than local coaches. Cameroon won the AFCON with Belgian coach Hugo Broos, but there are some very talented African coaches around, including Senegal's Aliou Cisse – we...1770cafchampionsleague,cupofnations,footballcoach,ghana,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-feb-afcon-2017-review-sierra-leone-fc-jonansen-owner-isha-johansen--10688611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10688611Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:40:04 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have special AFCON review edition of the show as Cameroon surprised many by winning a fifth African title, much to the delight of their fans. Guinea Bissau coach Baciro Cande says he wants the team to move forward after their debut...1770afcon2017,cafchampionsleague,cameroon,ghana,guineabissaufalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-feb-afcon-2017-expectations-losing-jacob-mulenga-epl--10494500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10494500Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:56:29 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show comes to you from the AFCON in Gabon, with Cameroon playing Egypt in Sunday's final. Also we talk about handling defeat. There can only be one winner at the AFCON, so the other 15 teams are having to handle various levels of...1770afcon,afcon2017,gabon,gambia,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-jan-afcon-2017-senegal-s-mame-biram-diouf-former-cameroon-star-enoh-eyong--10397379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10397379Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:08:35 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show comes to you from the AFCON in Gabon, with the defending champions Ivory Coast already out ahead of this weekend's quarter-finals. Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf tells us that he's hopeful of a good run in the knockout stage. Also...1771afcon2017,gabon,ghana,indomitablelions,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-jan-afcon-in-gabon-sadio-mane-epl--10347061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10347061Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:01:01 +0000Passion for SportSteve Vickers is in Franceville to present this week's show from the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal have impressed so far and we focus on the Teranga Lions and hear from star striker Sadio Mane of Liverpool. Also we talk about Uganda – back at the...1763afcon,afcon2017,gabon,sadiomane,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-jan-world-cup-expansion-afcon-preview-mali-defender-hamari-traore--10296584One team that's been consistent over the years without winning the trophy is Mali, and speak to their France-based defender Hamari Traore, who says the Eagles are not afraid of their Group, where they face Ghana, Egypt and Uganda.
And we ask which African players will be missed most by their EPL clubs. And with the Fifa World Cup set to be expanded to 48 teams from 2026, what does this mean for Africa?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10296584Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:36:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have lots on the 2017 AFCON, as we focus on the tournament in Gabon. We give our predictions and have listeners' thoughts too, on who will win African football's greatest showpiece. One team that's been consistent over the...One team that's been consistent over the years without winning the trophy is Mali, and speak to their France-based defender Hamari Traore, who says the Eagles are not afraid of their Group, where they face Ghana, Egypt and Uganda.
And we ask which African players will be missed most by their EPL clubs. And with the Fifa World Cup set to be expanded to 48 teams from 2026, what does this mean for Africa?]]>1771afcon,afcon2017,fifaworldcup,gabon,malifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-jan-caf-awards-afcon-preview-epl-analysis--10251430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10251430Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:11:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the CAF Awards announced in Abuja on Thursday night when Riyad Mahrez won the award for CAF Player of the Year. We also start to build up to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations which is just a week away. While most of...1770afcon2017,caf,leicestercity,supereagles,swanseacityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-dec-man-city-nigeria-striker-kelechi-iheanacho-and-highs-lows-of-2016--10210685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10210685Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:11:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Man City and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who tells us about his rapid rise to the top. We take a look at the highs and lows of 2016, and get the views of fans in fans Ghana, and give our own thoughts too.1769afcon2017,ghana,manchestercity,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-dec-alex-iwobi-mo-barrow-and-celebrating-christmas--10161106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10161106Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:00:19 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to a rising star in the English Premier League, Arsenal and Nigeria winger Alex Iwobi. He tells us about the season so far, and what it's like working with manager Arsene Wenger. The Cameroon's women's national team coach...1770arsenal,arsenewenger,cameroon,christmas,swanseacityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-dec-african-players-in-bundesliga-new-video-technology-epl-analysis--10118445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10118445Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:53:26 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about African players in Germany as it seems it's going to be increasingly harder for African players to make it in the Bundesliga. We speak to Lutz Pfannesteil, a scout at Hoffenheim. We talk to former EPL referee Bob...1770bundesliga,fifaclubworldcup,hoffenheim,mamelodisundowns,videotechnologyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-dec-discipline-character-in-football-and-jon-mikel-obi-on-parenthood--10070290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10070290Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:18:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the importance of discipline and character for players. Top footballers can become rich and famous at a young age, and have a lot of pressure to cope with. We often hear stories of players getting involved in...1771afcon,chelsea,discipline,parenthood,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-dec-africa-women-s-cup-of-nations-caf-african-player-of-the-year-nominations--10019959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10019959Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:33:07 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Cameroon, where the hosts will play Nigeria in the final. We hear how hosting the tournament has given a boost to the women's game in Cameroon. We discuss the five-man shortlist for...1769afcon,cameroon,englishpremierleague,football,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-nov-2016-women-s-cup-of-nations-gambia-s-real-de-banjul-celebrate-50th-anniversary--9963123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9963123Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:35:45 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we talk about the 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, with the tournament at the half-way stage. We speak to the coach of Kenya, who played at the competition for the first time and, he tells us about the development...1770cameroon,cupofnations,gambia,kenya,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-nov-2016-women-s-cup-of-nations-former-bayern-munich-ghana-defender-sammy-kuffour-interview-part-3--9903790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9903790Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:39:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we talk about the 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins this weekend in Cameroon. We have a report from Yaounde and hear from fans there. Also we speak to Francisca Ordega, striker with defending champions Nigeria. And...1770afcon,bayernmunich,ghana,nigeria,superfalconsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-nov-sammy-kuffour-interview-part-2-african-players-nominated-in-awards-epl-review--9845796We have the second part of our interview with former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Sammy Kuffour, talking about his football and his faith. This week he looks back at the heartbreak of losing the 1999 Uefa Champions League final, where Manchester United produced a stunning late comeback.
And we ask whether Yaya Toure's apology to Man City manager Pep Guardiola will be enough for him to play for Man City again.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9845796Thu, 10 Nov 2016 21:02:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we we talk about the end-of-year awards – can Algeria's Riyad Mahrez make it into the top three for the Ballon D'Or and Best Fifa Men's Player 2016 award? We have the second part of our interview with former Bayern Munich and...We have the second part of our interview with former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Sammy Kuffour, talking about his football and his faith. This week he looks back at the heartbreak of losing the 1999 Uefa Champions League final, where Manchester United produced a stunning late comeback.
And we ask whether Yaya Toure's apology to Man City manager Pep Guardiola will be enough for him to play for Man City again.]]>1770championsleague,englishpremierleague,faith,fifa,ghanafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-nov-former-ghana-international-sammy-kuffour-gareth-bale-world-s-best-paid-player--9791237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9791237Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:03:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we have the first part of a remarkable interview with former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Sammy Kuffour, talking about his life, his faith and his early life in Kumasi, where he grew up in a poor family. We analyse listeners'...1770bayernmunich,christianfaith,englishpremierleague,ghana,realmadridfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-oct-nigeria-stars-jon-mikel-obi-ogenyi-onazi-africans-playing-in-turkey--9741690And we speak to midfielder Ogenyi Onazi on his move from Italy to Turkey, and hear about his football and his faith.
European Football Correspondent Stuart Weir takes a look at other Africans playing in Turkey, and we have a look at the English Premier League where Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he doesn't want to retire.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9741690Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:04:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, we have interviews with two Nigerian stars. Jon Mikel Obi talks about some of the organisational mistakes that have affected Nigeria and the importance of being well-prepared throughout the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. And we speak...And we speak to midfielder Ogenyi Onazi on his move from Italy to Turkey, and hear about his football and his faith.
European Football Correspondent Stuart Weir takes a look at other Africans playing in Turkey, and we have a look at the English Premier League where Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he doesn't want to retire.]]>1768arsenal,arsenewenger,nigeria,supereagles,turkeyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-oct-afcon-2017-draw-women-s-afcon-in-cameroon-epl--9688167The women's AFCON in Cameroon is just four weeks away. We have a special report from Cameroon on the preparations for the tournament. And we take a look at the English Premier League where Gambian Modou Barrow is impressing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9688167Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:52:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we analyse the draw for the 2017 AFCON – it's Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal and Zimbabwe in the group of death, and we hear from Zimbabwe fans on a very difficult draw. The women's AFCON in Cameroon is just four weeks away. We have a...The women's AFCON in Cameroon is just four weeks away. We have a special report from Cameroon on the preparations for the tournament. And we take a look at the English Premier League where Gambian Modou Barrow is impressing.]]>1765afcon2017,algeria,cameroon,cupofnations,englishpremierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-oct-2018-world-cup-qualifiers-senegal-s-sadio-mane-nigeria-s-william-troost-ekong--9635592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9635592Fri, 14 Oct 2016 07:52:55 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the Senegal national team, as they made a winning start in the final qualifying round for the 2018 World Cup. We hear from striker Sadio Mane and a Senegalese journalist who feels that the Teranga Lions still lack...1769fifaworldcup,nigeria,sadiomane,senegal,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-oct-ghana-fans-on-2018-world-qualifiers-does-prayer-help-in-football-epl-review--9583136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9583136Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:43:51 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, as the final qualifying round for Africa for the 2018 World Cup is underway this weekend, we speak to fans in Ghana about their expectations. We have your views and comments on the question, does God mind who wins a football...1770englishpremierleague,fifaworldcup,ghana,prayer,worldcup2018falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-sep-nigeria-s-victor-ikpeba-and-does-prayer-before-a-match-help--9530306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9530306Fri, 30 Sep 2016 05:49:44 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to 1997 African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba of Nigeria. Ikpeba talks about Nigeria's current challenges and his faith. He says that he always prayed before matches, but that the prayers may not actually affect the...1770englishpremierleague,faith,nigeria,prayer,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-sep-23-yaya-toure-victor-moses-and-women-s-africa-cup-of-nations--9469687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9469687Fri, 23 Sep 2016 07:53:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we delve into the controversy around Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure. As Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he won't pick Toure for the club until he apologises for comments made by his agent, will Toure play for City again?...1769chelsea,manchestercity,pepguardiola,victormoses,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-sept-togo-s-emmanuel-adebayor-olympics-in-japan-and-sepp-blatter--9417561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9417561Fri, 16 Sep 2016 07:15:52 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about another one of Stuart's top 10 Africans to have played in the EPL - Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor. With the Rio Paralympics ending this weekend it's Japan's turn next to host the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in 2020....1768africa,blatter,football,japan,paralympicsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-sept-2017-afcon-qualifying-yaya-toure-and-kenneth-omeruo--9367794And also we continue our look at the transfers involving African players in the top European leagues, as Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is loaned out again by Chelsea.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9367794Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:32:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we review the final games in 2017 AFCON qualifying – heartbreak for Sierra Leone, while Senegal qualified with a 100% record. Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure left out of Manchester City's squad for the Uefa Champions by manager Pep...And also we continue our look at the transfers involving African players in the top European leagues, as Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is loaned out again by Chelsea.]]>1756afcon,africa,football,guardiola,tourèfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-sep-african-transfers-in-europe-michael-essien-and-sepp-blatter--9315291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9315291Fri, 02 Sep 2016 07:56:18 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show reporter Oluwashina Okeleji takes a look at transfers involving African players in three of the European leagues in France, Belgium and Germany. Also we have a profile of one of the best Africans ever to have featured in the...1757englishpremierleague,fifa,footballtransfers,ghana,seppblatterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-aug-nigeria-s-olympic-bronze-super-eagle-victor-osimhen-and-kenya-s-victor-wanyama--9268511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9268511Fri, 26 Aug 2016 08:27:23 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we reflect on Nigeria's performance in the men's football at the Rio Olympics, as they came away with a bronze medal. Also, with 2017 AFCON qualifiers on next weekend we speak to young Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who's been included...17702016olympics,brazil,neymar,nigeria,tottenhamhotspursfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-aug-olympics-football-regeneration-in-rio-epl-review--9220914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9220914Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:35:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we go to the Olympics - Nigeria's dream of Olympic men's football gold ends, but they can still win bronze. We analyse the team's performance. Also we visit the Boulevard Olimpico – an area in downtown Rio that's been regenerated...17692016olympics,gambia,nigeria,rio2016,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-aug-olympic-football-new-english-premier-league-season--9176747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9176747Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:18:25 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the 2016 Olympics and we analyse the performance of the African teams in the football competition, where Nigeria's men are the only team from the continent remaining. How far can they go? We look forward to the new...17712016olympics,englishpremierleague,nigeria,olympics,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-aug-olympic-games-epl-african-transfers-sepp-blatter-story-part-4--9130231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9130231Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:49:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we find out what the atmosphere is like in Rio de Janeiro as we hear from fans and Games volunteers on Copacabana Beach with the 2016 Olympic Games underway. It's also just a week to go to the start of the new English Premier...1770copacabana,englishpremierleague,olympics,rio2016,seppblatterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-jul-olympic-football-copacabana-beach-what-is-true-identity--9083435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9083435Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:09:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the Rio Olympics. The women's football tournament starts on Wednesday, and the men's competition on Thursday. What can we expect from the African teams in Rio? Can Nigeria win men's gold for a second time? We continue...1769copacabana,faith,identityinchrist,liverpoolfc,olympics2016falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jul-caf-champions-league-nwankwo-kanu-sepp-blatter-part-3-coffee-in-rio--9037641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9037641Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:06:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up on the latest in the Caf Champions League - the group stage is already at the half-way stage and the Egyptian teams are not doing as well as expected, while the Southern African sides are off to a great start. It's...1756cafchampionsleague,kanu,olympics,rio,seppblatterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-jul-africans-in-bundesliga-sepp-blatter-profile-part-2--8987099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8987099Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:46:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the German Bundesliga. The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, has made a huge impact with Borussia Dortmund in Germany, but overall, the presence of African players in the Bundesliga...1771bundesliga,germany,rioolympics,samba,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-jul-ahmed-musa-to-join-leicester-lucas-radebe-on-olympics-football-new-series-on-sepp-blatter--8941820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8941820Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:18:56 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look at the exciting news for African football fans that English Premier League champions Leicester City have agreed a deal with CSKA Moscow to sign Nigeria winger Ahmed Musa. Solomon has been talking to fans in Musa's home town...1773leicestercity,nigeria,rio2016,rioolympics,seppblatterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-jul-2018-world-cup-qualifying-draw-didier-drogba-story-part-2--8895061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8895061Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:03:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we analyse the draw for the final stage of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers for Africa. Group B is the so-called "Group of Death" with Cameroon, Algeria, Nigeria and Zambia. Senegal have a much easier-looking draw, and we talk to...1770didierdrogba,fifaworldcup,liverpoolfc,nigeria,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-jun-super-eagle-kenneth-omeruo-and-will-didier-drogba-become-a-coach--8842361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8842361Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:13:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk about the Nigeria national team – as things are not well for the Super Eagles, we speak to recalled defender Kenneth Omeruo, who was part of the 2013 Nations Cup-winning team, on the frustrations of missing out on two...1768chelsea,coaching,didierdrogba,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-jun-new-optimism-in-sierra-leone-and-new-format-for-afcon--8792209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8792209Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:16:37 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we go to Sierra Leone and find out about the new-found optimism in football there, as the Leone Stars have a chance of making it to the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in over 20 years. We speak to Nigeria...1770cupofnations,euro2016,faith,nigeria,sierraleonefootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-jun-tributes-to-stephen-keshi-and-afcon-2017-qualifiers--8734971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8734971Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:52:08 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we pay tribute to former Nigeria coach and captain Stephen Keshi, who died this week at the age of 54. Also we analyse the latest round of qualifiers for the 2017 AFCON as we hear Zimbabwe following the Warriors' qualification and...1770falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-jun-afcon-2017-qualifiers-are-coaches-given-unrealistic-expectations--8677948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8677948Fri, 03 Jun 2016 08:09:42 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the latest round of qualifiers for the 2017 AFCON. We speak to the coach of surprise Group E leaders Guinea Bissau, who tells us what it would mean for them to qualify for the Nations Cup for the first time. We also...1755afcon2017,africacupofnations,cupofnations,guineabissau,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-may-man-utd-catch-mourinho-are-referees-biased-towards-home-teams--8620588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8620588Fri, 27 May 2016 07:12:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we On this week's show we find out about youth football in Cameroon, as the country's FA say that they are getting serious about youth. We talk about referees - a recent investigation has found that referees tend to award harsher...1769cameroon,facup,josemourinho,manchesterunited,refereesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-may-senegal-s-fatma-samoura-appointed-fifa-secretary-general--8552027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8552027Thu, 19 May 2016 14:37:13 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we analyse some big news in African football, as Senegal's Fatma Samoura has been appointed as Fifa secretary general – the first woman and the first African to be given the post. Will this make new Fifa president Gianni Infantino...1769englishpremierleague,epl,fifa,nigeria,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-may-senegal-s-el-hadji-diouf-leicester-city-midfielder-andy-king--8493264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8493264Thu, 12 May 2016 20:58:45 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have an interview with African football great El Hadji Diouf. Diouf was a key member of the Senegal side that reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, and he played at many top clubs including Liverpool, Bolton...1770blackburnrovers,englishpremierleague,leicestercity,liverpool,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-may-congratulations-leicester-city--8430946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8430946Fri, 06 May 2016 06:15:28 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we're asking who are the top three Africans in the EPL this season? With Algeria's Riyad Mahrez having won the PFA player of the year award, which other Africans rank highly this season? We get Solomon and Stuart's views and also...1770crystalpalace,drcongo,leicestercity,nigeria,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-apr-riyad-mahrez-pfa-player-of-the-year-best-african-ever-in-epl--8376219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8376219Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:56:08 +0000Passion for SportThis week we applaud Leicester City and Algeria midfielder Riyad Mahrez who on Sunday became the first African to win the prestigious PFA Player of the Year title, awarded by his fellow professionals. Long-standing Leicester player Andy King tells us...1766algeria,englishpremierleague,gambia,leicestercity,pfaawardsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-apr-the-crisis-in-nigerian-football-leadership-in-football--8320125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8320125Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:03:46 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on the crisis in Nigerian football. For the third time in five years, Nigeria will be missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations finals, and many angry fans are blaming football leaders. There are serious problems at the...1769falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-apr-players-salaries-in-europe-africa--8266413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8266413Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:26:46 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we're talking about the money that players earn – is it fair that top players in Europe have massive salaries when many players in Africa get less that $1,000 a month? Do the huge stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi...1767africanfootball,englishpremierleague,footballsalaries,messi,ronaldofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-apr-football-in-tanzania-caf-champions-league-epl--8209493Stuart Weir gives the second and final part of a look at a book co-written by former Manchester United manger Sir Alex Ferguson on management and leadership, in which Ferguson reveals the best players who ever played for him at Manchester United. And we catch up with African players' contrasting fortunes last weekend in the English Premier League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8209493Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:37:21 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we find out about football in Tanzania. The country hasn't had much success in international football, but there's a lot of money in their league these days, and there could be good times ahead. We hear from the president of the...Stuart Weir gives the second and final part of a look at a book co-written by former Manchester United manger Sir Alex Ferguson on management and leadership, in which Ferguson reveals the best players who ever played for him at Manchester United. And we catch up with African players' contrasting fortunes last weekend in the English Premier League.]]>1770cafchampionsleague,englishpremierleague,leadership,manchesterunited,tanzaniafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-apr-cup-of-nations-qualifiers-ajuma-ottache-and-sir-alex-ferguson--8151535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8151535Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:23:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we go in-depth on the qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals. There were 52 matches played over the space of six days, and the results saw some teams get into a very strong position, while others effectively bowed out...1770cupofnations,gambia,manchesterunited,nigeria,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-mar-women-s-football-in-africa-cup-of-nations-qualifiers-preview-and-epl--8087483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8087483Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:57:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we find out about the state of women's football in Africa, as the qualifiers are on for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations. We find out about women's football in Nigeria, The Gambia and Tanzania with comments from analyst Solomon...1770cupofnations,englishpremierleague,nigeria,tanzania,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-mar-juju-in-african-football-listeners-response--8029848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8029848Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:40:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we continue with our look at juju, or muti or charms in football. We hear from listeners with some fascinating stories about their own experiences and views from around Africa, and Planet Sport Football Africa's Solomon Izang...1768englishpremierleague,gambia,ivorycoast,juju,trustfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-mar-superstition-in-african-football--7977579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7977579Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:44:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask do superstitious beliefs work in football? In much of Africa, there are stories week-in week-out of football teams using juju – beliefs that the supernatural can help them to score goals and win games. Does it work, and is...1770congobrazzaville,englishpremierleague,facup,juju,mutifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-mar-swansea-and-gambia-striker-modou-barrow-former-congo-captain-oscar-ewolo--7923613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7923613Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:24:31 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have the third and final part of an exclusive interview with Swansea City and Gambia striker Modou Barrow. This week he answers listeners' questions, including whether he thinks The Gambia can qualify for the Nations Cup one...1768congo,cupofnations,englishpremierleague,gambia,swanseacityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-feb-modou-barrow-interview-part-2-fa-cup--7873491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7873491Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:01:51 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have the second part of an exclusive interview with Swansea City and Gambia striker Modou Barrow. He tells us about what the life of a top footballer is like, and also gives some insight into the qualities of teammate Andre Ayew...1768facup,fifa,gambia,ghana,swanseacityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-feb-modou-barrow-christopher-katongo-epl--7821864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7821864Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:15:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have the first part of an exclusive interview with Swansea City and Gambia striker Modou Barrow. He tells us about life in the EPL, his routine, and what it means to him to have broken into the Premier League. Also we have...1767crystalpalace,englishpremierleague,gambia,swanseacity,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-feb-drc-win-chan-caf-back-fifa-candidate-are-foreign-coaches-better-than-local-coaches--7771874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7771874Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:33:39 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask whether foreign coaches are better than local coaches when it comes to being in charge of national teams in Africa. We hear from fans in The Gambia, where local coach Sang Ndong has replaced Swiss coach Raul Savoy, who...1770drcongo,englishpremierleague,fifa,gambia,victorwanyamafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-feb-zambia-captain-christopher-katongo-chan-fa-cup-review--7718995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7718995Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:39:47 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show again comes to you from Kigali in Rwanda, where the final of 2016 African Nations Championship will be played this Sunday between DR Congo and Mali. This week we speak to Zambia captain Christopher Katongo, he tells us about his...1769africannationschampionship,drcongo,genocide,mali,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-jan-chan-fifa-presidency-bid-epl-drogba-and-adebayor--7667847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7667847Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:31:28 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show again comes to you from Kigali in Rwanda, where the 2016 African Nations Championship is at the quarter-final stage. The hosts Rwanda have a difficult game against DR Congo, but they are hopeful. We also speak to the coach of...1770africannationschampionship,chelsea,crystalpalace,didierdrogba,fifafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jan-african-nations-championship-epl-arsene-wenger-part-3--7615149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7615149Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:20:21 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show comes from Kigali as Rwanda host the African Nations Championship finals. 16 teams are competing in the top international competition for home-based players. We hear from Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh after the Super Eagles'...1770africannationschampionship,arsenal,arsenewenger,facup,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-jan-african-nations-championship-english-fa-cup--7564866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7564866Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:43:33 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show comes from Kigali in Rwanda, where the 2016 African Nations Championship finals begin on Saturday. We go to Cameroon and hear that fans of the Indomitable Lions are not very optimistic. We catch up with how the African players did in...1763africannationschampionship,arsenal,arsenewenger,cameroon,facupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-jan-african-nations-championship-south-africa-s-anele-ngcongca--7517580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7517580Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:59:51 +0000Passion for SportThis week we begin a look-ahead to this month's African Nations Championship finals in Rwanda - the be the biggest sports event ever held in the central African country. So what can we expect from Rwanda? We have an interview with South Africa...1765africannationschampionship,arsenal,arsenewenger,rwanda,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-jan-are-there-enough-female-referees-in-africa--7476631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7476631Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:09:45 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about female referees – are there enough women officials in Africa, and what needs to be done to get more women involved? We speak to an award-winning Zimbabwean female referee and former English Premier League referee, Bob Hamer....1764arsenal,arsenewenger,femalereferees,referees,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-dec-2015-highlights-including-odion-ighalo-bubacarr-trawally--7432773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7432773Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:40:17 +0000Passion for SportThis week we ask who was the best African player of 2015 – Yaya Toure or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And it's our last show of 2015 so we're taking a look back at a couple of our favourite moments on the show. We'll hear from Nigeria and Watford...1770bubacarrtrawally,china,gambia,odionighalo,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-dec-mourinho-sacking-fifa-club-world-cup-olympics-epl--7391851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7391851Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:36:45 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we assess African champions TP Mazembe's disappointing performance at the Fifa Club World Cup – the Congolese side lost both games and finished sixth at the tournament. Also, we'll be focusing on what players will be doing over the...1765afcbournemouth,chelseafc,fifaclubworldcup,josemourinho,olympicsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-dec-football-in-sierra-leone-after-ebola-fifa-club-world-cup-and-yaya-toure--7347102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7347102Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:38:22 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we go to Sierra Leone, where the country is free to host international matches again now that the country is free of the Ebola virus. We hear how football has played a part in ending Ebola. We consider TP Mazembe's chances at the...1768ebola,fifaclubworldcup,olympics,sierraleone,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-dec-ivory-coast-football-prospects-caf-confederation-cup--7292591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7292591Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:03:51 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we congratulate Tunisian side Etoile du Sahel on their success in the CAF Confederation Cup and we take a look at the Ivory Coast national team as The Elephants aim to build on their success this year at the Cup of Nations....1771englishpremierleague,ivorycoast,southafrica,tunisia,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-nov-nigeria-u23-coach-samson-siasia-didier-drogba-yaya-toure--7246715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7246715Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:45:05 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look ahead to the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins this weekend in Senegal, with eight nations fighting for Africa's three places at the 2016 Olympics. We speak to Nigeria Under-23 coach Samson Siasia. Also we...1770didierdrogba,nigeria,olympics,uefachampionsleague,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-nov-world-cup-qualifiers-ghanaian-players-in-uefa-champions-league-futsal--7203225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7203225Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:49:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the 2018 World Cup qualifiers that were played around Africa this week. We focus on the Super Eagles of Nigeria, who beat Swaziland – what do fans think about their new coach Sunday Oliseh? Plus we continue our...1760fifaworldcup,futsal,ghana,nigeria,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-nov-fifa-u-17-title-for-nigeria-combating-racism-with-football-beyond-borders--7149604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7149604Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:28:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask why is Africa not translating youth success to senior World Cup success? We speak to Nigeria Under-17 coach Emmanuel Amuneke, who has led the Golden Eaglets to a record fifth Under-17 World Cup title. But despite Africa's...1770cafchampionsleague,englishpremierleague,fifaworldcup,nigeria,racismfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-nov-the-race-for-the-fifa-presidency-epl-uefa-champions-league--7069510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7069510Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:00:43 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at the race to become the president of Fifa. Will an African win the contest next February? We hear from South African contender Tokyo Sexwale. Plus we catch up with the latest in the EPL and we continue our look at...1770cafchampionsleague,englishpremierleague,fifa,nigeria,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-oct-caf-champions-league-final-2016-anc-epl--6991322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6991322Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:36:46 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look at the teams that have made it to the 2016 African Nations Championship, the tournament for home-based players being held in Rwanda early next year. And we hear from one team that didn't make it – Lesotho. Plus we look...1769africannationschampionship,chelseafc,englishpremierleague,lesotho,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-oct-olympic-qualification-and-day-of-prayer-cancels-football-in-zambia--6897018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6897018Fri, 23 Oct 2015 06:24:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we join in the celebrations with the two African teams that have qualified for the women's football tournament at the 2016 Rio Olympics – South Africa and Zimbabwe. And football was cancelled in Zambia last weekend as President...1770manchestercity,olympics,southafrica,zambia,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-oct-bubacarr-trawally-aaron-tredway-and-fifa-u-17-world-cup--6846542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6846542Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:39:45 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, On this week's show we take a look at Africans who are playing in China, a country that's not particularly strong in football but that is able to offer good deals to players. We speak to Gambian player Bubacarr Trawally, who moved...1770china,fifaworldcup,gambia,nigeria,u17falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-oct-kenya-s-2018-world-cup-hopes-and-goalkeeper-aaron-tredway--6784412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6784412Fri, 09 Oct 2015 06:09:29 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show, as the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers have begun for Africa, we speak to fans in Kenya about their hopes of making it to the World Cup about what it would mean to qualify, and when they think it might happen. We catch up with how...1770chelsea,englishpremierleague,fifaworldcup,kenya,liverpoolfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-oct-ghana-coaching-legend-fred-osam-duodu-and-fans-views-on-odion-ighalo-and-yannick-bolasie--6718459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6718459Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:51:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to a coaching legend in African football, Ghananian Fred Osam-Duodu who won the AFCON with the Black Stars in 1978 and 1982. He tells us where youth coaching can be improved. We catch up with how the African players are...1771crystalpalace,drcongo,ghana,nigeria,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-sep-football-in-sierra-leone-and-afcon-hopes--6681479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6681479Fri, 25 Sep 2015 06:26:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at football in Sierra Leone. The Leone Stars showed promise with a draw against Ivory Coast in a recent 2017 AFCON qualifier, but striker Mohamed Bangura says that the team is being held back by poor administration....900arsenal,chelsea,englishpremierleague,ghana,sierraleonefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-sep-will-the-indomitable-lions-roar-again--6643121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6643121Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:54:32 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on Cameroon – four-time African champions and a team that did so much for African football at the 1990 World Cup. But can they put their current drop in form behind them? We talk to one of their fans in Brazzaville for the...900cameroon,gambia,indomitablelions,manchestercity,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-sep-2017-afcon-qualifiers-review-fifa-candidate-segun-odegbami--6608482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6608482Fri, 11 Sep 2015 07:46:27 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look back at last weekend's 2017 AFCON qualifiers as South Sudan got their first-ever competitive win and consider the prospects of teams hoping to reach the finals. We have news from the African Games in Brazzaville and we...900africacupofnations,allafricagames,cupofnations,fifa,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-sep-afcon-2017-hope-through-football-in-mozambique--6573610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6573610Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:35:52 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show comes from Brazzaville, Congo where Steve Vickers is based for the next three weeks for the African Games. We continue our preview of the 2017 AFCON qualifiers taking place this weekend as we look at Groups H to M. We find out about...900bournemouth,cameroon,cupofnations,gambia,ghanafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-aug-afcon-qualifiers-odion-ighalo--6547542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6547542Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:36:51 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look ahead to the 2017 AFCON qualifiers that take place next weekend. We go through groups A to F and talk about the squad selection of new Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh. Watford striker Odion Ighalo tells us how he copes...900afcon2017,cupofnations,supereagles,swanseacity,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-aug-africans-in-epl-offside-rule--6514114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6514114Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:58:45 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we talk a bit about the offside rule – the aspect of football that seems to cause more controversy than any other. What exactly is the latest interpretation of the law, how does it affect the game. We speak to former EPL referee...900bournemouth,englishpremierleague,liverpoolfc,referees,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-aug-caf-champions-league-epl--6486130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6486130Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:11:57 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the latest in the CAF Champions League as defending champions Entente Setif of Algeria are struggling in Group B. It was an exciting opening weekend in the EPL as ten of the 30 goals were scored by African players,...900algeria,cafchampionsleague,englishpremierleague,ghana,swanseacityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-aug-upcoming-epl-and-african-signings--6456906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6456906Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:27:36 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we continue to look ahead to the upcoming English Premier League season, as Arsenal beat Chelsea in FA Community Shield, will the Blues be able to defend their title? We look at more of the African signings and ask what...900african,epl,football,gradel,maxfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-jul-ghana-s-ayew-brothers-new-epl--6427038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6427038Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:46:11 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look-ahead to the upcoming English Premier League season, as Chelsea play Arsenal in the Community Shield this Sunday. Which African players will do well this season, will the Ayew brothers' arrival to the EPL raise the...900arsenal,chelsea,englishpremierleague,ghana,kenyafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-jul-football-scouts-in-africa--6394626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6394626Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:56:03 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we find out about the role of player scouts looking for talent in Africa – what they do and what qualities they are looking for. We speak to a player scout from Sweden. We find out why many of those who do make it find themselves...900africa,englishpremierleague,football,footballscouts,talentfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-jul-nigerian-football-k-uche-epl--6360361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6360361Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:08:09 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the latest in Nigerian football, with Sunday Oliseh appointed the new Super Eagles coach. Also we speak to Nigeria attacking midfielder Kalu Uche on his faith and on his relationship with his brother, fellow Super...898astonvilla,nigeria,norwichcity,supereagles,wbafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-jul-caf-champions-league--6332407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6332407Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:16:06 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with what's happening in the CAF Champions League. There is huge North African dominance this year, with seven teams from North Africa, and none from West Africa. Also we look at Demba Ba's ever-changing career – from...898cafchampionsleague,chelsea,dembaba,samueleto'o,turkeyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-jul-local-or-foreign-coaches--6298668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6298668Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:25:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask whether foreign coaches are better than local coaches when it comes to being in charge of national teams in Africa. Caf instructor Ulrich Mathiot, who is coach of the Seychelles, tells us African coaches can be as good as...900capeverde,coaching,ivorycoast,nigeria,seychellesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-jun-can-small-nations-be-successful--6265997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6265997Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:29:02 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask if it's true to say that there are no small teams in African football these days, or does the gap between the big teams and the small teams still exist? The likes of Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt are no longer the dominant...899cameron,capeverde,cupofnations,egypt,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-jun-women-s-world-cup-modou-barrow--6238827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6238827Fri, 19 Jun 2015 06:56:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we catch up with the Women's World Cup as Cameroon are flying the flag for Africa in the knockout stage. We look back at the qualifiers for the 2017 AFCON which began last weekend, and we hear from the Gambia's new golden boy Modou...894cupofnations,fifa,gambia,swanseacity,womensworldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-jun-ikechukwu-uche-womens-world-cup--6205118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6205118Fri, 12 Jun 2015 05:43:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at how the African teams are doing at the Fifa Women's World Cup and the Under-20 World Cup. We speak to Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche about how he bounced back from two career-threatening injuries, and about his...900chelsea,ghana,nigeria,villareal,womensworldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-jun-fifa-scandal-women-s-world-cup--6167734Also, a look at the Fifa Women's World Cup which begins on Saturday, and we give our predictions for the final of Saturday's Uefa Champions League.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6167734Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:27:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at the fall-out from the Fifa scandal that has seen Fifa president Sepp Blatter deciding to step down. Where does this leave world football, and will it lead to a clean up of football in African countries where fans...Also, a look at the Fifa Women's World Cup which begins on Saturday, and we give our predictions for the final of Saturday's Uefa Champions League.]]>896championsleague,fifa,fifascandal,seppblatter,womensworldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-may-epl-review-best-african-player--6136972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6136972Fri, 29 May 2015 05:34:21 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look back at the just-ended English Premier League season, we ask what the future holds for Ivory Coast greats Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure. We ask who was the best African player this season, and also we talk about the...899andrededeayew,chelseafc,didierdrogba,englishpremierleague,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-may-fifa-s-fight-against-racism--6101116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6101116Thu, 21 May 2015 15:06:48 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at the latest in Fifa's fight against racism and discrimination. Many top African players have received racial abuse while playing in Europe, and we hear from Ivory Coast great Yaya Toure. We look at how football can...899africa,fifa,fifaworldcup,racism,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-may-odion-ighalo-adebayor--6074334
And we a look at the Emmanuel Adebayor saga, with out-of-form Adebayor revealing the personal and family issues that he has been struggling with, we look at how off-the-field issues affect a player's performance on the pitch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6074334Fri, 15 May 2015 20:47:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we focus on English club Watford – newly-promoted to the EPL, with Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo helping them to promotion with 20 goals. We speak to Ighalo and also hear what the fans think about him. And we a look at the...
And we a look at the Emmanuel Adebayor saga, with out-of-form Adebayor revealing the personal and family issues that he has been struggling with, we look at how off-the-field issues affect a player's performance on the pitch.]]>900adebayor,englishpremierleague,nigeria,tottenham,watfordfcfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-may-best-way-to-run-an-african-club--6035702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6035702Thu, 07 May 2015 11:07:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask what the best way to run a football club in Africa. Is it best to have a rich single owner, who might interfere too much on the technical side, is it best to be run by a company, by individuals who can find sponsorship, or...900africa,arsenal,chelseafc,manchestercity,manchesterunitedfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-may-enyeama-keshi-and-epl--6001841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6001841Thu, 30 Apr 2015 07:17:24 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama on his historic achievement of reaching 100 international caps and Enyeama addresses rumours that he might be moving to Liverpool. Also, we focus more on Nigeria's national team, with...899englishpremierleague,madagascar,nigeria,stephenkeshi,vincentenyeamafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-apr-xenophobia-in-sa-brown-ideye--5968201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5968201Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:16:12 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have an exclusive interview with West Bromwich Albion's Nigerian striker Brown Ideye. Ideye joined West Brom for a club record fee, but struggled to find target for months before scoring four goals in six days. We consider how...900christian,didierdrogba,nigeria,westbromwichalbion,xenophobiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-apr-caf-champions-league--5934530On this week's show we take a look at the CAF Champions League and ask if the competition should be expanded to have 16 teams in the group stage rather than 8. Giants like Coton Sport, Asante Kotoko, Enyimba and Kano Pillars are already out, while second round ties include Raja Casablanca against defending champions Entente Setif. We hear from Gambian club Real de Banjul on how tough their campaign was. Is it time to expand the competition to give more teams a chance, or is it ok as it is?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5934530Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:40:59 +0000Passion for SportSHOULD THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BE EXPANDED TO 16 TEAMS? On this week's show we take a look at the CAF Champions League and ask if the competition should be expanded to have 16 teams in the group stage rather than 8. Giants like Coton Sport, Asante...On this week's show we take a look at the CAF Champions League and ask if the competition should be expanded to have 16 teams in the group stage rather than 8. Giants like Coton Sport, Asante Kotoko, Enyimba and Kano Pillars are already out, while second round ties include Raja Casablanca against defending champions Entente Setif. We hear from Gambian club Real de Banjul on how tough their campaign was. Is it time to expand the competition to give more teams a chance, or is it ok as it is?]]>898cafchampionsleague,egypt,football,gambia,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-apr-odion-ighalo-gabon-2017--5904697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5904697Fri, 10 Apr 2015 05:51:34 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we hear from the current top-scoring African in England – Nigeria's Odion Ighalo, who has 19 goals for Watford in the Championship. Also we ask if Gabon will be good hosts of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, and if Africa is wise to...895cupofnations,fifa,gabon,nigeria,seppblatterfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-apr-best-african-player-in-epl--5868884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5868884Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:08:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we ask who has been the best African player in the EPL so far this season. With Yaya Toure not at his best, who is really shining? We hear from fans in Kenya and give our own analysis on an issue where there are plenty of different...899kenya,manchestercity,westhamunited,wilfridbony,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-mar-football-development-in-africa--5837054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5837054Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:22:20 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we speak to Fifa’s Head of Development on football development in Liberia, The Gambia and Zimbabwe. With Nigeria winning the African U20 championship again, we ask when will Nigeria's success at youth level be converted to success...899development,fifa,gambia,liberia,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-mar-liberia-s-footballing-struggles--5800639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5800639Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:45:52 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we take a look at the struggles of smaller footballing nations in Africa and we speak to Alphonso Armah from the Liberia Football Association. Fifa gives an annual development grant of $250,000 to each one of its member nations,...900development,fifa,football,georgeweah,liberiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-mar-ebola-impact-in-liberia--5770891Also we take a look at Didier Drogba's amazing Cup achievements with Chelsea.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5770891Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:21:50 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have an interview with the secretary-general of the Liberia Football Association on how the Ebola outbreak has affected football in that country. Liberia's national team and their clubs involved in continental competitions have...Also we take a look at Didier Drogba's amazing Cup achievements with Chelsea.]]>897chelseafc,didierdrogba,ebola,football,liberiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-mar-footballers-who-help-others--5738610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5738610Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:35:47 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we have an interview with US-based Gambian Abdoulie Mansally, who recently went on a trip to his home village where he gave football boots and bags of rice to people in the community, as part of the work of his foundation. Many...900aid,compassion,didierdrogba,gambia,jesusfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-feb-sani-emmanuel-wilfried-bony--5707014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5707014Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:35:05 +0000Passion for SportThis week we hear more from Nigeria forward Sani Emmanuel, the player of the tournament at the Fifa U-17 World Cup in 2009 and we look at the common situation where players who are injured on national duty are not assisted by their federations. And we...900fifa,ivorycoast,manchestercity,nigeria,wilfriedbonyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-feb-caf-africa-u-17-championship--5673517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5673517Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:01:15 +0000Passion for SportThis week we speak to Nigeria forward Sani Emmanuel, the player of the tournament at the Fifa U-17 World Cup in 2009. A promising start to his career was derailed by injury, and Emmanuel tells us about his hopes. We ask why it is that some...898africa,injury,michaelowen,niger,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-feb-afcon-review-champions-league--5640429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5640429Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:14:12 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look back at the AFCON, with Ivory Coast winning a good tournament. We speak to fans in the Gambia, who were excited to see their referee Bakary Papa Gassama officiate the final. And we look forward to the first legs of the round of 16 in...901africacupofnations,cupofnations,gambia,ivorycoast,uefachampionsleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-feb-afcon-pressure-transfers--5609340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5609340Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:29:42 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look back at the controversial AFCON semi-final between Equatorial Guinea and Ghana, and we look ahead to Sunday's final between Ivory Coast and Ghana. Cameroon midfielder Eyong Enoh tells us about handling pressure, and we take a look at...901africacupofnations,cupofnations,ghana,ivorycoast,pressurefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-jan-afcon-is-drawing-lots-fair--5577083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5577083Thu, 29 Jan 2015 22:39:46 +0000Passion for SportThis week's show is all about the Africa Cup of Nations as we analyse the competition so far. We ask if it was fair that Guinea and Mali had to be separated by the drawing of lots and we ask how clubs in England are doing without their African stars?...900africa,africacupofnations,guinea,ivorycoast,malifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-jan-afcon-changing-nationality--5540681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5540681Fri, 23 Jan 2015 06:54:52 +0000Passion for SportThis week we take a look at how the 2015 AFCON is shaping up in Equatorial Guinea, with five of the opening games ending in 1-1 draws. Also we find out more about players changing nationality and discover that Equatorial Guinea is the most prolific...883africacupofnations,cupofnations,equatorialguinea,nationalityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-jan-cup-of-nations-jacob-mulenga--5499369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5499369Fri, 16 Jan 2015 09:16:45 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look ahead to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations and hear from the coaches of two previous winner of the competition – South Africa and Zambia. We ask if Algeria can hold their nerve and win the tournament, and we speak to Zambia...897africacupofnations,algeria,cupofnations,southafrica,zambiafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-jan-changing-nationality-afcon--5455993And we take a look at Cameroon's chances at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5455993Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:37:50 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on the issue of players changing nationality – as many national associations are on the lookout for players who are eligible to switch allegiance and play for them, we ask if it's fair, and if it's unpatriotic. And we take a look...And we take a look at Cameroon's chances at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.]]>900africa,cameroon,cupofnations,footballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-jan-2015-african-football-preview--5422869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5422869Fri, 02 Jan 2015 07:28:17 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look ahead to the new year in football, which includes the Africa Cup of Nations, the Women's World Cup, the Under-20 World Cup and the Under-17 World Cup. Also we look back at 2014 and hear from fans in Malawi on their highs and lows.897cupofnations,gambia,malawi,womensworldcup,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-dec-review-of-the-year--5398002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5398002Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:20:36 +0000Passion for SportWe review African football over the past twelve months including the performance of teams at the World Cup in Brazil and presenter Solomon Ashoms recalls a personal highlight from the World Cup in Rio, visiting the statue of Christ the Redeemer...899brazil,fifaworldcup,football,ivorycoast,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-dec-youth-football-in-africa--5370521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5370521Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:52:43 +0000Passion for SportThis week we take a look youth football in Africa and ask if the continent is serious enough in youth football. Nigeria have won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup four times, Ghana have won it twice, and have also won the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, showing...899football,malawi,namibia,nigeria,zimbabwefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-dec-2014-fifa-club-world-cup--5336869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5336869Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:49:05 +0000Passion for SportThis week we take a look at the 2014 Fifa Club World Cup, which and is currently taking place in Morocco. We look at the history of the tournament and we ask what the purpose of the competition is exactly. Also we assess Africa's chances and ask if...886africa,fifaclubworldcup,football,morocco,realmadridfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-dec-who-is-best-player-of-2014--5310904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5310904Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:27:42 +0000Passion for SportThis week we ask who is the best African player of 2014 and look at Yacine Brahimi of Algeria, Asamoah Gyan of Ghana and Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang. Also we speak to South Africa women's team striker Portia Modise, who reached the milestone of...882algeria,chelsea,football,ghana,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-nov-the-joy-of-lower-league-football--5270007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5270007Fri, 28 Nov 2014 08:34:47 +0000Passion for SportThis week we take a look at lower division football around Africa. The Gambia's most popular tournament is in progress, the Zonals, which have massive community participation and huge crowds. We'll compare this with the popularity of other lower...898cameroon,gambia,southafrica,zimbabwe,zonalsfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-nov-afcon-qualifiers-losers--5235118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5235118Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:01:50 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look back at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as holders Nigeria missed out after a 2-2 draw with South Africa, and seven-time champions Egypt also failed to qualify. There was better news for Cameroon after missing out on the...894cameroon,cupofnations,nigeria,southafrica,tottenhamfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-nov-final-round-of-afcon-qualifiers--5202880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5202880Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:28:38 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look ahead to the final two rounds of games in qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, and we hear from Ivory Coast, where fans are wondering why their team is struggling in their campaign. Also, we look at the contingent of...901africacupofnations,cameroon,ivorycoast,rolemodels,stokecityfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-nov-senzo-meyiwa-football-role-model--5178168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5178168Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:15:01 +0000Passion for SportThis week we ask what makes a good role model, as we look at the complicated private life of the late South Africa captain Senzo Meyiwa. Meyiwa made a lot of people proud and was a role model to many, but was involved in scandals in his private life....899football,orlandopirates,rolemodels,senzomeyiwa,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-oct-didier-drobga-senzo-meyiwa--5147721And we talk about the tragic death of South Africa captain Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot by burglars in Johannesburg.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5147721Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:00:23 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on Ivory Coast great Dider Drogba, who has made his Chelsea comeback a successful one with three goals in three different competitions in the space of a week. Drogba is now 36 years old, how great a legend is he? And we talk about...And we talk about the tragic death of South Africa captain Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot by burglars in Johannesburg.]]>900chelsea,didierdrogba,football,ivorycoast,senzomeyiwafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-oct-african-women-s-championship--5119917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5119917Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:57:06 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk about women's football, as the 2014 African Women's Championship ends this weekend in Namibia. It's the most prestigious prize for women on the continent, but there have been small crowds for most of the games, so we ask what can be...895africanwomensfootball,namibia,nigeria,southafrica,womensfootballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-oct-victor-wanyama-afcon-qualifiers--5090327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5090327Fri, 17 Oct 2014 08:03:21 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look back at the qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations played over the past week, and we hear from angry fans in Malawi. We have an interview with Kenya star Victor Wanyama and find out more about his club, Southampton.895africacupofnations,malawi,nigeria,southampton,victorwanyamafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-oct-2015-cup-of-nations-qualifiers--5061774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5061774Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:25:44 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look ahead to this weekend's 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Cape Verde are among the teams who are off to great starts, while Nigeria desperately need points as they face Sudan. And with the EPL taking a...900africacupofnations,burkina,cameroon,capeverde,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-oct-improving-cameroon-sone-aluko--5031191Also we have an interview with Nigeria's Sone Aluko, who tells us what it's like to be back in the Super Eagles squad and gives his views on the shock home defeat to Congo. And our European football expert Stuart Weir tells us about Aluko's club, Hull City.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5031191Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:32:05 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on Cameroon, who are one of Africa's all-time footballing giants but have become a disappointing side. After an impressive start to their 2015 Nations Cup qualifying campaign are better times ahead? Also we have an interview with...Also we have an interview with Nigeria's Sone Aluko, who tells us what it's like to be back in the Super Eagles squad and gives his views on the shock home defeat to Congo. And our European football expert Stuart Weir tells us about Aluko's club, Hull City.]]>899africacupofnations,cameroon,hullcity,nigeria,sonealukofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-sep-nations-cup-hosts-ogenyi-onazi--5008214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5008214Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:52:40 +0000Passion for SportThis week we analyse Caf's decision to award forthcoming editions of the Nations Cup to Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Guinea. We have the second part of our interview with Nigeria and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, and with players such as Demba Ba and...897cameroon,football,lazio,ogenyionazi,turkeyfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-sep-caf-champions-league-semi-finals--4979346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4979346Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:29:57 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look ahead to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, with two teams from DR Congo in the last four. We analyse the state of the Ivory Coast national team, following their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Cameroon in an Africa Cup of...898cafchampionsleague,cameroon,drcongo,ivorycoast,ogenyionazifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-sep-cup-of-nations-qualifiers-2--4955978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4955978Fri, 12 Sep 2014 06:15:19 +0000Passion for SportThis week, we focus on the opening games in the group qualifying stage for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, with Cameroon and Senegal among the teams that have impressed. Also we look at some more of the transfers involving African players in Europe,...900africacupofnations,alexsong,cameroon,cupofnations,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-sep-cup-of-nations-qualifiers--4929018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4929018Fri, 05 Sep 2014 06:14:48 +0000Passion for SportSUMMARY: This week, with the start of the group qualifying stage for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations we take a look at how things might go for the 28 teams involved. And with the transfer window having closed in Europe we look at some of the moves...900africacupofnations,cupofnations,football,salomonkalou,samueleto'ofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-aug-combatting-stadium-violence--4903819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4903819Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:53:04 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look at stadium violence in African football, following the death of a Cameroonian footballer in Algeria. Albert Ebosse was hit by an object thrown from the stands, and there are many cases of fans throwing bottles and other objects at...896africa,algeria,cameroon,stadium,violencefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-aug-african-players-in-epl--4878160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4878160Fri, 22 Aug 2014 05:54:33 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we look at the African contingent in the English Premier League this season. West Ham United have the most African players on their books with six players, while potential stars this season include Christian Atsu at Everton and...892africa,chelsea,football,kenya,westhamfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-aug-english-premier-league-preview--4854163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4854163Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:27:24 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look ahead to the new English Premier League season and ask what impact we can expect from African players this time around. We hear from fans in Kenya who are looking forward to the new season and we give our own predictions as to who...869champions,englishpremierleague,kenyafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-aug-top-transfers-and-vanishing-spray--4826768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4826768Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:11:03 +0000Passion for SportThis week we look at some of the top transfers involving African players ahead of the start of the European season, including Serge Aurier to Paris St Germain and Brown Ideye to West Bromwich Albion. And we talk about the great innovation of World Cup...900european,football,spray,transfers,vanishingfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-aug-didier-drogba-futsal--4801687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4801687Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:11:54 +0000Passion for SportThis week we ask whether Didier Drogba will have a successful comeback at Chelsea. And we find out about Futsal – a version of five-a-side football that's not very popular in Africa, but when we were at the World Cup we discovered that it's huge in...876chelsea,didierdrogba,fifaworldcup,football,futsalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-jul-2015-africa-cup-of-nations--4771345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4771345Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:44:59 +0000Passion for SportThis week we continue to reflect on the 2014 World Cup and ask if moving the Africa Cup of Nations from even to odd years helped with the performance of the African teams in Brazil. We also ask how the shift will affect the 2015 Nations Cup. And we...9002015africanationscup,africa,brazil2014,fifaworldcup,footballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-jul-african-lessons-from-world-cup--4747919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4747919Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:08:10 +0000Passion for SportWe ask what lessons can Africa learn from the 2014 World Cup? It was the first time two African teams have progressed from the Group stages but what is necessary for teams to progress further? In particular what can African nations learn from the...895africa,algeria,football,nigeria,southafricafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-jul-can-africa-learn-from-world-cup--4718213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4718213Fri, 11 Jul 2014 02:19:13 +0000Passion for SportThis week, with Brazil exiting the World Cup in spectacular fashion and criticised for changing their way of playing to a European style, we ask if African teams can learn something. We ask why African referees are not given the finals of major global...899africa,brazil,ethiopia,fifaworldcup,riofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-jul-african-teams-world-cup-review--4692059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4692059Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:35:50 +0000Passion for SportFor the first time, two African teams reached the second round of the World Cup, but both Nigeria and Algeria have been knocked out at that stage and hence have failed to reach the quarter-finals. So Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana remain the only three...866algeria,brazil,nigeria,rio,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-jun-african-teams-at-the-world-cup--4664703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4664703Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:00:13 +0000Passion for SportSteve Vickers, Solomon Ashoms and Stuart Weir in Rio discuss the progress of African teams at the World Cup in Brazil as Nigeria and Algeria progress to the Round of 16.898algeria,brazil,fifaworldcup,football,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-jun-african-hopes-in-the-world-cup--4632658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4632658Thu, 19 Jun 2014 22:59:30 +0000Passion for SportSteve Vickers presents the show from Rio de Janeiro with analysts Solomon Izang Ashoms and Stuart Weir. They assess the performances of the five African teams at the World Cup, meet an Ivory Coast fan and hear from Silas Ngong, chaplain to the...901africanfootball,cameroon,fifa,ivorycoast,worldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-jun-world-cup-on-copacabana-beach--4606547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4606547Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:04:58 +0000Passion for SportSteve Vickers presents this week's show from the Fans Zone on Copacabana Beach after watching Brazil's opening 3-1 win over Croatia with joyous 20,000 fans. Solomon Ashoms assesses the chances of the five African nations and we talk to people in...877brazil,copacabana,fifaworldcupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-jun-world-cup-hopes-and-plans--4574653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4574653Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:32:50 +0000Passion for SportWe talk to Nigeria's former star Jay Jay Okocha and current hope Peter Odemwingie about the Super Eagles' hopes for the 2014 World Cup and we ask fans in Zimbabwe what they are looking forward to about the World Cup?901cristianoronaldo,fifaworldcup,nigeria,supereaglesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-may-cameroon-ghana-world-cup-hopes--4545856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4545856Fri, 30 May 2014 06:26:57 +0000Passion for SportWe consider the hopes and chances of the Indomitable Lions and Black Stars at the World Cup finals in Brazil and visit the Maracana Stadium in Rio to find out how recycling has been incorporated into it's design.900cameroon,fifaworldcup,ghanafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-may-world-cup-here-we-come--4509548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4509548Fri, 23 May 2014 08:02:12 +0000Passion for SportSteve Vickers is at African broadcaster SuperSport's World Cup launch party in Durban to talk to former Bafana Bafana star Shaun Bartlett and SuperSport anchor Robert Marawa about Africa's chances at the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. A Brazilian...896fifaworldcup,fifa-world-cup,robertmarawa,shaunbartlett,supersportfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-may-yaya-toure-v-luis-suarez--4475241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4475241Fri, 16 May 2014 08:20:40 +0000Passion for SportWe discuss Luis Suarez' award of Player of the Year the English Football Writers' Association and ask whether Yaya Toure should have won the title instead? Analysts Solomon Izang Ashoms in Johannesburg and Stuart Weir in England share their thoughts...896luissuarez,premierleague,wilfridbony,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-may-nigeria-s-world-cup-hopes--4442255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4442255Fri, 09 May 2014 06:07:33 +0000Passion for SportWe talk to Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama to find out the mood in the camp as Nigeria prepare for the 2014 World Cup. And we discuss age cheating as CAF ban The Gambia from all competition for two years after playing over-age...8992014_world_cup,gambia,nigeria,super_eagles,vincentenyeamafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-may-algeria-s-world-cup-hopes--4413060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4413060Fri, 02 May 2014 07:59:38 +0000Passion for SportWe talk to Algeria player Carl Medjani to find out about the team's hopes for the World Cup and we discuss which African player is likely to be an English Premier League title winner.9002014fifaworldcup,algeria,carlmedjani,yayatourefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-apr-should-ex-players-run-the-game--4379621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4379621Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:57:12 +0000Passion for SportThis week we ask whether we need more former players to be involved in administration in African football? We hear from fans and a former player in Kenya and discuss the issue with African correspondent Solomon Izang Ashoms and European football...900football,footballadministration,kenyafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-apr-salomon-kalou-ivory-coast--4349710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4349710Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:26:14 +0000Passion for SportWe hear how football unifies people in Ivory Coast and discuss whether the Elephants' squad is too old to make progress at the World Cup. And we ask if Demba Ba's view that a move to another team would be better than staying at Chelsea?900dembaba,ivorycoast,salomonkalou,senegalfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-apr-dirty-tricks-in-african-football--4322138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4322138Fri, 11 Apr 2014 07:18:23 +0000Passion for SportFor years there have been allegations of dirty tricks when visiting teams are mistreated apparently in order to give the home team an advantage. The chairman of a Bulawayo team shares his experiences. We discuss the issue and ask why it happens in a...900africa,bulawayo,footballfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-apr-caf-champions-league-world-cup--4288214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4288214Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:23:17 +0000Passion for SportWe discuss North Africa's dominance of this year's CAF Champions League, whether having wives and girlfriends with teams at the World Cup is a positive addition and with the race for the English Premier League title hotting up which of the Toure...896falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-mar-keshi-barnes-and-mulenga--4253487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4253487Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:47:01 +0000Passion for SportWe discuss whether Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will keep his job for the 2014 World Cup and Liverpool and England legend John Barnes shares his advice for emerging young players.8912014fifaworldcup,johnbarnes,stephenkeshifalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-mar-john-barnes-on-african-football--4220696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4220696Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:32:35 +0000Passion for SportLiverpool and England legend John Barnes shares his thoughts on why an African nation has yet to win the World Cup and what needs to be done for that to happen.900johnbarnesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-mar-caf-champions-league--4188211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4188211Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:28:29 +0000Passion for SportWe review the latest matches in the CAF Champions League and assess the differing fortunes of African defenders in the English Premier League. With the World Cup just three months away we visit the Maracana Stadium in Rio where the final will be...882englishpremierleague,maracana,southafricanpremierleaguefalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-mar-countdown-to-brazil--4156344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4156344Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:00:56 +0000Passion for SportWith the World Cup less than 100 days away we consider the differing fortunes of the five African teams who have reached the finals after Wednesday's friendly matches. We review the unfolding CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup competitions...900cafchampionsleague,fifa-world-cup,samueleto'ofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-feb-how-much-do-you-love-your-team--4121996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4121996Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:22:37 +0000Passion for SportTwo months ago a football fan in Kenya killed himself when his team Manchester United lost to Newcastle. How much do you love your team, how do you react when they win or lose and do we take football too seriously? We talk to fans in Mombasa and...900cyrilleregis,kenyafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-feb-where-s-the-flair--4086549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4086549Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:31:16 +0000Passion for SportHas the flair gone out of African football since the 1980s and 90s when African side played with an entertaining style that captivated the crowds? Is the style today too predictable and safe? Steve Vickers leads a discussion with correspondents...898nwankwo_kanu,solomonizangashoms,steve_vickers,stuartweirfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-feb-small-teams-in-big-competitions--4050062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4050062Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:56:09 +0000Passion for SportWe look at the challenge facing small teams at club and international level to improve against all the odds. What if anything can be done to help them or will they be perpetual losers? And in this light we explore success, which may mean winning a...890caf,caf_champions_league,zanzibarfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-feb-libya-s-success-african-talent--4014757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4014757Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:54:07 +0000Passion for SportWe review Libya's success at the African Nations Championship and look forward to the start of the CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup.899caf_champions_league,libyafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-jan-chan-and-european-transfers--3977962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3977962Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:12:48 +0000Passion for SportWe reflect on the African Nations Championship ahead of the final between surprise package Libya and Ghana and review the big transfers featuring African players in Europe.900african_nations_championship,chan,michael_essien,mohammed_salahfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-jan-chan-and-eto-o-finds-form--3939399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3939399Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:15:41 +0000Passion for SportWe report from the African Nations Championships in South Africa where home-placed talent is having the chance to shine on the international stage and look at the contrasting last seven days for Samuel Eto'o, Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Anelka in...900adebayor,anelka,chan,eto'ofalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-jan-who-d-be-a-referee--3903485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3903485Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:11:28 +0000Passion for SportWe consider the challenges facing referees in Africa who often experience pressures from fans and officials to make decisions in their favour and consider whether fans should be more understanding.899bribery,integrity,refereesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-jan-chan-referees--3868476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3868476Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:50:56 +0000Passion for SportWe preview the CHAN tournament in Southern Africa and discuss refereeing standards in Africa.889chan,refereesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-jan-better-in-the-old-days-pt-2--3837798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3837798Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:27:16 +0000Passion for SportContinuing our discussion on whether football in Africa was better in the old days. We talk to footballers past and present in Kenya and hear from our studio analysts.900falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-dec-review-of-2013-and-victor-moses--3829618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3829618Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:42:16 +0000Passion for SportWe hear from Liverpool and Nigeria striker Victor Moses and look back on the past year's African football.900caf_champions_league,victor_mosesfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-dec-better-in-the-old-days--3779054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3779054Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:21:27 +0000Passion for SportWas football better in the old days? We talk to a former player in Zimbabwe and fans in Kenya to find out their views.900falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-dec-world-cup-draw-and-mandela--3747552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3747552Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:47:59 +0000Passion for SportThis week we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela as we reflect on his passion for sport and how he recognised sport as an effective way of uniting all peoples. We also look back on the World Cup draw and ask your thoughts on the chances of the teams from...900nelson_mandela,world_cupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-dec-does-juju-work-in-football--3715857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3715857Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:45:20 +0000Passion for SportIn another packed show we preview the FIFA Club World Championship in Morocco, share your thoughts on Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, salute Lille and Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, investigate whether juju works in African football and...900falsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)African,football,Premier,League,Bundesliga,EPL,World,Cup,CAFCONhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-nov-yaya-toure--3682681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3682681Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:47:17 +0000Passion for SportThis week we focus on Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, who has been nominated as the only African for the 2013 FIFA's Ballon d'Or. Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd talks about his qualities and we ask whether Toure...896ballon,coast,d'or,ivory,racismfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-nov-african-world-cup-qualifiers--3647369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3647369Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:37:22 +0000Passion for SportThe same five African teams have qualified for the 2014 Fifa World Cup as four years ago - Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana and Algeria. Congratulations to them but is having the same teams qualifying good for African football? Let us know your...901cup,fifa,worldfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-nov-caf-champions-league--3613326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3613326Fri, 15 Nov 2013 08:05:38 +0000Passion for SportAl Ahly's win at the weekend over Orlando Pirates has given them their 8th CAF Champions League title. With 6 titles now in the past 13 years will the Egyptian side become the African club side of the 21st century? We also consider whether Nigeria's...900al ahly,caf champions league,eyong enohfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-nov-street-child-world-cup--3575701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3575701Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:57:17 +0000Passion for SportWe look forward to Sunday's CAF Champions League final, second leg between Al-Ahly of Egypt and South Africa's Orlando Pirates, with the tie finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg. We hear about the Street Child World Cup aiming to raise the...900al-ahly,caf champions league,orlando pirates,street children,world cupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-nov-brazil-prepares-for-world-cup--3546825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3546825Fri, 01 Nov 2013 08:36:35 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's show we go to Brazil and speak to Adrian Barnard, who's been in Rio to get a feel of what we can expect at the 2014 Fifa World Cup. We'll catch up on how the preparations are going and hear that it looks like African teams are likely to...888brazil,rio de janeiro,world cupfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-oct-will-africa-win-the-world-cup--3502106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3502106Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:04:42 +0000Passion for SportWill an African nation win the World Cup within the next few years? In 2010 Ghana nearly became the first African side to reach the semi-finals when they narrowly lost in the quarter-finals to Uruguay on penalties. Will next year's tournament in...899cameroon,cote d'ivoire,eyong enoh,fifa world cup,ghana,nigeriafalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-oct-changing-nationality--3472960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3472960Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:44:31 +0000Passion for SportThis week nwe discuss whether it is right for players to change their nationality to play international football?900fifa world cup,football,soccerfalsefulloffice@passionforsport.com (Passion for Sport)