African Five-a-side
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2025 Senegal Afcon preview: Are Senegal the best team in Africa?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Babacar Diarra to preview the Senegalese national team ahead of the 2025...
2025 Cameroon Afcon preview: Eto'o attempts renaissance of Indomitable Lions
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Emmanuel Lavogez to preview the Cameroonian national team ahead of the 2...
2025 Algeria Afcon preview: Les Fennecs are a complete unknown
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Hamza Rahmani to preview the Algerian national team ahead of the 2025 Af...
2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction: Which African sides can get out of their groups?
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and what it means for African national teams.----...
2025 Zambia Afcon preview: Chipolopolo in rebuild
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Calvin Kaumba Chikenge to preview the Zambian national team ahead of the...
2025 South Africa Afcon preview: Are Bafana for real?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Njabulo Ngidi to preview the South African national team ahead of the 20...
2025 Egypt Afcon preview: Can Mohamed Salah finally win the Afcon?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amr Fahmy as they preview the Egyptian national team ahead of the 2025 A...
Rhulani Mokwena speaks about life in Algiers, coaching principles, CAF CL and Sundowns
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi sits with MC Algiers coach, Rhulani Mokwena, to discuss his new life in Algiers and h...
Sundowns, Pyramids, Berkane dominate Matchday 1 of 2025/2026 CAF Champions League
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage. ----------------...
DR Congo advance; Nigeria eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs!
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-...
NIGERIA OR DR CONGO? Which African team will make FIFA international World Cup qualifying playoff?
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-of...
Nigeria and DR Congo advance to final of African 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between N...
Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo or Gabon? Who will make it past ’26 Africa World Cup qualifying playoff?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying (CAF zone) confederation play-off between...
Hakimi or Salah? Who is the African player of the year?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi declares who he would have voted for for the 2025 CAF AwardsREAD: After the coronatio...
CAF Confederation Cup draw: Wydad, Zamalek, USM Algiers, Kaizer Chiefs? Who are favourites?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reacts to the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup group stage drawREAD: After the coronat...
Mokwena drawn against Sundowns! | 2025/2026 CAF Champions League draw reaction
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reacts to the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage drawREAD: An island nation, ...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde, South Africa qualify; Nigeria, Cameroon make playoffs
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podcast is br...
Nigera? South Africa? Cape Verde? Who will qualify on the last day of 2026 World Cup qualifying?
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews matchday 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podcast is ...
Previewing the final African 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Cape Verde, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews Matchday 9 and 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (CAF zone)This podca...
2025/2026 CAF Champions League (too early) preview
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2025/2026 CAF Champions LeagueThis podcast is brought to you by: www.afr...
2026 World Cup qualifiers (CAF) recap: Cape Verde stun Cameroon, South Africa handle Nigeria, Senegal stage epic comeback vs DR Congo
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the African zone. This pod...
RECAP (FIFA WCQ - CAF): Morocco score '26 World Cup berth; South Africa, Senegal, Egypt win big
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 7 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the African zone. Morocco ...
Morocco 3-2 Madagascar: Atlas Lions are 2024 CHAN champions
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2024 CHAN final as Morocco defeated Madagascar 3-2 and became the first Af...
2024 CHAN: East Africans exit CHAN pamoja in quarterfinals
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the 2024 CHAN quarterfinals which saw the exit of all three East African hosts...
MAILBAG: 2024 CHAN, 2025 AFCON, Mokwena at MCA, Ouaddou at Pirates, young talent to watch this year
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi hosts a mailbag episode where we answer your questions, including: Why don't we show ...
Previewing the 2024 African Nations Championship CHAN in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN)This podcast is brought to you b...
Nigeria Super Falcons and Morocco Atlas Lionesses advance to 2024 Wafcon
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of NationsThis podcast is broug...
African football's greatest matches: Algeria vs Egypt "Battle of Omdurman" (Matchday 2, Episode 1)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Matchday 2, Episode 1 of the African Five-a-side podcast. Over the course of the next five epsidoes we'll be profiling five of the greatest...
What does the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup mean to Africa?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasa...
Pyramids FC stun Mamelodi Sundowns in first leg of CAF Champions League final ⎸ AFR 2.43
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the first leg of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League final. -------------------...
RS Berkane take convincing lead versus Simba in CAF Confederation Cup final ⎸ AFR 2.41
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reviews the first leg of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup final. -----------------...
CAF Confederation Cup final preview: RS Berkane vs Simba SC (1st leg) ⎸ AFR 2.40
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the first leg of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup final. ----------------...
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro to sign at Al Ahly: Good or bad idea? ⎸ REACTION
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comPaul Biya the last Kaiser https://africasacountry.com/2025/05/paul-biya-the-last-kaiserFollo...
Sundows, Al Ahly, Pirates and Pyramids play goalless draws in CAF Champions League semis ⎸ AFR 2.36
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the first leg of the semi-finals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. ------...
Sundowns v Al Ahly; Pirates v Pyramids - Egypt v South Africa in Champions League semis ⎸ AFR 2.35
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the Egypt vs South Africa semi-finals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League....
Pirates hold MC Algiers and secure their spot for the CAF Champions League semi-final ⎸ AFR 2.34
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps the last match of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. ---...
Sundowns, Pyramids hold on in hostile crowds; Ahly defeats Al Hilal to qualify to semis ⎸ AFR 2.33
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps 3/4 matches of the second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champi...
Orlando Pirates “last dance”? Sundowns, Esperance to tussle in 2025 CAF Champions League quarterfinals ⎸ AFR 2.32
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. -...
Sundowns and Pirates score historic wins in CAF Champions League quarterfinals ⎸ AFR 2.32
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa. This week, Nigeria...
Previewing the CAF CL QF: Sundowns-Esperance, MCA-Pirates, Ahly-Al Hilal, Pyramids-AS FAR ⎸ AFR 2.31
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews the quarterfinals of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League as Mamelodi Sundowns...
Nigeria World Cup in jeopardy; Ghana, Algeria, Cameroon dominate World Cup qualifiers ⎸ AFR 2.30
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps matchday 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa. This week, Nigeria...
Osimhen, Salah, Mofokeng, Amoura shine in 5th round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers ⎸ AFR 2.29
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 5 action of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Africa. Over the la...
Previewing Matchday 5 and 6 of the African 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers ⎸ AFR 2.28
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi previews Matchday 5 and 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Africa.-----------...
Is Afcon a major tournament? Jamie Carragher doesn't think so
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend, Jamie Carragher made headlines when he mentioned that Mo Salah might be less respected for Ballon D'Or voting because he represents Egyp...
Reacting to the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League draw and the four quarterfinal match-ups
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The draw for the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League took place this Thursday so we reacted to the matchups that were drawn for the quarterfinals
Which African players and clubs won the winter transfer window? ⎸ AFR 2.26
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we recap the winter transfer window to examine which clubs best re-tooled ahead of the knockout st...
Orlando Pirates win Soweto Derby at the death, Pyramids and Berkane extend league leads ⎸ AFR 2.25
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we recap this weekend's action at the Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. We a...
Which players deserve to be in the CAF Champions League group stage team of the round? ⎸ AFR 2.24
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we go position by position and name who we thought were the best players of the CAF Champions Leag...
Pirates upset Ahly, MC Algiers and Sundowns draw and advance to CAF CL knockout stages ⎸ AFR 2.23
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we recap matchday 6 of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. Timestamps in the comments below!------...
Al Ahly, Pirates tussle for CAF CL supremacy; Yanga, MC Algiers for knockout stages ⎸ AFR 2.22
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we preview matchday 6 of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. Timestamps in the comments below!----...
Bucs dominate, Sundowns resiliant, AS FAR hang on in matchday 5 of CAF Champions League ⎸ AFR 2.21
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we recap matchday 5 of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League.-----------------------This podcast is b...
CAF CL recap: Esperance unstoppable, Sundowns pip past Raja, Pirates held in CIV... VAR?! ⎸ AFR 2.17
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:01:26 - Discussion on VAR in the CAF Champions League06:54 - TP Mazembe vs Young Africans review15:17 - Stade d'Abidjan vs Orlando Pirates ...
Pirates, Al Ahly, Sundowns, Raja held in check during matchday 2 of CAF Champions League ⎸ AFR 2.16
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:04:47 - Sagrada Esperança vs Esperance de Tunis review09:15 - Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly review19:19 - Stade d'Abidjan vs CR Belouizdad re...
MAILBAG: Should CAF introduce Nations League? How good are Niger? What happened to Nsue? ⎸ AFR 2.14
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:02:09 - Can Niger keep up momentum?11:44 - Emilio Nsue suspension22:42 - Is the CAF CL getting boring?27:53 - How can West African clubs co...
REACTION: Top young African talent shines in Matchday 1 of CAF Champions League ⎸ AFR 2.14
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:01:30 - TP Mazembe vs MC Algiers recap07:37 - Young Africans vs Al Hilal recap17:18 - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union recap19:11 - CR Be...
2024/2025 CAF Champions League preview: Matchday 1
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:01:41 - TP Mazembe vs MC Algiers09:59 - Young Africans vs Al Hilal16:10 - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union19:50 - Raja vs AS FAR22:17 - A...
Ranking all 24 teams that qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ⎸ AFR 2.12
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Afcon qualifying is officially a wrap, so we took the time to power rank all 24 teams that have qualified for Morocco 2025 and we reflect on our ...
FILM STUDY: Nigeria defend poorly vs Benin, Sudan collapse vs Niger + more observations ⎸ AFR 2.11
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:06:42 - Niger vs Sudan analysis17:12 - Benin vs Nigeria analysis26:40 - Angola vs Ghana analysis32:58 - Uganda vs South Africa analysis37:0...
Who are the last teams that will qualify for Afcon 2025? ⎸ AFR 2.10
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:03:15 - Group A preview11:18 - Group B preview13:49 - Group C preview16:41 - Group D preview19:22 - Group E and F preview20:43 - Group G pr...
REACTION: Former Algerian footballer Rachid Mekhloufi (رشيد مخلوفي) passes away at the age of 88
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this reaction video we celebrate the life and legacy of Rachid Mekhloufi as it's been reported that he passed away in Paris at the age of 88-------...
Paradou, Stellenbosch, Azam: Three African football clubs doing things differently ⎸ AFR 2.9
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:02:07 - Maher Mezahi on Paradou 17:12 - Lorenz Kohler on Stellenbosch33:58 - Salim Masoud Said on AzamIn this episode of the African footba...
Ademola Lookman, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi? Who should be African player of the year? ⎸ AFR 2.8
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African football round-up, we analyse the 2024 CAF African player of the year longest and whittle it down to a few candidates t...
Sudan embarrasses Ghana Black Stars, Tunisia Carthage Eagles are leaderless and who will coach Senegal Teranga Lions? ⎸ AFR 2.7
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:02:12 - Ghana vs Sudan breakdown15:57 - Reviewing Senegal's six points and previewing their big coaching decision20:21 - Tunisia are rudder...
FILM ANALYSIS: Sengal vs Malawi, Egypt vs Mauritania, Morocco vs C.A.R, Tunisia vs Comoros ⎸ AFR 2.6
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:01:40 - Senegal vs Malawi analysis08:44 - Egypt vs Mauritania analysis15:08 - Algeria vs Togo analysis19:20 - Morocco vs Central African Re...
How to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations ⎸ AFR 2.5
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS:01:05 - Which countries have never qualified for the Afcon?04:10 - How teams have qualified for the Afcon over the last ten years11:54 - Do...
Reacting to the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League / Confederation Cup draw
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All across the continent, we had our eyes on the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup draw. We took the opportunity to give our first th...
MAILBAG: Improving CAF Champions League, Saudi-CAF partnership, Hilal & Mereikh in exile ⎸ AFR 2.4
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a mailbag episode of the African football round-up!We asked you, the listeners, for your questions on African football and you sent th...
2024/2025 African Champions League preview: Favourites, Surprises and Question marks!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are just about set for the group stages of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League group stages. Before the draw, we figured it would be the perfect tim...
2025 Afcon qualifiers: Cote d'Ivoire keep winning, Morocco back on track, Ghana trip up in Kumasi ⎸ AFR 2.2
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The international break has begun! Salim Masoud Said joins to speak about Emerse Fae and Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco and Regragui, and Tanzanian fans' no-s...
2025 Afcon qualifiers: Regragui on hot seat? Saintfiet joins Mali, Johnny McKinstry interview ⎸ African football round-up
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new year in African football!We kick off year 2 of the African Five-a-side podcast with the first edition of the African Football-Round u...
5 African footballers that could impress in Europe this season
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Paris Olympics are over, and it's almost time for the beginning of another footballing season. We quickly recap how African countries did at ...
Imene Khelif, the Algerian champion knocking out boxers and bigots
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss women's welterweight boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and how Imane Khelif has found herself in the middle of a cult...
Rhulani Mokwena to Wydad Casablanca: Good rebound or a case of happy feet?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just a matter of week, Rhulani Mokwena left his job at Mamelodi Sundowns and signed with Wydad Casablanca. Is this a great rebound for Africa's bes...
2025 Afcon: An unnecessarily early, group-by-group preview of the qualifiers
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We now know who is in what group of the 2025 Afcon qualifiers, and so we decide to do a group-by-group preview of the qualifiers with some initial tho...
2026 World Cup qualifying (CAF): Cameroon to forfeit? Mahrez done with Algeria? Cote d'Ivoire ⭐️⭐️⭐️
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we preview the upcoming international break as the African continent gets set to host the FIFA...
REACTION: Al Ahly win their 12th CAF Champions League title, beating Esperance 1-0
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second leg of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League, Al Ahly beat Esperance de Tunis 1-0. Ramy Rabia forced an own goal in the opening five minute...
CAF Champions League final preview: Who will be crowned African champions? Esperance or Al Ahly?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*WE APOLOGISE ABOUT THE AUDIO QUALITY OF THIS EPISODE, WE MADE A ONE-TIME MISTAKE THAT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN*Please check out www.africasacountry.comEspe...
CAF Champions League final: Can Al Ahly win their 12th title?
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to the CAF Champions League final, we speak to Al Ahly fan Ahmed Assem about the prospects of the Red Devils securing their record-extending 12t...
CAF Champions League semi-final: Sundowns, Mazembe crash out to more mature Esperance, Al Ahly
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second leg of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League, Esperance de Tunis and Al Ahly put in mature performances and managed to qualify past TP Maze...
CAF Confederation Cup semi-final: What happened between USM of Algiers and RS Berkane?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look back on what exactly happened between USM of Algiers and RS Berkane in the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup. Their scheduled ...
CAF CL semi-final: Esperance hit Sundowns with body blow, Al Ahly take advantage back to Cairo
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the first leg of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League semi-finals, Esperance de Tunis nullified Mamelodi Sundowns' attacking threat and managed t...
CAF Champions League semi-final preview: Esperance vs Sundowns, TP Mazembe vs Al Ahly
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're into the final four of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League and so this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast delves into a preview of Saturd...
CAF CL quarterfinals: Mazembe STUN Petro in Angola, Esperance survive penalties vs ASEC
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second leg of the quarterfinals of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League took place on Saturday evening as TP Mazembe travelled to Luanda to take on ...
CAF CL quarterfinals: Young Africans (Yanga) ALMOST upset Sundowns, Ahly cruise through to semis
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday night's two matches had very different tones. While Tanzania's Yanga pushed AFL champions, Mamelodi Sundowns to the brink, their compatriots, S...
Simba SC 0-1 Al Ahly SC - Al Ahly and Ahmed Nabil Koka steal a victory in Dar El Salam
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first quarterfinal of the 2024 CAF Champions League took place on Friday evening between Simba and reigning champions, Al Ahly. It was a frustrati...
Nigeria Super Eagles, Bafana, Cameroon: Which African teams properly managed the post-Afcon period?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two months on from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations we have our first international window since the big tournament. We take a look at the state of 9 na...
Faith and football: How to reconcile Ramadan and professional football?
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we ask a few questions about its place in professional football. Does fasting impede optimal athletic performance...
CAF Champions League quarterfinal preview: Sundowns - Yanga, Ahly - Simba, Esperance - ASEC and more
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The draw for the 2024 CAF Champions League took place a couple days ago, and so we finally have our quarterfinal matchups. We take a preliminary look ...
5 African football talents to watch in the 2024 CAF Champions League
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for the draw of the 2023/2024 CAF Champions League knockout stages, we decided to take a look at five up-and-coming youngsters that will...
Disappointment at 2023 Afcon and 2024 Champions League...Is North African football on the decline?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With no quarterfinalists at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire and only 2 club sides in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF Champions Leag...
Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, TP Mazembe or Yanga? Who has impressed most in the CAF CL group stages?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, we look back on what has been an enthralling six matchdays of the 2024 CAF Champions League. In th...
Super Falcons, Banyana, Atlas Lionesses, Copper Queens... Who is going to Paris 2024?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after an Afcon hangover and for our first episode back, we talk about the 2024 Summer Olympic Games qualifiers in African women's football....
2023 Afcon autopsy: Where do all 24 teams go from here?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the weekend after the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, we delve into where all 24 teams go from here. For some, like Senegal, little change...
Nigeria 1-2 Cote d'Ivoire: Adingra and Haller propel The Elephants to their third Afcon title
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After several peaks and valleys, Cote d'Ivoire sealed their tournament by beating Nigeria in the Afcon final, 2-1. Nigeria took a first-half lead into...
2023 Africa Cup of Nations third-place match preview: South Africa vs DR Congo
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Palestine at Afcon article: https://africasacountry.com/2024/02/palestine-at-afconLet's have a relaxing chat about third-place matches and how and why...
Nigeria 1-1 South Africa: Bafana fall just short ⎸ Cote d'Ivoire 1-0 DR Congo: Haller leads charge
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations were just as entertaining as the rest of the tournament. Nigeria eeked past South Africa in the firs...
A tactical preview of the 2023 Afcon semi-finals: Nigeria vs South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire vs DR Congo
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is over, but the tournament rolls on. Today we're back with a semi-final preview of Wednesday's matches. We delve into t...
Nigeria 1-0 Angola: Lookman propels Naija to victory ⎸ DR Congo 3-1 Guinea: Leopards in semis
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals Victor Osimhen and Nigeria got a goal past Angola and qualified to the semi-finals. And DR Congo comfo...
A statistical preview of the 2023 Afcon quarterfinals: Cote d'Ivoire vs Mali, Nigeria vs Angola, South Africa vs Cape Verde, DR Congo vs Guinea
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Afcon quarterfinals are set to kick off tomorrow and so we break down the four matches including Cote d'Ivoire vs Mali, Nigeria vs Angola, DR...
Morocco 0-2 South Africa: BAFANA ARE BACK, Morocco are home ⎸ Mali 2-1 Burkina: Eagles find identity
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a fascinating tactical battle between the Moroccan Atlas Lions and the South African Bafana boys. Both sides played cautiously, but it would be...