<p>Around the world, football fans are glued to the Africa Cup of Nations.
It’s a proud moment for players to represent their country and perhaps draw some international attention.
For years, Africa’s top players have aspired to play for European clubs in La Liga, the Premier League and the Bundesliga.
But clubs in countries like Egypt and South Africa are s ... Show More
Nov 2022
Africa Super League – new dawn for football?
Confederation of African Football, CAF, with the backing of FIFA, has launched a new Super League aimed at injecting much-needed funds to clubs on the continent. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe promised that the tournament, due to start in 2023, would financially transform Afric ... Show More
18m 51s
Jul 2023
Introducing… Match of the Day Africa: Top 10
Four-time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Touré, Africa Cup of Nations winner, Efan Ekoku, and former D.R. Congo captain, Gabriel Zakuani, debate all things African football in a new podcast from the BBC World Service, Match of The Day Africa: Top 10.
In each episode they’ ... Show More
39m 30s
Sep 2022
Essential Football: England’s final World Cup warm-up, questions for Southgate, Nations League relegation?
Ahead of England’s final games ahead of November’s World Cup opener, Essential Football looks forward to the Three Lions taking on Italy and Germany as they look to avoid relegation from the top tier of the Nations League.<br /><br />Ron Walker and Peter Smith are joined by Sky S ... Show More
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