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African Five-a-side
by Maher Mezahi
Learning about the African continent through the prism of its favorite pastime: football. Hosted by Maher Mezahi and backed by Africa Is a Country with funding from the Open Society Foundation.
Episodes
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Sundowns win MTN8 final and Simba defeat Yanga in Kariakoo Derby
In this episode we recap the MTN 8 final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates as well as the Kariakoo Derby between Simba and Yanga ———————————— This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The Corner…
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Recapping 2027 AFCON qualifiers with Piers Edwards
In this episode we recap the totality of the AFCON qualifiers with commentator, Piers Edwards ———————————— This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The Corner Flag newsletter:...
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Malawi and Cameroon make 2026 WAFCON final thanks to Chawinga sisters and Michaely Bihina
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals between Algeria and Malawi, Morocco and Cameroon ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The...
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Who will be crowned WAFCON champion? Morocco vs Cameroon; Algeria vs Malawi - Semi-final preview
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The Corner Flag newsletter:...
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Cameroon upset Nigeria Super Falcons in 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal between Cameroon and Nigeria. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The Corner Flag…
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Atlas Lionesses breeze past Banyana and make 2026 WAFCON semi-finals
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal between Morocco and South Africa. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The Corner Flag...
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Algeria defeat Cote D'Ivoire and qualify for 2026 WAFCON semi-final and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal between Algeria and Cote D'Ivoire. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-country Subscribe to The Corner Flag...
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AS FAR to meet Sundowns in CAF Champions League final
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals
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Mamelodi Sundowns are in the CAF Champions League final!
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals
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Mamelodi Sundowns, AS FAR take decisive lead in CAF CL semi-finals after beating Esperance, Berkane
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals
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Previewing CAF Champions League semi-finals: Esperance vs Sundowns; AS FAR vs Berkane
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the CAF Champions League semi-finals. This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: -https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide -https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
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African national teams dominate during 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation matches
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we react to first round of fixtures the African national teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup played in this March international break. ----------------------- Waiting to believe: https://africasacountry.com/2026/03/waiting-to-believe...
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Rhulani Mokwena leaves MC Algiers mid-season for Ittihad Tripoli
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we react to Rhulani Mokwena's decision to leave MC Algiers for Ittihad Tripoli in Libya.
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REACTION: Morocco are 2025 AFCON champions... for now!
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we take a look at the CAF Appeals Board's decision to name Morocco 2025 AFCON champions several months after the tournament took place ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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CAF Champions League: Esperance defeat Al Ahly in close match in Rades, 1-0
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the Esperance vs Al Ahly quarterfinal match in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Bread or Messi? https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/bread-or-messi…
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Sundowns dominate Stade Malien 3-0; AS FAR held by Pyramids in Rabat 1-1
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review a few quarterfinal matches of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Bread or Messi? https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/bread-or-messi Follow us on social...
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CAF Champions League Draw Reaction | Previewing Knockout Match-ups
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we preview the knockout stages of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide...
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Sundowns Dominate MC Algiers, Esperance beat Petro, Al Hilal, Pyramids, Berkane qualify with ease
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review matchday 6 of the the CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
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CAF CL Matchday 4: Hilal & Pyramids Victorious, Ahly Draw With Yanga
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap Matchday 4 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
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CAF Champions League: Ahly defeat Yanga, Sundowns held by Hilal
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the first two matches of Matchday 3 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League ----------------------- Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide https://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside
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2025 AFCON FINAL: SENEGAL BEAT MOROCCO IN CRAZY MATCH
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal ----------------------- Check out our AFCON coverage: https://africasacountry.com/series/afcon-2025 This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on...
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2025 AFCON semi-final: Morocco squeak past Nigeria; Senegal dominate Egypt
In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we review the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals between Morocco and Nigeria and Egypt vs Senegal ----------------------- Between Bambali and Nagrig https://africasacountry.com/2026/01/between-bambali-and-nagrig The untameable Victor Osimhen...
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South Africa survives Zimbabwe; Morocco trounces Zambia (AFCON diary: Day 9)
On Day 9 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa beat Zimbabwe and Morocco finally put in a confident performance against Zambia ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Three footballers walk into a stadium:...
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Nigeria Super Eagles bully Tunisia Carthage Eagles 3-2 in Fez (AFCON diary: Day 7)
On Day 7 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria dominated Tunisia in Fez, winning 3-2 after the North Africans staged a late comeback ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com The Senegalese paradox:...
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Salah sinks South Africa; Mali hold Morocco in Matchday 2 of 2025 AFCON (AFCON diary: Day 6)
On Day 6 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt scored a previous win against South Africa and Mali held Morocco at home to stay alive in Group A ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Sounds of the Africa Cup of Nations:...
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ANALYSIS: Algeria blow past Sudan in 3-0 victory as Zidane watches from stands (AFCON diary: Day 4)
On Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria comfortably disposed of Sudan under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide...
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Favourites Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal, Tunisia win comfortably on day 3 (AFCON diary: Day 3)
On Day 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia all won their first matches of the tournament. https://africasacountry.com/2025/12/the-myth-of-nigerian-football-exceptionalism ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com...
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Morocco 2-0 Comoros: Atlas Lions win opening match comfortably (AFCON diary: Day 1)
On Day 1 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco defeated Comoros 2-0. Goals came in the second half by Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi, after a frustrating first half where the hosts could not break the deadlock.
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FIFA and CAF ruined AFCON
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi reviews CAF decision to make AFCON a four year tournament. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide...
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Morocco 2025 Afcon preview: Trophy triumph or elimination catastrophe?
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Amine El Amri to preview the Morocco national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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Zimbabwe 2025 Afcon preview: Warriors dealing with adversity
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Hope Chizuzu to preview the Zimbabwe national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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Cote D'Ivoire 2025 Afcon preview: Can Les Elephants repeat?
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by the great Frank Simon to preview the Cote D'Ivoire national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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Burkina Faso 2025 Afcon preview: Stallions quietly confident
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Stephane Ouattara to preview the Burkina Faso national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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DR Congo 2025 Afcon preview: Leopards on brink of history
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Louis Mukoma to preview the DR Congo national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Louis here:...
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Tunisia 2025 Afcon preview: Confident Carthage Eagles
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Arafet Hamrouni to preview the Tunisian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Geoff here:...
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Tanzania 2025 Afcon preview: Low expectations for future hosts
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Geoff Lea to preview the Tanzanian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Geoff here:...
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Nigera 2025 Afcon preview: Uncertain times for Super Eagles
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Colin Udoh to preview the Nigerian national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Eurico here: https://x.com/ColinUdoh...
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2025 Angola Afcon preview: Time for a rebuild
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi is joined by Eurico Costa to preview the Angolan national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Eurico here:...
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2025 Senegal Afcon preview: Are Senegal the best team in Africa?
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 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow Babacar here: @BabsDiarra…
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2025 Cameroon Afcon preview: Eto'o attempts renaissance of Indomitable Lions
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 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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2025 Algeria Afcon preview: Les Fennecs are a complete unknown
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 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction: Which African sides can get out of their groups?
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. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide...
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2025 Zambia Afcon preview: Chipolopolo in rebuild
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 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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2025 South Africa Afcon preview: Are Bafana for real?
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 2025 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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2025 Egypt Afcon preview: Can Mohamed Salah finally win the Afcon?
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 Africa Cup of Nations --------------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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Rhulani Mokwena speaks about life in Algiers, coaching principles, CAF CL and Sundowns
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 his coaching past Timestamps: (00:00:17) First impression of Algeria (00:01:21) How much tourism do you do? (00:03:02) Best thing about being in...
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Sundowns, Pyramids, Berkane dominate Matchday 1 of 2025/2026 CAF Champions League
In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage. ----------------------- This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSide...
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DR Congo advance; Nigeria eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs!
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-off between Nigeria and DR Congo. This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.com Follow us on social media:...
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NIGERIA OR DR CONGO? Which African team will make FIFA international World Cup qualifying playoff?
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-off between Nigeria and DR Congo. READ: After Paul Biya https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biya This podcast is brought to you by:...
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Nigeria and DR Congo advance to final of African 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs
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 Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon and DR Congo. READ: After Paul Biya https://africasacountry.com/2025/10/after-paul-biya This podcast is brought to you by:...
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