PLANET SPORT Football Africa
30 July: In this week’s show we’re reporting direct from Morocco, where there have been unexpected early defeats for Nigeria and South Africa, and sparse crowds at games. We report back on the atmosphere.
We assess the move that has made Cote d’Ivoire winger Yan Diomande the most expensive African player of all time at the age of 19, as he agrees terms with Real Madrid.
And we talk to Isha Johansen, one of Africa’s most notable female football administrators, an ex-President of the Sierra Leone Football Association and a former FIFA Council member.
30 July: This week we are in Morocco at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations – surprise opening defeats for Nigeria and South Africa, and small crowds at many of the games. We find out how the atmosphere is there.
Also, with Cote d’Ivoire winger Yan Diomande set to become the most expensive African player ever after agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid, we assess the big move for the 19-year-old.
We speak to Isha Johansen, one of Africa’s most prominent female football administrators, a former president of the Sierra Leone Football Association and former FIFA Council Member.
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