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Made in Africa

By Ed Aarons

The latest news and views on African players in the Premier League with Ed Aarons of the Guardian and Rahman Osman from London World birlinn.co.uk/product/made-in-africa/
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How do Chelsea solve the Nicolas Jackson enigma?

Made in AfricaApr 25, 2024

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How do Chelsea solve the Nicolas Jackson enigma?

How do Chelsea solve the Nicolas Jackson enigma?

Ed and Rahman are joined by Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard to discuss the Senegal striker's first season at Stamford Bridge.

Apr 25, 202434:55
Afcon 2023 review - Ivory Coast bounce back from the dead to seal historic triumph on home soil

Afcon 2023 review - Ivory Coast bounce back from the dead to seal historic triumph on home soil

Rahman and Ed are joined by Ben Jackson, author of The Africa Cup of Nations: The History of an Underappreciated Tournament to discuss the amazing final that saw Sebastian Haller help the hosts see off Nigeria in a pulsating final.

Feb 12, 202430:10
Afcon 2023 group stage review - Ghana crash out (again) as Algeria are stunned by Mauritania

Afcon 2023 group stage review - Ghana crash out (again) as Algeria are stunned by Mauritania

Rahman and Ed are joined by Afcon 2023 commentator Piers Edwards to discuss the dramatic group stages in Ivory Coast and the mouthwatering last-16 ties featuring the hosts against holders Senegal and Nigeria v Cameroon ...

Jan 26, 202432:43
Afcon 2023 preview special

Afcon 2023 preview special

Rahman and Ed are joined by Maher Mezahi and Brandon and Joe from The International Window podcast to preview the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Can Senegal make it back-to-back titles or will Mohamed Salah get revenge for last time and finally become an African champion with Egypt?


Jan 08, 202402:02:17
Mohammed Kudus shining for West Ham plus Osimhen and Oshoala named African players of the year

Mohammed Kudus shining for West Ham plus Osimhen and Oshoala named African players of the year

Ed and Rahman discuss the Ghana forward's impact at the London Stadium and are joined by Mimi Fawaz to talk about Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala being crowned the King and Queen of African football at the CAF awards in Morocco.


Dec 17, 202327:58
Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr flying high with Tottenham at top of table

Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr flying high with Tottenham at top of table

Rahman and Ed are joined by Dan Klipatrick of the Evening Standard to discuss the impact the Mali and Senegal midfielders have had under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

Nov 01, 202335:17
Amrabat's Manchester United debut and spotlight on Burnley's Bafana Bafana star Lyle Foster

Amrabat's Manchester United debut and spotlight on Burnley's Bafana Bafana star Lyle Foster

Rahman and Ed discuss the Moroccan's instant impact at Old Trafford, Nicolas Jackson's struggles at Chelsea and are then joined by Velile Mnyandu from SABC to find out more about the South African striker who made history with his goal against Aston Villa.

Sep 27, 202334:26
The new Premier League season and André Onana's memorable Manchester United debut

The new Premier League season and André Onana's memorable Manchester United debut

Rahman and Ed are joined by renowned Cameroonian journalist Njie Enow to discuss André Onana and his journey to Old Trafford. Plus goodbye Riyad Mahrez and Kalidou Koulibaly and welcome Nicolas Jackson.

Aug 15, 202335:56
End of season awards special

End of season awards special

Rahman and Ed are joined by Morgan Ofori, who won the Football Writers Association’s Kick It Out Unheard Voices Football Writer of the Year award, to discuss the African players of the season in the Premier League, including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City and Arsenal's Thomas Partey. Plus the breakthrough players and flop of the season...

May 23, 202333:35
Arsenal v Man City title run-in and the relegation scrap. Plus where next for Osimhen and Chukwueze?

Arsenal v Man City title run-in and the relegation scrap. Plus where next for Osimhen and Chukwueze?

Rahman and Ed are joined by Oluwashina Okeleji from BBC Africa to discuss whether Arsenal can still hold off Pep Guardiola's side to win their first Premier League title for 20 years, Wilfried Ndidi and Leicester's battle against relegation and which English clubs are interested in the Napoli striker and Villarreal winger.

Apr 18, 202342:14
Christian Atsu 1992-2023

Christian Atsu 1992-2023

Ed and Rahman are joined by Gary Al-Smith to pay tribute to the former Ghana forward, who was killed in the eathquakes to hit Turkey and Syria.

Feb 25, 202326:45
2023 January transfer window with Fabrizio Romano

2023 January transfer window with Fabrizio Romano

Ed and Nick Ames are joined by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano to discuss the futures of Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Mohammed Kudus, Wilfried Zaha and many more....

Jan 17, 202324:60
2022 World Cup review: Morocco 's history-makers

2022 World Cup review: Morocco 's history-makers

Ed and Rahman are joined by Abdellah Aarab - who owns the Moroccan football website almarssadpro.com - and hear from Crystal Palace assistant manager Osian Roberts to pay tribute to the Atlas Lions after they became the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Dec 16, 202225:55
2022 World Cup knockout stages: Senegal v England and Morocco v Spain

2022 World Cup knockout stages: Senegal v England and Morocco v Spain

Ed and Rahman are joined by Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard to discuss the thrilling group stages in Qatar that saw Senegal and Morocco book places in the last-16 but left Ghana, Tunisia and Cameroon cruelly eliminated. 

Dec 03, 202234:05
2022 World Cup preview special - Senegal without Mané and Ghana on revenge mission

2022 World Cup preview special - Senegal without Mané and Ghana on revenge mission

Ed and Rahman are joined by Senegalese journalist Yoro Mangana and Gary Al-Smith of Ghana's Joy FM to discuss the five African teams who will be competing in Qatar.

Nov 16, 202248:44
Enock Mwepu's retirement from football

Enock Mwepu's retirement from football

Ed and Rahman are joined by Enock's mentor Lee Kawanu to discuss the sad news that the Brighton and Zambia midfielder has been forced to stop playing after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition.

Oct 20, 202232:29
North London derby preview and international friendlies

North London derby preview and international friendlies

Ed and Rahman are joined by Nick Ames of the Guardian to discuss the big Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Tottenham and which African sides are looking in best shape ahead of the 2022 World Cup

Sep 29, 202228:40
Kalidou Koulibaly checks in at Chelsea

Kalidou Koulibaly checks in at Chelsea

Ed and Rahman are joined by Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard to discuss what the Senegal captain will bring to the Premier League and how Thomas Tuchel's side will fare in the new era at Stamford Bridge.  

Aug 09, 202232:38
End of season awards special and so long Sadio after Liverpool's Champions League defeat?

End of season awards special and so long Sadio after Liverpool's Champions League defeat?

Ed and Rahman reflect on the season that was from an African perspective and are joined by Sachin Nakrani from the Guardian to discuss what the future might hold for Sadio Mané...

May 31, 202236:18
Everton's battle against relegation with special guest Steven Pienaar

Everton's battle against relegation with special guest Steven Pienaar

Ed and Rahman are joined by the former South Africa captain to discuss Everton's fight to avoid the drop for the first time since 1951 and the first steps of coaching career....

May 05, 202234:09
Manchester City v Liverpool preview, Watford's Hassane Kamara interview and World Cup playoffs review

Manchester City v Liverpool preview, Watford's Hassane Kamara interview and World Cup playoffs review

Ed and Rahman hear from the Cote D'Ivoire defender after his country's historic appearance at Wembley and are joined by Will Unwin from the Guardian to discuss the title showdown at the Etihad Stadium

Apr 06, 202252:10
2022 World Cup playoffs special - Ghana v Nigeria's heavyweight clash

2022 World Cup playoffs special - Ghana v Nigeria's heavyweight clash

Ed and Rahman are joined by the Nigerian football journalist Oluwashina Okeleji to discuss the showdown between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles. Plus predictions for Senegal v Egypt, Mali v Tunisia, Cameroon v Algeria and DR Congo v Morocco  

Mar 24, 202242:23
Senegal's Afcon triumph and what next for Sadio Mané at Liverpool?

Senegal's Afcon triumph and what next for Sadio Mané at Liverpool?

Ed and Rahman are joined by Saer Seck - founder of the Diambars Academy and a former vice-president of the Senegal FA - and Goal.com's Liverpool correspondent Neil Jones to discuss what the future holds for the Liverpool forward after leading his country to their first Afcon title in Cameroon.

Feb 22, 202243:21
Afcon 2021 final preview - Senegal v Egypt and Sadio Mané v Mo Salah

Afcon 2021 final preview - Senegal v Egypt and Sadio Mané v Mo Salah

Ed and Rahman are joined by Fady Ashraf and Nick Ames to look ahead to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations when Liverpool's Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah will go head-to-head to be crowned the kings of the continent.

Feb 04, 202231:27
Afcon 2021 with Ian Hawkey - Ghana crash out in group stages and the heavyweight showdown between Algeria and Ivory Coast

Afcon 2021 with Ian Hawkey - Ghana crash out in group stages and the heavyweight showdown between Algeria and Ivory Coast

Ed and Rahman are joined by the author of Feet of the Chameleon to discuss a thrillling start to the tournament in Cameroon and the teams to look out for in the knockout stages

Jan 19, 202247:04
Afcon 2021 preview special

Afcon 2021 preview special

Ed and Rahman are joined by Velile Myandu and Usher Komugisha to analyse all the teams who will be competing at the tournament in Cameroon. Can anyone stop Senegal and Algeria from reaching the final again? Will Mohamed Salah inspire Egypt to glory? What is going on with Nigeria and Ivory Coast? And what can we expect from newcomers Comoros and The Gambia?
Jan 05, 202201:23:59
Episode 6 - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: is this the end of the road at Arsenal for the Gabon striker?

Episode 6 - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: is this the end of the road at Arsenal for the Gabon striker?

Ed and Rahman are joined by Nick Ames of the Guardian to discuss the Arsenal captain's future after he was left out of the squad at the weekend for disciplinary reasons. Is it too late for Aubameyang to make peace with Mikel Arteta? Plus why it looks like Nicolas Pépé - the most expensive African player in history - may have to move on and how we have rated Thomas Partey's start to life in north London.   

Dec 14, 202143:55
Episode 5: Édouard Mendy - Yashin Trophy snub but excelling for Chelsea and Senegal

Episode 5: Édouard Mendy - Yashin Trophy snub but excelling for Chelsea and Senegal

Ed and Rahman are joined by Mendy's agent Djily Dieng to discuss the goalkeeper missing out to Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Ballon d'Or awards and his spectacular rise to becoming a Champions League winner.



Dec 01, 202134:33
Episode 4 - Saïd Benrahma: excelling at West Ham and proving himself for Algeria

Episode 4 - Saïd Benrahma: excelling at West Ham and proving himself for Algeria

Ed and Rahman are joined by Algerian journalist Maher Mezahi to discuss the West Ham forward's brilliant start to the season under David Moyes and why he has yet to make a real breakthrough with his national side. 

Nov 24, 202139:01
Episode 3 - Wilfried Zaha: thriving under Vieira at Crystal Palace, Ivory Coast future and turning 29.

Episode 3 - Wilfried Zaha: thriving under Vieira at Crystal Palace, Ivory Coast future and turning 29.

Ed and Rahman are joined by Adrian Kajumba from the Daily Mail to discuss Zaha's international career and how he remains the fulcrum of Patrick Vieira's vibrant young Palace team.   

Nov 10, 202136:09
Episode 2 - The making of Zambia's Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu

Episode 2 - The making of Zambia's Patson Daka and Enock Mwepu

Ed and Rahman discuss the Leicester striker's love for literature and the Brighton midfielder with their mentor, Lee Kawanu of Kafue Celtic

Oct 27, 202138:33
Episode 1 - Mohamed Salah - best player in the world?

Episode 1 - Mohamed Salah - best player in the world?

Ed and Rahman are joined by Egyptian journalist Fady Ashraf to discuss the Liverpool superstar and his brilliant start to the season. 

Oct 20, 202135:53