SportpubNG: Recent Episodes
Samuel Gideon
A Sports Podcast show getting Nigerians to connect with their passion for the sports they love by hearing from and being involved with common folks their experiences and opinions as they very much vary
It's no news that the European clubs and African countries and it's players have bump heads in the past especially before the African Cup Nations because of said African Players that are to be involved in the competition. Host of names, Dennis, Ighalo, Nwakali, Matip ETC have been caught in this cross fire for representing their clubs and and countries when the European or club competition is ongoing. We talk about the situation of the Napoli President coming under fire for the comments he made regarding signing African Players, why this Comment was made and moving forward how to limit it's effect towards African professionals in diaspora.
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The English Premier League is finally underway and we got to see even for one game yet, what the season might hold for the top sides. From Manchester City to Spurs both winning convincingly and Liverpool to Manchester United both dropping points we talk about the glimpses shown by the new addition and with FC Barcelona being in the news for both the wrong and right reasons, we break down the underwhelmingly critical situation the club has found itself following a series of bad investment and decisions.
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Manchester City and Liverpool having a recent reputation of pushing each other to the limit and at such both acquired a center forward in Halaand and Nunez. Both coming off a very good Season individually, we talk about the expectations, Pressure and the difference in team expectancy.
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With the 2022/2023 season less than two weeks away, teams are scrabbling for new addition to their respective squads, some are looking to holding on to theirs, players likewise wanting to move on or stay put. As much as some teams are ready for the kick off to the new season, some still lack behind as far as the addition and squad improvement department goes. We breakdown the stories surrounding each clubs Summer transfer and also grading the transfer businesses done by said clubs this far. Happy Listen.
Since Pep Guardiola debut 2016/2017 Season, he has added a total of 10 major and minor trophies and almost always establish his side, Manchester City the team to beat.
The most impressive and worrying status for other teams is city's impressive plays, dominating near every opponent they are up against. With the overhaul of trophies and consisency the team has showed 6 years now, the question, has Pep Guardiola turned the English Premier league into the so called famers league? Has been on the increase.
The Host argues that this isn't what we've never seen before in regards to dynasties. The co-host argues that the Saying 'Famers League' is just an English Media movement used in diminishing other leagues and thus should be accorded to them as well given the dominance of Pep City over the years.
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The Nigerian National team coming into the knock out phases of the African Cup of nation was tipped by a lot of experts and national as being the most structured and prepared team to go win it all.
Huge expectations and rightly so as most supporters would say for boasting one of the if not the best and most experienced group as compared to majority of their competition. Coming off an impressive group stage performances notably the dominating performance against Egypt, excitement and optimism intensified. It all came crashing against a shorthanded North African side Tunisia, that were greatly helped by the underwhelming performance of the Super Eagles
The host and the guest discuss the matchup and the eventual disappointment greatly shared by majority of the fans. Have a good listen.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) known for picking a handful of teams to play against each other on Christmas day is in fact an old tradition dated back to 1947 when the first NBA Christmas game was played. Usually, the games feature the previous year's finalists also making sure the best teams and players play against each other.
Given the unprecedented times due to Covid and players like Kevin Durant entering into health and safety protocol after testing positive to Covid, the games as well anticipated by fans and broadcasters didn't quite live up to the billing.
The Atmosphere and commitment by the players and fans to the tradition of this Christmas games goes to show it'll live on for a long time.
Ever so, there were wins for Brooklyn Nets, Golden State, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz.
The Super Eagles Managers's sack came as a shock to most, especially given the fact that we are just few weeks away from biggest stage in African football (AFCON).
Questionable call from the NFF which we all might believe have their sight set on winning the AFCON thereafter qualify for the World Cup
Was he underwhelming?
Bad timing?
Or was his time just Up
Big questions for a Big call.
The Ballon d'or awards caused a divide in fandom as the best player, Messi's name was called out by the African Legend Drogba.
This led to most enthusiastic football fans all around the world terming it as a robbery stating that Lewandowski was the clear favorite and Senegalese Eduard Mendy deserving recognition for an outstanding 2021.
On this episode the host talks about the most deserving of the awards and who got 'Robbed', if any.
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For the first week in the just launched SportpubNG FPL with players up to over 150, we take a look at the Leaderboard, who to get in and ease of fixtures for some premier league stars as the SportpubNG FPL Manager of the Month heats up
Reaching a wide range of passionate football fans has always been our goal. And a way to start this journey is with the Fantasy Premier League. We break down step by step registration process and the importance of using your FPL Team name as username and subscribing to our YouTube channel,following our social handles as those are the criteria for you to be a deserved winner. Also what more to expect from the fantasy weekly show which is tailored to keep track of the leaderboard.Welcome. It's going to be FUN!!!
With the 2020/2021 European football season back, we take a look at arguably the most dramatic summer transfer yet. From the big names to the general feel of the summer transfer activities of your favorite clubs and what to expect from them. We believe we all have an overly exciting feeling towards the season. Enjoy.
We break down quickly, the just concluded NBA FINALS. Giannis stepping up and in game 6. Part two(2) we breakdown the recent impressive performances from The Tigers and their chances in the Olympics Men's Basketball competition.
On this Episode we take a look at the performances of some of the well known Naija Footballers from the just concluded 2020/2021 season. Quick discussion of players like Asisat Oshoala, Senior Man Kelz, Wilfred Ndidi, Leon Balogun and Troost-Ekon for their successful club campaign and individual star performances of Paul Onuachu and a host of others. Enjoy.
As the Curtains close on the European club football stage, we discuss the top five European league champions journey. The disappointing ending to Manchester United season and the glorious ending to Chelsea's. We cap it off by grading a few teams performances in the process. Banter was definitely not exempted.
On the Co-host Birthday, talk about the European Super league's widely negative reception from the fans, the financial reasons leading to it's announcement and if that would prompt a comeback in the near future.
From the Summer transfer and January window, we talk about exciting names like Watkins, Martinez, Diaz and Wener. We discuss, grade and pick from the stats and overall impact to the team, whom we think is the best performer so far... And we end it with a fun QA
What do sports fan love more than Sports? A movie about our favorite Sports. Some mentions of the best Sport movies and ideas for the question, When will Nigeria make one?
Brief recap from the drama that unfolded across Europe top leagues and the NBA All star game. With co-host and buddy Maxi. Fun and Exciting
Who is the Host?Why this show?A summary of who the host is and his journey experiencing the passion of sports as a Nigerian and what to expect.