On The Whistle Podcast: Recent Episodes
Zayn Nabbi
On The Whistle is an African football podcast that brings you news, analysis and interviews from around the world. Our goal is to create a platform for Africans to talk, debate, and most importantly tell their own stories.
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In this podcast Moroccan football expert Amine El Amri takes us on a deep dive on the Botola Pro League as well as the country's preparations for multiple continental showpieces.
Host: Alasdair Howorth (host)
Guest: Amine El Amri (Moroccan Football Expert)
morocco #DimaWydad #GoRSBGo
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Here we go again! Even though it's almost a year to go, we've got the AFCON fever. Zayn and Ali chew the fat on the draw for the 2025 AFCON and discuss whether Morocco will be good hosts.
Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth
afcon #football #morocco #worldcup
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - How will Morocco be as hosts?
04:36 - How will Christmas AFCON effect things?
08:15 - No group of death
12:14 - How are Bafana Bafana shaping up?
15:48 - Favourites
25:33 - Dark horses
28:40 - Where is the WAFCON?
Duration: 33:16
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We know the elite eight in the CAF Champions League and in this pod our multi-platform reporter and co-host Alasdair Howorth reviews the group stages and casts his eye on the quarterfinals.
Host: Alasdair Howorrh
OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Homeless-Sudanese club qualified for the KO Rounds
02:30 - MC Alger break Yanga's hearts
04:15 - Sundowns pip Raja Casablanca in getting out the group of death
05:30 - Orlando Pirates show their mettle
08:45 - Esperance and Pyramids in cruise control
10:00 - Final thoughts
Duration: 12:45
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In this episode one Africa's most distinguished writer's Lorenz Kohler previews the final weekend of CAF CL games and gives his perspective on the runners and riders for the crown.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Lorenz Kohler
OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Yanga have decisive clash against MC Alger
05:00 - Mamelodi Sundowns and Raja Casablanca battle it out for final spot
09:00 - Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and the Kings of Cairo Al Ahly dominant
14:00 - Esperance and Pyramids through to the next round
16:00 - Predictions...
Duration: 22:00
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Banyana Banyana should not be underestimated by bigger nations, says South Africa's star goalkeeper Kaylin Swart. The shot stopper caught up with the pod during South Africa's tour of Europe last year where she spoke about Banyana's hunger to retain their status as Queens of Africa, her personal ambitions for 2025 and more investment needed in the women's game to help level the playing field.
Hosts: Courtney Freese and Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Kaylin Swart (South Africa women's goalkeeper)
wafcon #banyanabanyana
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - South Africa battle bravely against England
07:00 - Banyana Banyana should not be underestimated by bigger nations
11:50 - What it will take to win back-to-back WAFCON's
20:30 - Personal ambitions for 2025
28:30 - Brazil World Cup 2027 goals
33:00 - Women's football allows a family friendly environment
Duration: 37:00
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In this week's pod we gaze into the African football's crystal ball with one of the continent's most respected journalists, Lorenz Köhler, who gives you his predictions on what's going to be a bumper year. From the CAF Champions League, to the FIFA Club World Cup, and the Christmas Africa Cup of Nations, we've got you covered.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Lorenz Köhler (iDiski Times)
afcon #premierleague #cafcl #salah
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Starting the 1-on-1 braai
02:20 - African stars to keep an eye on
07:45 - CAF CL Predictions
16:30 - How will our teams perform at the FIFA Club World Cup
23:00 - FIFA Club World Cup will showcase global football
26:30 - A Christmas AFCON prediction
29:45 - Looking back at the CAF Awards
34:00 - Barbara Banda is a genuine superstar
39:00 - Should Rowen Williams be SA's Minister of Defence
Duration: 44:30
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This week we have a very special show for you as we have an illuminating roundtable about the lack of diversity in management across the world's top leagues and countries. We have been given special permission by Trinity Media and Events to run this panel discussion recorded during the summer with Sports Journalist Association president Darren Lewis, Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke, Premier League stalwart Kevin Davies, and The Athletic's David Ornstein. Dwight in particular was candid about the lack of opportunities he's received despite being endorsed by the great Alex Ferguson, winning a trophy in Australia's A-League, and doing his necessary coaching badges. The good news is that Dwight is now managing Trinidad and Tobago, but the wider points and perspectives from the roundtable are still as relevant now as they were then. So sit back, pump up the volume and enjoy this deep dive on the subject. Merry Christmas for those who celebrate and Happy Holidays to everyone during the festive season.
Roundtable panel: Darren Lewis (SJA President and host), Dwight Yorke (Man United treble winner), Kevin Davies (Premier League stalwart) and David Ornstein (The Athletic football correspondent)
diversity #football #management #dei #manunited #premierleague
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Leaving Man United role to coach in the A-League
14:00 - 11 Black Managers in 32 years of the Premier League, why?
22:00 - Feeling among ex-Black Players that they not seen as "competent" to run organisations
36:00 - Dwight answers social media questions around management ambitions
43:00 - Kevin apologises to Dwight about past criticism
49:00 - Sir Alex Ferguson has endorsed Dwight, but he still can't get a job in management
54:00 - Final thoughts
Duration: 59:50
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In this highly entertaining pint-sized pod, South African legend Benni McCarthy picks Africa's Premier League GOAT (Greatest of All Time) as he's presented with 5 of the continent's most successful players ever to blind rank.
football #premierleague #drogba #salah #mane #chelseafc #liverpool #mancity
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Let the rankings begin...
01:00 - Kanu, Essien, and Obi not on the list
02:10 - Mo Salah up there with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
03:15 - Didier Drogba "was brute force" and his "technical ability" was not as good as Salah
03:45 - Salah and Sadio Mane were "scary" and "a deadly duo"
04:00 - Should Bruce Grobbelaar or Jay-Jay Okocha be in the top 5?
Duration: 5:45
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In this pint-sized episode former SA international Clinton Larsen reveals his career highlights, weighs in on the eternal debate about Durban vs. Maritzburg and reveals a hilarious anecdote about one of our host's PSL initiations at Manning Rangers.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Clinton Larsen (former SA midfielder)
psl #betwaypremiership #southafrica #durban #carlingcup #guardiola #ancelotti #mancity #realmadrid
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Show Notes
00:00 - Guardiola vs. Ancelotti
00:30 - Favourite Food
00:45 - Courtney's initiation after a few beers...
02:15 - Favourite stadium in the world
03:30 - Durban vs. Maritzburg
04:15 - AFCON predictions
Duration: 5:45
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In this episode former Bafana Bafana midfielder Clinton Larsen looks back at Magesi FC's epic Carling Cup success over African-giants Mamelodi Sundowns. The former PSL winner was in fine form talking about how he took the underdog club to their finest hour, and also gives his overview on the local soccer scene in South Africa.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Clinton Larsen (Magesi FC coach)
psl #betwaypremiership #southafrica #magesifc #sundowns #carlingcup
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Reliving the win over Sundowns
13:03 - Building a team on a tight budget
24:34 - Finding a way to get the best out of your players
30:50 - An end to Sundowns’ PSL dominance?
Duration: 38:00
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The road to Morocco 2025 continues and in this pod we look at the teams making their way to AFCON 2025. Is there a more inspiring story than war-torn Sudan qualifying, more despair than giants Ghana falling, and what about South Africa, Tanzania and the Comoros all looking good during the qualifiers.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (OTW host) and Alasdair Howorth (OTW Cross Platform Reporter)
ghana #sudan #southafrica #tanzania #comoros
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Show Notes
00:00 - Reaction to Morocco racism
04:18 - Ghana’s despair as Sudan soar into Afcon
20:24 - Bafana could be tricky opponents
25:44 - Tanzania and Comoros heading to Morocco
34:19 - Favourites for the crown
Duration: 42:30
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Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena says that an opposition official racially abused him following his side’s 2-2 draw with Ittihad Tanger in the Moroccan Botola Pro League last weekend.
In this pod we highlight what happened, and explain why this situation needs to be dealt with swiftly and decisively, as racism has no place in our game particularly on our continent.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
southafrica #morocco #racism #mokwena #wydad
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00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Disgusting scenes like this should not exist
06:00 - Racist abuse since day 1...
09:00 - So sad to see racism in Africa
11:00 - Morocco need "a clean bill of health" as they prepare for major tournaments
Duration: 14:00
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In this episode the boys do a special road trip to Coventry to cheer on the South African women's team who played against England's Lionesses. The day after Banyana Banyana bravely went down 2-1 they spoke to Desiree Ellis who gave insight into the reasons wanting more games against top nations and how these clashes help the team's prep for the defence of their WAFCON crown.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Desiree Ellis (South Africa coach)
southafrica #england #banyanabanyana
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00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Celebrating improved performances
04:30 - Banyana bring "kasi flavour" not physicality
07:30 - Domestic league "going in the right direction" but "not helping us yet"
14:00 - Were the Lionesses there for the taking if SA put "two at the top"
17:45 - SA "have to do a little bit more in our final third" against top teams
20:15 - "We've had players withdraw because they can't get off work"
24:00 - "You don't know what Thembi will do"
Duration: 29:20
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Arguably the most successful foreign coach in South Africa, Muhsin Ertuğral helped to shape the modern PSL. The Turkish coach sat down with the pod to discuss his success with Chiefs, Bafana Bafana and this season's PSL.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Mushin Ertuğral (Former Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates manager)
Bafanabafana #oncealways #Amakhosi4Life #kaizerchiefs #orlandopirates
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Show notes
0:00 - Intro
01:51 - Historic success with youth development at Chiefs
09:13 - How Kaizer Chiefs rediscover their winning formula
19:17 - The next step for Bafana Bafana
28:18 - PSL Predictions, talking tactics and a legacy to remember
Duration - 37:28
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Coach Simphiwe Dludlu is back on the podcast to talk about Banyana Banyana ahead of their international friendlies against Denmark and England. We talk you development, the WAFCON and make predictions ahead of the games
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Simphiwe Dludlu (Coach of Banyana Banyana and U17 team)
BanyanaBanyana #WAFCON #woso
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:42 - Developing the future for Banyana Banyana
09:04 - Tough challenges on the horizon
17:09 - Predictions for Banyana
Duration: 25:12
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Kaitlin Hunt is on a mission to become the first woman coach in the PSL and she sat down with the pod to talk about football being in her blood, and the constant battle for women in football in Africa.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guests: Kaitlin Hunt (Sports Scientist and S&C coach)
bafanabafana #BanyanaBanyana #psl #dstvprem #woso
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Football in my blood and in my qualifications
05:25 - CAF coaching license
10:00 - Trying to break into professional coaching
14:34 - What I bring to coaching
22:00 - Disparity in gender treatment
Duration: 31:34
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In the second part of our interview with South African legend Benni McCarthy, the former Champions League winner gives us an insight into how he gets the best out of players and his coaching philosophy which has been developed both in South Africa, Europe and Britain. Benni also opens up about the current Bafana Bafana crop, who he says can achieve great things "with the right coach."
Host: Zayn Nabbi (OTW host / founder)
Guest: Benni McCarthy (former Manchester United assistant coach)
manunited #premierleague #psl #bafana
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Show Notes
00:00 - Previous success illustrates Benni's value as a head coach
04:00 - "Good generation" of Bafana players can achieve great things "with the right coaching"
06:45 - Lyle Foster "super important" for World Cup qualification
09:00 - Benni's coaching philosophy has "a little bit of everything"
14:30 - Goals to coach in MLS or an African giant or Bafana Bafana
15:30 - "They don't know I know..."
Duration: 16:20
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In today's show we'll be bringing you the first part of our interview with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy. The former Manchester United assistant spoke about his goals to coach in the United States, and Africa, but began the conversation by reflecting on his time in England.
Benni offered good perspective on the significance of the two trophies won at United during an era of unparalleled dominance by Manchester City, while also talking about his role in getting Marcus Rashford in top form when he joined the club, and explained why things didn't work out with Jadon Sancho.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (OTW host / founder)
Guest: Benni McCarthy (former Manchester United assistant coach)
manunited #tenhag #rashford #sancho #chelsea
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro from Durbs
01:30 - Achieving success and developing players despite "troubles" at United
03:45 - United a season or two away from challenging for the title
04:30 - Winning trophies despite Man City's Barcelona-esque dominance
06:40 - Marcus Rashord "doesn't look himself"
11:15 - Sancho didn't work out at United, because of "communication problems"
13:30 - Hunger to coach in MLS or an African powerhouse
Duration: 16:30
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Two of the big surprise packages at the AFCON were DR Congo and Angola but how did they do it? Alasdair sat down with both Sébastien Desabre and Pedro Gonçalves to find out.
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Sébastien Desabre (DRC head coach), Pedro Gonçalves (Angola head coach)
caf #africa #AFCON #AFCON2023
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
04:30 - Sébastien Desabre interview
14:36 - Pedro Gonçalves interview
Duration: 24:17
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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Africa's biggest names will be at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year in Morocco and has no concerns they will be dissuaded to participate by European clubs and governing bodies. Speaking to the podcast recently in London, just after CAF held discussions with Saudi Arabia about future investment on the continent, Motsepe opened up about the importance of having the confederation on a sound financial footing. To start the pod though we look back at the eventful CAF Executive meeting in Nairobi, and give you our takeaways.
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Patrice Motsepe (CAF President)
caf #africa #ucl
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Show Notes
01:45 - CAF accidentally goes live on YouTube
05:45 - Kenya President gives guarantees country can host event in 2027
08:00 - Women's AFCON to be hosted in SA?
11:00 - Patrice Motsepe opens up on Saudi investment
15:15 - Looking to secure CAF's financial future
16:50 - Motsepe says Africa's stars based in Europe will be in Morocco
19:45 - Rights group critical of Saudi investment in sport
22:45 - Is there snobbery towards Saudi investment?
26:30 - Will UEFA, ECA and top European clubs block African stars from AFCON?
Duration: 32:00
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Daniel Nardiello was once a top prospect with Manchester United, but since retiring he's taken a role working in financial planning. In this pod we hear about his rise to the top, and hear what lessons he learnt as a professional playing in England.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Daniel Nardiello (former Premier League player)
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Show Notes
02:00 - Signing on the same day as Cristiano Ronaldo
06:30 - Being part of the United machine
09:30 - How do youngsters avoid the trappings of success
13:30 - Transition to life after football
18:00 - Learning from mistakes
23:00 - Advice to current crop
27:00 - Courtney's princely sum of 38 pounds a month
Duration: 32:40
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Mohamed Salah continues to bring joy to Africans all across the world with his exploits in the Premier League (unless of course you are a Man United fan!!!) and this week we discuss his place in the pantheon of greats as we look at the best players from the continent to have plied their trade in England. The debate and discussion is a lively one as Courtney makes the case that Salah should be ranked as the Prem's African GOAT. Also we dig into the machinations of Victor Osimhen's move to Turkey, celebrate the life lived by Sol Bamba and tell you our pick of the week in terms of AFCON qualifiers.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (host)
Panel: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) and Francis Nkwain (African Football Expert)
liverpool #lfc #Salah #Osimhen #nigeria #egypt #Galatasaray
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
03:15 - Salah is hands down the greatest African to play in the Premier League
06:30 - Ballon d'Or winner George Weah did play in the Prem...
10:00 - Should titles mean more than stats?
14:00 - What about Drogba, Toure, and Mahrez?
22:00 - How did Osimhen end up at Galatasaray?
24:00 - Was this move more to do with the transfer fee Napoli wanted?
28:30 - Osimhen's wages are not an issue
35:20 - Celebrating the life lived by Sol Bamba
4045 - Pick of the week
44:00 - Comments from the mailbag
Duration: 45:45
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Things get heated as the pod discusses the Nicolas Jackson and John Obi Mikel beef. Should Mikel be more supportive of an African brother or is Nicolas Jackson out of line?
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Courtney Freese, Francis Nkwain
chelsea #chelseafc #cfc #epl
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
07:16 - The case for Nicolas Jackson
15:57 - The case for John Obi Mikel
23:00 - Comparing apples and oranges
34:22 - So much going wrong at Chelsea hurting Jackson
43:10 - Mikel should have criticised Jackson privately
55:00 - a new generation representing Mama Africa
Duration: 1:06:13
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Courtney and Tso chew the fat over the next season as Vilakazi makes a strong prediction for the PSL title.
Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates all time top scorer)
amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Champions
06:46 - How will Sundowns do?
12:18 - favourites for relegation
Duration: 16:25
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Joining the Pod this week is South African youth football expert Farouk Khan who shares his predictions for the upcoming PSL season before discusses how he is developing South Africa's top young players at his Stars of Africa academy.
Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Farouk Khan (Founder, Stars of Africa)
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It’s preseason time and joining the pod to lift the lid on what it’s like for PSL players heading into the season is Orlando Pirates legend Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi.
Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates all time top scorer)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:40 – Run, running and more running
04:50– Best preseason memories
Duration: 13:42
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Shots have been fired across the Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates divide in Soweto and the pod is here to dissect it. Plus we look at some of the comments surrounding Sundowns taking nine of SuperSport's U13 players.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:20 – What happened?
07:59 – What does the insult actually mean?
10:25 - The Soweto Derby inflames controversy
14:30 - Is South Africa better at protecting its players?
22:20 - Are Sundowns taking all the talent?
Duration: 28:04
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In this pod we take a deeper dive on Nigeria's and Zambia's chances at the Olympics and assess which of these African nations could make a deep run in the women's tournament.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor at Large)
paris2024 #olympics #nigeria #zambia
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
03:30 – African teams to be taken seriously
08:30 – Bruce Mwape investigation still impacting Zambian team
16:45 - Nigeria chaotic preparation
20:00 - Chiamaka Nnadozie is in the top three shot stoppers in the world
24:00 - Nigeria to make quarterfinals?
Duration: 28:00
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Just a week after he left Kaizer Chiefs, Cavin Johnson joins the pod and opens up on what really happened at Chiefs and what went wrong at AmaKhosi
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #Africa
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
03:30 - Coaching at Kaizer Chiefs a different beast
11:50 - Trying to perform miracles
15:30 - Let down by attack
24:20 - What happened with Brandon Peterson
29:20 - Still open to being a head coach in South Africa or abroad
Duration: 32:42
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Coach Cavin Johnson talks about the respect he deserves for the work he did with Chiefs and before as well as the future prospects of Rhulani Mokwena and Pitso Mosimane
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #Africa
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:41 – Rhulani Mokwena’s comments
07:25 – Johnson not getting the flowers he deserves
11:47 – Judging Sundowns by Champions League failure is unfair
17:33 – Thoughts on Pitso Mosimane’s next move
Duration: 22:58
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In this episode we discuss the reasons why Rhulani Mokwena and Sundowns went their separate ways, and lament the postponement of the Women's AFCON.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Alasdair Howorth (OTW multi-platform reporter) and Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor-at-large)
sundowns #masandawana #WAFCON #Africa
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Rhulani out...
10:00 - Rift with Flemming Berg lead to departure?
15:00 - Where to next for the "Pep Guardiola" of African football?
19:00 - More questions than answers around WAFCON rescheduled
23:00 - CAF missed a trick in raising awareness around women's football
27:00 - Atmosphere at Women's AFCON rivals men's tournament
Duration: 31:30
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Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, N'Golo Kanté. It feels like it's the Africans who are showing up at the Euros and dominating. The gang takes a look at why that is and why it's so special that these players can celebrate their complex identities. Plus we look at the new AFCON/WAFCON schedules and chat through Francis' team of the season
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Francis Nkwain (Cameroon / African football expert), Alasdair Howorth
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00:00 - Intro
03:26 - AFCON dates announced
16:00 -WAFCON dates
25:55 - Africans balling at the Euros
52:43 - Francis' team of the season
Duration: 58:23
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In this episode Alasdair Howorth picks his All African team, which has no place for FA Cup winner André Onana or Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen. Tune in to hear his team of the season.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth
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Show Notes
00:00 - Live from Edinburgh
01:30 - No space for André Onana in goals
06:00 - Midfield maestros
11:00 - Ademola Lookman to lead the line
15:00 - Emilio Nsue makes the team, but errr, is he African...
Duration: 17:25
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The boys are back around the braai reviewing the World Cup qualifiers looking at Cameroon's finding a new identify, South Africa continuing their AFCON momentum and Nigeria's slump in form. Also we look at the Africans set to shine at the Euros this European Summer!!!
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner) and Francis Nkwain (Cameroon / African football expert)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Cameroon getting over AFCON hangover
05:00 - Bafana continue AFCON momentum
09:30 - Nigeria down, but not out
16:00 - Africans set to shine at Euros
Duration: 20:10
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Mandla Zwane rejoins the podcast to chat about his experience in India.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guests: Mandla Zwane (former )
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00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Winding up in India
07:34 - The football talent in a cricket country
13:00 - Reflecting on Clinton Larsen's brilliant success with Magesi
20:20 - What could Mandla bring to a PSL team
25:00 - What kind of coach is Mandla Zwane
29:10 - Quickfire round
Duration: 34:41
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They have done it again. Al Ahly are champions of Africa for a 4th year in the last five. The Red Devils earned a narrow 1-0 win over Esperance to claim a 12th Champions League title.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Courtney Freese (former Champions League player)
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00:00 - Intro
03:02 - Al Ahly the seemingly inevitable champions
08:30 - Al Ahly get the job down but it is ugly
14:30 - Looking ahead to the Club World Cup
Duration: 20:57
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One leg down, one to go. We are half way through the final of the CAF Champions League and it's still 0-0 between Esperance Tunis and Al Ahly. The pod also looks back at the madness in the Cairo International Stadium after Zamalek beat RS Berkane in the Confederation Cup final.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Courtney Freese (former Champions League player)
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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - First leg ends all square
06:50 - Al Ahly's absurd home record
11:00 - Percy Tau's continuing struggles
12:27 - Second leg preview
18:38 - Chaos in the Confederation Cup final
Duration: 27:46
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This week the pod was joined by Namibia and AmaZulu's Riaan Hanamub who spoke to us about his faith, the brilliant AFCON for his country and his own footballing ambitions.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Riaan Hanamub
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00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Growing up in rural Namibia
03:55 - AmaZulu's topsy turvy season
07:57 - Premier Soccer League
13:11 - Namibia's sensational AFCON
24:38 - Riaan's personal ambitions
Duration: 26:45
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Ethiopian football is often a mystical world that few from the outside have any insight to, but OTW is lifting the lid on this brilliant league. Friend of the pod Firew Asrat joins us to talk about how the league has recovered and survived during the Tigray conflict and how it has implemented financial fair play.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Firew Asrat (chief medical officer EPL and scout)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Why is the EPL in a bubble format?
06:27 - The value of having a SuperSport deal
13:41 - One of the highest paying leagues in Africa
18:49 - Financial Fair Play
27:14 - What's going on at St George's
32:40 - Ownership structure of St George's
37:06 - Why are Ethiopian clubs not competing on the continent?
Duration: 26:25
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Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Alasdair Howorth (African football journalist)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:34 - What went wrong for Sundwons?
07:42 - Chaotic Esperance make the final
09:20 - Al Ahly get the job down... again
12:00 - Four Club World Cup representatives qualified
15:36 - Al Ahly favourites for final
18:50 - Maghreb drama in Confederation Cup
Duration: 26:25
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Both CAF Champions League semi-final ties remain delicately poised after Esperance beat Sundowns 1-0 on home soil, while defending champions Al Ahly drew 0-0 on their visit to TP Mazemba. The North African giants might be the favorites to progress, but in this bitesize pod our panel is split on who will progress to the final.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) and Francis Nkwain (BOA Awards founder)
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00:00 - Intro / Mail Bag
03:00 - Esperance hold the edge, but Sundowns are at home
05:15 - Al Ahly at home will be intimidating
07:00 - Predictions...panel split on who will progress
Duration: 12:00
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In this week's pod we preview the mouthwatering CAF Champions League semifinal clashes and ask if TP Mazembe, a club boasting loads of African pedigree, can pull off an upset win in Lubumbashi when the big dogs Al Ahly come into town. Also can Sundowns break their slump, or will Tunisian giants Espérance prove too much on the road in Tunis?
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) and Francis Nkwain (BOA Awards founder)
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Show Notes
00:00 - All time favourite African defenders
06:00 - TP Mazembe have the pedigree and pitch to surprise Al Ahly
12:30 - Sundowns might have the money but do they have the knowhow?
19:00 - Esperance can bully Sundowns
Duration: 22:00
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Off we go to the final four, as Sundowns face off against Esperance and Al Ahly line up against TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League semi finals. In this pod we bring you the major talkers out of the quarters that saw Sundowns scrape through, Al Ahly underlie their potential as title contenders...and a howler from the Petro de Luanda's goalkeeper Hugo Marques costing his team.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) and Francis Nkwain (BOA Awards founder)
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Show Notes
02:30 - Sundowns manage to scrape through
13:45 - Al Ahly are clear favourites for the title
19:00 - Successful AFCON shows the blueprint forward
32:00 - Petro de Luanda's goalkeeper Hugo Marques mistake costs team
38:30 - Esperance are a team designed for knockout football
Duration: 45:00
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It's a big weekend of football on the continent this Friday and Saturday as the CAF Champions League second leg quarter finals take place. Al Ahly once again are shaping up to be tournament favorites, surprise, surprise! But their biggest threat to be kings of Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns, face a tricky game against Tanzanian-giants Young Africans, who have the ability to get a result on the road. Lots to look forward to, so pump up the pod and enjoy our preview.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
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Show Notes
00:00 - Paying tribute to Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs
04:30 - Al Ahly tournament favourites yet again
07:00 - Yanga could surprise Sundowns with an upset on the road
10:15 - Esperance could rue first leg missed opportunities against Asec Mimosas
11:35 - Petro de Luanda and TP Mazembe need to show more endeavour
Duration: 17:15
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In this episode we catch up with South African goalkeeper Jethren Barr about how his footballing journey that's taken him to the Emerald Isle, and how he wants to be the person to provide Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams with "serious competition" in the national team.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Jethren Barr (SA goalkeeper)
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00:00 - Establishing a career in the Emerald Isle
06:30 - A dream come true playing for Bafana
10:00 - Jethren can be "serious competition" for Ronwen Williams
16:00 - "100 times" easier to be a goalkeeper in SA than Ireland
21:00 - A message to Hugo Broos
23:00 - Quickfire round
Duration: 27:20
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After years in the wilderness the Ghana Black Queens are back to the top of African football, qualifying for the WAFCON and nearly knocking out Zambia in the Olympic qualifiers. The pod was joined by head coach Nora Häuptle to chat about her remarkable success with the team.
Panel: Alasdair Howorth, Firdose Moonda, Nora Häuptle (Ghana women's national team head coach)
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Show Notes
00:00 -Intro
04:49 - Moving from playing to coaching
14:52 - Almost signed Barbra Banda in Germany
30:08 - Learning to be Ghanaian
40:07 - Bringing Ghana back to the WAFCON
Duration: 55:36
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This last weekend had it all: The Cairo Derby, The Rwandan Derby, The Kampala Derby, The Mopani Derby, The Tunisian El Classico, The Battle of Zimbabwe and of course The Soweto Derby. The pod digests what was arguably the best derby we've seen in the 21st century and ponder how the two giants can close the gap to Sundowns.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), and Alasdair Howorth (mug)
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Show Notes
00:00 -Intro
04:45 - Five goal thriller in the Soweto Derby
19:10 - How can Chiefs and Pirates close the gap?
25:00 - Does the PSL need financial fair play
28:40 - Cairo Derby in Riyadh
Duration: 43:02
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In this episode we have one of Africa's finest football journalists Lorenz Köhler run us through the coaching changes in Nigeria and Cameroon as Jose Peseiro and Rigobert Song depart their teams respectively. As part of our chat Lorenz draws attention to Bafana Bafana and how Hugo Broos might be departing South Africa, with opportunities closer to home being of interest to the Belgian. Finally we talk CAF Champions League quarterfinals and which clubs are shaping up to win the tournament.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host) and Lorenz Köhler (iDiski Times journalist)
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Show Notes
02:30 - Time was up for Jose Peseiro at Nigeria
07:30 - Hugo Broos to leave Bafana Bafana?
16:00 - Could Benni McCarthy make a return to the continent...
20:00 - Rigobert Song's disappointing spell at Cameroon comes to an end
25:30 - Al Ahly, Sundowns and Petro de Luanda the teams to watch in the CAF CL quarterfinals
29:00 - Simba and Young Africans showing how Tanzanian football continues to rise
Duration: 35:15
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The gang are back around the braai celebrating Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi's winner for Fulham against Man United, and also calling out the unreal levels online abuse the Nigerian received during the Africa Cup of Nations. Courtney also celebrates Liverpool's League Cup success and there's a deeper dive into why the women's game hasn't built on the momentum of last year's Women's World Cup.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), and Francis Nkwain (Best Of Africa Awards founder)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Courtney toasts Liverpool's League Cup success
08:00 - Alex Iwobi shines despite online abuse
23:30 - Why hasn't the women's league kicked on in South Africa?
30:00 - There is an appetite for women's football, but no history of it
35:30 - Time for an African Women's Football Super League?
Duration: 43:25
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Hi guys the boomers are back, and we debate whether Victor Osimhen is deserving of his title as the Best African Footballer on the continent. We also explain why Ronwen Williams doesn't have to leave the continent to cement his epic legacy, how Ghana failed Chris Hughton, talk about Emilio Nsue's suspension and give you insight on Jose Mourinho's love of African players.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), and Francis Nkwain (Best Of Africa Awards founder)
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Show Notes
03:30 - Is Victor Osimhen the real deal?
11:00 - Ronwen Williams does not to need to leave the PSL
18:00 - Ghana failed Chris Hughton, not the other way round
29:30 - Hot take on Emilio Nsue's suspension
42:45 - Jose Mourinho's love of African footballers
Duration: 51:52
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In this episode SPS and OTW fam get round the braai one last time to review from the Africa Cup of Nations. We tell you where the final was won and lost, pick our team of the tournament and also gaze into our crystal balls to give you some perspective on the journeys the Ivory Coast and Nigeria are on.
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Wondergoals, shockers, last-minute winners, penalty heroics and upsets upon upsets, but all of that is forgotten as Nigeria take on the hosts Ivory Coast for a taste of immortality. Coach, Zayn, Courtney and Alasdair gather to discuss and predict what will happen in the biggest match in African football.
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It's Amapiano vs Afrobeats, Jollof vs Braai and South Africa vs Nigeria. Join Alasdair, Courtney and Coach to preview the semi finals of the AFCON and predict who will still be here come Sunday
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The gang is back together to discuss the brilliance that is Rownen Williams as well as digest what was a unbelievable victory for Ivory Coast over Mali.
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It's the business end of the tournament and we're in uncharted territory with a completely new batch of 8 quarterfinalists. Coach and Alasdair mull over what could be a brilliant set of matches.
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Somehow the holders Senegal were knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast in one of the craziest AFCON games we've seen. Coach and Alasdair link up to dissect a crazy round of 16.
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Roberto 'Pico' Lopes joins the podcast again to discuss Cape Verde's remarkable tournament, why having a personal chef makes the difference, and playing the "Cape Verdean" way.
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The big guns are drafted in for the pod as Francis and Courtney join Coach and Alasdair to preview the round of 16 and clear up this Naija vs Cameroon beef.
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Coach and Alasdair try and make sense of Match Day 2 and the first round of Match Day 3 fixtures. Some excellent behind the scenes insight from our On the Whistle correspondent in regards to the Cameroon, Ghana and Egypt camps! Tap In!
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Over a decade as captain, top scorer, and now hat-trick hero Emilio Nsue sat down with Alasdair to chat about the AFCON, his career and how he is the world's premier scoring right back.
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Star striker Emilio Nsue scored an impressive hat-trick for Equatorial Guinea as they beat Guinea Bissau 4-2 on Thursday to put themselves in prime position to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations last-16.
Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth caught up with the teams shot stopper Jesús Owono to find out just why The National Thunder are real contenders for the tournament.
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Star striker Emilio Nsue scored an impressive hat-trick for Equatorial Guinea as they beat Guinea Bissau 4-2 on Thursday to put themselves in prime position to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations last-16.
Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth caught up with the teams shot stopper Jesús Owono to find out just why The National Thunder are real contenders for the tournament.
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Coach and Alasdair round up all of the match day 1 fixtures with a special look at some of the underdogs. Lots of chatter on who's impressed and who's underwhelmed so far and who we expect to progress to the knockouts. Tap In!
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We catch up with Frank Onyeka at his hotel in Abidjan.
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Côte d'Ivoire know how to throw a party and Africa's biggest party kicked off in style. And On The Whistle kick off our coverage in style by linking up with the guys from the Shirtless Plantain Show who bring that Naija flavour to the podcast. We talk everything from Magic Systems to France's plans to steal Ivorians.
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Frank 'The Tank' Onyeka believes that Nigeria are one of the favourites to win the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations but admits Nigeria will have to "fight" for every single victory at the tournament. The affable Super Eagles star caught up with us ahead of departing for the Ivory Coast at his Premier League club Brentford, to talk about the Super Eagles chances for glory, tell his inspiring story and give insight into what makes Victor Osimhen one of the best strikers in the world.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Frank Onyeka (Nigerian midfielder)
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Show Notes
1:30 - "Never had any doubt" would play in Premier League
8:00 - "No easy games at the Afcon...you have to fight your way out the group"
10:45 - Victor Osimhen "wants to win every game"
15:30 - The story behind the nickname "Frank The Tank"
17:45 - Admiring Yaya Toure growing up
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In this very special episode we go one-on-one with DR Congo's Yoane Wissa as we preview The Leopards return to the Africa Cup of Nations. Wissa was in fine form when we caught up at his Premier League club Brentford as he spoke about his love for the country despite growing up in France, hopes to make the knockouts and just what it would mean to lift the coveted trophy.
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Show Notes
0:00 - Introduction
3:30 - A visit to Congo allows him to fall in love with the country
7:00 - Cherishing his first goal DR Congo and doing the Fimbu
12:00 - "Happy" to play against teammate Frank Onyeka at AFCON
15:00 - What victory would mean...
18:30 - Which African country do you want to visit the most?
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Expectations are remarkably low for four-time AFCON winners Ghana ahead of the tournament. The Black Stars are regarded as one of the giants on the continent, but according to Ghanaian football journalist Yaw Ofosu a recent run of mediocre results, and a game plan rooted in counter attacking football have left their fans not expecting much, and asking for more.
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It will be make or break for Mauritania in their opening game against Burkina Faso as the Northwest Africans will seek to get out of a tough group that includes Algeria and Angola. Mauritanian football journalist Hassen NDiaye says the goal for the team will be to make the second round, after qualifying for the last three tournaments, and success or failure will come down to the opening encounter.
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Zambia's Copper Bullets make a return to the AFCON after missing the past three editions, and the southern African nation is confident that they can get out of the group and be a threat in the knockout rounds. Zambian football expert Aaron Mubanga says that Avram Grant's team have the attacking flair and guile to beat Tanzania and DR Congo, and World Cup semi finalists Morocco should also be aware of Chipolopolo's knack of stepping up and outplaying more fancied opposition in the big moments.
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In this episode we catch up with football maverick Benoît Assou-Ekotto who talks about how he followed his heart when deciding to play for Cameroon as opposed to France where he lived. The former Indomitable Lions defender says that no matter where he grew up he always had a strong passion for Cameroon, and says that those players from the diaspora who make the choice of playing for the countries of their heritage will never regret it as they will be eternally loved by their countrymen.
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Francis Nkwain
Guest: Benoît Assou-Ekotto (former Cameroon defender)
afcon #afcon2023 #Cameroon #preview
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Mali football expert Drissa Niono gives us the lowdown on the "The Eagles" chances at the AFCON. While the team is struggling to find a lethal finisher up front, he's optimistic his countrymen will do well in the Ivory Coast and emerge from their group, which includes Tunisia, South Africa and Namibia, as semi final contenders.
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With just a week until kick off in Côte d'Ivoire; Courtney, Francis and Alasdair gather to reminisce about their favourite AFCON memories. From Olunga's finishing to Lucas Radebe's incredible resilience and of course, Jay Jay Okocha, there is so much to get into.
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The tournament is back on Ivorian soil for the first time in 40 years but can the Elephants do better than they did in 1984? Frédéric Aka joins the podcast to discuss.
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The Taifa Stars come into the Africa Cup of Nations with a good mix of youth and experience, but as Tanzanian football expert Michael Mwebe says fans are being very realistic in their outlook for the tournament and would regard success as getting out a very competitive group that includes both Morocco, DR Congo and Zambia.
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Tunisian legend Radhi Jaïdi says the Carthage Eagles have one of the toughest challenges yet at the upcoming AFCON in the Ivory Coast, as they have to emerge from a group that also contains African giants Mali and South Africa, as well as a plucky Namibian team. Jaïdi though is confident in this current crop of players, and even though they are youthful he's hopeful they will make a deep run in the knockout rounds.
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Elder statesman Francis Nkwain joins Alasdair for this Cameroon special to talk all things Andre Onana, Rigobert Song and 'le humle'.
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The Palancas Negras are back on the continental stage but is this team anything like the 2000s team that wowed the continent? Journalist José Cunha joins the pod to discuss the team.
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The Mambas are back! That's right, Mozambique are back at the AFCON and we're joined by João Chivale to analyse their chances.
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The reigning champions are back and on fire, but can Senegal break the holders curse and win a second consecutive AFCON? Bamba Kasse joins the pod to discuss it.
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Joining the podcast to talk about the DR Congo is journalist Elisha Iragi who lifts the lid on a revitalized Leopards squad.
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The Brave Warriors of Namibia make their return to the big stage and the podcast is joined by broadcaster Joviita Kandjumbwa to talk about their chances.
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Burkina Faso are coming in hot but are the perennial dark horses actually going to threaten the top table of Africa that the AFCON, Stephane Bassalia Ouattara joins the pod to discuss Les Etalons.
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Making his return to the podcast, Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde defender Roberto "Pico" Lopes joins Alasdair to talk about his first AFCON in Cameroon and his hopes for the 2023 edition.
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Former Nzalang Nacional forward Alberto Edjogo-Owono joins the podcast to dissect Equatorial Guinea's chances at the AFCON and share the secrets to their success.
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OTW regular Amine El Amri joins the pod to discuss the Atlas Lions and how they are dealing with being AFCON favourites.
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Football's biggest braai turns its eyes to the home of the braai as Courtney and Firdose join the pod to talk all things Bafana Bafana.
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Friend of the pod Yara El-Shaboury joins the podcast to talk all things Egypt.
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The podcast is joined by Gambian journalist Buba Jallow Fallaboweh to talk all things Scorpions.
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OTW regular Maher Mezahi comes on to talk about an Algerian team seeking redemption.
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The Podcast is joined by Mimi Fawaz to talk about the Super Eagles.
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In this episode of the pod Tunisian Legend Radhi Jaïdi looks back on Tunisia's first and only Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in 2004. Radhi gives us an inside look at what brought the North African team success and explains how Tunisia's golden generation had to over come "the fear of failure" and embrace the pressure that comes with greatness.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Radhi Jaïdi (2004 AFCON Winner)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Being part of the great Tunisian team that won the 2004 AFCON
06:30 - People had a fear of failure, despite Tunisia fielding their golden generation
12:00 - Team dynamics, including two players of Brazilian heritage
18:00 - On field success, set up by off field unity
21:30 - Fronting up against the star-studded Super Eagles with Kanu and Okocha
31:00 - Responding to the pressure and rising to the occasion
Duration: 36:50
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Joining the podcast this week is the best goalkeeper on the continent Chiamaka Nnadozie. The Super Falcons shot stopper joins the show to discuss her meteoric rise to the top of club and international football as well as her ambitions going forward.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria and Paris FC goalkeeper)
CAFAwards #CAFAwards2023 #VictorOsimhen #SuperEagles
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Born into a football family
04:10 - Making debut at 2019 World Cup
07:04 - Life in France
09:35 - Dealing with AFCON pressure
13:59 - Saving Christine Sinclair's penalty during a crucial World Cup clash
22:10 - Knocking out Arsenal and Wolfsburg in UCL
33:16 - Support from family and Asisat Oshoala
Duration: 39:54
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Comoros legend Fouad Bachirou gives us an inside look into the Comoros magical campaign at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. From humble beginnings in 2014, to an incredible upset win over Ghana's Black Stars and a controversial loss in the knockout rounds to hosts Cameroon, Bachirou reflects on the ups and downs of the Southeast African island nation who certainly live up the words: "We shine through difficulty."
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Fouad Bachirou, Comoros midfielder
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00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Journey to joining "The Coelacanths"
06:45 - Developing a team to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations
14:30 - An incredible upset over Ghana, and then a showdown with Cameroon
23:00 - Despite Comoros making progress there's still issues that need resolving
31:30 - Players sometimes have to pay for their own flights
37:15 - Amir Abdou development as a coach
44:00 - Abdou's prospects now leading Mauritania at the 2024 AFCON
Duration: 51:00
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In this very special show we celebrate our 200th episode, by looking back over the past four years at some of our most memorable moments. From Zimbabwean legend Bruce Grobbelaar breaking Liverpool's curse by urinating on their posts, the great Kalusha Bwalya talking about his first taste of a European winter, or the maverick footballer Benoît Assou-Ekotto explaining why he refused to take on a boot sponsor - we've got something that will resonate with you. Thank you to everyone who's joined us round Africa's biggest braai, we can't wait to bring you our next 200 shows!
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), Francis Nkwain (BOA founder), and Alasdair Howorth (OTW cross platform reporter)
africa #football #soccer #liverpoolfc #zambia #cameroon #tottenham
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Show Notes
00:00 - Wait a minute what's a podcast?
04:30 - The Great Kalu tackles a European winter
15:00 - Brucie breaks the Liverpool curse
22:30 - Assou-Ekotto stands against exploitation
32:00 - Super Falcons coach calls out NFF
40:00 - African women's legend on Morocco's success
Duration: 44:20
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Mamelodi Sundowns are queens of Africa. Banyana Ba Style beat Sporting Club Casablanca 3-0 in the final of the Women's Champions League to take back the crown that they lost to ASFAR Rabat last year. Award winning journalist Usher Komugisha joins the pod to dissect the final, look back on the first 3 editions of the competition and talk about how the tournament needs to grow.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Usher Komugisha (award winning journalist)
CAFWCL #SundownsLadies #Sundowns #EmpoweringOurGame
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Sundowns too strong for Casablanca
05:55 - Are Morocco and South Africa just too strong for the rest of the continent?
16:18 - Where does the women's club game go from here?
28:23 - Club World Cup
Duration: 34:50
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The African Football League is here and Mamelodi Sundowns are the champions. Masandawana conquered Wydad in the inaugural final but what is the competition and how can it help grow football on the continent?
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Maher Mezahi (North African football expert), Alasdair Howorth
AFL #Sundowns #Sundowns #AFLFinals
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Sundowns deserved winners
09:20 - Is Rhulani Mokwena now the best coach on the continent?
14:02 - How was the first edition of the African Football League
26:33 - The big picture
Duration: 37:00
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It's CAF Women's Champions League time! The Champions League kicked off last week in the Ivory Coast and Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Jerry Tshabalala joins the pod to discuss the tournament, Sundowns' budding rivalry with ASFAR Rabat and whether Sundowns could hold their own against the best clubs in the world.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Jerry Tshabalala (Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies)
BanyanaBaStyle #SundownsLadies #Sundowns #CAFCL #EmpoweringOurGame
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Sundowns off to strong start
04:30 - Rivalry with ASFAR
10:03 - Strengthening club football on the continent
18:49 - Club World Cup
Duration: 25:33
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Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahly again and it's Wydad back into another final. The African Football League may not be what it once promised but the semi-finals were proper heavyweight knockouts and the pod is here to dissect them.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Alasdair Howorth
CluboftheCentury #DimaWydad #Sundowns #AFL
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Gritty Sundowns get the job done
09:40 - Revenge for 2019 as Wydad knockout Esperance
14:41 - Brilliant final awaits
Duration: 18:36
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In this pod we give you our hot takes on Mo Salah needing to be given more respect, Lyle Foster's new contract at Burnley, and hear about how our friend of the pod Cavin Johnson has taken up the reigns at Kaizer Chiefs. Finally, hear about how "kasi" football could be ruining youth development in SA, and we have a prediction for the big game...SA vs. NZ in the Rugby World Cup final!
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Salah doesn't get enough love
03:15 - Foster on the rise
04:45 - Kaizer Chiefs new boss
07:15 - Kasi football ruining youth development in SA
12:30 - Rugby World Cup prediction - South Africa to win!
Duration: 16:25
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The podcast is joined by up and coming top coach Darian Wilken. The Raja Casablanca coach delves into his experience at AmaZulu, Orlando Pirates as well as going into the differences between Moroccan and South African football. He also gives his insight on the current crop of Bafana Bafana heading into the AFCON.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guests: Darian Wilken (Raja Casablanca coach)
CluboftheCentury #DimaRaja #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
03:40 - The journey
13:07 - What does being a performance analyst actually mean
20:09 - What is matchday like as a coach at Raja
31:18 - State of Bafana Bafana
Duration: 35:29
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Bernard Kamungo talks pilau, Man City and if he is a Simba or Yanga man in this quickfire podcast.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Bernard Kamungo (Dallas FC winger), Zayn Nabbi
AFCON2023 #TaifaStars #SomosFCD #DTID
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
00:04 - Favourite foods
01:38 - Football idols
03:01 - Favourite stadium
03:31 - Yanga or Simba?
Duration: 06:09
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Brad Ross might be a long suffering Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspurs fan by night, but by day the passionate South African is VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company. In this pod the crew gather round the braai to hear about why football continues to be a powerful vehicle for Coke to reach its consumers and why he's excited for the 2030 World Cup return to Africa. This show is unofficially brought to you by Coca-Cola!
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi (CNN Sport), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multiplatform Journalist and host), Francis Nkwain (BOA Awards founder)
Guests: Brad Ross (VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola)
BafanaBafana #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #CocaColaCreations #RealMagic
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Highlights of the BOA Awards night
03:30 - Reflections on 2010 World Cup being an African celebration
13:00 - Never meet your heroes, unless it's Lucas Radebe
17:00 - Being a long suffering Spurs and Pirates fan
20:00 - Coca-Cola's synergy with sport
25:00 - Women's football to continue growing, but needs allies
32:00 - Excitement about the 2030 World Cup returning to Africa
36:00 - Coke's Trophy Tour helps connect the people to the game
40:00 - Ali gets himself in a Coke focus group
Duration: 43:30
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Today we go back to the origins of Bafana Bafana with one of the first ever players to don the South African kit, Roger Links. The classy defender turned youth coach opens up on his time rooming with Lucas Radebe, playing in the first ever games of the young nation and his career as a youth coach.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guests: Roger Links (former Bafana Bafana defender)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Representing first Bafana Bafana team
07:22 - Being Lucas Radebe's roommate
08:43 - Football clubs letting down youngsters
16:18 - State of football in South Africa
20:11 - South Africa lacking identity
Duration: 25:13
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He's scored against Messi's Inter Miami and he's taking the MLS by storm, yes the podcast is joined by Bernard Kamungo the Tanzanian sensation from Dallas. He joins the podcast to share his inspirational story of growing up in a refugee camp before being resettled in the US as well as updating us on whether or not he will make his Tanzanian debut.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Bernard Kamungo (Dallas FC winger), Zayn Nabbi
AFCON2023 #TaifaStars #SomosFCD #DTID
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Watching Tanzania qualify for the AFCON
03:34 - Growing up in a refugee camp
09:07 - Moving to Texas and hating burgers
13:41 - Making it as a pro
16:57 - Scoring against Messi
21:27 - Joining the Tanzanian national team
Duration: 26:24
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Cameroon qualify for the AFCON but are they going to threaten the top dogs in the Ivory Coast? Will Andre Onana stay with the Indomitable Lions? And are Bafana Bafana actually a good team?
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Alasdair Howorth
AFCON2023 #AFCONQ #BafanaBafana #CAF
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Cameroon get the job done
03:28 - Bafana Bafana undefeated and looking good
Duration: 07:36
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It is the final round of international qualifiers and that means panic stations for some of our biggest nations. Why did Andre Onana re-join Cameroon? Could Tanzania pull off an upset away in Algeria? Which team were docked points for playing an ineligible player? Have a listen to find out!
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Alasdair Howorth
AFCON2023 #AFCONQ #BafanaBafana #CAF
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
05:20 - Andre Onana's shock return to Cameroon
09:16 - The East African battle
11:51 - All to play for in Group I
14:06 - Will Africa be able to watch the AFCON?
18:09 - Early AFCON predictions
Duration: 21:45
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Fresh off a record-breaking World Cup, Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod. She talks about the whirlwind that was the World Cup, nearly quitting the game and what needs to be done in South African football.
Host: Firdose Moonda (women's football editor at large)
Guests: Kaylin Swart (Banyana Banyana World Cup goalkeeper)
BanyanaBanyana #FIFAWWC #EmpoweringOurGame
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - That game against Italy
07:40 - Playing in front of a sellout crowds
09:00 - Supporting other African nations
11:03 - We need professional football in South Africa
13:35 - Working as a tutor
14:55 - A lot has change but more needed
20:48 - Not good enough resources and infrastructure
23:05 - Refusing to play against Botswana pre-World Cup
27:00 - Competing with "friend" Andile Dlamini to be No. 1
30:00 - Dealing with criticism during the World Cup
34:16 - Playing in hail
36:48 - Banyana gunning to retain WAFCON
Duration: 48:04
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In this podcast our Women's Football Editor at Large Firdose Moonda looks at the future of the women's game including calls to professionalise women's football in South Africa, Morocco setting the benchmark with their two-tier pro leagues, and Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega talking about starting a family. And, we also look back at the kiss from the Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales on Jenni Hermoso that has sparked outrange around the world.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor at Large)
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Show Notes
03:30 - African teams climb the FIFA rankings
08:30 - Pressure to professionalise in SA
11:30 - Morocco leads the way with two-tier pro leagues
14:15 - Desiree Ellis to take a job in Europe?
16:30 - 2027 Women's World Cup in Africa
21:15 - Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega wanting to have kids?
23:15 - Spanish football president’s kiss sparks outrage
Duration: 29:15
In this podcast our resident football expert Courtney Freese picks his top five African players to watch for the 2023/2024 season in world football from the Saudi Pro League, Premier League, women's game and MLS. Also he tells us why he thinks there's no such thing as a defensive midfielder.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
alnassr #saudiarabia #mane #saudiproleague #salah #fifawwc #mls #liverpool #epl
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro...meet the Beckenbauer of the team
01:25 - Mane to have new lease of life at ALNassr
05:00 - More of the same brilliance from Salah this season
09:30 - Aguerd to continue to raise the bar
15:20 - Kgatlana to torment more defences in the US
18:20 - Blom takes MLS by storm
Duration: 21:40
In this podcast we review the Women's World Cup from an African perspective. Nigeria's Super Falcons soared before being knocked out on penalties by England, South Africa battled bravely against the Netherlands, and Morocco's fantastic run coming to end against a powerful French outfit in the last 16.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Cross-Platform reporter)
FIFAWWC #BanyanaBanyana #SoarSuperFalcons #DimaMagreb
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Super Falcons show class
17:45 - Banyana Banyana let down by calamitous defending
36:45 - Morocco's magical run comes to a crushing end
48:00 - Predictions for the rest of the tournament
Duration: 52:42
The Women's World Cup has been played to the drum of Africa! A record 3 African teams have qualified from the group stages and we're hear to talk the hows, whys and whos of this brilliant success. We also touch on some of the scandals of the tournament and wonder if it's time for some colonial revenge!
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Firdose Moonda, Alasdair Howorth
FIFAWWC #BanyanaBanyana #SoarSuperFalcons #DimaMagreb
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:52 - Nigeria
08:01 - South Africa
20:06 - Morocco
27:34 - BBC's inappropriate question to Chebbak
35:58 - Zambia
Duration: 45:03
She's led them to the World Cup, she's led them to WAFCON glory, and now Desiree Ellis is back on the world stage leading South Africa to a second successive World Cup. The Banyana Banyana head coach discusses her career, how things have changed in the 30 years since her debut and how the African Champions are shaping up ahead of the World Cup.
This interview was recorded before Banyana Banyana's boycott of their friendly against Botswana which is why the podcast didn't discuss any of the issues around the team that emerged.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Firdose Moonda (women's football editor in chief), Desiree Ellis (head coach of South Africa women's national team)
FIFAWWC #BanyanaBanyana #LiveTheImpossible #BeyondGreatness
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:33 - World Cup preparation
05:07 - Banyana carrying SA flag high
07:53 - "Africa is a gold mine of talent"
10:03 - Some progress post WAFCON but not enough
12:14 - 30 years on from Ellis' own debut
14:40 - Playing in Banyana's first ever match
17:07 - Losing her job because she played for South Africa
18:12 - Desiree Ellis the door-to-door saleswoman
20:55 - Advantages of growing up playing with boys
22:38 - How she got the "magic" nickname
24:17 - Receiving the Order of Ikhamanga
26:57 - Could South Africa host the next World Cup?
29:58 - How the different generations grew women's football in South Africa
34:06 - Former players need to stay involved in football
26:30 - Helping players to develop as people
42:10 - What comes next after the World Cup
Duration: 45:15
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We're just days away from the FIFA Women's World Cup and we've got another stellar interview. This time Ashleigh Plumptre joins the podcast to talk about representing Nigeria, potentially playing England and representing Africa at the World Cup.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Ashleigh Plumptre (Nigeria Super Falcons defender)
SoarSuperFalcons #TeamNigeria #FIFAWWC #WorldCup
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Growing up in England
03:11 - Pursuing Nigerian heritage
05:56 - Having to prove Nigerian credetials
10:09 - Reflecting on Super Falcons journey
13:19 - WAFCON
20:49 - Playing left back
23:48 - World Cup preparation
26:21 - Lining up against Leicester teammate Courtney Nevin
28:47 - On potentially playing England
31:14 - Being an African fan
33:40 - African teams need more respect
Duration: 36:05
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It's finally here, the FIFA Women's World Cup! And for the first time Africa has four nations travelling to football's biggest party. But it hasn't been plain sailing for our four nations. From players boycotting matches, coaches firing off against federations and even accusations of sexual misconduct, the preparation for the tournament has been complicated.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Firdose Moonda (OTW women's football editor at large), Janefrances Nweze (Nigerian journalist), Ashleigh Nakazwe (Zambian football media marketer)
SoarSuperFalcons #DimaMaghrib #BanyanaBanyana #CopperQueens #FIFAWWC
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00:00 - Intro
03:05 - South Africa boycotting a pre-tournament friendly
06:41 - Players banding together to stand up to federations
13:25 - How will South Africa fair in a group they can get out of
16:10 - Morocco the first Arab and Muslim nation to reach World Cup
26:14 - Copper Queens flying high
33:17 - Barbra Banda, the superstar and leader
38:08 - Head coach Bruce Mwape accused of sexual misconduct
48:45 - Chaos in the Super Falcons camp
55:41 - Can Nigeria make it out of the group of death?
Duration: 01:00:26
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It's Women's World Cup time and On The Whistle are excited to bring you a series of big interviews ahead of the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand. First up is an explosive interview with Nigeria Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum who holds nothing back. The American talks about the challenges the team has faced from outside and within, including the lack of payment from the federation and expelling players who complained.
We reached out to the Nigerian Federation who failed to comment as well as FIFA, Desire Oparanozie and Tochukwu Oluehi. CAF responded to the allegations made in the podcast, saying “These allegations are specific to the NFF and it is only fair that it is the NFF that responds to them. CAF is not in a position to comment further. The players and members of technical team have several options for recourse in an event of a financial dispute.”
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Randy Waldrum (Nigeria women's national team head coach)
SoarSuperFalcons #TeamNigeria #FIFAWWC
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - Being introduced to "soccer" as a kid
04:19 - Stepping into coaching
11:42 - Why he coaches both Nigeria and at a US college
12:41 - Weight of coaching the Super Falcons
16:26 - Systemic change needed in Nigerian Federation
19:12 - Waldrum still owed 7 months wages by NFF
20:19 - Players don’t want to play because of how they are treated
23:37 - Desire Oparanozie and Tochukwu Oluehi been dismissed from team for speaking out
28:21 - Why the players boycotted training at WAFCON
34:10 - Federation tried to force Waldrum to take a local goalkeeper
34:37 - Why the Super Falcons training camp was cancelled
35:37 - NFF punished Waldrum by not letting assistant coach Lauren Gregg go to World Cup
39:49 - Chaotic preparation over the last year
46:27 - Waldrum never once consulted about teams to play against in preparation for WC
50:46 - Nigeria will fall from the top of Africa if things don’t change
Duration: 01:00:45
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In this bitesize pod we find out a little bit more about South African legend Janine van Wyk, including a wonderful anecdote about how her mum taught her the hard way about learning to be a good loser, despite it going against every fibre of her being.
Host: Firdose Moonday (OTW Women's Football Editor-at-Large)
Guest: Janine van Wyk (South African defender / WAFCON winner)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Learning how to lose, but still hating it
02:00 - Best player you ever played with
04:45 - Loving Scotland despite the weather
06:00 - Why are you proud to be South African?
Duration: 08:30
Karibu Timu ya Wananchi! We're heading to Tanzania this week to speak all things Young Africans Sports Club. Vice President of Yanga Arafat Haji joins the podcast to lift the lid on the secrets to Yanga's success which has seen them win back-to-back domestic trebles and reach the Confederation Cup final for the first time in the club's history
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Arafat Haji (Vice President of Yanga), Francis Nkwain, Alasdair Howorth
TheClubAboveAll #TimuYaWananchi #DaimaMbeleNyumaMwiko
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
03:15 - Young Africans' revival
07:05 - The turning point of Yanga
14:25 - Yanga's brilliant fan structure
19:40 - Revolutionary marketing meets football
28:13 - Yanga's bus parade made Man City's look like a village drive
35:01 - Why Yanga needs Simba
38:30 - New infrastructure and stadium to be built
47:35 - How African clubs are paving the way in fan engagement
54:00 - New talent moving abroad to Europe
56:39 - Why was Nasreddine Nabi so successful and what next
Duration: 01:01:22
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The Club of the Century strikes again! Al Ahly overcame Wydad Casablanca to be crowned African champions for a record-extending 11th title. We're joined by Maher Mezahi to discuss the brilliance of Al Ahly, the incredible spectacle of North African derbies, and whether Al Ahly can finally go one better and become world champions.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Alasdair Howorth, Maher Mezahi (North African football expert)
#yallaalahly #clubofthecentury #dimawydad #cafcl
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:38 - Why two legs are better than one
06:00 - A proper North African derby
08:51 - Bamlak Tessema goes out with a bang
13:45 - Who does Zayn Nabbi
16:07 - Why Ronwen Williams deserves a winners medal
18:26 - Can Al Ahly win the Club World Cup?
22:03 - Pitso Mosimane updat
23:27 - Is this the greatest Al Ahly side of all time?
Duration: 28:31
Former Bafana Bafana goal keeper of two World Cups Hans Vonk joins the podcast to speak about his career. The shot stopper opens the lid on how he got picked for Bafana Bafana from seemingly nowhere, why he moved to South Africa to play for Ajax Cape Town and why he fell out of love with football.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Hans Vonk (Bafana Bafana goal keeper), Courtney Freese ( former PSL winner
#bafanabafana #safa #worldcup #afcon
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00:00 - Intro
03:06 - Mark Gleeson convinces Vonk to play for South Africa
08:21 - Breaking into a team of stars
11:23 - Lengthy build up to France 98
13:36 - Over preparation hurt Bafana
15:30 - Losing 3-0 to France
26:14 - Leaving the Netherlands for South Africa
30:17 - Why Ajax Cape Town didn't win the PSL
38:12 - Life after football
42:09 - Falling out of love with Football
Duration: 49:02
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South African football icon Janine van Wyk joins the pod in this episode to talk about her illustrious career that's seen her lift the WAFCON and become the continent's second highest most capped international across the men's and women's game. Van Wyk spoke to our Women's Football Editor-at-Large Firdose Moonda about what it was like being welcomed playing township football as a junior, explained why equal pay was needed to jumpstart the sport in Africa and how a lack of funding is leading to injuries across the global game.
Host: Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor-at-Large)
Guest: Janine van Wyk (South African defender / WAFCON winner)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Welcome tour our new Women's Football Editor-in-Chief
08:00 - Playing with the boys till a teenager
11:15 - Welcomed with open arms to township football
18:00 - Getting a pro contract in her late 20s
26:00 - Morocco's facilities match those in Europe
28:30 - Highly disappointed not to be included in World Cup preparation
31:30 - Created a football club to allow more girls in SA to play
34:00 - Feeling the love after winning the AFCON
37:30 - Is equal pay a pipe dream in South Africa?
42:00 - Lack of resources is leading to injuries in the women's game globally
47:00 - Biggest challenge on the continent is funding
Duration: 50:00
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It's the Nedbank Cup final and Sekhukhune manager Brandon Truter joins the podcast to chat about taking his team to their first ever cup final. We also delve into what went wrong at AmaZulu for the gaffer and the struggles of coaching in the PSL.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Brandon Truter (Head Coach of Sekhukhune United), Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist)
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Show Notes
1:33 - Preparations on track for cup final
08:50 - From relegation to CAF Confederation Cup
17:05 - What went wrong at AmaZulu
26:36 - PSL clubs too quick to sack managers
41:36 - Young players being let down in South Africa
Duration: 51:28
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Wydad get the job done, Sundowns disappoint and Percy Tau is still on fire! The CAF Champions League threw up some brilliant action over the weekend that Alasdair and Courtney go through as well as Yanga's incredible achievement as well as the maddest weekend of PSL football.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist)
Masandawa #DimaWydad #Yalaalahly #TimuYaWananchi #CAFCL
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Show Notes
1:40 - Sundowns provide atmosphere but not result
14:03 - Sundowns missing out a "gargantuan failure"
18:32 - Al Ahly looking for revenge on Wydad
24:04 - Yanga reach historic final
33:44 - Marumo Gallants go from continental glory to relegation
Duration: 41:22
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In this episode we hear from youth development coach Kerwin Jean-Pierre about how to come up with a blueprint for success and his experiences coaching in South Africa, Australia and now in Spain. Jean-Pierre compares his time in each country with a lens on how to develop the game in South Africa and other African countries.
Host: Courtney Freese (host)
Guest: Kerwin Jean-Pierre (Huesca Soccer School)
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - From KwaZulu-Natal to Queensland to northern Spain
06:45 - In youth development we need less excuses and more accountability
12:00 - Failures in planning lead to the failure to progress
16:00 - Getting the fine details right leads to success
21:00 - Young players need game time to develop or they get stale
Duration: 23:30
The CAF Champions League semi finals are upon us. 9-man Sundowns survive Casablanca while Al Ahly are cruising to yet another final. The podcast is joined by friend Maher Mezahi who interviewed Africa's hottest coach Rulani Mokwena ahead of the match to try and figure out the Mzansi Pep.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist), Maher Mezahi (Algerian football journalist)
Masandawa #DimaWydad #Yalaalahly #TimuYaWananchi #CAFCL
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Show Notes
2:04 - Inside the mind of Rulani Mokwena
04:28 - Sundowns get the job done in Casablanca
14:20 - Chainsaws in Tunis
18:17 - Woeful Esperance fall short again
21:50 - Al Ahly supreme
33:20 - Marumo Gallants down but not out
35:54 - Tanzania's footballing revolution has arrived
Duration: 46:02
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In the second part of our interview with Dylan Kerr, we hear why the Marumo Gallants' mentor believes his team will survive relegation in the PSL, while he also explains how the South African minnows have made such a deep run in the CAF Confederation Cup. Kerr gives rare insight into the nightmare trip to Libya that resulted in some of the club's staff being held in the country as he outlines the challenges clubs face when on the road.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (host)
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner) and Dylan Kerr (Marumo Gallants coach)
cafcl #SimbaSC #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #Sundowns #TimuYaWananchi #daimambelenyumamwiko
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Show Notes
01:00 - Kerr's goal is to keep Gallants players employed
02:30 - Inside story on Gallants traumatic trip to Libya
10:00 - Switching off from football after Swallows
13:30 - Kerr believes Gallants will avoid the drop
Duration: 16:10
Marumo Gallants fantastic run in Africa continues as the unfancied South African outfit beat Pyramids to make the CAF Confederation Cup semis as Dylan Kerr's charges continue to defy the odds. In this episode we are joined by Kerr who gives us insight how he outsmarted the big spenders from Cairo and looks ahead to the team's semi final match up against Young Africans - a team he knows all too well having coached local rivals Simba in Tanzania before. He also recalls an anecdote of a time playing in Tanzania where he says opposition placed sleeping pellets in the air ducts, and is fully expecting "shenanigans" during this tie.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (host)
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner) and Dylan Kerr (Marumo Gallants coach)
CAFCL #SimbaSC #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #Sundowns #TimuYaWananchi #DaimaMbeleNyumaMwiko
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Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Sleepless night after Pyramids win
03:45 - PSL struggles
12:15 - Tactics that led to success against physical Pyramids
18:25 - Pyramids bench "have no respect" for the officials
21:00 - Kerr doing homework to mitigate any "shenanigans" from Yanga
27:00 - Predictions for the CAF CL semis and reaction to ugly scenes in the quarters
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In this pod we are coming "in hot" off the first leg CAF Champions League Quarterfinals. We run you through the key talking points that saw Simba beat last year's winners Wydad, Al Ahly keep their record extending chase alive, do a deep dive on Sundown's "Rhulani-ball" and also tell you why Esperance are not what they used to be. Finally we talk about PSL stragglers Marumo Gallants who have had some incredible performances in the CAF Confederation Cup under Dylan Kerr.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (host)
Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner) and Lorenz Köhler (Award winning journalist from iDiskiTimes)
CAFCL #SimbaSC #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #Sundowns #افريقيا_يا_أهلي #DimaWydad
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The story behind Lorenz's Al Jazira jersey
04:30 - Simba secure slim first leg victory over Wydad
08:30 - Important for Simba to win to thwart a North African semi party
11:30 - Al Ahly keep record extending chase alive
16:30 - Sundowns on course for semis after storming win
20:20 - Rhulani Mokwena model's himself on Pep Guardiola with his "Rhulani-ball"
28:30 - The backstory on Peter Shalulile - from left back to striker...
36:00 - Esperance pick vital first leg advantage
37:45 - CAF Confederation Cup - Dylan Kerr's Marumo Gallants making a good run in Africa
40:00 - Gallants are a "team of rejects"
43:00 - The Premier Soccer League relegation battle is hotting up
Duration: 50:00
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In this pod we tell you why Nigerian star Victor Osimhen will make all the difference for Napoli as he returns to action, and why his outstanding season all point to a move to the Premier League - will it be the bright lights of London, or glory outside of the capital he chooses? We also look at what next for Sadio Mane after his recent issues at Bayern Munich, give context to Eberechi Eze's resurgence at Crystal Palace, but start the show by going to the mail bag to hear from people about what they thought about Patrick Vieira's sacking.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (host)
Guest: Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Opinion divided on Patrick Vieira's sacking
07:00 - Eze on fire at Palace
10:00 - Osimhen's return will be defining for Napoli
13:30 - Mane's misconduct should not be the end of him at Munich
Duration: 20:45
In this episode we discuss the narrative around Black and African managers as we analyse whether the barrier of entry for the likes of Patrick Vieira, Kolo Toure, Paul Ince, Chris Hughton and Pitso Mosimane are unrealistic at the world's top clubs. We also celebrate African excellence in the form of Vincent Kompany who's recently led Burnley to gain promotion to the Premier League and Morocco's man with the Midas touch Walid Regragui. Finally we head to the mailbag and answer your questions around the African Super League, which will be an important space for managers from the continent to excel.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (BOA Awards / African Football Expert) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner)
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Show Notes
02:15 - Roy Hodgson reaping the benefits of Patrick Vieira's work at Crystal Palace?
09:00 - African and Black managers like Vieira, Chris Hughton and Kolo Toure are held to an unfairly high standard
16:00 - African managers like Pitso Mosimane need to be in the conversation for top jobs
21:00 - Big hitting Black and African managers still get overlooked for the likes of "failures" like Frank Lampard
24:00 - Changing the football ecosystem to provide opportunities for African managers
32:00 - Morocco's Walid Regragui has illustrated African excellence
36:30 - Questions from the mailbag about the African Super League
Duration: 38:45
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Favourite foods, best footballing memories and his biggest nightmare as a football player. Eric Tinkler sits down with the pod for a quickfire round of questions about his globetrotting career.
Host: Courtney Freese
Speakers: Eric Tinkler (Head Coach Cape Town City FC)
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Best food in Europe
02:22 - Wembley memories
03:43 - Best player he ever faced
04:21 - Best ever team mate
Duration: 07:12
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Zayn is away but do not fret! The braai is back and it's a juicy week of AFCON qualifiers that we have to talk about. Nigeria are a mess, Cameroon are collapsing, and South Africa are having an existential crisis, what's new? Plus Morocco beat Brazil and Nigeria introduce a new selection policy
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Speakers: Courtney Freese, Francis Nkwain
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
04:25 - What went wrong for Bafana Bafana against Liberia
09:33 - Cameroon struggling without big hitters
16:29 - Are Senegal and Morocco the two giants of Africa now
31:41 - The Super Eagles new selection policy
Duration: 41:25
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It's down to Cape Town today as Courtney Freese is joined by Cape Town City manager Eric Tinkler. The former Bafana Bafana midfielder reminisces about the 1996 AFCON triumph, playing in Europe and his transition into football management.
Host: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner with Manning Rangers)
Speaker: Eric Tinkler (Cape Town City Head Coach)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
04:45 - Importance of winning the 1996 AFCON
11:00 - Lessons learned from the great Clive Barker
20:00 - Restarting Black Aces as Cape Town City
24:50 - Targets with Cape Town City
29:00 - Coaching ambitions
Duration: 32:05
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The gang is back together. After a few months away, the brothers have come back to Africa's biggest braai. We talk Senegal's unrivalled dominance, Bradley Carnell starting life in the US with 3 wins in 3 and is Rhulani Mokwena the next Pitso Mosimane?
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Speaker: Francis Nkwain (sports media executive) , Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (OTW reporter).
TerangaLions #MLS #AllForCITY #Masandawana #CAFCL
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Show Notes
00:00 - Introduction
04:17 - How Senegal conquered Africa
11:55 - Stars of U-20 AFCON
16:45 - Bradley Carnell taking on the MLS
29:26 - Rhulani Mokwena making Sundowns the team to beat in Africa
Duration: 38:35
We're back for part 2 of our conversation with former CAF Champions League, AFCON and Tunisian champion Radhi Jaïdi. The former Esperance defender talks about his coaching experiences in North America, Europe and at Esperance. He also opens up on why things didn't work out at the Tunisian giants and his potential goals for the World Cup in 2026
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Francis Nkwain
Speaker: Radhi Jaïdi
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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Difference between Esperance and European clubs
05:55 - What went wrong at Esperance
20:05 - The changing tide of top African football coaches
28:43 - Open to talking charge of the Carthage Eagles
Duration: 35:57
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Former CAF Champions League, AFCON and Tunisian champion Radhi Jaïdi joins the braai to discuss his illustrious career from breaking into one of the most successful African clubs in history at Espérance, winning the AFCON on home soil and making waves in the Premier League. He also discusses his move into management and his plans for the future.
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Francis Nkwain
Speaker: Radhi Jaïdi
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00:00 - Introduction
13:15- Moving straight from Tunisia into the Premier League
16:36 - Guiding youngsters to becoming resilient
27:05 - Moving into coaching
34:15 "Culture shock" of working in the US.
Duration: 41:35
Coach Alan Clark joins the braai to talk about his career which has taken him from working with Bafana Bafana all the way to the far reaches of the Kosovo national team. He talks coaching in South Africa, working with Pitso Mosimane and what needs to change for Bafana to return to the top of African football.
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Courtney Freese
Speaker: Alan Clark (Kosovo U21 assistant coach)
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00:00 - Introduction
09:58- First full time job working for Bafana under Pitso Mosimane
17:36 - South Africa has some of the best facilities in the world
25:10 - Working in Europe instead of South Africa
Duration: 37:03
In the second part of our interview with Cavin Johnson the former PSL manager talks about how SuperSport United are developing into a force again under Gavin Hunt, while sharing some insight into his connection with Bafana legend Steven Pienaar, who he helped unearth before his big move to Europe.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Speaker: Cavin Johnson (Former PSL manager)
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Show Notes
00:00 - SuperSport are developing into a force again
05:30 - Gavin Hunt's squad is fully behind him
11:30 - Mentoring Bafana legend Steven Pienaar and having a close bond with him
19:30 - Steven's move into management
Duration: 21:35
In this pod we speak to one of the brightest minds and best scouts in South Africa Cavin Johnson. In part one of our interview Cavin talks to us about establishing South Africa's School of Excellence, his roles at Sundowns, Ajax Cape Town and Platinum Stars, and seeing first hand why Al Ahly are the club of the century.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Cavin Johnson (former Al Ahly assistant coach)
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00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Talking about the continents best coaches and teams
13:30 - Cavin Johnson's football roots are linked to politics
17:00 - Establishing the Football School of Excellence in SA
2100 - Moving from Ajax to Sundowns and winning the league
28:30 - Going to the club of the century and seeing diversity
32:00 - Using Stars facility to it's max
Duration: 35:25
Three-time CAF Champions League winning coach Pitso Mosimane gets round the braai to talk about waking up the "sleeping giant" of Saudi Arabian football, Al-Ahli, and tells us what life is like in Jeddah. He also talks about how Kolo Toure and Benni McCarthy are slowly opening doors for coaches in Europe and gives insight into his friendship with Morocco's Walid Regragui.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Speaker: Pitso Mosimane (Al-Ahli coach)
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00:00 - Intro
03:30 - Comparing PSL and Egyptian Premier League players to those in the Saudi Arabian leagues
07:30 - Waking up the "sleeping giant" that is Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
10:30 - Parallels with the early days of working with relegation-threatened Sundowns
14:45 - Ronaldo relocating to Saudi sparked global interest of football in the region
18:30 - Celebrating his "buddy" Walid Regragui's success with Morocco
21:00 - Kolo Toure and Benni McCarthy are slowly opening doors for coaches in Europe
26:30 - Size vs speed vs technical ability
32:30 - South African "wingers and fullbacks" would do well in Saudi
34:45 - Best player Pitso's coached...
Duration: 37:00
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It's part two of our interview with Farouk Khan, who expands on why he left a brilliant job with Sundowns to join the Stars of Africa Football Academy and why he departed the best job in the PSL to become a youth coach. He reminisces about the challenges of not having pitches to train on, how far the project has come, and what lies in the future.
Host: Courtney Freese
Speaker: Farouk Khan (Director of Coaching at Stars of Africa Football Academy)
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00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Selective journalism hurts Bafana Bafana
10:25 - Coaches who run players don’t know what they're doing
14:55 - Five performance factors
20:04 - Patrice Motsepe's generosity
Duration: 29:15
Today the podcast interviews the Director of Coaching at Stars of Africa Football Academy Farouk Khan and he opens up about his time at Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. Khan also spoke about some of the brightest talents he's coached, including the outstanding Bafana star Steven Pienaar.
Host: Courtney Freese
Speaker: Farouk Khan (Director of Coaching at Stars of Africa Football Academy)
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Journey into coaching
09:15 - Discovering Steven Pienaar
12:00 - Why is Bafana not succeeding?
21:10 - What is South Africa's identity
Duration: 35:00
Former Orlando Pirates Ace Mandla Zwane joins the podcast to discuss his illustrious career including his move to Bobby Robson's Porto, what it was like training with the very best, returning to South Africa and a potential career in coaching.
Host: Courtney Freese
Speaker: Mandla Zwane (former Orlando Pirates and Bafana forward)
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1:15 - Being signed by Bobby Robson
7:45 - What was it like training at Porto under Jose Mourinho
13:50 - What made Pitso Mosimane so special
31:00 - Zwane's coaching ambitions
Duration: 39:59
Cavin Johnson Quickfire
This week we have a quickfire with veteran South African coach Cavin Johnson where he talks to us about the greatest African footballer of all time, his meeting with Nelson Mandela, and gives his take on Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona as we debate who was the better player.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Cavin Johnson (SA football coach)
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Show Notes
00:30 - A taste from home
01:00 - Greatest African footballer of all time
02:00 - Remembering the Nelson Mandela inauguration match
03:00 - Messi or Maradona?
04:30 - South Africa more than wildlife
Duration: 06:25
Mamelodi Sundowns are aiming to be the no.1 team on the continent, and in this episode we get some perspective on how they plan to do that from their Assistant Sporting Director Ryan Hunt. The former Stellenbosch FC Head of Technical Analysis gives insight into the club's data driven approach, team's philosophy and how Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City are two teams he thinks will push Sundowns in the PSL. Hunt also explains why passing speed is probably the most vital piece of data he looks at, and how xG can be misleading when analysing players.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Ryan Hunt (Sundowns Assistant Sporting Director)
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Developing a strategy to be the best in Africa
06:30 - How using data helped Sundowns build their dynasty
08:45 - Head coach Rhulani Mokwena craves data
14:00 - Youth development needs a revolution in SA
17:30 - Breaking down "The Brazilians" style of play
24:30 - Hunt explains why passing speed is vital for determining success
29:45 - South American imports are technically brilliant
33:30 - Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City will push Sundowns
42:00 - Sundowns priority is to win the CAF CL
Duration: 44:35
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History makers Morocco are one game away from the final of the World Cup final. All that stands in their way is the colonizers France. Zayn, Courtney and Ali gather to chew the fat and discuss whether the North Africans can do it, or if their legs will finally give way? They also chat about Walid Regragui's legacy and what is next for him.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Speakers: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (CNN Sport)
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Show Notes
01:00 - Intro
03:14 - Do the exhausted Moroccans have another game in them?
09:39 - Where will the game be won or lost?
13:38 - Sunday Oliseh the oracle
17:16 - What is success for Walid Regragui after the World Cup?
Duration: 23:50
QUARTERFINALS!!! Morocco are the fourth African side to make it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and the first in 8 years. Join us round the braai as we analyse how Morocco has been building towards this result for years and years as well as why they deserve to be in the final 8!
Host: Alasdair Howorth (host)
Guests: Zayn Nabbi (CNN Sport), Francis Nkwain (African football expert)
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01:00 - Intro
02:40 - A victory for Africa
10:18 - A multi-national team
18:00 - Tactical brilliance wins out
23:14 - A shift in mentality to becoming winners
Duration: 28:06
In this pod we ride the Morocco red wave and unpack what mastermind Walid Regragui has done to get the Atlas Lions firing at the tournament after bossing Belgium 2-0 and getting a credible draw against World Cup finalists Croatia. We also tell you why the jury is still out on Senegal making the knockouts, explain why Cameroon are the continent's biggest flops this tournament, and reflect on how Tunisia and Ghana have both not inspired much hope with their style of play.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Alasdair Howorth (CNN Sport) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
FIFAWorldCup | #qatar2022 | #DimaMaghrib | #TeamMorocco
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Show Notes
02:00 - Walid Regragui get's the best out of his Morocco squad
07:30 - Senegal need to be more bold to make the knockouts
11:30 - Cameroon are Africa's biggest World Cup disappointment
20:30 - After a bright start Tunisia have fizzled out
25:00 - Ghana are being opened up to easily
Duration: 33:30
The World Cup has kicked off and on the eve of Senegal's opener against Holland we preview the chances of the AFCON champs. We remind you about how Aliou Cissé was on the cusp of losing his job until he won the Africa Cup of Nations, analyse how the Lions of Teranga will cope without their talisman Saido Mane, and we give our hot takes on FIFA president Gianni Infatino's controversial speech.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth
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02:00 - How will Senegal cope without their star Mane?
06:30 - Cissé was on the brink of being sacked
11:00 - The Lions of Teranga are masters at grinding out wins
14:45 - Not a vintage group of African teams, but Morocco are special
18:00 - Zayn backs Brazil, but Ali says the winner will likely hail from Europe
21:00 - Who was Gianni Infantino's speech for - media, football fans, or...
Duration: 30:50
In this show we will be taking a look at Morocco and Tunisia's chances, as both North African sides return to the world stage after being knocked out during the group stage in Russia 2018. Morocco are in Group F with Belgium, Canada and Croatia. Meanwhile Tunisia are in Group D along with France, Denmark and Australia.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Maher Mezahi (Algerian Football Expert)
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Show Notes
01:00 - Intro
04:11 - Walid Regragui at the helm
07:10 - Hakim Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui
12:35 - Young players to watch out for in Atlas Lions squad
14:37 - Morocco's chances
18:22 - A North African perspective on the World Cup
23:11 - New World Cup, same Tunisia
29:42 - Tunisia's colonial relationship with France
34:10 - Tunisia using the intangibles
Duration: 35:29
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were thrashed 4-0 by hosts AS FAR in Sunday's CAF Women's Champions League final in Rabat, Morocco. The game was full of drama as Sundowns were reduced to nine players after two red cards, while Ibtissam Jraidi was the hometown hero in the final as she scored a hat-trick, thereby securing the North African nation's first ever crown in this competition. In this show we review the final, and also take a wider look at the growth of the women's game on the continent.
Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Courtney Freese
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Ill-discipline cost Sundowns Ladies
08:30 - Women's football still needs to kick on in South Africa, investment in Morocco playing off
12:00 - CAF Women's CL format needs a rethink
Duration: 18:40
In this show we will be taking a look at Cameroon's chances, as the Indomitable Lions make a return to football's biggest stage. Cameroon will play in an eighth World Cup - a record number of appearances for an African nation - and take on Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil in Group G.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Francis Nkwain (Cameroon Football Expert)
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01:00 - Intro
01:30 - No Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui is a surprise
07:30 - Vincent Aboubakar as good as Mohamed Salah?
10:30 - Cameroon frontline full of potential
15:00 - Samuel Eto'o predicts an all-African final - Cameroon vs. Morocco
19:30 - Good to have competition that doesn't let you sleep at night
24:30 - Indomitable Lions likely to peak at next AFCON
28:45 - Prediction for the World Cup...
Duration: 31:10
Ghana's Black Stars head into the World Cup with a team in transition, but their unpredictability might be their greatest strength. Iñaki Williams, Mohammed Salisu and Thomas Partey are likely to be the key pillars the team's campaign will be built on in Group H when they play against Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay. Ghana fans will be hoping for sweet revenge when the team play Uruguay as they look to settle the score with the South American's who controversially eliminated them from the 2010 tournament when Luis Suárez handballed on the goal line.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Juliet Bawuah (Ghanaian broadcaster)
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Show Notes
00:00
Intro
01:50
Rising from the AFCON shambles earlier this year
09:00
Could Thomas Partey be the brain of the team?
11:00
Settling the score against Uruguay after 2010 pain
17:30
Perspective on Otto Addo at the helm
22:25
Ghana are a team in transition building for AFCON 2024
Duration: 25:45
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This week we toast Orlando Pirates who won their first piece of silverware of the season when the Soweto giants beat AmaZulu 1-0 in the MTN8 Cup final. Our resident SA football expert and former PSL winner Courtney Freese used this show to highlight some of the technical brilliance from both teams, while also spotting a bad tackle early on from AmaZulu's Gabadinho Mhango that should have been a red card. And what about that Monnapule Saleng smooth strike to win it - technical brilliance or goalkeeping gaffe?
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
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00:00
Intro
02:30
Gabadinho Mhango should have been sent off for his bad tackle
06:00
Best play of the night showcases the best of the PSL
9:45
Monnapule Saleng's smooth strike - technical brilliance or goalkeeping gaffe?
13:00
From the mailbag
Duration: 15:15
In this bitesize pod we look back on South Africa's biggest derby and our resident football expert and former PSL winner Courtney Freese illustrates why Yusuf Maart's “special goal” for Kaizer Chiefs shouldn't have counted in their 1-0 win over rivals Orlando Pirates. Also Courtney picks his Soweto derby MVP and tells you why the World Cup can't come soon enough for Liverpool.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
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00:00
Intro
04:00
Analysis showing that Chief's goal shouldn't been allowed
08:00
The World Cup cannot come soon enough for Liverpool
Duration: 13:00
Four-time winning PSL coach Gavin Hunt is back in business as he returns to the helm of SuperSport United. In this pod Gavin tells us about his goals to get back into Africa, experience at Man City and Brentford, and how he'd love to be reunited with Benni McCarthy one day, but this time as his assistant coach.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Gavin Hunt (SuperSport United coach)
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Show Notes
01:00
Courtney a future Prime Minister?
02:00
Reigniting SuperSport's flame
05:45
Spending time with Man City and Brentford
08:00
No stopping Sundowns, they have a squad that could finish 1st and 2nd in the PSL
14:00
SuperSport's Kamp Staaldraad mach 2 - trained three times a day
18:30
Benni McCarthy can get a job coaching in the EFL, and Hunt wants to be his assistant
24:00
Pitso Mosimane's new project is all about his financial future
29:30
Hunger to play in Africa again
Duration: 34:25
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It is Ballon d'Or season and it was Africa's year. A son of Africa took the top spot in Karim Benzema, but Africa's favourite son, Sadio Mane, took home second place as well as the Socrates award. Mo Salah, Riyad Mahrez and Sebastien Haller made up a record four Africans at the awards and a great night for the continent.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
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1:07 - A listener reminisces about SA legend Fani Madida
4:40 - How good was Sadio Mane this year?
10:30 - Karim Benzema a worthy winner
Duration: 18:07
In this pod we give you our hot takes on the latest news in African football. We tell you why AmaZulu need show more faith in their coaches, why Kaizer Chief's mentor Arthur Zwane deserves more respect and hear how our Mighty Mauler Courtney Freese ate four starters at the BOA Awards...pssst don't tell Francis Nkwain who organisers the event!
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
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00:00 - Intro
05:00 - AmaZulu need to back their coaches
09:30 - Give Zwane more respect
11:30 - Liverpool will start knocking over houses soon...
13:30 - Enock Mwepu tribute
Duration: 16:45
In this pod the OTW crew discuss the top 5 best African youth players in the world selected by The Guardian, and also take a viewer's question who asks about the Pitso Mosimane curse, and if it will follow him to Saudi Arabia.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Alasdair Howrth (CNN Sport) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Africa's Top 5 best youth players
08:00 - Is there such a thing known as the Pitso curse?
Duration: 12:20
Mr Nabbi is back and with a bang. The pod gathers to discuss the final round of friendlies before the World Cup. Who is ready and who is even more ready? Meanwhile, friend of the pod and Africa's hottest managerial property, Pitso Mosimane, is off to the Saudi Arabian second division!!!
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (CNN Sport), Edwin Kgaswe (ENCA Assignment Editor)
Mane #DimaMagrib #PitsoMosimane
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06:14 - Can Morocco make it out of another difficult World Cup group?
12:30 - Is Africa's best midfielder actually a problem for his country?
16:25 - Pitso Mosimane is off to Saudi Arabia
30:06 - Disappointing to not see Pitso land something bigger, but Al Ahli is a great project
Duration: 43:26
Mr Nabbi is back and with a bang. The pod gathers to discuss the final round of friendlies before the World Cup. Who is ready and who is even more ready? Meanwhile, friend of the pod and Africa's hottest managerial property, Pitso Mosimane, is off to the Saudi Arabian second division!!!
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (CNN Sport), Edwin Kgaswe (ENCA Assignment Editor)
Mane #DimaMagrib #PitsoMosimane
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06:14 - Can Morocco make it out of another difficult World Cup group?
12:30 - Is Africa's best midfielder actually a problem for his country?
16:25 - Pitso Mosimane is off to Saudi Arabia
30:06 - Disappointing to not see Pitso land something bigger, but Al Ahli is a great project
Duration: 43:26
Without the boss Zayn, the pod marched on, discussing how Ghana's introduction of a host of players into the squad may affect the Black Stars during the international games coming up. The panel also discusses the phenomenon of countries playing World Cup warm-up friendlies against nations from the same regions as their group stage opponents to prepare.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Speakers: Francis Nkwain, Courtney Freese
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02:42 - Ghana's decision to bring in new players
09:49 - Why are none of these friendlies being played in Africa?
15:29 - National stereotypes in football
Duration: 21:02
Without the boss Zayn, the pod marched on, discussing how Ghana's introduction of a host of players into the squad may affect the Black Stars during the international games coming up. The panel also discusses the phenomenon of countries playing World Cup warm-up friendlies against nations from the same regions as their group stage opponents to prepare.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Speakers: Francis Nkwain, Courtney Freese
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02:42 - Ghana's decision to bring in new players
09:49 - Why are none of these friendlies being played in Africa?
15:29 - National stereotypes in football
Duration: 21:02
The pod convene to talk about why Mo Salah's mojo is gone and what he needs to get it back. They also discuss the barriers to African football and players in going to Europe and how the African Super League could affect it
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Francis Nkwain, Alasdair Howorth
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01:27 - What is going on with Mo Salah?
14:48 - CAF club competition is back with a bang
17:07 - The need for a change in club football
20:25 - Arsene Wenger says Africa needs better infrastructure to compete
Duration: 39:49
The pod convene to talk about why Mo Salah's mojo is gone and what he needs to get it back. They also discuss the barriers to African football and players in going to Europe and how the African Super League could affect it
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Panel: Francis Nkwain, Alasdair Howorth
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Show Notes
01:27 - What is going on with Mo Salah?
14:48 - CAF club competition is back with a bang
17:07 - The need for a change in club football
20:25 - Arsene Wenger says Africa needs better infrastructure to compete
Duration: 39:49
In this pod we are joined by Itamar Dubinsky, author of Entrepreneurial Goals: Development and Africapitalism in Ghanaian Soccer Academies. The Israeli academic talks about how locally run academies can be the way forward for football in Africa and can contribute to local communities and economies.
Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Itamar Dubinsky
#BlackStars #AfricanFootball
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08:33 - How do academies contribute to local and international football?
13:42 - Can academies be good for local communities?
22:52- Success beyond football
33:02 - Who regulates football academies?
Duration: 39:50
In this pod we are joined by Itamar Dubinsky, author of Entrepreneurial Goals: Development and Africapitalism in Ghanaian Soccer Academies. The Israeli academic talks about how locally run academies can be the way forward for football in Africa and can contribute to local communities and economies.
Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Itamar Dubinsky
#BlackStars #AfricanFootball
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08:33 - How do academies contribute to local and international football?
13:42 - Can academies be good for local communities?
22:52- Success beyond football
33:02 - Who regulates football academies?
Duration: 39:50
Even though there are some players who can earn a small fortune playing in South Africa's and Africa's richest league the PSL, many stars of today don't live within their means. In this pod we find out the importance of mentorship, building networks, and calls for a players fund to ensure a bright future for those entering retirement.
Panel: Courtney Freese (host), Fani Madida (Bafana and Kaizer Chief legend), Matthew Booth (Sundowns legend), Thabo Mngomeni (Orlando Pirates legend) and Benedict Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs legend)
Bafana #Amakhosi4Life #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns
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00:00 - Players can earn up to $180K per year in PSL, but players still don't live within their means
09:00 - Mentorship and advice is more important than ever
15:00 - Vital to build networks and for a players pension fund
23:00 - Players should further their education
Duration: 32:45
In this pod we have South African football royalty in Fani Madida, Matthew Booth, Thabo Mngomeni and Benedict Vilakazi join Courtney Freese to talk about life after football. Around our braai these legends reflect honestly about the highs and lows since moving on from the beautiful game.
Panel: Courtney Freese (host), Fani Madida (Bafana and Kaizer Chief legend), Matthew Booth (Sundowns legend), Thabo Mngomeni (Orlando Pirates legend) and Benedict Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs legend)
Bafana #Amakhosi4Life #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns
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01:30 – Where are these legends now
04:30 – Key factors to career longevity
08:30 – Retirement leads back to the football ecosystem
21:00 – Thabo Mngomeni talks about challenges post career
23:30 – Do SA clubs do enough for ex-players?
31:00 – Mngomeni did not earn enough to retire well
Duration: 36:20
In this bitesize edition we tell you why Kalidou Koulibaly is at the right age to make an impact in the Premier League, hear about how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be reunited with his former mentor and why Sadio Mane is a real class act....oh and our resident Manchester United season ticket holder couldn't wait to give us his thoughts on the team's early season calamitous form.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Francis Nkwain (African Football Expert)
Chelsea #Barcelona #CFC #transfers #MUFC
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Big man Kalidou Koulibaly is the right age to make an impact in the EPL
04:00 - Man United are always a magnet for criticism
08:00 - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to be reunited with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea
12:00 - Sadio Mane's special touch
15:30 - Quick hits from the mail bag
Duration: 16:30
This Wednesday CAF will unveil their plans for the African Super League, and ahead of this seismic announcement we give you a digest of what to expect and talk about which teams could be part of this groundbreaking competition.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW cross-platform reporter)
#Africa #Football #CAF
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Show Notes
01:30 - How will the African Super League work?
02:45 - Will this competition bring the "sexiness" back to African football?
06:00 - Which clubs can bring this tournament to life?
Duration: 11:30
Orlando Pirates new kid on the block Miguel Timm joins the podcast today. He talks about being his own agent, learning from Didier Drogba, moving to Orlando Pirates and what he wants his legacy to be.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Courtney Freese
Guest: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates, South Africa midfielder)
#DStvPrem #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways
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Show Notes
2:19 - Surprised at Bafana Bafana call up
10:10 - Start of a new era at Pirates
15:38 - Pirates legends comparisons
22:15 - Quickfire questions
27:30 - Learning from Didier Drogba
Duration: 31:30
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations came to a glorious end on Saturday as South Africa took home their first ever crown. Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth discusses how Banyana Banyana broke their curse, reflects on Morocco's progression as a nation, and how the teams look going into the World Cup.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multi Platform Journalist)
BanyanaBanyana #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Secrets to South Africa's Success
05:30 - SA coach Desiree Ellis reflects on victory
08:30 - Morocco's pain of defeat shouldn't overshadow tremendous run
10:30 - Are our women's team the continent's best prospects to win a World Cup?
13:30 - Demand for women's football is evident
Duration: 19:00
The big game is nearly upon us in Rabat where Morocco will be aiming to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against pre-tournament favourites South Africa on Saturday. The Moroccans have built up a head of steam ahead of the final and surprised many in their dramatic win over Nigeria. Can they now deliver on the biggest stage against one of the continent's powerhouses? Tune in to our preview pod to find out.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multi Platform Journalist)
TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #TeamSouthAfrica #TeamMorocco
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Show Notes
00:00 - Moroccan hospitality is pure class
03:00 - Hosts knockout champs in tense semi
05:30 - SA comes out on top in southern African derby
08:15 - Both finalists are the best coached teams at the tournament
13:30 - WAFCON is super competitive
Duration: 17:35
In this pod Orlando Pirates and Bush Bucks icon Thabo Mngomeni opens up about his rise to the top. Mngomeni talks about "fighting" for respect at the Sea Robbers, how a three hour conversation with former Bafana boss Carlos Queiroz helped him get an opportunity to play at the AFCON, and explains why Hugo Broos was correct with some of his observations as national team coach about the current South African team after his scathing remarks about local football in the country.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Thabo Mngomeni (Former Orlando Pirates and South Africa midfielder)
Asidlali #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #southafrica
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Playing for the legendary Umtata Bucks team
03:30 - Why move to Umtata which is not a major hub in SA?
09:30 - The big move to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates
14:30 - Turning it on for Pirates in Durban against Sundowns
17:30 - Carlos Queiroz really understood football culture
24:30 - Reacting Hugo Broos's comments
32:00 - Playing with anger to achieve consistency
Duration: 40:00
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Bayana Bayana star Thembi Kgatlana is looking forward to the biggest Women's AFCON to date and says favourites South Africa have come to the tournament to enjoy themselves. The Atlético Madrid forward has a positive outlook on the growth of the sport, and says with World Cup qualification places being competed for there'll be an extra edge to the games.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Thembi Kgatlana (Atletico and South Africa)
totalenergieswafcon2022 #teamsouthafrica
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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - High pressure tournament because of World Cup Qualification
05:30 - SA's local league has improved the national team
11:00 - "We came to the tournament to enjoy ourselves"
15:30 - South Africa does need to have a professional league
19:30 - Young girls in SA can live their football dreams
Duration: 21:35
The 2022 Women's Africa Cup on Nations in upon us and On The Whistle will be there to cover it all. We will bring you the best content, analysis and interviews from the tournament starting off with an interview with Tottenham Hotspur and Morocco forward Rosella Ayane.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Rosella Ayane (Spurs and Morocco)
TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #TeamMorocco #COYS
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Show Notes
03:42 - Dream debut
05:54 - Integrating with the squad
09:30 - Support from fans
14:21 - Mood going into AFCON
19:23 - Pressure to qualify for a World Cup
Duration: 22:49
In this episode we unpack the reasons for Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich and why leaving Liverpool could allow Senegalese star a chance to focus on more European success.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Courtney Freese
ServusMané #MiaSanMia #YNWA #lfc #sadiomane
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In one of the biggest shocks on the continent legendary coach Pitso Mosimane has left Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The panel looks at what brought about the end of Jingles' time in Cairo, where he might go next, and what legacy he leaves behind.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guests: Lorenz Köhler (iDiski Times), Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia journalist), Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive)
PitsoMosimane #AlAhly #TransferTalk
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Show Notes
08:00 - South Africa's superstar
12:10 - Why did it end with Al Ahly?
22:43 - Why not Europe?
32:15 - Why are African coaches not at the top table?
40:38 - Pitso's legacy in Africa
Duration: 51:45
It's been a long season full of thrills and intrigue across the continent. The panel takes a look back at their personal highlights while looking ahead to some of the biggest stories of the transfer window
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia journalist)
TotalEnergiesCAFCL #SadioMane #TotalEnergiesAFCON
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Show Notes
02:21 - Moroccan dominance of club football
04:14 - An AFCON to remember for the sabre-toothed minnows
13:08 - What next for Sadio Mane?
18:30 - Will Ronwen Williams displace legendary Denis Onyango at Sundowns?
Duration: 27:35
The Champions League final had it all. Controversy, sensational fans, wonder goals, and plenty of drama. The panel look back on what was a historic Champions League final in which Wydad Casablanca came away as 2-0 winners against holders Al Ahly.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive), Courtney Freese (former CAF Champions League semi-finalist), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia journalist)
TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AfricaYaAhly #DimaWydad
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3:40 - Organisational shambles from CAF
7:01 - Sensational football and wonderful atmosphere
13:06 - Players of the match
12:15 - Our African brothers playing in Europe
Duration: 29:00
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says South Africa "are not angry at Ghana" and will support the Black Stars at the World Cup despite being knocked out controversially during the qualifiers this year. Williams also spoke about why goalkeepers make the best captains and how he earned praise from French striker Olivier Giroud despite conceding 5 goals against the world champions during a friendly.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Ronwen Williams (South Africa captain and goalkeeper)
SouthAfrica #BafanaBafana
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:45 - "Enjoyed every minute" of leadership despite being in the spotlight
06:30 - "Best captains are the goalkeepers...because we see the game better than anyone else"
13:30 - Kaitano Tembo "has always believed in me"
18:30 - Where is Kylian Mbappe's shirt hung and getting praise from Olivier Giroud
22:15 - "We are not angry at Ghana they are African bothers...and we are going to support them"
24:00 - Future goals for Bafana and SuperSport
Duration: 27:00
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Buckle up the CAF Champions League final is set as North African powerhouses Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca are set to collide on May 30. In this bitesize edition we wrap up the second legs of the semis, and break down why the Red Devils are petitioning the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to have the final moved from Morocco, in what has turned into a bitter dispute between Al Ahly and CAF.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia journalist)
TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AfricaYaAhly #DimaWydad
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Show Notes
2:00 - Wrapping up the semis
5:15 - Why are Al Ahly petitioning to have the final moved?
9:30 - Favourites for the final...
Duration: 13:30
In this bitesize pod we look back at Al Ahly's 4-0 thrashing of ES Setif, and Wydad Casablanca's commanding 3-1 win over Petró de Luanda in the first leg of the CAF CL semis as the North African giants are on course for the final. We also look back at Percy Tau's fine display as he pulled the strings in the Red Devils win.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia journalist)
TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AfricaYaAhly #DimaWydad
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00:00 - Intro
01:15 - North African giants reign supreme
02:25 - Tau on fire after slow start at Red Devils
Duration: 6:10
In part two of our conversation with Gambian coach Tom Saintfiet we hear about the challenges of AFCON 2021, both on the pitch and off it. He gives us an insight into his process and how he manages a database of over 150 Gambian players around the world, and lifts the lid on the reports of players and staff not being paid bonuses.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Tom Saintfiet (Gambia national team head coach)
TheGambia #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 #coaching
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1:00 - Intro
3:30 - Heading into AFCON with zero full training sessions
10:00- Joy and struggles of AFCON
22:00 - No payments from the GFF for bonuses, but no problem
29:00 - Playing AFCON 2023 qualifiers with no fans
Duration: 34:55
In this pod we hear from the head coach of The Scorpions of Gambia, Tom Saintfiet. We talk his journey into coaching, becoming the youngest head coach in the Belgian league pyramid, his experience of coaching around the world, and what happened in Cameroon. He gives us insight into what it takes to be successful as a coach in Africa and some of the unique challenges that he has faced while leading The Scorpions in the first part of this this two part interview.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Tom Saintfiet (Gambia national team head coach)
TheGambia #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 #coaching
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1:00 - Intro
6:00 - Sending a fax application to Zimbabwe at 26
11:30- Why he has always preferred coaching internationally
16:00 - What makes African football distinct from everywhere else
Duration: 24:02
We bring you a very special edition from Durban, South Africa where we hear how local football club, AmaZulu FC, are looking to make a difference in the province of KwaZulu-Natal where devastating floods have left the country in the midst of a national disaster. During times like these football really is secondary, but it's also a time where clubs can play a leading role in supporting communities. Find out how the mighty Usuthu are helping out.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Phumlani Dube (AmaZulu FC Community Relations Officer)
HebeUsuthu #UsuthuTogether #KZNFloods
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In this quickfire interview South African legend Fani Madida reminisces about how Turkish fans become the 13th player during matches, talks about the most influential coaches he worked with, and how football taught him how to be a better human being.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Fani Madida (South African legend)
SwallowsFC #TheBirdsAreBack #BabizeBonke #DStvPrem #Amakhosi4Life
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In this pod we hear from South African legend Fani Madida who fondly recalls his playing days at Kaizer Chiefs and Beşiktaş, while also explaining what led him into coaching. The former striker talks honestly and openly about how he had to show resilience and patience to earn his spot with the Soweto giants when he was looking to get his big break with the Amakhosi.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Fani Madida (South African legend)
SwallowsFC #TheBirdsAreBack #BabizeBonke #DStvPrem #Amakhosi4Life
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Show Notes
1:00 - Intro
3:00 - Patience and resilience leads to a Kaizer Chiefs contract
8:30 - Lessons learned from playing for Turkish giants Beşiktaş
20:30 - Unintentionally preparing himself for coaching with Steve Komphela
Duration: 31:25
Africa's Big 5 heading to Qatar have been confirmed and in this pod we look back at the World Cup Qualifiers that saw a Sadio Mane penalty for Senegal knock out Mo Salah's Egypt in dramatic fashion. The Teranga Lions weren't the only nation roaring, as Cameroon's Indomitable Lions eliminated Algeria with some extra time brilliance. Meanwhile in the "Jollof derby" Ghana rose to the occasion vanquishing their doubters and Nigeria's Super Eagles with a brave draw in Abuja. We end off by looking at Morocco and Tunisia who will fly the North African flag in Qatar as they increased the number of Arab countries participating in this historic World Cup.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (Host), Francis Nkwain (Cameroon Football Expert) and Alasdair Howorth (OTW multi-media journalist)
WCQ | #WorldCup | #Qatar2022
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Mane delivers yet again as Salah's Egypt stumble
11:30 - Cameroon stun Algeria in extra time, the end for Belmadi?
21:30 - Ghana do the improbable in the "Jollof derby"
30:00 - Morocco and Tunisia fly North Africa's flag
Duration: 36:10
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SuperSport United CEO Stanley Matthews is one of the most successful administrators in African football and in this show we take a deeper dive on what led to Matsatsantsa being a team that always challenges for silverware. He gives us insight into what's allowed the club to punch above their weight in the PSL, tells us what makes the team's former coach Pitso Mosimane the best mentor on the continent, and how SuperSport are open to a relocation and community of fans who will truly embrace them.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Stanley Matthews (SuperSport United CEO)
SpartansUnite #DStvPrem #DStvPrem #SouthAfrica
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SHOW NOTES
01:30
Recapping the SuperSport journey thus far
04:15
Investing in young talent because Sundowns have stockpiled talent
09:00
"We are never going to be a Sundowns" and will make "an impact" in another way
13:00
Remembering the SuperSport threepeat, and understanding how the dynasty was created
18:00
Teams like Sundowns, similar to Man City and Chelsea, have created an artificial economy
21:15
Pitso Mosimane "covered all bases" when it came to coaching
26:30
Nearly "coming to blows" to Pitso, but then "hugging after the game"
37:30
SuperSport open to relocating
Duration: 41;15
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In this podcast we catch up with Cape Town City Media and Communications Officer Julian Bailey about how the South African club have been a positive "disruption" in the PSL. We hear about the importance of connecting with fans, doing things differently, and why a new stadium could bring back the glory days to a city that's steeped in footballing history.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Julian Bailey (Cape Town City FC Media And Communications Officer)
CapeTown #iamCityFC #DStvPrem
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Show Notes
02:30 - Opening the doors to media connects the club with fans
09:30 - A small dynamic team drives the PR strategy
16:00 - Finding a home to bring back Cape Town's glory days
22:00 - Message to the fans
Duration: 25:00
Just a day after entering the second decade of his life, with sirens blaring and explosions in the distance, a panicked Amilcar Djau Codjovi realized he was in the middle of a warzone. The midfielder who played for Vorskla Poltava in central Ukraine would spend the next two days frantically traveling the length and breadth of the country trying to escape. His safe passage to Hungary, eventually being secured after a call from the Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. In this pod he tells us about his dramatic escape, his emotional reunion with his family and how one day he could play for Ivory Coast or Guinea-Bissau.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Amilcar Djau Codjovi (Vorskla Poltava midfielder)
Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttaсk #UkraineRussianWar
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Show Notes
01:00 - Waking up to explosions and then escaping Ukraine
11:00 - Breaking down in the middle of nowhere en route to the border
15:00 - Being asked to pay 1500 Euros to cross to Hungary, but a call from the Croatian PM saves the day
22:00 - A tearful reunion with his family
33:00 - His most fearful moment during the trip
37:00 - Never returning to the Ukraine
47:00 - Open to playing for Ivory Coast or Guinea-Bissau
Duration: 51:15
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We meet Yohanes Zewdu, who is the man who takes care of the biggest names in the game. Better known as “Johnny Vegas”, Zwedu handles the travel arrangements for the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexandre Lacazette, Adnan Januzai, and Curtis Jones when they want to travel the world. In this show we hear about Zewdu's inspiring story and how he his humble beginnings in Addis Ababa have lead him to run global luxury lifestyle brand Kloudout.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Yohanes Zewdu (CEO Kloudout)
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Show Notes
00:00 – Intro
02:30 – Humble beginnings in Addis Ababa
09:00 – Starting out as a Las Vegas valet leads to a business opportunity
14:00 – Getting a call from Samir Nasri and sorting his Vegas penthouse
24:00 – Looking after Lacazette, “Ox” and Jones
30:00 – Getting players to where they need to go “under the radar”
36:00 – DeAndre Yedlin is the “chilliest” client
44:00 – In partnership with former French footballer Bacary Sagna
Duration: 52:12
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Fire up the braai, let's get this party started. In this episode we are in the presence of greatness as three-time CAF Champions League winning coach, Pitso "Jingles" Mosimane joins us. The Al Ahly coach talks about renewing his contract, potentially coaching in the MLS, his reservations around the African Super League, and the big Champions League game coming up against his former team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner), Ahmad Yousef (KingFut Editor), and Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia Journalist)
Guest: Pitso Mosimane (Al Ahly coach)
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Show Notes
03:00 - The CAF CL is a marathon, so it's all about pacing yourself
07:00 - It "was not true" Sundowns fans who abused him last year
13:00 - This Al Ahly new generation is achieving greatness
17:00 - FIFA Club World Cup: "We want to change the colour of the bronze medal"
22:00 - Special moments with Chelsea's N'Golo Kante, Thomas Tuchel and John Terry
27:00 - Premier League coaching potential
32:00 - Alio Dieng, and Abdel Moneim can play in Europe
33:30 - Would be "surprised" if his contact at Al Ahly doesn't get renewed and open to coaching in the U.S. and Brazil
40:00 - African Super League has great potential, but how will it work?
Duration: 46:25
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Dylan Kerr is back…both in the PSL and on the pod. This time he’s hoping to fly high with Moroka Swallows, particularly after winning his first piece of silverware for the new year during an exhibition tournament recently. In this show hear about his ambition at Swallows, how his 48-player squad is financially draining the club, and the impact South African legend Fani Madida is making as his assistant.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Dylan Kerr (Moroka Swallows coach)
Show Notes
00:00 – Winning the DStv Compact Cup
07:00 – Looking forward to returning to the Premier Soccer League
11:00 – Working with a legend like Fani Madida, but financial issues are impacting the club
21:30 – Swallows are the “biggest challenge” he’s ever faced
26:30 – The joys of street football
Duration: 29:21
On the eve of the biggest game in African football we preview the Africa Cup of Nations final. Will it be the star-studded Senegalese who finally win their first title, or will it be the continent's most dominant force in Egypt who rise to the occasion? How will this result shape Mo Salah and Sadio Mane's legacies, and who are the players who have gone under the radar for both teams? We have every angle covered, tune in now...
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Associate Producer), Francis Nkwain (African Football Expert), and Ahmad Yousef (KingFut Editor)
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Thursday ⬇️
🇪🇬 "relief is the word"
🤣"I'm tired of trying to predict games at this tournament"
Another brilliant Spaces last night.
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In this episode we give you the latest on the Olembe Stadium crush that has seen at least eight people killed and a further 38 injured in Cameroon. The incident happened during the last 16 match between Indomitable Lions and Comoros on Monday night. We also have an interview with Malawi's hitman Richard Mbulu ahead of his teams clash with Morocco tonight.
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In this episode our analyst and man on the ground Francis Nkwain gives us insight into what makes Cameroon tick, and how despite not having a marquee player the Indomitable Lions success lies in how "glocal" the squad is.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Francis Nkwain
**Editors Note: This interview ran as part of our AFCON 2021 preview.
The Comoros have been the fairytale story of AFCON 2021 as they've qualified for the last 16 and will play hosts Cameroon on Monday. In this pod we give you some insight from Comoros football expert Boina Houssamdine about how the island nation with under a million people has managed to run with the continent's big dogs.
Host: Alasdair Howorth
Guest: Boina Houssamdine
**Editors Note: This interview ran as part of our AFCON 2021 preview.
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Friday⬇️
⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth
TeamCameroon #TeamNigeria #TeamGhana #TeamAlgeria #TeamGambia #TeamMalawi #TotalEnergiesAFCON #AFCON2021
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Thursday⬇️
⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth
🇩🇿 crash out of the tournament, last in group E
🇬🇶 knock out 🇸🇱 meaning that 🇰🇲 qualify
TeamAlgeria #TeamCotedIvoire #AFCON2021
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Wednesday⬇️
⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth
🇰🇲 do the unthinkable and knock out 🇬🇭
Scenes in Moroni! This why we love football!
TeamComoros #TeamGhana #AFCON2021
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - TUESDAY⬇️
⏱️Your headlines in 2 mins 21
🗣️Alasdair Howorth
🇿🇼 beat 🇬🇳
🇲🇼 hold 🇸🇳
🇬🇭have must win against 🇰🇲
TeamMalawi #TeamSenegal #AFCON2021
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - MONDAY⬇️
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth and Maher Mezahi
Algeria's incredible 35-game unbeaten run was brought crashing down as they lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea. The team now needs to beat the Ivory Coast if they want to stay in the tournament. Algerian football expert Maher Mezahi is still confident in the side's ability to bounce back.
TeamAlgeria #TeamEquatorialGuinea #TotalEnergiesAFCON #AFCON2021
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - SUNDAY⬇️
⏱️All your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
🗣️ Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth
🟢🦅 set the pace
🥊Blockbuster game: 🇨🇮 vs. 🇸🇱
TeamNigeria #TeamCameroon #TotalEnergiesAFCON #AFCON2021
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - SATURDAY⬇️
⏱️All your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Associate Producer: Alasdair Howorth
⚽️ #TeamGambia "a joy to watch"
⁉️Blockbuster match up: 🇬🇼 vs. 🇪🇬 @7pmGMT
AFCON2021 #TeamSierraLeone #TeamEthiopia #TeamGhana
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Friday⬇️
⏱️All your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth
⚽ 🇨🇲 hit 4 past 🇪🇹
🥊Blockbuster match up: 🇸🇳 vs. 🇬🇳 @1pGMT
AFCON2021 #TeamCameroon #TeamEthiopia #TeamSenegal #TeamGuinea
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Thursday⬇️
⏱️All your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth
⁉️ Ref under scrutiny for blowing early twice
🥊Blockbuster match up: 🇨🇲 vs. 🇪🇹 @4pGMT
AFCON2021 #TeamTunisia #TeamMali #JannySikazwe
⬇️AFCON DAILY DIGEST - Wednesday⬇️
🗣️ Alasdair Howorth (Host / Editor)
⏱️All your headlines in 2 mins 21 secs
🦸 Kamara's heroics in goal for 🇸🇱
🥊Blockbuster match up: 🇹🇳 vs. 🇲🇱 @1pGMT
AFCON2021 #SIERRALEONNE #Tunisia #Mali
The final preview pod! Group D is a brilliant group with two sides looking to make history and get out of the pool, and two sides looking to finally break their duck and win the tournament. Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania and Gambia are all ones to watch and in this podcast you'll find out why.
AFCON2021 #Tunisia #Mali #Gambia
Host / Editor: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Lotfi Wada (Tunisia), Drissa Niono (Mali), Tom Saintfiet (Gambia)
Show Notes
00:00 - Tunisia looking to spoil the big guns' party
11:48 - Mali looking for at least a semi-final berth
25:10 - Gambia making history and looking to make more
Duration: 43 minutes
In this pod we take a closer look at Group E. An Algerian team chasing greatness, Sierra Leone return to the AFCON after 25 years, Equatorial Guinea are here to spoil the party, and an Ivory Coast side with so much potential make up the group.
Host / Editor: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Maher Mezahi (Algeria), Magdalene Konneh (Sierra Leone), Alberto Edjogo-Owono (Equatorial Guinea), Frédéric Aka (Ivory Coast)
Show Notes
00:00 - Algeria looking to join the GOAT conversation
12:49 - Sierra Leone back and looking to compete
27:30 - Equatorial Guinea looking to repeat their 2015 heroics
38:43 - Chaos in the Ivorian set-up, but there is still hope
Duration: 52:30
The tournament kicks off on the 9th of January as Cameroon take on Burkina Faso in group A. The Indomitable Lions do not possess a vintage squad, but they have an incredible home record and are coming into the tournament as one of the favourites. The Stallions of Burkina Faso missed out in 2019 but are seeking to put things right in 2021. A homegrown squad of Ethiopians play later on Sunday against a Cape Verde team that continues to punch far above their weight.
Host / Editor: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Francis Nkwain (Cameroon), Abdoul Karim Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso), Firew Asrat (Ethiopia), Roberto Lopes (Cape Verde)
Show Notes
00:00 - Cameroon struck with AFCON fever
15:55 - Burkina Faso says goodbye to old generation
33:15 - Walias excited for their first tournament in 8 years
50:13 - Good vibes and good football in Cape Verde
Duration: 1 hour 03 minutes
Group D is up next in our AFCON Daily Digest series. Neither the Nigeria or Egypt are playing to their potential, but who will come on top when they meet? They're joined by a Sudan who have been at their best and worst in the last 12 months and finally by a Guinea-Bissau side who have now qualified for three AFCONS in a row, but can they finally get past the group stage?
Host / Editor: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Mimi Fawaz (Nigeria), Ahmad Youssef (Egypt), Abdul Musa (Sudan), and Eurico Costa (Guinea-Bissau)
Show Notes
00:00 - Nigeria sack their manager just before the tournament starts
11:55 - Egypt struggling with Mo Salah
23:38 - Sudan looking to bounce back from humiliating Arab Cup
36:04 - Djrutus maybe the most in-form side of the group, aside from that Morocco business
Duration: 46:20
Welcome back for another Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preview pod. This one is all about Group C. Two African giants in transition, a Gabon side missing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the new boys who have been building a project for seven years to qualify for their first ever AFCON. What more could you want?
Host / Editor: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Amine El Amri (Morocco), Gary Al-Smith (Ghana), Boina Houssamdine (Comoros), and John Fitzgerald (Gabon)
Show Notes
00:00 - Morocco coming into AFCON in superb form
16:05 - Pressure off for a Ghana side caught between generations
30:31 - Comoros living the dream
48:20 - Chaos in the Gabon squad
Duration: 1 hour
Welcome to the On Whistle Daily Digest, in this show we give you a comprehensive preview to Group B where African powerhouse Senegal come up against Zimbabwe, Malawi and Guinea. The Teranga Lions headed up by Sadio Mane will certainly take some beating, while Naby Keïta's Guinea are most likely to make the KO stages.
Host / Editor: Alasdair Howorth
Guests: Babacar Diarra (Senegal), Stanley Kwenda (Zimbabwe), Tanou Diallo (Guinea), and Gome Zakazaka (Malawi)
Show Notes
00:00 - Pressure on Senegal to win, while Aliou Cissé's popularity with fans fades
14:32 - Football politics wreck Zim's prep
30:30 - Guinea take a big gamble with new coach Kaba Diawara
43:30 - Malawi Flames ready to fire despite set backs
Duration: 1 hour
We have a cracking podcast this week, as we preview the African Cup of Nations. We tell you about the Cinderella stories, how this tournament could change the narrative for African goalkeepers, just why Senegal are set to roar in Cameroon, and why Europe needs to show Africa more respect.
AFCON2021 #Cameroon #Senegal #Algeria #Egypt #Nigeria
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (African Football Expert), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut Editor), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) and Alasdair Howorth (On The Whistle Associate Producer).
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Show Notes
00:00 – Intro
03:30 – Cameroon expectant on eve of tournament
08:00 – Europeans need to give more respect to the AFCON
20:00 – Cinderella stories: Comoros, and The Gambia
24:00 – How are the Indomitable Lions shaping up as hosts
26:30 – Take Mo Salah out of Egypt and the team wouldn’t qualify
29:00 – No team in the tournament has a stronger spine than Senegal
38:00 – Players to watch Onana, Mendy, Benrahma, Aubameyang, Haller, Nassir
45:00 – AFCON Quiz, do play along!
Duration: 50:30
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Spanish football legend Xabi Alonso needs no introduction to football fans, as his storied career has allowed him to win the World Cup, Euros and Champions League, whilst gracing the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. In this episode Alonso reflects on Spain’s success in South Africa, talks about the lessons he learnt from Vicente Del Bosque, but first talks to us about his transition into coaching where he’s had some success with the Real Sociedad B team in Basque country.
Spain #RealFootball #realmadrid #Liverpool #Bayern #MiaSanMia
Host:Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Xabi Alonso (former Spanish midfielder and World Cup winner)
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Show Notes
00:00 – Returning to his roots in Basque Country
03:55 – Coaching while playing and learning from Del Bosque, Mourinho, Guardiola & Ancelotti
10:00 – Coaching is in his blood
14:00 – Returning to Liverpool to coach one day?
16:30 – World Cup Quickfire
Duration: 20:30
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In this podcast one of Africa's super agents Mike Makaab has an opportunity to defend himself against the allegations made by Benedict Vilakazi, who said last week his former representative didn’t make him aware of a lucrative offer to stay in Denmark when the South African star played in the Danish Superliga in 2007/2008.
Mike vehemently denied Benedict's claims during an interview with us, and says the truth of the matter is the former Buccaneers captain “hadn’t impressed” during his time at Aalborg BK.
Mike, though, struck a conciliatory tone as he said he still had “love” for Benedict and would welcome an opportunity to “clear the air.”
OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #bafanabafana #DStvPrem #AaB #SuperAaB #HeleNordjyllandsHold #sldk
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Mike Makaab (CEO of Prosport International)
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Show Notes
00:00 – Intro
06:00 – “Benedict never settled in Denmark…and was homesick.”
12:00 – “No truth” that Aalborg BK wanted him, as he “hadn’t impressed”
18:00 – Why was Benedict so badly paid at Pirates?
25:00 – “First and foremost my love for him is still the same”
26:00 – “I’m really disappointed...but let’s sit down and clear the air”
Duration: 27:10
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Calling all the Orlando Pirates, and Bafana Bafana diehards! In this podcast Benedict Vilakazi opens up about the highs and lows of his career. “Tso” talks in depth about being allegedly abandoned by Pirates in his time of need, how a dream opportunity to stay in Denmark at Aalborg BK was apparently never presented to him by his agent Mike Makaab in 2007/2008, and how at the height of his career with the Soweto Giants he was earning only R10 000 (US $1 400 approx.) a month.
Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates legend)
OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #bafanabafana #DStvPrem #AaB #SuperAaB #HeleNordjyllandsHold #sldk
Show Notes
00:40 - Earning a paltry R10 000 (US $1 400 approx.) a month as Orlando Pirates captain
08:00 - A dream move to Europe impacted by family bereavements
13:00 - Abandoned by Pirates after making a plea to return from Europe
19:30 - Claims that his agent never presented him with a lucrative offer to stay in Denmark
27:30 - Preparing for life after football
32:00 - Supporter questions: Perspective on Irvin Khoza / The best players he’s played with
41:45 – Mike Makaab’s right of reply
Duration: 42:50
Right of Reply
Please do listen to our show next week for Mike Makaab’s right of reply, that offers a very different version of events to Benedict’s. We also contacted Orlando Pirates to hear from them, but they did not respond to our repeated requests for a statement regarding Benedict’s claims that club officials, including chairman Irvin Khoza, ignored his pleas to return the Soweto giants as he struggled in Europe, while Aalborg BK told us they “cannot contribute” any comment on the remarks pertaining to his transfer.
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Cape Town City FC have taken the Premier Soccer League by storm since they came into existence in 2016, and in this week’s podcast we speak to the man who’s built one of the continent’s most exciting team’s John Comitis. Hear how City serve the community, why Bafana Bafana “missed a trick” by not giving their former coach Benni McCarthy the national team job, and how the African Super League could be “a complete disaster” for local football.
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Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: John Comitis (Cape Town City chairperson)
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01:00 – Life during the Covid-19 pandemic
03:30 – From running a burger franchise to setting up Ajax Cape Town
14:30 – Cape Town City was born to serve the community first
20:30 – Comitis: “I haven’t seen a bag of money score a goal yet.”
23:20 – Bafana Bafana missed a trick not appointing Benni McCarthy
29:45 – African Super League will be “a complete disaster” for local football
35:15 – Comitis: “Without the fans there’s no football”
Duration: 36:35
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The African Super League is back on the agenda, and in this show our panel discuss and debate the merits of this tournament that CAF’s 54 member associations recently threw their support behind.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Alasdair Howorth (On The Whistle Associate Producer) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Contributor: Ahmed Yousef (Kingfut Editor)
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00:00
Intro
01:00
How will the African Super League work?
05:00
The players and owners’ perspective
11:45
European Super League protests on the cards?
18:00
Curry Court giveaway winners
Duration: 19:10
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South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies conquered the continent recently when they won the inaugural CAF Women's Champions League final in Cairo. This week we look back at their success over Ghana's Hasaacas Ladies and reflect on this historic tournament. Also we ask the question does FIFA need to establish a women's equivalent to the Club World Cup?
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (On The Whistle Associate Producer)
SouthAfrica #Ghana #SundownsLadies #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFWCL #Hasmal #cairo
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In this bitesize pod we preview the CAF Women’s Champions League final which will take place in Cairo on Friday when the unstoppable force that is Hasaacas Ladies FC (Ghana) meets an immovable object in the form of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies (South Africa). Hear how Hasaacas had to fund themselves to get to the tournament, and just what impact this inaugural competition has for the women’s game on the continent.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Alasdair Howorth (On The Whistle Associate Producer)
SouthAfrica #Ghana #SundownsLadies #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFWCL #Hasmal #cairo
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Episode Notes
00:00
Overview of the tournament
02:30
Standout out players of the tournament
04:30
Road to the final and predictions?
07:00
What has the tournament done for the women’s game?
Duration: 10:10
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Former Bafana Bafana star Shaun Bartlett is on a mission to revive Cape Town Spurs, as the ex-Charlton striker returns the team he once played with such pride for. Bartlett's goal is to get the team back in South Africa's top flight and having earned promotion once before he's hungry to do so once again. Bartlett also took the opportunity to give us his assessment of Percy Tau and Bafana's prospects of qualifying for Qatar 2022.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Shaun Bartlett (former South African striker)
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Time Codes
00:00 - Intro / Curry Court Voucher winners
04:00 - Going full circle by returning to Cape Town
09:00 - Lessons learnt from his successful campaign with Golden Arrows
13:30 - Bafana's tie against Ghana "is going to be tricky"
15:10 - Percy Tau "has big match temperament" and is "South Africa's bright spark"
20:00 - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "is skating on very thin ice"
Duration: 23:10
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In this week’s bitesize pod Gavin Hunt lets loose while eating a Durban curry and sipping on a glass of red wine. Hear about why the legendary South African coach enjoys rugby more than soccer, on what he wants his legacy to be in the game, and how he was initiated as a 17-year-old when he turned pro. Also, we go to the mailbag to read your comments on our Ryan Moon interview, and tell you, how you can win a voucher to eat at his favourite restaurant.
Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Gavin Hunt (4-time PSL winning coach)
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Time Codes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - From the mailbag, comments on our pod with Ryan Moon
06:00 - Win a free meal at Ryan Moon’s favourite restaurant
07:10 - Gavin Hunt on why he prefers watching rugby than football
10:00 - Nothing beats a European night at Anfield
13:00 - A memorable initiation ceremony at Hellenic
17:15 - Wanting to be remembered as “authentic and honest”
Duration: 21:25
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Ryan Moon is one of South Africa’s finest young football talents, but few would know he was recruited by one of the country’s rugby powerhouses and given a high school scholarship for the sport. But instead of making it in rugby, he turned pro in football. In this pod we talk about his journey that's taken him to Kaizer Chiefs and now Europe where he's hit top form in Sweden. You won't believe it, but he grew up on the same road of co-host Courtney Freese.
Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)
Guest: Ryan Moon (South African forward)
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Episode Notes
01:25 – Settling into life in Sweden
08:30 – Becoming a pro as a teenager after getting a high school scholarship for rugby
14:30 –Being star struck at Kaizer Chiefs, and a coaching change stymies his career
21:06 – Finding top form in Sweden ignites ambitions to play international football
26:35 – Quick Fire Questions
Duration: 32:15
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It's been a dismal World Cup qualification campaign for Zimbabwe and in this podcast we take a deeper dive on why the team have performed so badly. Our guest this week is Marshall Gore, who is the CEO of Team Zimbabwe UK and also works with the national team from a recruitment perspective. He gives his candid views on what needs to change to reinvigorate the hapless Warriors.
Host: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyzayn)
Guest: Marshall Gore (CEO of Team Zimbabwe UK)
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Episode Notes
1:00 - Logistically it would have been wiser to play games in Morocco
4:00 - Zim needs a clear development plan, as "wounded leadership" are failing
9:30 - New leadership needed with legends like Benjani Mwaruwari and Bruce Grobbelaar
18:30 - Goals for AFCON in Cameroon
Duration: 21:50
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In this show we talk about the greatest moments in African football. We look back with a great sense of pride and wonder on Cameroon's Indomitable Lions humbling Diego Maradona’s Argentina in 1990, Kenya’s looooong awaited return to the AFCON, Zambia’s famous triumph in 2012 and what about THAT goal scored by King George for AC Milan against Verona,
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyzayn), Francis Nkwain (African football expert) and Alasdair Howorth (@ahoworth97)
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Episode Notes
00:00 – Intro
03:00 – Comments from our ultras
05:00 – Cameroon show “the impossible is possible”
08:30 – Missing your graduation dinner to celebrate the Harambee Stars
10:30 – Chipolopolo outshine the heavyweights in 2012, and remembering the class of 1994
13:30 – King George Weah’s wonder goal was pure poetry in motion for Milan
Duration: 17:45
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It’s been 25 years since South Africa last lifted a major piece of silverware and in this show we hear from the man who captained the team to that momentous success Neil Tovey. Tovey reflects on the 1996 AFCON success, his conversations with Nelson Mandela, and gives his perspective on why he thinks Sundowns has surpassed Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in most aspects of performance.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyzayn) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest: Neil Tovey (former South Africa captain)
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Episode Notes
00:00 – Reflecting on the AFCON success in 1996
05:00 – Getting inspired by the great Nelson Mandela
14:15 – A “nuts” superstition
17:45 – Present Bafana squad not competitive enough
23:00 – Do Kaizer Chiefs need to overhaul their leadership structure?
33:15 – A return to football management?
Duration: 36:05
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Former Kenya captain Musa Otieno opens up about what’s holding the Harambee Stars back for success on the international stage, his successful career in Cape Town, and how his foundation is focussing on youth development.
Host: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest:Musa Otieno (Former Kenya captain)
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01:00 – Getting an opportunity to move Cape Town as a young man
06:30 – Winning major trophies with Santos, SA’s sabre-toothed minnows
12:30 – Politicians using football to advance careers to the detriment of the Kenyan game
18:30 – A foundation focussing on giving back to the youth
22:45 – Otieno on wages: “There’s nothing in Kenyan football.”
Duration: 28:20
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In this week’s episode we catch up with South African women’s coach Desiree Ellis to hear about her journey into football, goals for the national team, and the importance of professionalising the women’s game across the continent to stimulate the sport’s growth.
Host: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest: Desiree Ellis (South African women’s coach)
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01:00 – A football journey starts by jumping the fence to play with the boys
05:30 – The pressures of managing Banyana Banyana
10:30 – Collaborating with clubs to turn the national team into a powerhouse
18:00 – More needs to be done to professionalise women’s football on the continent
Duration: 27:00
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In this bitesize edition we speak with former Kenyan captain Musa Otieno about his career highlights. The Harambee Stars legend talked about being on the field with “magician” Jay-Jay Okocha, and marking El Hadji Diouf at the 2004 AFCON, and we also hear about his love for Ugali. Look out for the full interview dropping in a few weeks.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Musa Otieno (former Kenya captain)
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00:00 –"Football feeds my family"
00:45 – Fish and Ugali still whets the appetite
02:00 – Jay-Jay Okocha “a magician”
03:00 – The future of Kenya football
Duration: 03:40
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AmaZulu FC will break new ground when they debut in the CAF Champions League this season and the club’s ambitions owner Sandile Zungu is breathing fire into South Africa’s sleeping giant. Zungu has a bold vision to “dethrone” Sundowns in local football and he believes Usuthu, coached by Bafana legend Benni McCarthy, can be successful both inside and outside of the country’s borders.
Host: Zayn Nabbi
Guest: Sandile Zungu (AmaZulu FC owner)
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03:00 – AmaZulu is potentially the biggest club in SA with 14 million supporters
08:00 – Young players and fans gravitate to Benni McCarthy
16:55 – Kaizer Chiefs did SA proud on the continent, but “we can surprise people”
19:15 – Usuthu did not “over-achieve” last season by finishing second in the PSL
23:00 – Zungu: “Our mission is very clear we want to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns”
25:00 – Sale of Bloem Celtic and message to the Usuthu faithful
Duration: 32:00
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In this episode Baroka FC owner Khurishi Mphahlele charts his team’s rapid rise up the South African football pyramid, which has seen the giant-killers earn promotion to Africa’s richest league in a short space of time. Their highlight so far being an unlikely win over Orlando Pirates in the 2018 Telkom Knockout Cup final. Hear from him how the team, who hail from the Limpopo province, are aiming to be a force in local football despite being based in a semi-rural area.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyzayn) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest: Khurishi Mphahlele (Baroka FC owner)
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01:00 - Baroka FC’s journey to the PSL and TKO Cup success
04:50 – Strategy to attract young players, and develop infrastructure in Limpopo
15:45 – Any stopping Sundowns, and should the PSL introduce a salary cap?
20:45 – “Heart-breaking” to see Bloemfontein Celtic get sold and moved out the city
Duration: 24:00
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The big talker this week is the club versus country row surrounding a travel ban impacting African and South American players. The big European teams do not want players to travel to red-listed countries, which have high coronavirus infection rates and as a result long periods of quarantining on return to their clubs. In this episode we discuss this controversial move that could see the likes of Mohamed Salah, Wilfred Ndidi, Wilfried Zaha, and Patson Daka miss out on the up-coming World Cup qualifiers.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Ahmed Yousef (Kingfut Editor) and Francis Nkwain (African football expert)
Associate Producer: Alasdair Howorth
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01:00 – Travel during the pandemic
04:30 – Big names and countries impacted
09:30 – A taste of what’s to come ahead of the AFCON?
Duration: 16:35
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In part two of our chat with Gavin Hunt, the South African mentor reflects on making Bidvest Wits title contenders, and how the demise of the Johannesburg football institution “destroyed” him and left him “heartbroken.” He also talks about the best players he’s ever coached, and how one of his former players Benni McCarthy has “overachieved” in the early stages of his fledgling coaching career.
Co-hosts: Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyszayn) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest: Gavin Hunt (4-time winning PSL Coach)
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00:00 – Remaking Wits to turn them into title contenders
04:30 – Wits being sold: “I’m heartbroken, it destroyed me.”
09:20 – PSL should not allow clubs to relocate cities
11:30 – “Missing a trick” at the 2010 World Cup and future with Bafana
16:25 – Best players he's ever coached
19:20 – “Benni McCarthy has overachieved at AmaZulu”
22:15 – Travel in Africa will test Benni’s AmaZulu
Duration: 25:00
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Four-time winning PSL coach Gavin Hunt is a throwback to the old school, and makes no bones about speaking his mind. In the first instalment of our two-parter the legendary South African coach opened up about a boot camp that paved the way for SuperSport United’s dynasty, why Kaizer Chiefs should be challenging Sundowns to win the league, and how he’s aiming to turn “water into wine” at his new job.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyszayn) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest: Gavin Hunt (4-time winning PSL Coach)
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00:00 – Intro
01:30 – “Turning Water Into Wine” at Chippa United
06:00 – The next Benni McCarthy
08:40 – Mutual respect for Pitso Mosimane
12:30 – Chiefs should be challenging Sundowns for the league every year
20:00 – Open to coaching in North Africa
22:00 – SuperSport’s dynasty built on abootcamp
28:00 – Coaching in the modern era and choosing to stay off social media
Duration: 34:40 minutes
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It’s the dawn of the European football season and there are several African’s locked and loaded ahead of the start. In this episode we tell you about Zambia’s Patson Daka and how he has the potential to fill Dider Drogba’s boots, why Wilfred Ndidi is every manager’s dream, and how Saido Mane and Hakim Ziyech are primed to fire before heading to the AFCON in Cameroon.
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03:00
Saido Mane ready to rip this season
07:20
Wilfred Ndidi is every manager’s dream
10:30
Patson Daka can “move mountains” according to an African legend
18:00
Hakim Ziyech is a genius ready to light the Chelsea flame
20:00
Achraf Hakimi could be the unexpected star at PSG
28:00
Kalidou Koulibaly still consistently the best at what he does
31:45
André Onana has plenty to offer when he returns from suspension
Duration: 36:15
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Simphiwe Dludlu is one of the smartest coaches and football analysts on the continent, and in this episode the former Banyana Banyana defender talks about the importance of empowering women, and providing a place for them to excel in the sport.
Host: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guests: Simphiwe Dludlu (former South Africa defender)
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00:00
Intro
02:30
Learning football on the streets, before playing at the SAFA High Performance Centre
04:00
Overcoming the challenges facing women’s football
08:15
“Respect me as a coach…not a female coach.”
15:00
Empowering women in football
23:30
KZN a hub for talent, including Courtney’s hometown Pietermaritzburg
Duration: 26:15
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We take a closer look at Malawi football and provide insight into how The Flames are lighting up the continent. We speak to Malawi’s Competitions and Communications Director of Football, Gome Zakazaka, as well as striker Richard Mbulu, who both give us insight into their secrets for success, which include their "lava-like" home turf, which makes it incredibly difficult for visiting teams.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guests: Gome Zakazaka (Malawi’s Competitions and Communications Director of Football), Richard Mbulu (Malawi striker)
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00:00
Intro
03:30
Building a fortress at home ensures success
08:00
Richard Mbulu becomes a national hero after delivering on the big stage
13:15
What The Flames need to do to progress past the AFCON group stages
17:50
Mbulu: “It’s not the dog in the fight, it’s the fight in the dog”
19:30
Why opposition teams “feel the heat” on The Flames home field?
31:20
An unforgettable goal for the ages
Duration: 34:16
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This week the pod is dropping earlier than usual as we review Al Ahly’s 3-0 drubbing of Kaizer Chiefs in the CAF Champions League final. We ask what next for Chiefs, and also talk about Pitso Mosimane’s legacy in the competition, and discuss where his coaching future may lie.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Francis Nkwain (African football expert), Lorenz Köhler (Kick Off Magazine)
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00:00
Final takeaways
06:00
What next for Chiefs after crushing final defeat?
08:35
Pitso repays Bibo’s faith after second successive crown
15:00
Al Ahly already eyeing Club World Cup and a potential meeting with Chelsea
Duration:
18:55
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We have a bonus episode for you coming out today, with Al Ahly’s two-time CAF Champions League winning coach Pitso Mosimane, who gives us the low down on his team’s prep for their showdown with Kaizer Chiefs in Casablanca. Hear how Pitso is plotting the “conservative” Soweto-giants downfall, just why he thought the Amakhosi wouldn’t make the final, and how his former boss Patrice Motsepe is his lucky charm. And with all the civil unrest currently in South Africa, Pitso shares his perspective from afar.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Pitso Mosimane (Al Ahly coach)
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00:00
Intro
02:00
Perspective on the recent rioting and looting in SA
07:00
Emotions before the final
10:00
Growing up a Chiefs fan
11:00
Knowing the enemy from within and rating Chiefs chances
14:00
What will give Al Ahly the edge?
19:45
How different will it be playing in a one-off final?
23:00
What’s more challenging, FIFA Club World Cup or CAF CL?
25:00
Is Patrice, Pitso’s lucky charm?
Duration: 27:15
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In this bitesize edition we speak to South Africa’s legendary former captain Neil Tovey about his career highlights, love of football, and hear what is was like playing against icons like Jomo Sono, Ronaldo and Thierry Henry. This taster is just to whet your appetite before the full pod drops in the coming weeks.
Host: Courtney Freese, @otw_pod
Guest: Neil Tovey (South African legend), @TheNeilTovey
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00:00
Intro
2:30
Hardest players to mark
Duration: 5:15
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As we build up to Tokyo 2020 we speak with South African under 23 coach David Notoane about the chances of the Amaglug-glug against the hosts, Mexico and World Cup champions France. Due to the pandemic the team has had limited preparation and Notoane gives us insight into the team's goals at the tournament, and how FIFA rules have allowed Brighton not to release his star player Percy Tau, which is a major setback for the team.
Host: Courtney Freese (@otw_pod)
Guest: David Notoane (South Africa under 23 coach)
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00:00
FIFA rules allow European clubs not to release players for the Olympics
04:30
Preparing for Tokyo 2020 during the pandemic
11:00
Mental preparation for Japan, Mexico and France
Duration: 15:37
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In part 2 of our interview with Nedbank Cup winning coach Dylan Kerr we hear about his thoughts on AmaZulu’s resurgence under Benni McCarthy, Pitso Mosimane being Bafana’s ideal coach and we get his thoughts on social media abuse.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyzayn) and Courtney Freese (@otw_pod)
Guest: Dylan Kerr (TTM coach, former Leeds United player)
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00:00
Benni McCarthy’s return breathes life into sleeping giant
04:00
How do you motivate a team that hasn’t got its bonus money?
07:30
Pitso Mosimane would have been the ideal Bafana coach
12:30
Does the continent need an African Super League?
16:15
Pitso being abused on return to Sundowns, and social media abuse
24:30
Taking the trophy to the people, and goals to win the South African league title
Duration: 29:30
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In this episode we speak one of the biggest characters involved in South African football, Dylan Kerr, who is currently the head coach of Nedbank Cup winners Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila F.C. (TTM). Kerr pulls no punches in the first instalment of our two-part interview as he recalls his highlights about playing at Leeds United with Howard Wilkinson and Eric Cantona, his secrets to success, and explains why some teams give their players breathalyser tests in the PSL.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Dylan Kerr (TTM coach, former Leeds United player)
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00:00
Intro
4:00
Architecting TTM's Nedbank Cup success, with limited finances
13:30
Why weren’t there enough medals for the team after the Cup final?
17:00
Life lessons from Howard Wilkinson
20:50
Insight into the enigma that is Eric Cantona
25:20
Learning to trust his players, while also dealing with issues around behaviour and drinking
Duration: 29:20
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In this bitesize edition we have a quick-fire interview with former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth, who talks about his love of the game, his closest football friends, and what he would love his legacy to be one day.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Matthew Booth (Former South African defender)
In the second part of our interview with South African football icon Marks Maponyane, the former Bafana marksman talks about his move into commentating, how the women's national team have become the country's pride, and just why former Manchester United player Eddie Lewis meant so much to him as a coach.
Host: Courtney Freese, former PSL winner (otw_podcast)
Guest:Marks Maponyane, former South African striker (@MarksMaponyane)
In this episode Courtney Freese speaks with a true icon of South African football, Marks Maponyane. The former Bafana striker talks about his experiences of playing for both Soweto giants, captaining Orlando Pirates to the CAF Champions League title, and he explains why Kaizer Chiefs need to become a force in Africa. Enjoy the first instalment of our sit down with Marks.
Host: Courtney Freese, former PSL winner (otw_podcast)
Guest: Marks Maponyane, former South African striker (@MarksMaponyane)
00:00
Plying his trade for both Soweto giants
13:00
Courtney used to earn more money than Marks, or did he?
18:30
Leading Orlando Pirates to glory in the CAF Champions League
22:00
Kaizer Chiefs need to take African club competitions more seriously
Duration: 27:10
It was an emotionally charged atmosphere in Atteridgeville where Al Ahly secured a 1-1 draw with Sundowns, to ensure they progress to the CAF CL semis 3-1 on aggregate. In this episode we look back at all the drama around the game that saw a faction of Sundowns fans hurl insults and abuse at their former coach Pitso Mosimane, as the Red Devils team bus was accosted en route to the game in scenes that embarrassed the South African giants.
Host: Zayn Nabbi, host (@sportsguyzayn)
Guest: Mazola Molefe, Soccer Laduma Senior Journalist (@superjourno)
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00:00 – Why all the Pitso hate?
03:30 – Sundowns statement fails PR 101
05:30 – On-going enmity lingers with Sundowns officials
10:30 – What can Al Ahly expect against Espérance?
Duration: 14:05
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It’s CAF Champions League quarterfinal time, and you won’t get a bigger tie right now than Al Ahly versus Sundowns. The Cairo club triumphed in the first leg, but not after filing an official complaint against the ref over his performance. Pitso Mosimane returns to his old stomping ground this weekend, and we look forward to what should be a classic in Atteridgeville.
Host: Zayn Nabbi, host (@sportsguyzayn)
Guest: Lorenz Köhler, Kick Off (@Lorenz_KO)
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00:00 – Intro
03:55 – Al Ahly’s congested fixture list
06:15 – Cairo Club file complaint against ref
11:00 – What to expect in the second leg?
Duration: 13:45
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In this episode we speak with New Zealand star Jeremy Brockie about his experiences playing in South Africa's Premier League, hear about his memories of being part of the All Whites team that remained unbeaten at the 2010 World Cup, and find out what he's doing now after returning to the Antipodes.
Host: Hal Fish, @halfish95
Guest: Jeremy Brockie (New Zealand Forward), @JRBrockie
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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - When the lights go off...go to the park!!!
01:55 - Overcoming adversity to play in Africa's first World Cup
04:30 - New horizons in the PSL
07:45 - Experiencing "muti" in South Africa
12:15 - First major trophy with SuperSport United
14:30 - Returning home due to the pandemic
Duration: 17:45
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In this bitesize edition former Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett talks about why Newcastle has the best atmosphere in the Premier League, how a legend of Dutch football inspired him, and he recalls a funny football initiation at Charlton.
Host: Courtney Freese (otw_podcast)
Guest: Shaun Bartlett (@shaunbart9)
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00:15 – Away days to St James Park
01:45 – Not letting your circumstances determine your success
03:00 – Taking inspiration from a Dutch legend
Duration: 4:00
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The Witness Sports Editor Carl Peters is one of the most respected football writers in South Africa, and on the eve of the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations he was invited to the Bafana hotel, where he would meet Nelson Mandela. He shares that special anecdote, as well as his experience in Casablanca covering the CAF Champions League.
Host: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Guest: Carl Peters (The Witness Sports Editor)
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0:00 – Meeting Nelson Mandela
2:00 – Carl comes face-to-face with the Raja Casablanca captain
Duration: 5:30
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In this bitesize pod we talk with South African defender Tercious Malepe about moving during the pandemic to the Ukraine, his goals for the Tokyo Olympics, and his philosophy on leadership.
Host: Courtney Freese
Guest: Tercious Malepe (South Africa defender / midfielder)
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00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Moving during the pandemic
9:00 – Long term ambitions
Duration: 11:11
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Matthew Booth’s towering frame was once an imposing sight in Bafana Bafana’s back four, as the Sundowns star become a popular member of the national team ahead of the 2010 World Cup. In this pod the "big man" speaks candidly about his experiences in the game, the importance of financial planning, his goals to coach professionally, and about why he thinks Pitso Mosimane deserves another shot at the Bafana job.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese
Guest: Matthew Booth (Former South African defender)
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00:00 – Intro
04:30 – Learning about football and politics in Fish Hoek
09:00 – Career highlights at Cape Town Spurs and at Sundowns
11:00 – Patrice Motsepe’s “strange” transfer policy at Sundowns
14:15 – How the "second economy" has corrupted South African football
22:00 – Preparing for football’s “afterlife”
29:20 – A failed move to West Ham leads Matthew to Russia
33:00 – Impressions of Brazil legend Carlos Alberto Parreira
41:00 – Pitso Mosimane deserves another shot with Bafana
42:00 – A future in coaching one day?
Duration: 46:40
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In our bitesize pod Francis Nkwain explains why Comoros coach Amir Abdou could one day follow in the footsteps of Pitso Mosimane and land a job at one of the North African giants. Also, Courtney Freese labels South Africa a “serial failure” after Bafana fail to qualify for the AFCON.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) and Francis Nkwain (African football expert)
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0:00 – Amir Abdou is a coach doing great things
3:20 – Who can save Bafana?
Duration: 7:20
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Former Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett opens up about his career that’s taken him to play professionally in three continents, and oh yes - he talks us through his Premier League "wonder volley" that still goes viral when posted on social media today. Bartlett also reflects on his time playing at Charlton, winning the African Cup of Nations, and his goals to coach the national team one day.
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Host: Courtney Freese (otw_podcast)
Guest: Shaun Bartlett (Former South African striker @shaunbart9)
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00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Shaun reminisces about that ferocious volley for Charlton!
04:55 – Charlton highlights
10:45 – Making a name in MLS
16:15 – A word of encouragement for Percy Tau
18:00 – AFCON success comes at a price
24:00 – Lockdown costs Kaizer Chiefs the PSL title last season
25:30 – South Africa needs to integrate young players
29:00 – Shaun picks his dream team
Duration: 32:40
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Many people across the continent are incensed with French football's decision to ban African players from joining their countries ahead of crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this week. The decision was made due to the Coronavirus. However, players in Europe face no such issues despite numbers rising and talk of a third wave gathering momentum. In this bitesize edition we look at why there is a double standard for Africa, and how the football landscape needs to shift to allow Africans to get more access to their prized talents.
Co-hosts: Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor), Francis Nkwain (African football expert)
Producer / Editor: Zayn Nabbi
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00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Ivory Coast squad impacted
02:00 – Europe Covid numbers are rising, but Africa remains low
05:30 – Should the AFCON qualifiers be postponed until the summer?
Duration: 07:40
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In this week’s show our panel is joined by Kenyan football blogger Francis Gaitho to analyse Patrice Motsepe’s priorities as CAF president. Gaitho, an insider on African football politics, gives context to Motsepe’s rise, talks about the challenges that the organisation faces, and tells us what to expect from the new head of the confederation.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) and Francis Nkwain (African football expert)
Guest: Francis Gaitho (African football insider and analyst)
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00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Did FIFA President Gianni Infantino play a role in Motsepe’s rise?
07:40 – Motsepe had a groundswell of African support
15:25 – Did the elections contravene CAF's own statues?
19:40 – Motsepe’s role allows Anglophone Africa to play a bigger role in the sport
25:55 – Biggest priorities - structural reforms, finances…and the fans
Duration: 36:00
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In this podcast we take a deeper dive on Morocco's youth selection policy, which has raised questions on whether it’s detrimental to local players. The Atlas Lions recently selected just six local players in their U17 squad and some 24 players based in Europe. Is this good or bad for development in the country? Lastly, we give you the latest on the CAF Presidential elections, which should see Sundowns owner Patrice Motsepe win the race unopposed on March 12.
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As the CAF elections come up on March 12, this episode provides insight on Africa’s ninth-richest man, Patrice Motsepe, who is making a bold move for the top job on the continent. Also, we take the time to look back at Egypt and Brazil’s epic 7-goal thriller in 2009. And finally, we close with an African football quiz that surprisingly caused a few headaches!
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Carl Peters (The Witness Sports Editor) and Carvin Goldstone (Award winning journalist turned comedian)
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00:00 – Welcome
02:55 – Patrice Motsepe's motivation for Africa’s top job
06:00 – South Africa’s complex relationship with other African federations
09:30 – The headlines out of Motsepe’s manifesto
18:25 – Final thoughts on Motsepe's bid
21:45 – A road trip that leads to an epic game in Bloemfontein
30:00 – Our African football quiz floors the panel!
Duration: 37:00
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In this week’s bitesize pod our very own Courtney Freese shares his favourite football memories, which include Doctor Khumalo making a defender do ballet, a young Steven Pienaar breaking onto the scene, and some Steven Gerrard magic.
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0:00 - Doctor Khumalo doing what he does best…
3:45 - Steven Pienaar emerges as a star
6:30 - No stopping Stevie G
Duration: 09:00
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In our quickfire interview with Al Ahly’s Pitso Mosimane, the South African talks about his favourite food in Egypt, why his "space" is limited in Cairo, and takes your fan questions.
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Guest: Pitso Mosimane (Al Ahly coach)
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0:00 - Favourite food in Egypt
2:50 - Most talented players he’s ever coached
3:45 - Coaching influence
5:15 - Improving on the treble, and that famous 5-0 win...
Duration: 08:25
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In the second part of our extended interview with Pitso Mosimane, the Al Ahly coach opens up about growing up in apartheid South Africa, and how that impacted him, his family and playing career. We also talk to Pitso about the most talented players he’s coached and learn his thoughts on some of the up-and-coming South African managers.
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00:00 – Life in apartheid South Africa
06:15 – Lessons from the past
09:30 – “It always seems impossible until it’s done”
11:30 – An insider’s view of the changing room
14:15 – Mastering logistics leads to success
15:45 – Perspective on Pienaar and Tau
18:20 – Telling Tau he can do better
19:30 – Next generation of South African managers
Duration: 24:30
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The eagle has landed!!! In the first part of our extended interview with Pitso Mosimane, we talk to the Al Ahly mentor about creating history by becoming the first Black and sub-Saharan coach at the African giants. The South African talks about the comparisons made between him and Pep Guardiola, his calls for FIFA to make the Best Awards more inclusive, and why he’s realistic about future opportunities to work in Europe.
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00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Explaining the move from Sundowns to Al Ahly
03:45 – Becoming Al Ahly’s first Black coach
08:25 – Criticism from an Egyptian legend
11:35 – Comparing Sundowns to Al Ahly
13:20 – Admiration for Pep Guardiola
18:50 – Calling on FIFA to be more inclusive with their Coach of the Year shortlist
22:00 – Goals for FIFA Club World Cup
24:00 – A return to Bafana in years to come?
27:45 – Lessons from past AFCON failings
29:45 – Working in Europe one day
Duration: 34:25
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In this week’s show our very own man on-the-ground Francis Nkwain runs you through the main headlines from the CHAN tournament in Cameroon, which he’s had the pleasure of attending. We also take the opportunity to give you our analysis on the EPL as we review the season thus far, while closing out the pod with some perspective on the January transfer window.
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3:30
Impressions of the CHAN tournament
6:20
Talent on display – Banga (Cameroon), Mussa (Tanzania) and Bandaogo (Burkina Faso)
10:00
Zimbabwe’s allegations of witchcraft in Cameroon
13:50
EPL temperature check – Man United shine, Liverpool in crisis, and Man City poised to strike
30:30
Transfers to look out for and the best business during this transfer window
Duration: 36:30
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In our first bitesized edition of the pod, South African football expert Edwin Kgaswe relives his experiences of Bafana’s 1996 AFCON success, which included driving to games with a fish tied to the bonnet of his friend's car, which served as a tribute to the national team. Edwin also recounts his memories of Orlando Pirates famous CAF Champions League win, where a “Pele-esque” strike from Jerry Sikhosana helped the Buccaneers secure a famous win over Asec Mimosas in 1995.
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Guest: Edwin Kgaswe (South African Football Expert)
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00:56
Smelly business - memories of driving to Bafana games with a fish tied to the bonnet of a car
04:40
Orlando Pirates do the unthinkable and win in the Ivory Coast against all odds
Duration: 9:20
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In our first show of 2021 we tell you why Percy Tau has all the potential to match the hype around his move to England's Premier League, and why South Africa's "Lion of Judah" will be a force for Brighton. We also preview the CAF Champions League group stages, as we look at Al Ahly’s prospects of defending the title that they won last year, and hear why former PSL winner Courtney Freese thinks Kaizer Chiefs need to toughen up as the Soweto giants make their debut on Africa’s elite football stage. Finally, we end the show by speaking with Zimbabwe’s "Minister of Defence" Tendayi Darikwa.
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Guest: Edwin Kgaswe (South African Football Expert)
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1:40
Why have South African players failed to make it to the EPL recently? Spoiler alert; they can earn salaries that match the money in Europe.
10:45
Percy likely to break into the Brighton starting line up
18:00
CAF CL group stages preview, can Al Ahly defend their crown?
21:30
South African giants Kaizer Chiefs make debut in the CAF CL group stages, but are already complaining….
24:10
Courtney tells Chiefs they need to develop an “iron tummy” and recounts his experience of being pelted with golf balls and batteries while playing in the Ivory Coast
32:25
Zimbabwe’s “Minister of Defence” Tendayi Darikwa’s quickfire interview
Duration: 37:00
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In our year ender we reflect on our most notable and memorable shows, while also taking the time to pick our coach and player of 2020. From Benoît Assou-Ekotto opening up about racism in France and explaining why he refused a boot sponsor during his career, to Mido talking about the dangers of fasting while playing, and some light-hearted moments with Delron Buckley, we have something for everyone. Also, do you agree with our selections for coach and player of the season? Take a listen and let us know via WhatsApp +447908 790 474.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive) and Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor)
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11:45
Highlight: Benoît Assou-Ekotto talking about why he picked Cameroon over France
16:40
Highlight: Benoît Assou-Ekotto’s thoughtful response on why he didn’t have a boot sponsor
24:30
Highlight: Courtney’s connection with Delron Buckley - the best footballer he’s played with
34:00
Highlight: Mido discusses the dangers of playing while fasting
40:30
Panel pick their coach of the year
53:15
Panel pick their player of the year
01:06:00
What can we expect from the pod in 2021?
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes
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Liam Jordan was just a teenager when he was selected for the South African national team in 2017, but since then he’s been traveling Europe developing his game quietly and confidently in Portugal and Denmark. The Bafana forward, who spent part of his life in New Zealand, opens up on the podcast about his travels that have taken him across three continents, how he’s found his identity in his faith after feeling like an outsider in SA, and why the time is right for a return to the international arena.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi, and Courtney Freese
Special Guests: Liam Jordan (South African forward)
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04:20
Life at HB Køge in Denmark
07:55
Lessons from his legendary dad - Keryn Jordan
10:35
Feeling like a foreigner in South Africa and New Zealand, but finding an identity based in faith
15:45
Being humbled in the Wits Academy mosh pit
18:55
Keeping the family legacy going
25:45
Liam is stronger than ever, ready for a Bafana recall and not the “forgotten man” of SA football
35:00
What the future holds, and athlete activism
41:40
Food wars: NZ vs. SA vs. Portugal vs. Denmark
Duration: 52:00
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Clinton Larsen is a coach on the rise in South African football and in this show he discusses the challenges of working in local football. From having to edit his own videos, clubs reneging on payment, and even at one point preparing pre-match meals with his wife, Clinton gives an unvarnished look at the realities of coaching in the country.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi, and Courtney Freese
Special Guests: Clinton Larsen (Former South African international)
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02:20
Moving into management and having to cook meals for players in the early days
08:20
Blessed to learn from the best and developing a coaching philosophy
14:15
Getting his first big break in the PSL, but it ends after a payment dispute
21:32
Issues at Maritzburg United paves the way for a move to Bloemfontein Celtic
27:40
Stepping up to the challenge at Celtic
30:30
Walking away from Celtic due to unrealistic expectations
36:10
Struggles as a manager in South African football
41:45
Analysis on Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki, Clinton’s former assistant at Celtic
44:40
Pitso Mosimane success should be celebrated by all South Africans
48:35
Clinton’s next move…
50:50
What was it like to play with Courtney back in the day at Manning Rangers?
Duration: 56:28
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This was the show you asked for (well at least Nottingham Forest fans!): in this episode we catch up with Tendayi Darikwa, Zimbabwean football’s “Minister of Defence.” The Nottingham-born defender opens up about The Warrior’s goals to qualify for the Qatar World Cup in 2022, how his Zimbabwe debut was delayed due to a corrupt official, and he also takes questions from Nottingham Forest fans.
Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Ahmad Yousef
Special Guest: Tendayi Darikwa (Zimbabwe defender)
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00:00
Connections to Zimbabwe while growing up in England
03:55
Forest fan “Big Wes” fires off two questions
08:40
Reflections on AFCON 2019 and playing against Mo Salah
14:00
Should Bruce Grobbelaar be involved with the Zimbabwe national team?
15:20
Arsenal's Reiss Nelson on the radar for Zimbabwe
17:25
A delayed debut for Zimbabwe after being asked to pay a processing fee
20:30
Leaving a legacy in Zimbabwe
22:00
Question from Forest’s fan-led campaign Forza Garibaldi
26:15
"Magic Malcolm" asks about differences in coaching between Chris Hughton and Sabri Lamouchi
Duration: 30:33
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In this episode we look at how Nigeria's football stars have united to condemn police brutality in the country. From two-time African Player of the Year, Nwankwo Kanu, to Man United’s Odion Ighalo, and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, many current and former players have used their platforms to raise awareness on this issue. We also have an interview with former South African wonder kid Shane Morrison and look at how Kaizer Chiefs new transfer ban has thrown the Soweto giants into turmoil.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guests: Sibusiso Mjikeliso (Sport 24 Deputy Editor), Shane Morrison (former South African international)
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EPISODE NOTES
00:00
Nigeria’s football players advocate for change by joining protests against police brutality
38:00
Latest on CAF CL final postponement
45:15
South African powerhouse Kaizer Chiefs in turmoil after transfer ban
01:02:30
Former South African wonder kid Shane Morrison opens up his highs, lows & newfound role in coaching
01:18:00
Final thoughts - Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey dominating in the EPL
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes
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In this show Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu tells us about his goals of building hospitals across Africa to help people suffering from heart conditions to get the surgery they so desperately require. The Arsenal icon opened up to us about wanting to leave a legacy beyond the football pitch. We also look back on the CAF Champions League semis, and to end the show we take a few listener questions.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guests: Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria legend)
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00:00
CAF CL semis hot takes
8:30
Kanu’s most beautiful moments on the field
13:40
Kanu opens up on what made Arsenal’s “Invincibles” invincible
16:20
After winning gold at the 1996 Olympics, unexpected heart surgery
23:00
Kanu’s goal to build hospitals across Africa to help the underprivileged
31:00
The braai gets a 'lil' bigger as we take listener questions about Partey, Covid-19 and African teams past World Cup performances
Duration: 48:55
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Pitso Mosimane’s history-making appointment by Egyptian-giants Al Ahly sent shock waves around the football world. In this episode hear about his coaching philosophy, dreams to win the FIFA Club World Cup and we give perspective on how his recruitment is a powerful symbol for Pan-Africanism. Also in this show, Liverpool and Zimbabwe legend Bruce Grobbelaar talks about some of his memorable moments during our quickfire interview.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guests: Lorenz Köhler (Kick Off International writer) and Bruce Grobbelaar (Liverpool and Zimbabwe legend)
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03:00
Reaction to the “Pep Guardiola” of African football being appointed at Al Ahly
05:00
Why would Pitso Mosimane leave his Sundowns dynasty?
08:00
Pitso’s appointment is a powerful symbol for pan-Africanism
12:00
How will Pitso evolve Al Ahly?
17:15
Ultimate goal to win the CAF Champions League
22:30
Will Pitso have to overcome language and cultural barriers in Egypt?
27:10
Pitso’s move is motivated by a deep desire to win FIFA’s Club World Cup
32:30
Will Pitso sink or swim in Cairo…our panel give their verdict
38:45
Premier League surprise packages Everton and Leicester
44:40
Bruce Grobbelaar quickfire interview
Duration: 49:00
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In this episode we take a closer look at Arsenal and how Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta, is breathing new life into the North London giants. Arsenal legend Perry Groves joins the show and gives perspective on why Aubameyang is the most feared attacker in England, explains how Bukayo Saka has the potential to achieve greatness, and also recalls the Gunners' famous league win in 1989.
Host: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)
Special Guest: Perry Groves (Arsenal legend)
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01:10
A dream come true for the Colchester Gunner
10:15
Memories of conquering the league and Liverpool in 1989
19:40
Did Arsenal appoint Mikel Arteta because they couldn’t afford Carlo Ancelotti?
23:00
Lessons Arteta has learnt from both Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger
26:00
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's parallels with Ian Wright
31:30
Bukayo Saka has the potential to play on any stage
34:00
Mesut Özil to mount a comeback?
38:30
Granit Xhaka’s return to form
40:30
Expectations for Arsenal this season
43:00
A future role for Wenger at Arsenal
47:40
Becoming a member of the Tuesday Club
Duration: 49:45
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In this Premier League Preview Show we are joined by award-winning journalist Mimi Fawaz to assess Liverpool’s prospects of repeating, and we debate which of the Manchester clubs will pose a bigger threat to the Reds. Mimi also tells us which African players are set for breakout seasons and we close out the show with Bafana legend Lucas Radebe ahead of his beloved Leeds United’s return to the EPL.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Mimi Fawaz (award-winning African football journalist)
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00:00
Our big welcome to Nigeria’s finest "vegetarian", drum roll please…Mimi Fawaz!
03:15
Can Liverpool retain? Hear why Courtney’s worried…
05:30
Where’s Mohamed Salah’s headspace? Mimi tells us his goals for the season
08:00
Liverpool’s transfer targets could include Zambia’s Patson Daka
16:30
Can Liverpool do more to help Sadio Mane win the Ballon d’Or?
23:00
Africa’s elite to shine this season: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Hakim Ziyech
25:45
Sleepers to watch out for: Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Wilfred Ndidi, & Naby Keita
34:00
Will the Noisy Neighbours or Red Devils own Manchester, and possibly England?
40:00
Big spending Chelsea will be contenders, but Tottenham will be lucky to make the top 4
46:15
Arsenal’s new era off to a promising start, and predictions for the new season
50:00
Leeds and Bafana legend Lucas Radebe’s link to the rock band Kaiser Chiefs
57:00
Meet the new member of our squad, and hear him spit an absolute classic
Duration: 1 hour
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Liverpool waited 30-years to lift their first league title and we speak to the man who lifted the witchdoctor’s curse on the club, Zimbabwe’s legendary goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar. The former Reds shot stopper told us how he broke a spell that was cast on the club, reflected on his magnificent career that saw him win 16 trophies, and he also spoke about his coaching ambitions in Africa.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Bruce Grobbelaar (Former Liverpool and Zimbabwe goalkeeper)
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2:20
Bruce tells us why he’s in Norway coaching
3:30
Being signed for a goat, cow, and sheep
8:00
Making a debut that included a ceremony with a witchdoctor
12:00
Breaking Liverpool’s curse that ends their 30 year wait for a league title
18:40
A long road to Liverpool, and becoming the No.1 at Anfield
29:15
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool team compared to the dynasty in the 1980s
32:20
Were Jerzy Dudek’s “spaghetti legs” better than yours?
39:00
Sweeper keepers, and modern goalkeeping
42:15
Coaching ambitions to work in Zimbabwe and South Africa again
47:45
Liverpool’s MVP this season – Henderson or Mane?
51:30
Bruce has a special message for the Liverpool’s Supporters Club in Durban
Duration: 54:55
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Former Bafana Bafana wing Delron Buckley catches up with his old teammate Courtney Freese to talk about his remarkable career. From being plucked out of amateur football in South Africa as a teenager and travelling to Germany where he was compared to Ronaldo in his prime, Buckley opens up about his past, present and what’s next in his coaching future.
Special Guest: Delron Buckley (Former South African wing)
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01:15
Delron gets Courtney into a provincial team back in the day
04:00
Spotted by Gordon Igesund and then securing a dream move to Germany
08:35
Lost in translation as a teenager in Germany, and becoming a man overseas
15:50
A star is born, and being compared to Ronaldo
17:00
Getting called up to play with McCarthy, Radebe, Fish and Fortune with Bafana
23:00
Delron gets called a “palooka” and a tragic encounter in Zambia
31:45
Managing club vs. country commitments, self-funding trips to SA & pay disputes
42:00
SAFA needs to reform and should bring in legends to help rebuild
45:15
A promising spell of coaching at AmaZulu ends after allegations of racism
53:00
A return to Germany to resurrect his coaching ambitions
57:30
Delron starts his own soccer school and is hoping to place players in England at Man United
Duration: 01:02:20
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In this action-packed episode we tell you why Sadio Mane is the best player in the Premier League and should have been named Footballer of the Year ahead of Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson. Former Bafana star Delron Buckley opens up about his coaching struggles in SA, and Peter Odemwingie pulls out his favourite party trick for some levity as the former Super Eagles forward impersonates Michael Jackson.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guests: Delron Buckley (Former Bafana forward), Peter Odemwingie (Former Nigeria forward), Darren Lewis (Daily Mirror football writer and CNN contributor) and Lorenz Köhler (Kick Off International writer)
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00:00
Hear why Sadio Mane is the best player in the Premier League full stop
13:30
Delron Buckley on his struggles in SA and a possible return to Germany
38:45
Peter Odemwingie’s favourite football memories and his hidden singing talent
Duration: 50:00
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We sit down with former Tottenham defender Chris Hughton to talk to him about his journey in the game. Chris opens up about being a trailblazing manager in England, lifting trophies at Spurs, and becoming the first Black player to represent Ireland. We also explore his Ghanaian roots, experiences of racism, and talk about how we can make football a more equitable game for all.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Chris Hughton (Former Tottenham and Ireland defender)
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04:10
Chris explains his dual Irish and Ghanaian heritage
15:45
Making history by becoming the first Black player to represent Ireland
22:10
Lifting three trophies with Tottenham and reminiscing about legends Ardiles, Hoddle, and “Gazza”
29:00
Dressing room culture and overt racism faced by Black players in the 1980s
35:30
Levels of racism in the sport presently – a football problem or society?
42:00
Racism in the game has prevented Black coaches from getting opportunities
52:00
Football needs more representative decision makers
55:40
Transitioning from playing to coaching and eventually management
01:04:55
Football’s changing ownership and expectations on managers
01:08:40
What does the future hold, is there the possibility of working in Africa?
Duration: 01:16
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In this episode former Cameroon and Tottenham defender Benoît Assou-Ekotto opens up about his career in football that defied the norm. Find out about why he could never be proud to wear France’s colours, how African players continue to be under-valued in the global market, and hear his memories of those magical years at Spurs under Harry Redknapp.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Benoît Assou-Ekotto (former Cameroon defender)
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02:45
Benoît on being more physically active since retirement
07:10
Rekindling his love for the game playing amateur football
11:30
Reflecting on Tottenham and playing with the likes of Modrić, Bale and Van der Vaart
16:35
Assessing Jol, Ramos, Redknapp and AVB during their Spurs tenures
20:15
Best on-field partnerships at Tottenham
23:45
Magical memories from Spurs UCL run in 2010/2011
26:45
Favourite Redknapp memory
27:45
Jose Mourinho’s Spurs prospects
33:30
Dispelling France’s multicultural ethos
47:10
Novel experiences with the Cameroon national team
52:15
Pride in Africa’s first World Cup, but South Africa still divided on racial grounds
55:10
Perspective on African legend Samuel Eto’o
57:20
A body marking that is full of meaning
01:01:05
Refusing to be caged by a boot sponsorship in a world that doesn’t respect African players
01:10:55
Is athlete activism a trend, or here to stay?
01:13:35
Interest in coaching in Africa
01:14:40
Cameroon’s bloated entourage at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil
Duration: 01:19:26
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Next Wednesday (July 15th) our wide-ranging interview with football maverick Benoît Assou-Ekotto drops. In this promo clip he explains how sports brands exploit African players by paying them less, and why in good conscience he rejected boot sponsorship deals throughout his career.
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Liverpool have clinched their first league title in 30 years and we take the time to analyse this success, which was built on the back of several African players. The panel assess the team, provide insight on the African stars, and debate if Liverpool can build a dynasty. We also hear from the Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst about the impact Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané have had in the city and how they've spurred the club to glory.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Paul Gorst (Liverpool Echo)
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Owen Da Gama is one of the most respected coaches in the PSL. In an all-encompassing interview he opens up about how he rejected an opportunity to work with legendary manager Brian Clough, reflects on South Africa’s World Cup legacy, and provides some ideas on how to make Bafana Bafana a force again in African football.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Owen Da Gama (Highlands Park coach)
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EPISODE NOTES
02:00
A long-lost relative of Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama
04:55
Moving to Europe during apartheid to play football in Belgium, Ireland, and Spain
12:20
Any lions in your backyard?
15:30
Adapting to a more functional role before becoming the darling of Derry City FC
22:00
After a cup final defeat, a surprise move to Spain beckons
28:45
Regrets about rejecting a chance to work with the great Brian Clough
30:32
Returning to South Africa with a point to prove
35:00
Guiding Silver Stars to gold in the Telkom Cup
36:30
Impact of Covid-19 on Highlands Park and the PSL
43:45
PSL’s role in Africa
50:20
Perspective on South Africa’s franchise system, Bidvest Wits, and the “Big 3”
57:30
Could PSL clubs unite to split commercial revenue?
01:07:30
Reasons for Bafana’s under performance in recent years
01:19:30
Bafana Bafana job still on the radar, but…
01:25:00
Local is lekker (best) when it comes to coaches
01:30:15
Keagan Dolly and Percy Tau were right to push Sundowns for European moves
01:33:15
South Africa’s World Cup was a missed opportunity
01:42:50
Could the continent host another World Cup, perhaps in North Africa?
Duration: 1 hour 46 mins
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Fans are the lifeblood of the sport, and during our first ever fan forum we discuss Africa’s most underrated players, debate how to rejuvenate local crowds, and share about the moments that made us believe football is so much more than a game.
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06:20
Part One of our African Football Quiz - do play along!
08:25
Who is the most underrated African football player of all time?
15:25
How do we attract crowds to local football games on the continent?
33:00
Part Two of our African Football Quiz
38:45
Kelechi, an Arsenal superfan, ranks the greatest Africans to play in the Premier League
41:10
Do footballers have it easier now than they did before?
49:45
How should CAF's $10.8 million Relief Grant be spent?
59:30
Part Three of today’s quiz
01:05:30
Defining football memories
01:21:40
Final quiz question, and we have a winner…
Duration: 1 hour 26 mins
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It’s our tenth episode, so we’ve decided to celebrate ten of Africa’s greatest number 10s. We look at the continent’s best playmakers, thinkers, and creative forces in football. Joining us for this 90-minute special is African legend Kalusha Bwalya.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Kalusha Bwalya (African legend and former Zambian captain)
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2:20
Kalusha Bwalya talks about his career highlights and the impact football has had on his life
5:40
Kalusha reminisces about his first trial in Belgium in “cruel” weather and bouncing back
12:00
Kalusha talks about the difference of multi studs vs. six studs and how you can combine the both
14:50
Are African players pigeonholed out of key playmaking positions?
19:25
Kalusha pays tribute to Abedi Pele and Jay-Jay Okocha
20:50
Shoeshine football shows Africans have a flair for creative roles
28:00
Yaya Toure the perfect 10 with his attacking play and sharp mind
32:50
The joy of African football is in expression like in South America
39:25
Do European Academies take away African players natural flair?
43:20
Egypt’s Mahmoud El Khatib was ahead of his time
48:20
Former Pele teammate Jomo Sono leaves his wife at the altar to save Orlando Pirates
54:50
Youssouf Hadji a talented Moroccan who stands the test of time
58:40
Mozambique’s magician Tico-Tico Bucuane was an unsung hero
1:02:30
Steven Pienaar - “a great injustice of football”
01:04:50
Did Chelsea stunt John Mikel Obi’s potential despite his haul of trophies at the club?
01:11:45
Was Mohamed Aboutrika the greatest African not to play in Europe?
01:20:20
The brilliant mind of Seydou Keita only seen in glimpses despite winning many major titles
Duration: 90 mins
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We debate if it is be possible to keep Africa’s best talent on the continent or is it a forgone conclusion that they will head to Europe at the first possible chance? We hear the perspectives of Sierra Leone legend and Kallon FC founder Mohamed Kallon, and former Egypt international Yaser Elshanawany.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guests: Mohamed Kallon (former Sierra Leone captain), and Yaser Elshanawany (former Egypt international).
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EPISODE NOTES
00:00
Comments and questions to kick off – why have African teams failed at recent World Cups?
07:00
How to keep our best talent on the continent?
12:30
Mohamed Kallon explains why players are attracted to Europe over local leagues
16:30
What is the standard of coaching on the continent?
23:00
Insight into why TP Mazembe and ASEC Mimosas have successfully developed talent
28:30
Why did players stay in past eras?
34:00
What can Africa realistically do to keep their best – coaching, increased salaries, and pride?
42:30
Quiz time - name the top 10 all-time African scorers in Serie A
Duration: 50 minutes
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled a vision to transform African football which includes plans to host the African Cup of Nations every four years and the establishment of a pan-African Super League for clubs. We debate whether these goals are in the interests of Africans, or whether it’s a European solution that favours UEFA and FIFA.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (North African football expert) and Courtney Freese (former Manning Rangers defender).
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EPISODE NOTES
00:00
We take your questions to open the show
07:00
Is FIFA’s grand plan an African solution? Or something being imposed by Europe?
16:30
Our panellist Francis Nkwain talks about the vision he has for African football that he shared with FIFA
21:45
Would a 4-year cycle for the AFCON secure more commercial revenue for CAF?
27:30
An AFCON held biennially drives local economies, showcases talent & is a tool for diplomacy
35:45
Do African stars based in Europe benefit from playing in the AFCON?
41:45
Will a pan-African Super League for clubs uplift football or widen the divide?
48:00
Could this league be modelled on the Chinese Super League, MLS or Indian Super League?
Duration: 1 hour
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With football suspended on the continent, we take a look at the impact of the coronavirus on African competitions and clubs. Our panel explains how players are staying in shape, assess the financial impact on clubs and leagues, and discuss how the CAF Champions League could be completed in just three days. Finally, we hear who the biggest winners and losers are due to Covid-19.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Best of Africa Awards founder), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former Manning Rangers defender).
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06:10
Analysis on Burundi's decision to initially defy the shutdown and continue playing
11:00
Reaction to the coronavirus in North Africa
12:56
Innovative ways African players are training and also looking after their mental health
22:20
Financial impact on Egypt's powerhouse clubs
25:25
How South African clubs are going to survive this crisis in Africa's richest league the PSL
29:10
Could the CAF Champions League take place in 3 days...in the Middle East?
37:10
Biggest winners and losers due to the coronavirus
Duration: 45 mins
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Lucas Radebe is still one of South Africa’s favourite sons, and an inspirational figure in his home country. We talk to him about growing up in a four-room house during Apartheid, becoming a legend at Leeds United, and what is was like to be paid the ultimate compliment when revered statesmen Nelson Mandela referred to Lucas as his 'hero.'
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01:20
Humble township beginnings, and living in a four-room house during Apartheid
15:00
Being sent to boarding school, and playing professional football while still a teen
21:30
Getting scouted by African-giants Kaizer Chiefs, but his mum doesn’t allow him to sign
31:50
Wrong place, wrong time, Lucas gets shot near his family home
35:25
Dream move to Leeds with his arch-enemy Phil “Chippa” Masinga
38:10
Praise from Alex Ferguson as Lucas become a target for Man United
45:45
A special message to the Leeds fans, in particular those who have named kids after him
48:15
Lucas weighs in on “Spygate” and Marcelo Bielsa’s actions
49:45
More than a game: how winning the African Cup of Nations in 1996 helped unite a country
56:45
Mandela floors Lucas by telling the Bafana Bafana captain that he is his 'hero'
01:04:00
A future role in South African football
Show Duration: 1 hour 09 minutes
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In a wide-ranging interview former Super Eagles captain Peter Osaze Odemwingie opens up about his Russian roots, affinity to Nigeria, riding tanks in Indonesia, and how in retirement he’s taken up golf and is aiming to be a professional in the sport.
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01:20
Reflections on growing up in the Soviet Union and being a global citizen nowadays
12:50
Big break in Belgium launches Peter’s career after an argument with his coach
17:20
Coming of age at Lille under “the dog” Claude Puel
21:15
Ups and downs at Lokomotiv Moscow and Premier League aspirations
23:30
Growing through adversity after a failed transfer
29 :10
Experiences of Indonesia’s incredible football culture
33:05
Career highlights in England
35:10
1996 Super Eagles Olympics win inspires Peter, but could he have represented Russia?
39:30
Salary rows at the 2014 Brazil World Cup
47:45
Goals of becoming a professional golfer while also studying law
Show Duration: 52:55
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Description: Egyptian icon Mido tells us about his ambitions to coach The Pharaohs, explains why his buddy Zlatan Ibrahimović has had such longevity in his career, and talks about the dangers of playing while fasting.
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01:10
Mido goes back in time to play one more season, where would he go?
2:45
Reflecting on a life-changing move from Cairo to Ghent as a teenager
6:15
Mido talks Ibrahimović, Totti, Drogba and Keane, the best players he’s lined up with
11:10
Friendship with Ibra and the secrets to his longevity
14:40
Pleasure, pride and pressures of playing for The Pharaohs and advice for Mo Salah
20:35
Thoughts on why current African players are kicking on to the next level
22:25
Goals of coaching Egypt and experiences of managing in North Africa / the Middle East
26:00
Perspective on fasting and player welfare
Show Duration: 35:22
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Description: Ahead of the MLS kick-off we catch up with Uganda’s Micheal Azira. The Chicago Fire midfielder says that his franchise is focusing on making the playoffs this season, predicts that the Uganda Cranes will qualify for World Cup in his lifetime, and shares his inspiring journey that’s taken him from Kampala, to Louisville and now to Chicago.
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01:25
Breakfast money used to buy boots
04:10
Trading the big city for small town America
10:00
A football foundation that focuses on education first and football second
16:15
Flying high with the Uganda Cranes and their World Cup dreams
22:20
Chicago Fire’s playoff ambitions under their new coach
27:15
Why Africans are flocking to the MLS
28:25
Future in football as a coach or GM
29:45
Racism could drive African players away the top European leagues
Show Duration: 35:35
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We have an in-depth interview with South African legend Benni McCarthy. The former Champions League winner opens up about his time playing in Cape Town’s gangster leagues, his relationship with Jose Mourinho, and he also talks about the racist abuse he suffered while playing as a professional in Europe.
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EPISODE NOTES
01:30
Reflections on gang violence growing up and crime on the Cape Flats
03:50
Playing in Cape Town’s Gangster Leagues
09:35
Success at Ajax Amsterdam
14:25
Struggles at Celta Vigo
17:40
The beast awakens at Porto under Jose Mourinho
28:50
Big move to the Premier League
32:15
Lessons from Jose Mourinho and ambitions to coach in Europe
40:10
Experiences of racist abuse and calls for harsher punishments
Show Duration: 48:30
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Hi there and welcome along to our first edition of the On The Whistle Podcast. In in our inaugural episode we have our panellists provide their perspective on what it’s going to take for Egyptian and Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah to become the best player in the world.
We will also play you our quick-fire interview with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy where he offers countrymen Percy Tau some advice and also talks fondly about the players he idolised.
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EPISODE NOTES
00:00
Show introduction and overview
01:18
Insight into how Salah inspires Egypt and how he ranks against other Liverpool legends.
08:00
Salah’s backstory and his rise in Europe playing in Switzerland, Italy and England.
12:30
Hear how conditioning and mental strength combine to see Salah reach new heights.
17:20
Can Salah win the Ballon d’Or one day?
26:30
Quick-fire interview with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy
Show Duration: 31:12
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On The Whistle is a fortnightly podcast created by South African journalist Zayn Nabbi to celebrate African football, while also allowing our guests and analysts to tackle the biggest issues affecting the sport through debate and discussion.
In our trailer you'll hear South African legend Benni McCarthy talk about racism in football, Bafana Bafana icon Lucas Radebe reflect on his relationship with Nelson Mandela, as well as former Nigerian captain Peter Odemwingie talk about a unique experience in Indonesia.
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