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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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#manchesterunited #manutd #premierleague
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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