{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e1f20a82c5631a201cf87bc/632a2db042fadb001461d664?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"New Look Black Stars","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e1f20a82c5631a201cf87bc/1663705749927-3de2d480d85a8b2f9d53422c89d89ac0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Alasdair Howorth</p><p>Speakers: Francis Nkwain, Courtney Freese</p><p><br></p><p> #BlackStars #WorldCup #IndomidableLions</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast</p><p>Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast</p><p>Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast  </p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes </p><p>02:42 - Ghana's decision to bring in new players</p><p>09:49 - Why are none of these friendlies being played in Africa?</p><p>15:29  - National stereotypes in football</p><p><br></p><p>Duration: 21:02</p>","author_name":"Zayn Nabbi"}