{"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/6774481ec82b0a641395d1d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Previewing 2025's Bumper Season of Football","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e1f20a82c5631a201cf87bc/1735673898684-434587fe-fe34-4d23-8407-993b8ba10095.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Courtney Freese&nbsp;</p><p>Guest: Lorenz Köhler (iDiski Times)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>#afcon #premierleague&nbsp;#cafcl #salah&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on IG:&nbsp;@otw_podcast&nbsp;</p><p>Follow us on Twitter:&nbsp;@otw_podcast&nbsp;</p><p>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes</p><p>00:00 - Intro&nbsp;</p><p>01:20 - Starting the 1-on-1 braai </p><p>02:20 - African stars to keep an eye on </p><p>07:45 - CAF CL Predictions </p><p>16:30 - How will our teams perform at the FIFA Club World Cup </p><p>23:00 - FIFA Club World Cup will showcase global football </p><p>26:30 - A Christmas AFCON prediction </p><p>29:45 - Looking back at the CAF Awards </p><p>34:00 - Barbara Banda is a genuine superstar </p><p>39:00 - Should Rowen Williams be SA's Minister of Defence </p><p><br></p><p>Duration:&nbsp;44:30 </p>","author_name":"Zayn Nabbi"}