On The Whistle

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 HoworthGuest: Sébastien Desabre (DRC head coach), Pedro Gonçalves (Angola head coach)#caf #africa #AFCON #AFCON2023Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - Sébastien Desabre interview14:36 - Pedro Gonçalves interview Duration: 24:17

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow 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 Morocco19:45 - 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

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 FreeseGuest: Daniel Nardiello (former Premier League player)Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast#manchesterunited #manutd #premierleagueShow Notes02:00 - Signing on the same day as Cristiano Ronaldo06:30 - Being part of the United machine09:30 - How do youngsters avoid the trappings of success13:30 - Transition to life after football18:00 - Learning from mistakes23:00 - Advice to current crop27:00 - Courtney's princely sum of 38 pounds a monthDuration: 32:40

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 #GalatasarayFollow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow 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

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 HoworthGuests: Courtney Freese, Francis Nkwain#chelsea #chelseafc #cfc #eplFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 07:16 - The case for Nicolas Jackson15:57 - The case for John Obi Mikel23:00 - Comparing apples and oranges34:22 - So much going wrong at Chelsea hurting Jackson43:10 - Mikel should have criticised Jackson privately55:00 - a new generation representing Mama AfricaDuration: 1:06:13

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Champions06:46 - How will Sundowns do?12:18 - favourites for relegation Duration: 16:25

Coach Farouk Khan rejoins the podcast to preview the 24/25 PSL season as well as talk about his academy Stars of Africa.Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)Guest: Farouk Khan (director of Stars of Africa Football Academy)#amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 02:20 – PSL preview11:54 – Stars of Africa Academy 18:28 - Coaching the next generation of African talent29:50 - Who are the players to look at?38:43 - Bringing in help to SoADuration: 50:59

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)#amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 01:40 – Run, running and more running04:50– Best preseason memories Duration: 13:42