On The Whistle

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - 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

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 AmaKhosiHost: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)#AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #AfricaFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Coaching at Kaizer Chiefs a different beast11:50 - Trying to perform miracles15:30 - Let down by attack24:20 - What happened with Brandon Peterson29:20 - Still open to being a head coach in South Africa or abroadDuration: 32:42

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 MosimaneHost: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner)#AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #AfricaFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 02:41 – Rhulani Mokwena’s comments07:25 – Johnson not getting the flowers he deserves11:47 – Judging Sundowns by Champions League failure is unfair17:33 – Thoughts on Pitso Mosimane’s next moveDuration: 22:58

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 #AfricaFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - 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 rescheduled23:00 - 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 https://youtu.be/SGF7vKeexjQ

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 seasonHost: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Francis Nkwain (Cameroon / African football expert), Alasdair Howorth#Euros #Spain #France #AfricaFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro 03:26 - AFCON dates announced 16:00 -WAFCON dates25:55 - Africans balling at the Euros52:43 - Francis' team of the season Duration: 58:23

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 #totalenergiescafcl | #Sundowns | #YallaYaAhlyFollow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - 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

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) #WCQualifiers #BafanaPride #SoarSuperEaglesFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - 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

Mandla Zwane rejoins the podcast to chat about his experience in India.Host: Courtney FreeseGuests: Mandla Zwane (former )#dstvprem #psl #iplFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro01:29 - Winding up in India07:34 - The football talent in a cricket country13:00 - Reflecting on Clinton Larsen's brilliant success with Magesi20:20 - What could Mandla bring to a PSL team25:00 - What kind of coach is Mandla Zwane29:10 - Quickfire roundDuration: 34:41

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 HoworthGuests: Courtney Freese (former Champions League player)#cafcl #championsleague #alahly #esperance #cllubofthecenturyFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro03:02 - Al Ahly the seemingly inevitable champions08:30 - Al Ahly get the job down but it is ugly14:30 - Looking ahead to the Club World CupDuration: 20:57