On The Whistle

In this podcast our hosts discuss the notion that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is note elite, off the back of comments made by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher when he dismissed the status of the tournament. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth #afcon #euros #liverpool #carragher Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt will celebrate an extraordinary milestone this weekend as he reaches 1,000 matches in African football. The landmark game will take place at home against Lamontville Golden Arrows in Pretoria and in this bitesize pod we celebrate one of the country's greatest coaches.Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese.#betwaypremiership #supersport #footballFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast

It's On The Whistle time, and in the pod this week we have former Orlando Pirates and Sundowns star Benedict Vilakazi give us his analysis on the Premier Soccer League's top teams, and how he thinks it's still an open race for the title, despite Pirates recent drubbing by the Brazilians.Host: Courtney Freese Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (former South African midfielder) #football #pirates #sundowns Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes 01:30 - Orlando Pirates could have lost by more to Sundowns 05:30 - Pirates players tempers flare in the changing room 10:00 - Lack of experience is a disadvantage for Pirates 12:30 - PSL title race is still on 16:30 - If Rhulani Mokwena was still at Sundowns league would be over Duration: 18:45

In this podcast Moroccan football expert Amine El Amri takes us on a deep dive on the Botola Pro League as well as the country's preparations for multiple continental showpieces.Host: Alasdair Howorth (host)Guest: Amine El Amri (Moroccan Football Expert)#morocco #DimaWydad #GoRSBGo

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro01:32 - 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 - Favourites25:33 - Dark horses28:40 - Where is the WAFCON?Duration: 33:16

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro01:30 - Homeless-Sudanese club qualified for the KO Rounds02:30 - MC Alger break Yanga's hearts04:15 - Sundowns pip Raja Casablanca in getting out the group of death 05:30 - Orlando Pirates show their mettle08:45 - Esperance and Pyramids in cruise control10:00 - Final thoughtsDuration: 12:45

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 NabbiGuest: Lorenz Kohler #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro01:30 - 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

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast 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 environmentDuration: 37:00

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  Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - 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