The 2022 Women's Africa Cup on Nations in upon us and On The Whistle will be there to cover it all. We will bring you the best content, analysis and interviews from the tournament starting off with an interview with Tottenham Hotspur and Morocco forward Rosella Ayane. Host: Alasdair HoworthGuest: Rosella Ayane (Spurs and Morocco) #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #TeamMorocco #COYS Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Notes&nbsp; 03:42 - Dream debut&nbsp;05:54 - Integrating with the squad09:30 - Support from fans14:21 - Mood going into AFCON19:23 - Pressure to qualify for a World Cup Duration: 22:49

Upcoming Women's AFCON Could "Kickstart Change"

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This Wednesday CAF will unveil&nbsp;their plans for the African Super League, and ahead of this seismic announcement we give you a digest of what to expect and talk about which teams could be part of this groundbreaking competition.&nbsp; Host: Zayn NabbiGuest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW cross-platform reporter) &nbsp;#Africa #Football #CAF Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Notes 01:30 - How will the African Super League work?02:45 - Will this competition bring the "sexiness" back to African football? 06:00 - Which clubs can bring this tournament to life?Duration: 11:30

The African Super League Comes Alive 

Orlando Pirates new kid on the block Miguel Timm joins the podcast today. He talks about being his own agent, learning from Didier Drogba, moving to Orlando Pirates and what he wants his legacy to be. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Courtney FreeseGuest: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates, South Africa midfielder) &nbsp;#DStvPrem #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways&nbsp; Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Notes&nbsp;2:19 - Surprised at Bafana Bafana call up&nbsp;10:10 - Start of a new era at Pirates15:38 - Pirates legends comparisons22:15 - Quickfire questions27:30 - Learning from Didier Drogba Duration: 31:30

New Era Dawns At Orlando Pirates 

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations came to a glorious end on Saturday as South Africa took home their first ever crown. Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth discusses how Banyana Banyana broke their curse, reflects on Morocco's progression as a nation, and how the teams look going into the World Cup. Host: Zayn Nabbi&nbsp;Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multi Platform Journalist)&nbsp; #BanyanaBanyana #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022&nbsp; Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp; Show Notes&nbsp;00:00 - Intro01:30 - Secrets to South Africa's Success 05:30 - SA coach Desiree Ellis reflects on victory 08:30 - Morocco's pain of defeat shouldn't overshadow tremendous run 10:30 - Are our women's team the continent's best prospects to win a World Cup?13:30 - Demand for women's football is evident Duration: 19:00

Banyana Banyana Are Queens Of Africa 

The big game is nearly upon us in Rabat where Morocco will be aiming to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against pre-tournament favourites South Africa on Saturday. The Moroccans have built up a head of steam ahead of the final and surprised&nbsp;many in their dramatic win over Nigeria. Can they now deliver on the biggest stage against one of the continent's powerhouses? Tune in to our preview pod to find out.&nbsp; Host: Zayn Nabbi&nbsp;Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multi Platform Journalist)&nbsp; #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022&nbsp;#TeamSouthAfrica&nbsp;#TeamMorocco Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp; Show Notes&nbsp;00:00 - Moroccan hospitality is pure class&nbsp;03:00 - Hosts knockout champs in tense semi05:30 - SA comes out on top in southern African derby&nbsp;08:15 - Both finalists are the best coached teams at the tournament&nbsp;13:30 - WAFCON is super competitive&nbsp; Duration: 17:35

Giant Killing Morocco Aiming For One More Big Win 

In this pod&nbsp;Orlando Pirates and Bush Bucks icon Thabo Mngomeni opens up about his rise to the top. Mngomeni talks about "fighting" for respect at the Sea Robbers, how a three hour conversation with former Bafana boss Carlos Queiroz helped him get an opportunity to play at the AFCON, and explains why Hugo Broos was correct with some of his observations as national team coach about the current South African team after his scathing remarks about local football in the country.&nbsp; Host: Courtney FreeseGuest: Thabo Mngomeni (Former Orlando Pirates and South Africa midfielder) #Asidlali #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #southafrica Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp; Show Notes&nbsp; 00:00 - Intro&nbsp;00:30 - Playing for the legendary Umtata Bucks team&nbsp;03:30 - Why move to Umtata which is not a major hub in SA?09:30 - The big move to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates&nbsp;14:30 - Turning it on for Pirates in Durban against Sundowns&nbsp;17:30 - Carlos Queiroz really understood football culture&nbsp;24:30 - Reacting Hugo Broos's comments&nbsp;32:00 - Playing with anger to achieve consistency Duration: 40:00

Orlando Pirates Icon's "Fight" For Respect 

Bayana Bayana star Thembi Kgatlana is looking forward to the biggest Women's AFCON to date and says favourites South Africa have come to the tournament to enjoy themselves. The&nbsp;Atlético Madrid forward has a positive outlook on the growth of the sport, and says with World Cup qualification places being competed for there'll be an extra edge to the games.&nbsp; Host: Alasdair HoworthGuest: Thembi Kgatlana (Atletico and South Africa) #totalenergieswafcon2022 #teamsouthafrica Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Notes&nbsp; 00:00 - Intro&nbsp;00:40 - High pressure tournament&nbsp;because of World Cup Qualification&nbsp;05:30 - SA's local league has improved the national team&nbsp;11:00 - "We came to the tournament to enjoy ourselves"&nbsp;15:30 - South Africa does need to have a professional league&nbsp;19:30 - Young girls in SA can live their football dreams&nbsp; Duration: 21:35&nbsp;

"We came to the tournament to enjoy ourselves" Says Bayana Star 

In this episode we unpack the reasons for Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich and why leaving Liverpool could allow Senegalese star a chance to focus on more European success. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Courtney Freese #ServusMané #MiaSanMia #YNWA #lfc #sadiomane Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast

Sadio Mane Heads To Bayern

In one of the biggest shocks on the continent legendary coach Pitso Mosimane has left Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The panel looks at what brought about the end of Jingles' time in Cairo, where he might go next, and what legacy he leaves behind. Host: Zayn NabbiGuests: Lorenz Köhler (iDiski Times), Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multimedia journalist), Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive) #PitsoMosimane #AlAhly #TransferTalk Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 08:00 - South Africa's superstar12:10 - Why did it end with Al Ahly?22:43 - Why not Europe?32:15 - Why are African coaches not at the top table?40:38 - Pitso's legacy in Africa Duration: 51:45

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