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Taraji are here to play. Espérance come into the Club World Cup revived after a strong end to the season but do they have what it takes to get out of a tough group? Espérance legend Radhi Jaidi joins the pod to discuss his former side's chances in AmericaHost: Ali HoworthGuest: Radhi Jaidi (AFCON, CAF Champions League and CAF Cup winner)#esperance #tunisia #clubworldcup #chelsea #flamengo #lafc Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Radhi Jaidi's coaching journey07:57 - Jaidi's regrets on not qualifying for the Club World Cup 10:00 - Espérance's strange season18:29 - How can Espérance get out of this group? 31:53 - PredictionsDuration: 34:49

Step aside Leo Messi, Emam Ashour is here. Al Ahly have recruited well and are coming into the Club World Cup with new stars a new coach and a new energy. But can they get out of their group with Inter Miami, Palmeiras and Porto?Host: Ali HoworthGuest: Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert)#alahly #messi #clubworldcup #worldcup #football #intermiami #palmeiras #porto Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 01:20 - State of Egyptian football06:38 - Host of new signings 12:00 - What can we expect from Jose Riveiro?22:25 - What is level of interest in Club World Cup in Egypt? 29:02 - How can Al Ahly beat Inter Miami? 33:00 - PredictionsDuration: 34:25

Pyramids FC are the new kings of African club football after they beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate in the CAF Champions League final. The Egyptians have reached the summit of continental football in a short space of time and now look poised to be one of the dominant forces in Africa. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Lorenz Köhler (SA football expert)#sundowns #pyramids TotalEnergiesCAFCL #PyramidsFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Pyramids deserved winners 05:30 - Fiston Mayele MVP of the competition? 09:00 - Another crushing blow to Sundowns - do they have a mental block? 13:45 - Pyramids FC shaping up to be a dominant force 19:30 - Sundowns goals for FIFA Club World Cup 26:30 - What next for Sundowns and Miguel Cordoso?

In this very special episode we are joined by journalist and producer Sammy Mncwabe who breaks down the growth of women's football after attending the epic UEFA Champions League women's final in Lisbon. The investment in women's football has seen it lift off in Europe, and the most recent final that saw Arsenal upset Barcelona was another testament to that.Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Sammy Mncwabe (Award winning journalist and producer) #arsenal #barcelona #championsleague Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Current state of women's football 13:00 - Investment fuels growth 19:30 - Players to watch 25:00 - Hopes and dreams for the future of the women's game 29:00 - From the mailbag: CAF CL final predictions Duration: 31:35

There can be only one, and this weekend we will see who will be crowned kings of African club football. Pyramids FC host South African juggernaut Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo and the home team have the slightest of edges after their 1-1 draw in Pretoria. Pyramids are on the cusp of something remarkable and in the space of 7-short years could have reached the summit of the CAF Champions League. Sundowns, meanwhile, are desperate to win their second star and after a last minute equaliser ruined the party at Loftus, they will be hoping to get the better of the hosts. This game has all the makings of a cracker.Host: Zayn NabbiGuests: Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert) and Lorenz Köhler (SA football expert)#sundowns #pyramids TotalEnergiesCAFCL #PyramidsFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Reviewing the first leg draw in Pretoria 08:00 - Pyramids won't have a 12th man in Cairo 15:00 - Egyptian authorities haven't made things easy for Pyramids 18:00 - Predictions 20:15 - Can Sundowns win when it counts? 25:00 - We hit the mailbag, and some darts aimed at Zayn... Duration: 29:45 

It's the final countdown as we build up to the first leg of the 2025 CAF Champions League final between South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian newcomers Pyramids FC this weekend. Loftus is set to be a sea of yellow as the "Brazilians" host the first leg and look for a crucial home win ahead of the return leg in Cairo. Pyramids have a number of injuries ahead of the game, and a congested fixture schedule to contend with, while Sundowns will want to show that they can win when it matters most to secure their second star. We give you our predictions, talk about which players you need to keep a close eye on, and also give context to how the majority of Egyptian football will be rooting for Sundowns. Host: Zayn NabbiGuest: Lorenz Köhler (African football expert) #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #PyramidsFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro over South African snacks04:00 - South Africans have a winning habit and Egyptian support 08:00 - Would Sundowns be there without Patrice Motsepe's massive investment?12:30 - Crucial for Sundowns to do the business at home 16:00 - Pyramids ripe for the taking with missing stars and congested fixture list 20:00 - Sundowns primed for success with full strength squad 23:00 - Players to keep a close eye on 27:30 - CAF to unveil a new trophy 31:00 - Prediction time, who will take the first leg? Duration: 36:15

The most remarkable country to have ever qualified for the AFCON are back. Ali sat down to chat with Stefano Cusin, the coach who masterminded the Comoros return to Africa's biggest stage.Hosts: Ali HoworthGuest: Stefano Cusin (Comoros head coach)#AFCON #Morocco #Comoros #football Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes00:00 - Intro02:00 - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahly20:40 - Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids35:46 - PredictionsDuration: 39:57

The WAFCON is just two months away but are Banyana Banyana ready to defend their title? Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod to discuss the status of South Africa ahead of the tournament.Hosts: Ali Howorth, Courtney FreeseGuest: Kaylin Swart (WAFCON winning goalkeeper)#banyanabanyana #superfalcons #wafcon #football Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow notes 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Friendlies vs Malawi13:22 - Lack of support "exhausting"19:41 - Can South Africa defend their title? 24:56 - WAFCON is bigger and better32:02 - Chatting with Leah Williamson Duration: 38:09

The table is set for the CAF CL final where we will see South African juggernaut Sundowns come up against the immovable Pyramids from Egypt. In this episode we review the semis and look at the path that has got both teams to the summit of African football Host: Zayn NabbiGuest: Maher Mezahi (Africa Five-a-side podcast)#OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AlAhlytv #Pyramids Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow notes 00:00 - Intro / Viewer Comments 03:45 - Takeaways from Sundowns vs. Al Ahly 08:30 - Should Marcel Koller been sacked?12:45 - Sundowns success thanks to Miguel Cardoso's appointment? 14:15 - Is Pyramids a shining example of what can be done, or source of derision?18:30 - Are Pyramids flat track bullies? 23:00 - Predictions  Duration: 27:00