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The Athletic NG Football Podcast

Talking football in Nigeria


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  • 7. NPFL confirmed transfers

     39:37
    In the episode 7 of The Athletic NG Football Podcast, I am joined by Mmenyeneabasi Akpan to discuss transfer news in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Big name players moving from one club to the other with the likes of Tosin Omoyele, Ifeanyi Anaemena, Theophilus Afelokhai and Godwin Obaje all swapping teams ahead of the 2020/2021 NPFL season.We also announced the winner of our quiz competition.

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  • 6. The impact of Vandrezzer FC in Nigerian football in just one year

     47:30
    In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by football experts Iniobong Monday, Samuel Maurice, Deji Ogeyingbo, Coach Eddy Dombarye and Mmenyeneabasi Akpan to discuss the impact of Vandrezzer FC in Nigerian football as the club celebrates first anniversary on Friday, September 11, 2020.Download and listen to the podcast and stand a chance of winning fantastic prizes.

  • 5. Why NNL voted to end the 2019/20 football season

     38:11
    I am joined by the Media Officer of Nigeria National League (NNL), Amar Ignis. We discuss about the cancellation of football season in Nigeria due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, why the NNL voted to end the season, how clubs who did not participate in the voting process are dealing with the decision and much more.

  • 4. Sacrificing Lobi Stars for Kano Pillars

     51:30
    We chat about the cancellation of the 2019/20 NPFL season, PPG, teams to represent Nigeria in next season's CAF competitions and sixth place Kano Pillars to play in the continent instead of Lobi Stars who finished fourth on the table.Also, Liverpool's first league title in 30 years and the impact of Jurgen Klopp.

  • 3. Why football academies are better than NPFL teams

     51:52
    In the third episode of the podcast, we discuss the transfer of players from Nigeria to abroad, why clubs prefer signing players from football academies than the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.

  • 2. LMC's season ending dilema

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  • 1. NPFL 2019/20 Season so far

     35:08
    Nsidibe Akpan is joined by NPFL football expert, Mmenyeneabasi Akpan to discuss the 2019/20 Nigeria football season before the lockdown.