A Unique Budget, AFCON 2060 and Football's Struggles in Nigeria (Ep. 237)
Why does football seem to struggle in Nigeria? What's stopping Nigeria from hosting the 2060 AFCON tournament? What makes Chelsea such a difficult side to predict in cup competitions? We try to answer...
2 Feb 1h 9min
Top Tier AFCON Tainted by Distasteful Officiating and Commentary (Ep. 236)
In the second episode of the year, we review the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. We touch on the dramatic final in Rabat, discuss conspiracy theories and highlight disappoi...
23 Jan 1h 11min
AFCON '25: Africa's Top 8 and the Effect of 'Optimal Playing Conditions' (Ep. 235)
The 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is down to its final eight teams. With heavyweight clashes looming ahead, we preview the tactical battles to look out for while predicting potenti...
8 Jan 1h
Ancelotti's Structured Freedom, Kroos Kontrol and Mr. Champions League (Ep. 234)
In this episode, Gabi and Adebukola join me to preview Real Madrid's 2023/2024 season. A phenomenal season by all standards, the fans talk me through Madrid losing just once through out the season and...
25 Jun 20241h 25min
FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233)
"Revelatory. Expository. Insightful." In this episode, Debola Adebanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. As a 2022 graduate, she also shares detailed insight into how the FIFA Ma...
31 Mar 20241h 39min
Unveiling the Mystery of Women's Football in Nigeria (Ep. 232)
In this episode, Dorcas takes us through the world of women's football in Nigeria. She highlights the women's league, points out its challenges and reveals its money channels. Find the timeline below ...
14 Mar 20241h
How Far Away is Arteta from a Premier League Title This Season? (Ep. 231)
At this stage last season, the Gunners were Premier League title contenders. That year, they had only Manchester City to contend with - and they came short. This season, Arteta's men are in a three-ho...
6 Mar 202411min
Leverkusen's Schadenfraude and Barcelona's 'Surprising' Jersey Sales (Ep. 230)
In 2023, Barcelona was reported to have made $192mln from kit sponsorship and merchandise sales. How did the Catalan giants pull this off? Bayern Munich's dip in form may be bad news for Tuchel. But...
20 Feb 202417min
