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The quality of international football profuced by the African continent has always been bashed. The pitches don't make the football aesthetically pleasing. But the continent is revered for producing talent. So, where's the lacuna, why does it exist and how can it be abridged? Share your thoughts with me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

Mitrovic's penalty loss handed Scotland another triumph via penalties in their journey through the Euro Championship Qualifiers playoffs. Kevin de Bruyne's miss cost Man. City a win. Ademola Lookman and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were guilty too. But should players be sorry for failing to achieve success in an event whose probability of success is just 25%? Follow me on on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

Antonio Conte's facial expression against Atalanta was enough statement. He was disappointed his side could not get one over a top-four-position rival. He wasn't smiling; a feature common to most managers just after games, whether they win or draw. In this podcast, I'm just wondering why this is a trend in football. Follow me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

Nigerian clubs are turning a blind eye to all the money that can be made with their inconsistent and ineffective social media marketing strategies. In this episode, I share four reasons why Nigerian clubs are bleeding cash and becoming less relevant to the average Nigerian football fan. When you're done listening, say hey on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

14 of the 16 games played in the UCL Round 3 games produced at least three goals. It's been one of the most exciting starts to a Champions League season. While sides like Bayern Munich and Manchester City are thriving on momentum, others like Rb Salzburg and Manchester United are lacking it. And if allowed to linger, it will hurt their ambitions.

The group stage of the UEFA Champions League has come alive with goals. A lot of it! And there's a trend of some goals being scored late into games. MatchDay 2 of the UCL had 10 goal scorers score really late goals. Listen to know who they are and share your thoughts with me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

It's been a goal fest in Italy this season. While Juventus have drawn their last two games, AC Milan remain unbeaten, at sit at the top of the log. Are we in for an unusual season in the Serie A this season? Say hey on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

The past weeks have served up some exciting games and results in Europe. Juventus have been dropping points while Sassuolo have been serving goals. Pep's City is struggling while Koeman's Catalans are still trying to get it right. In all, it has been fun. But is the fun about to stop no thanks to the increasing amount of COVID-19 cases in Europe? With the new emergency measures being taken by governements of Spain and Italy and England, for how long will club football remain untouchable? Send me your comments on Twitter @Papi_theGreat and let's talk football.

In this episode of the podcast, Samuel Obiora (@UncleSamad_) joins me to discuss a new season of UEFA Champions League football. We also find time to talk about a very strange weekend of club football in Europe. He also thinks Manchester United will not qualify for the knockout stages of the UCL this season?

Do you agree with him?

Send me your comments on Twitter @Papi_theGreat and let's talk football.

Time Stamp

00:00 - 05:00 - Introduction and the Clubs We Love

05:00 - 11:00 - A Review of the Weekend Madness in Europe

11:00 - 20:30 - The UEFA Champions League Preview

20:30 - 25:45 - Are We Set for a Boring El Clasico?

25:45 - 30:00 - Was Aguero Wrong to Touch the Referee?

30:00 - End: The #EndSARS Rant

Club football makes a return with a big bang this weekend. Three derby games (all on Saturday), CAF Champions League semi-finals and a major game in France. But the return, as juicy as it sounds, meets an existing clamour among its Nigerian fans. How busy a weekend will it be for you? Share your thoughts with me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat