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  • 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 these questions and touch on other topics in the latest episode of the podcast.


    Episode Timestamp

    • 00:00 - 05:10 - Introduction, Uefa Champions League and the Super Bowl
    • 05:10 - 13:15 - Papa-isere Lekan Salami Stadium and the Incoming "Traffic"
    • 13:15 - 29:00 - Why is Football in Nigeria not Making as Much Money as it Should
    • 29:00 - 31:00 - Football and its Supporting Ecosystems
    • 31:00 - 39:00 - Politicking and Incredible Budgets: Can Nigeria Celebrate 100 Years of Independence with an AFCON Tournament?
    • 39:00 - 52:00 - UEFA Champions League Play-offs
    • 52:00 - 56:30 - National Sports Commission's Unique Budget and CAF Sanctions
    • 56:30 - 1:00:00 - Analyzing The Interview
    • 1:00:00 - End - Is CAF Due a Nigerian President?

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    1 hr 10 min
  • 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 disappointing officiating and distasteful color commentaries.

    We also had time to compare Nigeria with Senegal and Morocco, for both on and off the pitch performances and progress after the tournament. Not forgetting, we had time to ask: Dear NFF, where has all the prize 'monies' gone?


    Episode Timestamp

    • 00:00 - 01:30 - Introduction and Tosin's 'Aggressive' Start
    • 01:30 - 02:45 - Podcast Line-up and @the90minsplus on Social Media
    • 02:45 - 06:00 - 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Review
    • 06:00 - 15:30 - Rabat's Dramatic Final and AFCON 2025's Digraceful Officiating
    • 15:30 - 19:15 - Debunking (or Confirming?) the Conspiracies Around A Rigged Tournament
    • 19:15 - 26:50 - Africa's Refeereing Dilemma and the Politics Behind It
    • 26:50 - 37:30 - NFF's Opaque Tournament Prize Money Expenditure
    • 37:30 - 51:25 - Nigerian's Golden Bronze: Comparing Processes, Investments and Positioning
    • 51:25 - 1:00:10 - Tactical Analysis of Super Eagles' AFCON Performance
    • 1:00:10 - 1:05:00 - Ex-Internationals Disappoint in Color Commentary Role
    • 1:05:00 - End - Greater Paris, AFCON's Biggest Talent Pool and the Deloittee Money Football League


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    For further reads:

    Greater Paris: AFCON's Biggest Talent Pool

    Deloitte Football Money League 2026


    1 hr 12 min
  • 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 potential finalists.


    We also take time to discuss how the playing conditions in Morocco have produced top tier football and how the North African side is setting the standard for African football.


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    1 hr 1 min
  • 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 Carlo's "quiet leadership." We also talk about the evolution of Vini Jr., Madrid without Kroos, Bellingham's growth and the future of Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu.


    Check out the time stamp below:

    • 00:00 - 07:02 - Introduction
    • 07:02 - 15:30 - Real Madrid's 2023/2024 Season: The Highs and Lows
    • 15:30 - 30:35 - The Evolution of Vini Jr.
    • 30:35 - 45:55 - Discussing Carlo Ancelotti's 'Structured Freedom' and 'Quiet Leadership'
    • 45:55 - 1:00:45 - Remembering Toni Kroos
    • 1:00:45 - 1:09:40 - All the Questions about Kylian Mbappe as a Real Madrid Player
    • 1:09:40 - 1:16:40 - Jude Bellingham: The Rave of the Moment
    • 1:16:40 - End - The Classic Five-a-Side Battle

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      1 hr 26 min
    • 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 Master programme works, work ethics that influence and Arsenal.

      Check out the time-stamp below:

      • 00:00 - Meet Debola Adebanjo (again)
      • 03:40 - Leaving the Beeb: What it felt like and why
      • 13:25 - Takeaways from working at the BBC
      • 26:00 - FIFA Master 101: Getting in
      • 40:00 - A Breakdown of the FIFA Master's Approach to Sport
      • 53:35 - FIFA Master: Diversity and Life after the programme
      • 1:11:00 - Analyzing the FIFA Master Modules
      • 1:15:50 - The (hardly-spoken-about) Hard Part of being an International Student
      • 1:26:00 - Discussing Arteta and Arsenal
      • 1:36:00 - Round-up


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        1 hr 40 min
      • FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233)

        "Revelatory. Expository. Insightful."


        In this episode, Debola Adeanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. She also shares a first-hand insight into how the FIFA Master programme works, work ethics that influence and Arsenal.


        Check out the time-stamp below:

        • 00:00 - The importance of feedback
        • 01:30 - Meet Debola Adebanjo (again)
        • 04:45 - Leaving the Beeb: What it felt like and why
        • 15:40 - Takeaways from working at the BBC
        • 27:20 - FIFA Master 101: Getting in
        • 40:50 - A Breakdown of the FIFA Master's Approach to Sport
        • 54:45 - FIFA Master: Diversity and Life after the programme
        • 1:11:00 - Analyzing the FIFA Master Modules
        • 1:15:50 - The (hardly-spoken-about) Hard Part of being an International Student
        • 1:26:00 - Discussing Arteta and Arsenal
        • 1:36:00 - Round-up


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          1 hr 41 min
        • 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


          • 00:00 - 03:22 - Introduction
          • 03:22 - 04:15 - Celebrating Women's Day
          • 04:15 - 08:00 - Why Women's Football?
          • 08:45 - 09:45 - Follow Dorcas on Twitter
          • 09:45 - 13:06 - Understanding the Difference between NWFL and NWPL?
          • 13:06 - 21:02 - Covering the NWPL: The Good, the Bad and all in Between
          • 21:02 - 26:00 - Why is the League Currently on Hold?
          • 26:00 - 33:07 - Money Channels in the League?
          • 33:07 - 37:30 - The Falcons, Voodoo and the Lionesses
          • 37:30 - 42:50 - Replicating the World Cup Form in Paris
          • 42:50 - 46:45 - Most Memorable NWPL Games
          • 46:45 - 49:12 - Understanding the Abridged League Format
          • 49:12 - End - Closing Remarks, Finding Dorcas, Team to Look out for

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            1 hr 1 min
          • 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-horse race for league title, with Liverpool also in the race. With a better team at his disposal, what's stopping Arsenal from a first title win in two decades?

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            12 min
          • Triumphant Eagles, Comparing AFCON's Lions & Ghana's Unique Problem (Ep. 229)

            It's been an eventful first round of AFCON games. In this episode, Papi the Great is joined by Tosin, Tolu and Adedeji to discuss the results so far.

            They touch on the surprise packages, predict the 'Final Four' and rate Nigeria's Super Eagles. Follow us on Twitter @The90MinsPlus


            • 00:00 - 05:18 - Intros and Final Predictions
            • 05:18 - 16:30 - Round 1's Best and Worst
            • 16:30 - 26:30 - Understanding what is Wrong with Ghana
            • 26:30 - 31:00 - Super Eagles Scorecard (after two games)
            • 31:00 - 33:50 - More Intros and Predictions
            • 33:50 - 38:40 - Is the Stock of African Football Rising
            • 38:40 - 44:20 - The Battle between Pace, Power and Technicality
            • 44:20 - 49:20 - Comparing Senegal and Cameroon
            • 49:20 - 53:15 - The Mystery Surrounding Nigerian Football
            • 53:15 - 58:15 - Informed Projections for the Rest of the Tournament
            • 58:15 - 1:01:10 - Discussing North Africans
            • 1:01:10 - End - More Predictions
              • 1 hr 4 min

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