Wolfsberger AC defender Chibuike Nwaiwu discusses his career so far, how he got his break in the NPFL, absconding from his club to secure a move to Europe, winning trophies in both Nigeria and Austria, as well as his big goal of breaking into the Super Eagles squad.Watch the latest episode of the Home of Nigerian Football podcast to hear his story. Season 3, Episode 2.TIMESTAMP0:00 Promo1:55 Intro3:17 Background & Childhood4:30 Role Models 7:22 My Big Break8:33 My first Professional Contract12:28 Joining Enyimba & Winning the NPFL Title17:31 Making the move to Austria26:44 Winning the Austrian Cup 28:37 Losing in the Conference League Qualifiers28:28 Dealing with Transfer Rumours30:55 Super Eagles Dream 35:52 Biggest difference between Football in Nigeria vs Austria39:13 Dealing with the Challenges of Football42:26 Dream Club & Coach44:17 GAME: Would You Rather?48:10 Message to a Young Footballer52:58 Guest recommendation

Super Falcons and SL Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe speaks about playing and winning the WAFCON, the drama of the final vs Morocco, winning five consecutive league titles with Benfica, playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League and Much More.TIMESTAMP0:00 Promo1:12 Intro3:52 Winning 5 league titles with Benfica5:34 Getting the WAFCON 2024 call-up8:42 The pressure of #MissionX10:46 Facing Zambia in the quarterfinals 12:53 Semifinal match vs South Africa15:56 The dramatic final vs Morocco20:09 Winning WAFCON 202424:27 Receiving national honours 27:53 Being Underrated30:17 Goals for the new season 34:53 Ballon D’or nominations40:24 Message to young girls43:08 Post-Interview chat

Join AyoT on the Home of Nigerian Football Podcast for an exclusive interview with former Super Falcons Head Coach Randy Waldrum! In this candid conversation, Waldrum opens up about his time with Nigeria’s women’s national team, from declining the role in 2017 to his impactful tenure ending in September 2024. Hear about his strategies for recruiting foreign-born players, navigating tensions with the NFF, and leading the team to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout stage and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Timestamps:0:00 - Preview1:15 - Intro3:27 - Who is Randy Waldrum?6:57 - Declining the Super Falcons Job in 201710:18 - Balancing College Coaching with Nigeria14:38 - Preparing for Nigeria Job20:15 - First Impressions as Super Falcons Coach23:00 - Recruiting Foreign-Born Players32:08 - GAME: Nigerian Culture40:36 - WAFCON 2022 Insights44:15 - Qualifying for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup50:37 - Tensions with Nigerian Coaches55:13 - 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Journey1:06:55 - Game Plan vs. England1:14:55 - Trusting College Players at the World Cup1:20:04 - Calling Out the NFF1:27:49 - Olympic Preparations1:33:16 - Olympic Performance1:43:10 - Nigeria’s WAFCON 2024 Prospects1:46:13 - NFF’s Influence on Player Selection1:52:33 - GAME: Super Falcons Word Association1:55:53 - How Nigeria Changed Randy Waldrum1:58:05 - Favorite Super Falcons Moment1:59:33 - Randy’s Message to Nigerians

Almere City defender Hamdi Akujobi speaks exclusively to AyoT of EaglesTracker about his football journey from the Feyenoord Academy, signing his first pro contract with SC Heerenven, moving to Almere City. He also outlines his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria and thinks he is ready now!
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0:00 Preview

1:21 Intro

2:33 Background & Childhood

5:56 Favourite Club

6:28 Role Models

9:51 Joining Heerenveen

14:26 Nigeria U20 Call-Up

20:21 Playing in the Eredivisie

22:40 Joining Almere City

26:24 Getting Promoted to the Eredivisie 

32:03 First Eredivisie Goal

35:29 Highest & Lowest Career Moments

36:26 Quick-fire Questions

37:41 Favourite Memory of Nigeria U20

38:53 Style of Play 

39:31 Super Eagles Dream 

43:27 Message to Eric Chelle

44:36 Super Eagles 6-A-Side Squad

46:07 Off Pitch Hobbies

46:47 Paul Mukairu

47:20 Post-Football Plans

52:01 GAME: Would You Rather?

54:40 Career Goals

56:36 Advice to Aspiring Footballers

57:16 Question From Previous Guest

58:16 Question For The Next Guest

1:00:16 Guest Recommendation

1:00:44 Current Projects

1:01:14 Favourite Jersey Number

1:01:31 Final Word From Hamdi

1:01:57 Outro

Al Jandal striker, Chisom Egbuchulam speaks on his career journey from Rangers International in the NPFL to Sweden, Asia and then the middle east. He also discusses his call-up to the Super Eagles and plays some fun games.
TIMESTAMP00:00 Preview01:00 Introduction02:26 Chisom’s Background05:52 Path to Professional Football10:15 First Pro Contract15:08 Winning the NPFL Title with Rangers18:37 Super Eagles Call-up26:13 GAME: Quick Fire 28:22 Moving to Europe36:07 Moving to South Korea39:10 Moving to China46:28 Moving to the UAE?48:00 Moving to Saudi Arabia51:19 GAME: Would you Rather?56:02 Football Fans Around The World1:00:56 Returning to the NPFL1:02:01 Life After Football1:04:02 Advice for Aspiring Footballers1:11:01 Current Projects

Nigerian striker Leke James takes AyoT through his football journey, from playing in Kogi State, moving tot Norway, going to China at a young age, playing in Saudi Arabia, and then returning to Europe with Sivasspor. He also discusses how the doctors at Sivasspor potentially caused him to have a career-threatening injury.

AyoT speaks to Pius Ndubuokwu, one of Nigeria's top sports lawyers, about the legal aspects of player transfers, contracts, and what football clubs need to know when selling players

Sports Lawyer, Pius Ndubuokwu discusses his experience working with Nigerian Footballers, Clubs & More on the latest episode of the Home of Nigerian Football Podcast.

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Nigerian midfielder, Raphael Ayagwa speaks about his football journey, from starting in Nigeria, making it to Europe, his time in the USA, the terrible incident in Egypt & More.

On this episode of the Home of Nigerian Football Podcast, AyoT sits down virtually with Emeka Eze of Pendikspor to talk about his football journey, from Nigeria to Cameroon to Europe. He also talks about his struggles in Turkey, and plans for the future.

As always, a few fun games were played as well.

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00:00 Promo

00:45 Introduction

01:57 Emeka’s Background 

06:01 Emeka’s Style of Play

09:30 Emeka’s Youth Career 

14:38 Moving to Cameroon 

28:30 Return to Nigeria

31:50 Trial in Estonia

33:26 Moving to RoPs in Finland 

36:45 Transfer to Sturm Graz

48:37 Issues with Agent and Injury Struggles

52:40 Loan to Adanaspor and Hamstring Injury

57:43 Return to Austria and Move to Keçiörengücü

1:03:06 Return to Action after 6 Months 

1:09:04 Move to Eyupspor

1:12:09 Move to Istanbulspor

1:18:20 Returning to Eyupspor and Demanding Better Pay

1:29:12 Another Injury

1:34:45 Standing His Ground 

1:41:11 GAME: Quick Fire 

1:44:25 Goals For the Future

1:45:25 Dream Club

1:45:46 Super Eagles Dream

1:45:48 Favourite Goal

1:46:14 Toughest Defender Ever Faced

1:46:40 Best Teammate On The Pitch

1:47:47 Hobbies

1:48:41 Significance of the 90 Jersey Number

1:52:29 Advice for Aspiring Footballers

1:53:24 If Football Stopped Today

1:57:23 Final words

Super Eagles and Al Arabi forward, Anayo Iwuala sits down with AyoT to discuss his football journey, career struggles, and his future.