Naija On The Ball Podcast

Deji is joined by Qualified Referee, Author and founder of Midas Football Academy , Bayonle Arashi. He discusses his role in sports aswell as addressing the following:

- Creating the Midas Academy

-The meaning of ‘Midas’

-Steps to becoming an academy owner in Nigeria

-Process of building an academy

- Success stories from the academy

- Barriers faced in creating and progressing the academy

-New book, Road Map to a Successful Football Career: A Step by Step Guide

-New website, ScoutBallers

-Advice for those looking to enter academy ownership

Deji is joined by FA licensed intermediary & sports consultant, Koye Sowemimo. He discusses sports sponsorship aswell as addressing the following:

-What is Sports sponsorship?

- The different forms of sports sponsorship available

-What sponsors look for in a Nigerian football club

- The biggest sports sponsorship deals in Nigeria

- The barriers/challenges faced in attracting sponsors

- Advice to someone looking to gain sponsors

Deji is joined by football writer & sports journalist, Samuel Ahmadu. He discusses his passion for the NWFL aswell as addressing the following:

-The NWFL

-NWFL big birthday in 2020

-Rebranding explained

-Club Licensing and why it is important

-The current structure of the league

-The biggest clubs, richest clubs and the biggest rivalries in the league

-Biggest players currently in the league

-New NWFL to keep an eye on

- Why we should follow NWFL

Coach, Scout & Show Host Deji Oseni. Discusses his top 5 coaching books in 2020 aswell as addressing the following:

-Importance of books

-Making the ball roll - Ray Power

-Inverting the pyramid - Jonathan Wilson

-The score takes care of itself - Bill Walsh

-Legacy - James Kerr

-Mensch - Jonathan Harding

And much more!!!

Deji is joined by football writer & sports journalist, Tobi Adepoju. He discusses his passion for the NPFL and answers questions on all things NPFL as well as addressing the following:

-Nigerian Sleeping Giants

-The current structure of the league

-The biggest clubs and richest clubs in the league

-The biggest rivalry in the league

-The best NPFL stadium atmosphere

- Reasons to support the NPFL

Deji is joined by Remo Stars Football Club Coach, Joseph Ajibolade. He shares his insight on player development as well as addressing the following:

-‘Results vs development coaching’

-The new Remo Stars youth development project

-Benefits and disadvantages of taking a ‘results focus’

-Benefits and disadvantages of taking a ‘development focus’

-‘Winning at all costs’

-The creation and importance of The Creative Championship

-Developing players who are adaptable

-Coach Olumide definition of 'success'

A special live episode with Gbagada FC Head Coach, Akinyelu Olajide about  squad management and team building. Akinyelu Olajide shares insight on his work as Head Coach and unique experiences in Nigerian league football, Coach Yelu has been exposed to a lot of unique experiences. He speaks about his thought process and What has he learned so far.

Deji is joined by Sports Physician, Dr. Jimi Osinaike. He returns for his second appearance on the show to discuss athlete nutrition as well as addressing the following:

-Importance of correct nutrition

-Adapting nutrition for the Nigerian environment

-Importance of athletes keeping food diaries

- What is nutrition?

-The most effective way to educate Nigerian athletes on nutrition

- The future of sport nutrition and nutrition trends

-Advice would offer to footballers/athletes who wants to simplify Nutrition in Nigeria

-Portion control

And much more!!!

Deji is joined by former Super Eagles Star and UEFA A licence Coach, Eddy Dombraye. He discusses his coaching journey as well as addressing the following:

-The different types of UEFA licences

- Challenges or barriers you have faced in coaching

-Why enter Coaching?

-How long did it take to reach UEFA License and how much did it cost?

-Difference between mindset as a player and mindset as a coach

-The role of a Head Coach and what are the responsibilities of a head coaches

-Style of coaching and philosophy

- Top coaching influences

- Visions or long term goals in football

- Advice for anyone looking to become a top coach in Nigeria

And much more!!!

Deji is joined by DJ ,CEO of official Foren clothing brand and footballer, Femi Orenuga. He discusses his journey through the English academy system as well as addressing the following:

-Playing in the FA Cup at 15 years old

-Playing against Ravel Morrison and Playing with Ross Barkley

-Choosing a move to Everton over Man Utd

-Being loaned out as a young player

-Balancing school with football

- Advice to anyone looking to become a footballer

-The players Femi modeled his game on

-Getting the attention of a pro club

And much more!!!