In this episode, Olu breaks down the latest Super Eagles form guide as AFCON 2025 draws closer. From players hitting top form, such as Samuel Chukwueze, Chidozie Awaziem, Maduka Okoye, and David Moses, to those struggling for minutes or consistency, Olu analyses who is strengthening their case for the final AFCON squad. He also touches on injury updates for Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Nathan Tella as Nigeria prepares for a crucial four-week stretch.Olu also calls out the NFF for failing to organise any games for the Super Falcons during this international window, despite WAFCON being just four months away. He wraps the episode up with player reviews, Starboy of the Week, Ones to Watch, and a preview of the upcoming weekend of club football involving Nigerian players.(00:00) Intro(00:54) Super Eagles Rise in FIFA Rankings(03:35) Who's Hot ahead of AFCON?(09:17) Players not in form before AFCON(12:54) Injury updates: Aina, Onyemaechi, Tella(14:52) NFF Fails Super Falcons AGAIN(16:28) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(21:26) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(21:57) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(23:46) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(24:10) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(25:26) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(26:44) No Sanusi(27:42) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(28:41) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(31:01) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(31:55) Switzerland (Otele)(32:14) Austria (Nwaiwu)(32:27) PSL (Nwabali)(33:39) Starboy of the week(34:43) Ones to watch(35:55) Outro

It’s another weekend of club football, and Olu breaks down everything you need to know, from Nigerians in the Premier League to all the big-six matchups on the schedule. He also shares key FPL advice for managers looking to gain an edge, highlighting the must-start players and hidden gems.Olu wraps up with a look at Nigerian players across Europe who are fighting for a place in the AFCON 2025 Super Eagles squad list. If you follow Nigerian football, the Premier League, or FPL, this preview gives you everything in one place.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #Nigeria #PremierLeague #football Listen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - [email protected]

(00:00) Intro

(01:07) 2025 CAF Award Winners

(05:23) Premier League Preview

(08:31) Fulham (Iwobi, Bassey, Chukuwueze)

(11:58) Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest (Awoniyi)

(14:11) Brighton vs Brentford (Onyeka)

(16:16) Wolves (Arokodare) vs Crystal Palace (Uche)

(18:17) Arsenal vs Tottenham

(21:51) Newcastle vs Manchester City

(25:04) Burnley vs Chelsea

(26:24) Manchester United vs Everton

(28:14) Leeds vs Aston Villa

(29:32) Bournemouth vs West Ham United

(31:27) Nigerians in other leagues

(31:42) Maduka Okoye

(32:47) Ademola Lookman

(34:07) Gift Orban

(35:30) Raphael Onyedika

(36:33) Benjamin Frederick

(38:08) Victor Boniface

(40:09) Paul Onuachu

(41:36) Final Thoughts

Nigeria’s World Cup dream is over. After a 1–1 draw in regulation time, the Super Eagles fell 4–3 to DR Congo on penalties, confirming a second consecutive World Cup miss. In this episode, Olu breaks down everything that went wrong, from the performance on the night to the deeper structural issues that have held Nigeria back throughout this qualifying campaign.

From the NFF’s longstanding failures to player performances, tactical flaws, and the slow start that left Nigeria needing miracles, Olu explains what must change for the Super Eagles to rebuild and avoid repeating this devastating outcome. It’s time for serious answers and a clear path forward.

(00:00) Intro

(02:16) Nigeria's Recent Struggles

(02:54) Nigeria's Lineup vs DR Congo

(03:58) Nigeria vs DR Congo stats

(04:06) How did the game go?

(11:05) Missing out on consecutive World Cups

(12:29) Overall Thoughts on the game

(13:58) Player Ratings

(23:36) Rating Eric Chelle in this game

(25:46) Praise for DR Congo

(28:03) Where does this leave Nigeria?

(30:36) Where do we go from here?

Olu previews the huge CAF Playoff Final between Nigeria and DR Congo, breaking down everything Super Eagles fans need to know including what’s at stake, how to reach the Intercontinental Playoffs, DR Congo’s recent form, key players, strengths, weaknesses, and the history between both teams.

He also shares predicted lineups, tactical analysis, and score predictions as the Super Eagles look to move one step closer to the 2026 World Cup. It's an all-informative preview for one of Nigeria’s biggest games of the year. 🇳🇬⚽️

(00:00) Intro

(01:08) What's at stake?

(04:23) Nigeria vs DR Congo Preview

(07:32) Head-to-Head Record

(09:09) Current Rankings

(09:45) DR Congo's Previous Results

(12:16) DR Congo's Strengths

(13:51) What are their weaknesses?

(15:45) Congolese Players to Watch

(17:54) DR Congo's Previous & Predicted Lineup

(18:58) Overall Thoughts on DR Congo

(19:31) Super Eagles Overall Thoughts

(22:06) Lessons Nigeria Must Learn

(23:33) What Nigeria Must Do to Win

(24:25) Who is available for this game?

(25:16) Things Nigeria must get right

(27:02) Super Eagles Predicted Lineup

(29:58) Score Predictions

(30:54) Final Thoughts & Outro

What a game! 🇳🇬🔥The Super Eagles have beaten Gabon 4–1 after extra time to book their place in the CAF Playoff Final! Akor Adams gave Nigeria the lead in the 78th minute before Mario Lemina equalised late in the 89th, forcing extra time. But the Super Eagles came alive when it mattered most. Chidera Ejuke scored early in extra time, and Victor Osimhen made up for his earlier miss with a brilliant brace to seal the win.

In this episode, Olu reacts to Nigeria’s big victory, breaks down the key moments, praises standout performers, and gives his thoughts on the coach’s tactics and game management. With DR Congo waiting in the final, can the Super Eagles finish the job and book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup?

00:00 Intro

(01:21) Starting Linuep

(02:14) Game statistics

(05:21) How did the game go?

(16:04) Overall Thoughts on the game

(17:55) Player Reviews

(29:17) Review of Head Coach

(30:23) What Nigeria must do vs DR Congo

(30:52) Final Thoughts

Crazy scenes just two days before Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Gabon! The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted training on Tuesday over years of unpaid bonuses and allowances, which is a problem that has plagued Nigerian football for far too long.

In this episode, Olu breaks down what really happened, why the players are taking a stand, and how the NFF’s repeated failures have led to yet another embarrassing situation. With the game so close, what does this mean for the team’s focus, morale, and chances of qualifying for the World Cup? Olu doesn’t hold back.

In this episode, Olu gives a preview of the crucial Nigeria vs. Gabon World Cup Playoff game, breaking down Gabon’s strengths and weaknesses, identifying key players to watch, likely lineups for both sides, key tactical battles, and predicting the starting XI and final score. With a World Cup ticket to fight for, what must Nigeria get right to advance, and which selection decisions could make the difference?

(00:00) Intro

(01:08) World Cup Pot Explanation

(02:31) Nigeria vs Gabon History

(03:50) Tale of the Tape

(05:54) Gabonese Players to Watch out for

(10:43) What are Gabon’s Strengths?

(12:43) Gabon’s Previous Results

(14:23) Gabon’s strengths & weaknesses

(15:48) Gabon’s Predicted Lineup

(19:07) Nigeria’s Squad List

(20:02) What Nigeria Must Do to Win

(24:56) Nigeria’s Predicted Lineup

(28:16) Score Predictions

(29:23) DR Congo vs Cameroon Prediction

(31:40) Super Eagles’ Hotel Situation

(36:00) Outro

Olu breaks down how Nigerian players are performing for their clubs ahead of the crucial CAF World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon. The Super Eagles Index is back, featuring the players who are red hot like Victor Osimhen, Chidozie Awaziem, Raphael Onyedika, and Paul Onuachu and those who are struggling for form or playing time, including Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Tolu Arokodare.

With the international break just days away, Olu discusses who deserves a call-up, who needs to step up, and what these performances could mean for Nigeria’s chances of booking a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

(00:00) Intro

(01:51) Players in hot form

(10:52) Players not in hot form

(15:09) Right back concerns

(20:09) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)

(29:03) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)

(29:48) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okoye)

(33:34) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)

(34:38) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)

(36:59) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)

(37:42) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)

(38:12) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)

(39:53) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)

(40:37) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)

(40:55) Switzerland (Otele)

(41:07) PSL (Nwabali)

(41:41) Starboy of the week

(42:56) Ones to watch

(43:48) Outro 

After delaying for days, the Super Eagles squad for the World Cup playoff against Gabon has been released! 🇳🇬 In this episode, Olu shares his honest reaction to the list, discussing the players he’s excited about, those who missed out, and why the late announcement raised eyebrows once again.He also talks about Chiamaka Nnadozie’s FIFA Best Goalkeeper nomination, a proud moment for Nigerian football. He also gives a fiery take on Amaju Pinnick’s latest comments about how FIFA funds have been used to “develop” Nigerian football. He addresses the appointment of South African and Benin officials for the Gabon game.

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) Why the long delay for the list?

(03:19) Amaju Pinnick rant

(06:02) Nnodozie's Award Nomination

(06:27) Super Eagles Squad List

(07:10) Goalkeepers

(07:46) Defenders

(10:36) Midfielders

(12:31) Forwards

(13:35) Overall Squad Thoughts

(16:41) Questions about wingers

(18:04) Unlucky Players

(19:16) Is it a good squad in general?

(20:47) Poor Referee Appointments

(23:58) Ones to Watch

The countdown to the Gabon playoff is on, and form matters now more than ever. In this episode, Olu breaks down the latest performances of Super Eagles stars across Europe and beyond in the Super Eagles Index: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not. From Maduka Okoye’s consistency to Ademola Lookman’s return to form and Moses Simon's sharpness, we look at who deserves a call-up and who might miss out when the squad is announced.Olu also reacts to the Super Falcons qualifying for WAFCON 2026, calls out the NFF’s poor communication and lack of transparency, and discusses the latest on Rivers United’s tough CAF Champions League group. Plus, player reviews, the Starboy of the Week, and Ones to Watch as the road to the World Cup continues.

(00:00) Intro

(02:30) Who’s in Hot Form?

(12:26) Who’s Not in Good Form?

(13:48) Predicting the Super Eagles Squad List

(21:28) What do the Super Eagles Mean to You?

(22:32) Super Falcons WAFCON Qualification

(26:03) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)

(32:57) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)

(33:31) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)

(35:23) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)

(36:35) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)

(39:17) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)

(41:42) Portugal (Sanusi)

(42:08) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)

(43:03) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)

(45:14) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)

(46:07) Arsenal Intermission

(46:49) Nigeria’s Midfield Pool

48:12 Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)

(48:52) Switzerland (Otele)

(49:23) PSL (Nwabali)

(52:11) Starboy of the week

(55:53) Ones to watch

(57:44) Outro