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South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will have to run the gauntlet if they are to emerge from the "group of death" at the FIFA Club World Cup. They begin their campaign on Tuesday when Masandawana come up against South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai know that securing a victory in Orlando will be vital if they harbour any aspirations of making the KO rounds as they are part of Group F that also includes Brazilians Fluminense and German giants Borussia Dortmund.

Host: Alasdair Howorth

Guest: Lorenz Köhler (African football expert)

#fifacwc #sundowns #ulsan #dortmund #bvb #fluminense

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Sundowns qualified for Club World Cup based on consistency

06:00 - Will Masandawana stick to their football philosophy or adapt to play defensively?

10:00 - Tournament could "make or break" Miguel Cardoso

18:00 - Sundowns seem to have lost momentum at the worst time

23:30 - Can Sundowns emerge from the group?

26:00 - Big bucks will motivate Sundowns to get in to the KO rounds

Duration: 30:15

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Tunisian giants Esperance opened their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo in Philadelphia on Monday night. Flamengo were impressive in their opener, with Esperance struggling to keep pace with the Copa Libertadores holders.

Host: Alasdair Howorth

#fifacwc #esperance #flamengo

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Esperance dominated by Brazilian powerhouse

04:30 - Questionable selections impacted Esperance

08:00 - Flamengo "seriously good" and will give the Europeans a run for their money

Duration: 11:20

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The FIFA Club World Cup has kicked off in the US, and Egyptian-giants Al Ahly shared the spoils with home team Inter Miami in a gripping goalless draw. Our very own Alasdair Howorth was on the ground witnessing all the drama, and how the Kings of Cairo under their new coach, Jose Riveiro, could have taken victory against Lionel Messi and co, had Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet scored his first half penalty.

Host: Alasdair Howorth

Guest: Lorenz Köhler (African football expert)

#fifacwc #alahly #intermiami #messi

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Opening game takeaways: Al Ahly needed to win this...

05:00 - The missed penalty took Al Ahly's momentum away

09:30 - Which African team can spring a surprise this tournament?

Duration: 15:45

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Taraji are here to play. Espérance come into the Club World Cup revived after a strong end to the season but do they have what it takes to get out of a tough group? Espérance legend Radhi Jaidi joins the pod to discuss his former side's chances in America

Host: Ali Howorth

Guest: Radhi Jaidi (AFCON, CAF Champions League and CAF Cup winner)

#esperance #tunisia #clubworldcup #chelsea #flamengo #lafc

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Radhi Jaidi's coaching journey

07:57 - Jaidi's regrets on not qualifying for the Club World Cup

10:00 - Espérance's strange season

18:29 - How can Espérance get out of this group?

31:53 - Predictions

Duration: 34:49

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Step aside Leo Messi, Emam Ashour is here. Al Ahly have recruited well and are coming into the Club World Cup with new stars a new coach and a new energy. But can they get out of their group with Inter Miami, Palmeiras and Porto?

Host: Ali Howorth

Guest: Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert)

#alahly #messi #clubworldcup #worldcup #football #intermiami #palmeiras #porto

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:20 - State of Egyptian football

06:38 - Host of new signings

12:00 - What can we expect from Jose Riveiro?

22:25 - What is level of interest in Club World Cup in Egypt?

29:02 - How can Al Ahly beat Inter Miami?

33:00 - Predictions

Duration: 34:25

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Pyramids FC are the new kings of African club football after they beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate in the CAF Champions League final. The Egyptians have reached the summit of continental football in a short space of time and now look poised to be one of the dominant forces in Africa.

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Lorenz Köhler (SA football expert)

#sundowns #pyramids TotalEnergiesCAFCL #Pyramids

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Pyramids deserved winners

05:30 - Fiston Mayele MVP of the competition?

09:00 - Another crushing blow to Sundowns - do they have a mental block?

13:45 - Pyramids FC shaping up to be a dominant force

19:30 - Sundowns goals for FIFA Club World Cup

26:30 - What next for Sundowns and Miguel Cordoso?

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In this very special episode we are joined by journalist and producer Sammy Mncwabe who breaks down the growth of women's football after attending the epic UEFA Champions League women's final in Lisbon. The investment in women's football has seen it lift off in Europe, and the most recent final that saw Arsenal upset Barcelona was another testament to that.

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Sammy Mncwabe (Award winning journalist and producer)

#arsenal #barcelona #championsleague

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Current state of women's football

13:00 - Investment fuels growth

19:30 - Players to watch

25:00 - Hopes and dreams for the future of the women's game

29:00 - From the mailbag: CAF CL final predictions

Duration: 31:35

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There can be only one, and this weekend we will see who will be crowned kings of African club football. Pyramids FC host South African juggernaut Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo and the home team have the slightest of edges after their 1-1 draw in Pretoria. Pyramids are on the cusp of something remarkable and in the space of 7-short years could have reached the summit of the CAF Champions League. Sundowns, meanwhile, are desperate to win their second star and after a last minute equaliser ruined the party at Loftus, they will be hoping to get the better of the hosts. This game has all the makings of a cracker.

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guests: Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert) and Lorenz Köhler (SA football expert)

#sundowns #pyramids TotalEnergiesCAFCL #Pyramids

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro 

02:05 - Reviewing the first leg draw in Pretoria 

08:00 - Pyramids won't have a 12th man in Cairo 

15:00 - Egyptian authorities haven't made things easy for Pyramids 

18:00 - Predictions 

20:15 - Can Sundowns win when it counts? 

25:00 - We hit the mailbag, and some darts aimed at Zayn... 

Duration: 29:45 

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It's the final countdown as we build up to the first leg of the 2025 CAF Champions League final between South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian newcomers Pyramids FC this weekend. Loftus is set to be a sea of yellow as the "Brazilians" host the first leg and look for a crucial home win ahead of the return leg in Cairo. Pyramids have a number of injuries ahead of the game, and a congested fixture schedule to contend with, while Sundowns will want to show that they can win when it matters most to secure their second star. We give you our predictions, talk about which players you need to keep a close eye on, and also give context to how the majority of Egyptian football will be rooting for Sundowns.

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Lorenz Köhler (African football expert)

#Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #Pyramids

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro over South African snacks

04:00 - South Africans have a winning habit and Egyptian support

08:00 - Would Sundowns be there without Patrice Motsepe's massive investment?

12:30 - Crucial for Sundowns to do the business at home

16:00 - Pyramids ripe for the taking with missing stars and congested fixture list

20:00 - Sundowns primed for success with full strength squad

23:00 - Players to keep a close eye on

27:30 - CAF to unveil a new trophy

31:00 - Prediction time, who will take the first leg?

Duration: 36:15

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The most remarkable country to have ever qualified for the AFCON are back. Ali sat down to chat with Stefano Cusin, the coach who masterminded the Comoros return to Africa's biggest stage.

Hosts: Ali Howorth

Guest: Stefano Cusin (Comoros head coach)

#AFCON #Morocco #Comoros #football

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahly

20:40 - Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids

35:46 - Predictions

Duration: 39:57

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