On The Whistle Podcast

In this podcast our hosts discuss the notion that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is note elite, off the back of comments made by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher when he dismissed the status of the tournament.

Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth

#afcon #euros #liverpool #carragher

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SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt will celebrate an extraordinary milestone this weekend as he reaches 1,000 matches in African football. The landmark game will take place at home against Lamontville Golden Arrows in Pretoria and in this bitesize pod we celebrate one of the country's greatest coaches.

Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese.

#betwaypremiership #supersport #football

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It's On The Whistle time, and in the pod this week we have former Orlando Pirates and Sundowns star Benedict Vilakazi give us his analysis on the Premier Soccer League's top teams, and how he thinks it's still an open race for the title, despite Pirates recent drubbing by the Brazilians.

Host: Courtney Freese 

Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (former South African midfielder) 

#football #pirates #sundowns 

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Show Notes 

01:30 - Orlando Pirates could have lost by more to Sundowns 

05:30 - Pirates players tempers flare in the changing room 

10:00 - Lack of experience is a disadvantage for Pirates 

12:30 - PSL title race is still on 

16:30 - If Rhulani Mokwena was still at Sundowns league would be over 

Duration: 18:45

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In this podcast Moroccan football expert Amine El Amri takes us on a deep dive on the Botola Pro League as well as the country's preparations for multiple continental showpieces.

Host: Alasdair Howorth (host)

Guest: Amine El Amri (Moroccan Football Expert)

#morocco #DimaWydad #GoRSBGo

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Here we go again! Even though it's almost a year to go, we've got the AFCON fever. Zayn and Ali chew the fat on the draw for the 2025 AFCON and discuss whether Morocco will be good hosts.

Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth

#afcon #football #morocco #worldcup

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:32 - How will Morocco be as hosts?

04:36 - How will Christmas AFCON effect things?

08:15 - No group of death

12:14 - How are Bafana Bafana shaping up?

15:48 - Favourites

25:33 - Dark horses

28:40 - Where is the WAFCON?

Duration: 33:16

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We know the elite eight in the CAF Champions League and in this pod our multi-platform reporter and co-host Alasdair Howorth reviews the group stages and casts his eye on the quarterfinals.

Host: Alasdair Howorrh

#OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Homeless-Sudanese club qualified for the KO Rounds

02:30 - MC Alger break Yanga's hearts

04:15 - Sundowns pip Raja Casablanca in getting out the group of death

05:30 - Orlando Pirates show their mettle

08:45 - Esperance and Pyramids in cruise control

10:00 - Final thoughts

Duration: 12:45

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In this episode one Africa's most distinguished writer's Lorenz Kohler previews the final weekend of CAF CL games and gives his perspective on the runners and riders for the crown. 

Hosts: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Lorenz Kohler

#OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL 

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Yanga have decisive clash against MC Alger

05:00 - Mamelodi Sundowns and Raja Casablanca battle it out for final spot

09:00 - Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and the Kings of Cairo Al Ahly dominant

14:00 - Esperance and Pyramids through to the next round

16:00 - Predictions...

Duration: 22:00

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Banyana Banyana should not be underestimated by bigger nations, says South Africa's star goalkeeper Kaylin Swart. The shot stopper caught up with the pod during South Africa's tour of Europe last year where she spoke about Banyana's hunger to retain their status as Queens of Africa, her personal ambitions for 2025 and more investment needed in the women's game to help level the playing field.

Hosts: Courtney Freese and Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Kaylin Swart (South Africa women's goalkeeper)

#wafcon #banyanabanyana

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - South Africa battle bravely against England

07:00 - Banyana Banyana should not be underestimated by bigger nations

11:50 - What it will take to win back-to-back WAFCON's

20:30 - Personal ambitions for 2025

28:30 - Brazil World Cup 2027 goals

33:00 - Women's football allows a family friendly environment

Duration: 37:00

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In this week's pod we gaze into the African football's crystal ball with one of the continent's most respected journalists, Lorenz Köhler, who gives you his predictions on what's going to be a bumper year. From the CAF Champions League, to the FIFA Club World Cup, and the Christmas Africa Cup of Nations, we've got you covered. 

Host: Courtney Freese 

Guest: Lorenz Köhler (iDiski Times) 

#afcon #premierleague #cafcl #salah  

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro 

01:20 - Starting the 1-on-1 braai

02:20 - African stars to keep an eye on

07:45 - CAF CL Predictions

16:30 - How will our teams perform at the FIFA Club World Cup

23:00 - FIFA Club World Cup will showcase global football

26:30 - A Christmas AFCON prediction

29:45 - Looking back at the CAF Awards

34:00 - Barbara Banda is a genuine superstar

39:00 - Should Rowen Williams be SA's Minister of Defence

Duration: 44:30

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This week we have a very special show for you as we have an illuminating roundtable about the lack of diversity in management across the world's top leagues and countries. We have been given special permission by Trinity Media and Events to run this panel discussion recorded during the summer with Sports Journalist Association president Darren Lewis, Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke, Premier League stalwart Kevin Davies, and The Athletic's David Ornstein. Dwight in particular was candid about the lack of opportunities he's received despite being endorsed by the great Alex Ferguson, winning a trophy in Australia's A-League, and doing his necessary coaching badges. The good news is that Dwight is now managing Trinidad and Tobago, but the wider points and perspectives from the roundtable are still as relevant now as they were then. So sit back, pump up the volume and enjoy this deep dive on the subject. Merry Christmas for those who celebrate and Happy Holidays to everyone during the festive season.

Roundtable panel: Darren Lewis (SJA President and host), Dwight Yorke (Man United treble winner), Kevin Davies (Premier League stalwart) and David Ornstein (The Athletic football correspondent) 

#diversity #football #management #dei #manunited #premierleague 

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Leaving Man United role to coach in the A-League 

14:00 - 11 Black Managers in 32 years of the Premier League, why? 

22:00 - Feeling among ex-Black Players that they not seen as "competent" to run organisations 

36:00 - Dwight answers social media questions around management ambitions 

43:00 - Kevin apologises to Dwight about past criticism 

49:00 - Sir Alex Ferguson has endorsed Dwight, but he still can't get a job in management 

54:00 - Final thoughts

Duration: 59:50

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