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…

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 rea…

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…

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast …

The WAFCON is just two months away but are Banyana Banyana ready to defend their title? Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod to discuss the status of South Africa ahead of the tournament. Hosts: Ali Howorth, Courtney Freese Guest: Kaylin Swart (WAFCON winning goalkeeper) #banyanabanyana #superfalcons #wafcon #football Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast…

The table is set for the CAF CL final where we will see South African juggernaut Sundowns come up against the immovable Pyramids from Egypt. In this episode we review the semis and look at the path that has got both teams to the summit of African football Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Maher Mezahi (Africa Five-a-side podcast) #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #T…

It's do or die in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup, and we bring you the latest news and analysis about what to expect in this weekend's second leg semis. Pyramids and Al Ahly will be hosting Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns respectivly in Cairo after nil-nil draws in SA, and the slenderest of margins will see success this F…

The CAF Champions League semis are here and it's a North vs South showdown. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Ali Howorth, Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert) #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AlAhlytv #Pyramids Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 02:00…

The CAF Champions League Quarter Finals finished up with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Al Ahly and Pyramids all advancing to the next stage. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Ali Howorth #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AlAhlytv #pyramids Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podca…

Kenyan football is back! Or is it? Find out as Kenyan football journalist Eric Njiru joins the pod to talk all things Kenya. Panel: Ali Howorth (host), Eric Njiru (Kenya football expert) #kenya #football #caf #mashemejiderby Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00…

It's fiery pod, as the OTW team interrogate how South Africa fielded an ineligible player against the Crocodiles of Lesotho, and how this blunder could now cost Bafana three points if found guilty. We also look at Group B, the most exciting in Africa's FIFA World Cup Qualifying, North Africa's dominance and predict which Cinderella teams could make…

Now that the dust has settled on the recent CAF Congress in Cairo we speak with the chair of the South African Football Journalists' Association (SAFJA) and host of the newly minted podcast African Football Connect Velile Mnyandu about some of the big headlines from the event. While CAF President Patrice Motsepe was voted in unopposed, African foot…

Zayn and Alasdair are joined by Ghanaian football expert Gary Al-Smith to chat about Aliou Cisse's move to Libya, Benni McCarthy's Kenyan adventure and Samuel Eto'o's bid for the CAF ExCo Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth Guest: Gary Al-Smith #afcon #football #benni #premierleague #senegal #kenya Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter:…

In this podcast our hosts respond to Jamie Carragher's comments and discuss whether or not we should be listening to European pundits. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese #afcon #euros #liverpool #carragher Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @…

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. #betway…

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 …

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On Th…

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On Th…

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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook…

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 …

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 Frees…

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 Lewi…

In this highly entertaining pint-sized pod, South African legend Benni McCarthy picks Africa's Premier League GOAT (Greatest of All Time) as he's presented with 5 of the continent's most successful players ever to blind rank. #football #premierleague #drogba #salah #mane #chelseafc #liverpool #mancity Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twit…

In this pint-sized episode former SA international Clinton Larsen reveals his career highlights, weighs in on the eternal debate about Durban vs. Maritzburg and reveals a hilarious anecdote about one of our host's PSL initiations at Manning Rangers. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese Guest: Clinton Larsen (former SA midfielder) #psl #betwaypremi…

In this episode former Bafana Bafana midfielder Clinton Larsen looks back at Magesi FC's epic Carling Cup success over African-giants Mamelodi Sundowns. The former PSL winner was in fine form talking about how he took the underdog club to their finest hour, and also gives his overview on the local soccer scene in South Africa. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and…

The road to Morocco 2025 continues and in this pod we look at the teams making their way to AFCON 2025. Is there a more inspiring story than war-torn Sudan qualifying, more despair than giants Ghana falling, and what about South Africa, Tanzania and the Comoros all looking good during the qualifiers. Host: Zayn Nabbi (OTW host) and Alasdair Howorth…

Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena says that an opposition official racially abused him following his side’s 2-2 draw with Ittihad Tanger in the Moroccan Botola Pro League last weekend. In this pod we highlight what happened, and explain why this situation needs to be dealt with swiftly and decisively, as racism has no place in our game par…

In this episode the boys do a special road trip to Coventry to cheer on the South African women's team who played against England's Lionesses. The day after Banyana Banyana bravely went down 2-1 they spoke to Desiree Ellis who gave insight into the reasons wanting more games against top nations and how these clashes help the team's prep for the def…

Arguably the most successful foreign coach in South Africa, Muhsin Ertuğral helped to shape the modern PSL. The Turkish coach sat down with the pod to discuss his success with Chiefs, Bafana Bafana and this season's PSL. Host: Courtney Freese Guest: Mushin Ertuğral (Former Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates manager) #Bafanabafana #oncealways #Amakhosi4…

Coach Simphiwe Dludlu is back on the podcast to talk about Banyana Banyana ahead of their international friendlies against Denmark and England. We talk you development, the WAFCON and make predictions ahead of the games Host: Courtney Freese Guest: Simphiwe Dludlu (Coach of Banyana Banyana and U17 team) #BanyanaBanyana #WAFCON #woso Follow us on IG…

Kaitlin Hunt is on a mission to become the first woman coach in the PSL and she sat down with the pod to talk about football being in her blood, and the constant battle for women in football in Africa. Host: Courtney Freese Guests: Kaitlin Hunt (Sports Scientist and S&C coach) #bafanabafana #BanyanaBanyana #psl #dstvprem #woso Follow us on IG: @otw…

In the second part of our interview with South African legend Benni McCarthy, the former Champions League winner gives us an insight into how he gets the best out of players and his coaching philosophy which has been developed both in South Africa, Europe and Britain. Benni also opens up about the current Bafana Bafana crop, who he says can achieve…

In today's show we'll be bringing you the first part of our interview with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy. The former Manchester United assistant spoke about his goals to coach in the United States, and Africa, but began the conversation by reflecting on his time in England. Benni offered good perspective on the significance of the two trophie…

Two of the big surprise packages at the AFCON were DR Congo and Angola but how did they do it? Alasdair sat down with both Sébastien Desabre and Pedro Gonçalves to find out. Hosts: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Sébastien Desabre (DRC head coach), Pedro Gonçalves (Angola head coach) #caf #africa #AFCON #AFCON2023 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on…

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Africa's biggest names will be at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year in Morocco and has no concerns they will be dissuaded to participate by European clubs and governing bodies. Speaking to the podcast recently in London, just after CAF held discussions with Saudi Arabia about future investm…

Daniel Nardiello was once a top prospect with Manchester United, but since retiring he's taken a role working in financial planning. In this pod we hear about his rise to the top, and hear what lessons he learnt as a professional playing in England. Host: Courtney Freese Guest: Daniel Nardiello (former Premier League player) Follow us on IG: @otw_p…

Mohamed Salah continues to bring joy to Africans all across the world with his exploits in the Premier League (unless of course you are a Man United fan!!!) and this week we discuss his place in the pantheon of greats as we look at the best players from the continent to have plied their trade in England. The debate and discussion is a lively one as…

Things get heated as the pod discusses the Nicolas Jackson and John Obi Mikel beef. Should Mikel be more supportive of an African brother or is Nicolas Jackson out of line? Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Courtney Freese, Francis Nkwain #chelsea #chelseafc #cfc #epl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook…

Courtney and Tso chew the fat over the next season as Vilakazi makes a strong prediction for the PSL title. Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates all time top scorer) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistl…

Coach Farouk Khan rejoins the podcast to preview the 24/25 PSL season as well as talk about his academy Stars of Africa. Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) Guest: Farouk Khan (director of Stars of Africa Football Academy) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Faceboo…

It’s preseason time and joining the pod to lift the lid on what it’s like for PSL players heading into the season is Orlando Pirates legend Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi. Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates all time top scorer) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on…

Shots have been fired across the Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates divide in Soweto and the pod is here to dissect it. Plus we look at some of the comments surrounding Sundowns taking nine of SuperSport's U13 players. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcas…

In this pod we take a deeper dive on Nigeria's and Zambia's chances at the Olympics and assess which of these African nations could make a deep run in the women's tournament. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor at Large) #paris2024 #olympics #nigeria #zambia Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @…

Just a week after he left Kaizer Chiefs, Cavin Johnson joins the pod and opens up on what really happened at Chiefs and what went wrong at AmaKhosi Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) #AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #Africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitte…

Coach Cavin Johnson talks about the respect he deserves for the work he did with Chiefs and before as well as the future prospects of Rhulani Mokwena and Pitso Mosimane Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) #AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #Africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcas…

In this episode we discuss the reasons why Rhulani Mokwena and Sundowns went their separate ways, and lament the postponement of the Women's AFCON. Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Alasdair Howorth (OTW multi-platform reporter) and Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor-at-large) #sundowns #masandawana #WAFCON #Africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Foll…

Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, N'Golo Kanté. It feels like it's the Africans who are showing up at the Euros and dominating. The gang takes a look at why that is and why it's so special that these players can celebrate their complex identities. Plus we look at the new AFCON/WAFCON schedules and chat through Francis' team of the season Host: Zayn Nabb…

In this episode Alasdair Howorth picks his All African team, which has no place for FA Cup winner André Onana or Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen. Tune in to hear his team of the season. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth #totalenergiescafcl | #Sundowns | #YallaYaAhly Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on F…