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 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Po...

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 Follow us on IG:...

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)  #footb...

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 The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:32 -...

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 The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:30 -...

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: On The Whistle Podcast Sho...

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. Host...

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)...

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...

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 Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whis...

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 #betwaypremiership #southafrica #durban #carlingcup #guardiola...

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 Courtney Freese Guest: Clinton Larsen (Magesi FC...

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 (OTW Cross Platform Reporter)&nb...

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 particularly on our continent. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and...

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 defence of their WAFCON crown. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and...

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 #Amakhosi4Life #kaizerchiefs #orlandopirates Follow us on IG...

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: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast...

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_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Li...

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 great things "with the right coach." Host: &...

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 trophies won at United during an era of unparallel...

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 Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The...

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 investment on the continent, Motsepe opened up about the...

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_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us...

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 Courtney makes the case that Salah should be rank...