On The Whistle Podcast

In this episode we have one of Africa's finest football journalists Lorenz Köhler run us through the coaching changes in Nigeria and Cameroon as Jose Peseiro and Rigobert Song depart their teams respectively. As part of our chat Lorenz draws attention to Bafana Bafana and how Hugo Broos might be departing South Africa, with opportunities closer to home being of interest to the Belgian. Finally we...

The gang are back around the braai celebrating Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi's winner for Fulham against Man United, and also calling out the unreal levels online abuse the Nigerian received during the Africa Cup of Nations. Courtney also celebrates Liverpool's League Cup success and there's a deeper dive into why the women's game hasn't built on the momentum of last year's Women's World Cup. Panel...

Hi guys the boomers are back, and we debate whether Victor Osimhen is deserving of his title as the Best African Footballer on the continent. We also explain why Ronwen Williams doesn't have to leave the continent to cement his epic legacy, how Ghana failed Chris Hughton, talk about Emilio Nsue's suspension and give you insight on Jose Mourinho's love of African players. Panel: Zayn Nabb...

In this episode SPS and OTW fam get round the braai one last time to review from the Africa Cup of Nations. We tell you where the final was won and lost, pick our team of the tournament and also gaze into our crystal balls to give you some perspective on the journeys the Ivory Coast and Nigeria are on. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whi...

Wondergoals, shockers, last-minute winners, penalty heroics and upsets upon upsets, but all of that is forgotten as Nigeria take on the hosts Ivory Coast for a taste of immortality. Coach, Zayn, Courtney and Alasdair gather to discuss and predict what will happen in the biggest match in African football. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The W...

It's Amapiano vs Afrobeats, Jollof vs Braai and South Africa vs Nigeria. Join Alasdair, Courtney and Coach to preview the semi finals of the AFCON and predict who will still be here come Sunday Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast #drc #supereagles #leselephants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The gang is back together to discuss the brilliance that is Rownen Williams as well as digest what was a unbelievable victory for Ivory Coast over Mali. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #capeverde #ivorycoast #supereagles #bafanabafana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the business end of the tournament and we're in uncharted territory with a completely new batch of 8 quarterfinalists. Coach and Alasdair mull over what could be a brilliant set of matches. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast #palancasnegras #supereagles #leselephants Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Somehow the holders Senegal were knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast in one of the craziest AFCON games we've seen. Coach and Alasdair link up to dissect a crazy round of 16. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast #senegal #supereagles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes joins the podcast again to discuss Cape Verde's remarkable tournament, why having a personal chef makes the difference, and playing the "Cape Verdean" way. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #capeverde #shamrockrovers #mauritania Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The big guns are drafted in for the pod as Francis and Courtney join Coach and Alasdair to preview the round of 16 and clear up this Naija vs Cameroon beef. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast #senegal #supereagles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coach and Alasdair try and make sense of Match Day 2 and the first round of Match Day 3 fixtures. Some excellent behind the scenes insight from our On the Whistle correspondent in regards to the Cameroon, Ghana and Egypt camps! Tap In! Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast #equatorialguinea Hosted...

Over a decade as captain, top scorer, and now hat-trick hero Emilio Nsue sat down with Alasdair to chat about the AFCON, his career and how he is the world's premier scoring right back. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast #equatorialguinea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Star striker Emilio Nsue scored an impressive hat-trick for Equatorial Guinea as they beat Guinea Bissau 4-2 on Thursday to put themselves in prime position to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations last-16. Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth caught up with the teams shot stopper Jesús Owono to find out just why The National Thunder are real contenders for the tournament. Follow us on IG: @otw_...

Coach and Alasdair round up all of the match day 1 fixtures with a special look at some of the underdogs. Lots of chatter on who's impressed and who's underwhelmed so far and who we expect to progress to the knockouts. Tap In! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with Frank Onyeka at his hotel in Abidjan. #afcon #afcon2023 #supereagles #nigeria #onyeka #brentford 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/privacy for more information.

Côte d'Ivoire know how to throw a party and Africa's biggest party kicked off in style. And On The Whistle kick off our coverage in style by linking up with the guys from the Shirtless Plantain Show who bring that Naija flavour to the podcast. We talk everything from Magic Systems to France's plans to steal Ivorians. #afcon #afcon2023 #ivorycoast Follow On The Whistle here: Follow us on IG: @otw_p...

Frank 'The Tank' Onyeka believes that Nigeria are one of the favourites to win the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations but admits Nigeria will have to "fight" for every single victory at the tournament. The affable Super Eagles star caught up with us ahead of departing for the Ivory Coast at his Premier League club Brentford, to talk about the Super Eagles chances for glory, tell his inspiring story an...

In this very special episode we go one-on-one with DR Congo's Yoane Wissa as we preview The Leopards return to the Africa Cup of Nations. Wissa was in fine form when we caught up at his Premier League club Brentford as he spoke about his love for the country despite growing up in France, hopes to make the knockouts and just what it would mean to lift the coveted trophy. Follow us on IG: @otw_podca...

Expectations are remarkably low for four-time AFCON winners Ghana ahead of the tournament. The Black Stars are regarded as one of the giants on the continent, but according to Ghanaian football journalist Yaw Ofosu a recent run of mediocre results, and a game plan rooted in counter attacking football have left their fans not expecting much, and asking for more.  #afcon #afcon20...

It will be make or break for Mauritania in their opening game against Burkina Faso as the Northwest Africans will seek to get out of a tough group that includes Algeria and Angola. Mauritanian football journalist Hassen NDiaye says the goal for the team will be to make the second round, after qualifying for the last three tournaments, and success or failure will come down to the opening encou...

Zambia's Copper Bullets make a return to the AFCON after missing the past three editions, and the southern African nation is confident that they can get out of the group and be a threat in the knockout rounds. Zambian football expert Aaron Mubanga says that Avram Grant's team have the attacking flair and guile to beat Tanzania and DR Congo, and World Cup semi finalists Morocco should als...

In this episode we catch up with football maverick Benoît Assou-Ekotto who talks about how he followed his heart when deciding to play for Cameroon as opposed to France where he lived. The former Indomitable Lions defender says that no matter where he grew up he always had a strong passion for Cameroon, and says that those players from the diaspora who make the choice of playing for the countries...

Mali football expert Drissa Niono gives us the lowdown on the "The Eagles" chances at the AFCON. While the team is struggling to find a lethal finisher up front, he's optimistic his countrymen will do well in the Ivory Coast and emerge from their group, which includes Tunisia, South Africa and Namibia, as semi final contenders. Note: Apologies for the bad connection to Mali as this did impact the...

With just a week until kick off in Côte d'Ivoire; Courtney, Francis and Alasdair gather to reminisce about their favourite AFCON memories. From Olunga's finishing to Lucas Radebe's incredible resilience and of course, Jay Jay Okocha, there is so much to get into. Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #afcon #afcon2023 #preview...