On The Whistle Podcast

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahly again and it's Wydad back into another final. The African Football League may not be what it once promised but the semi-finals were proper heavyweight knockouts and the pod is here to dissect them.   Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Alasdair Howorth   #CluboftheCentury #DimaWydad #Sundowns #AFL     Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_...

In this pod we give you our hot takes on Mo Salah needing to be given more respect, Lyle Foster's new contract at Burnley, and hear about how our friend of the pod Cavin Johnson has taken up the reigns at Kaizer Chiefs. Finally, hear about how "kasi" football could be ruining youth development in SA, and we have a prediction for the big game...SA vs. NZ in the Rugby World Cup final! Hosts: Zayn Na...

The podcast is joined by up and coming top coach Darian Wilken. The Raja Casablanca coach delves into his experience at AmaZulu, Orlando Pirates as well as going into the differences between Moroccan and South African football. He also gives his insight on the current crop of Bafana Bafana heading into the AFCON.   Host: Courtney Freese Guests: Darian Wilken (Raja Casablanca coach)   #Cl...

Bernard Kamungo talks pilau, Man City and if he is a Simba or Yanga man in this quickfire podcast. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Bernard Kamungo (Dallas FC winger), Zayn Nabbi #AFCON2023 #TaifaStars #SomosFCD #DTID 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 00:04 - Favourite foods 01:38 - Football idols 03:...

Brad Ross might be a long suffering Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspurs fan by night, but by day the passionate South African is VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company. In this pod the crew gather round the braai to hear about why football continues to be a powerful vehicle for Coke to reach its consumers and why he's excited for the 2030 World...

Today we go back to the origins of Bafana Bafana with one of the first ever players to don the South African kit, Roger Links. The classy defender turned youth coach opens up on his time rooming with Lucas Radebe, playing in the first ever games of the young nation and his career as a youth coach.   Host: Courtney Freese Guests: Roger Links (former Bafana Bafana defender)   #BafanaBafana...

He's scored against Messi's Inter Miami and he's taking the MLS by storm, yes the podcast is joined by Bernard Kamungo the Tanzanian sensation from Dallas. He joins the podcast to share his inspirational story of growing up in a refugee camp before being resettled in the US as well as updating us on whether or not he will make his Tanzanian debut. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Bernard Kamungo (Da...

Cameroon qualify for the AFCON but are they going to threaten the top dogs in the Ivory Coast? Will Andre Onana stay with the Indomitable Lions? And are Bafana Bafana actually a good team? Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Alasdair Howorth #AFCON2023 #AFCONQ #BafanaBafana #CAF Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Int...

It is the final round of international qualifiers and that means panic stations for some of our biggest nations. Why did Andre Onana re-join Cameroon? Could Tanzania pull off an upset away in Algeria? Which team were docked points for playing an ineligible player? Have a listen to find out!   Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Alasdair Howorth   #AFCON2023 #AFCONQ #BafanaBafana #CAF    ...

Fresh off a record-breaking World Cup, Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod. She talks about the whirlwind that was the World Cup, nearly quitting the game and what needs to be done in South African football.    Host: Firdose Moonda (women's football editor at large)  Guests: Kaylin Swart (Banyana Banyana World Cup goalkeeper)  &nb...

In this podcast our Women's Football Editor at Large Firdose Moonda looks at the future of the women's game including calls to professionalise women's football in South Africa, Morocco setting the benchmark with their two-tier pro leagues, and Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega talking about starting a family. And, we also look back at the kiss from the Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales on Jenni...

In this podcast our resident football expert Courtney Freese picks his top five African players to watch for the 2023/2024 season in world football from the Saudi Pro League, Premier League, women's game and MLS. Also he tells us why he thinks there's no such thing as a defensive midfielder. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) #alnassr #saudiarabia #mane #saudiproleague #s...

In this podcast we review the Women's World Cup from an African perspective. Nigeria's Super Falcons soared before being knocked out on penalties by England, South Africa battled bravely against the Netherlands, and Morocco's fantastic run coming to end against a powerful French outfit in the last 16. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Alasdair Howorth (OTW Cross-Platfor...

The Women's World Cup has been played to the drum of Africa! A record 3 African teams have qualified from the group stages and we're hear to talk the hows, whys and whos of this brilliant success. We also touch on some of the scandals of the tournament and wonder if it's time for some colonial revenge! Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Firdose Moonda, Alasdair Howorth #FIFAWWC #BanyanaBanyana #SoarSuperFal...

She's led them to the World Cup, she's led them to WAFCON glory, and now Desiree Ellis is back on the world stage leading South Africa to a second successive World Cup. The Banyana Banyana head coach discusses her career, how things have changed in the 30 years since her debut and how the African Champions are shaping up ahead of the World Cup.   This interview was recorded before Banyana Ban...

We're just days away from the FIFA Women's World Cup and we've got another stellar interview. This time Ashleigh Plumptre joins the podcast to talk about representing Nigeria, potentially playing England and representing Africa at the World Cup.   Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Ashleigh Plumptre (Nigeria Super Falcons defender)   #SoarSuperFalcons #TeamNigeria #FIFAWWC #WorldCup   F...

It's finally here, the FIFA Women's World Cup! And for the first time Africa has four nations travelling to football's biggest party. But it hasn't been plain sailing for our four nations. From players boycotting matches, coaches firing off against federations and even accusations of sexual misconduct, the preparation for the tournament has been complicated. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Firdose...

It's Women's World Cup time and On The Whistle are excited to bring you a series of big interviews ahead of the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand. First up is an explosive interview with Nigeria Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum who holds nothing back. The American talks about the challenges the team has faced from outside and within, including the lack of payment from the federation and...

In this bitesize pod we find out a little bit more about South African legend Janine van Wyk, including a wonderful anecdote about how her mum taught her the hard way about learning to be a good loser, despite it going against every fibre of her being.  Host: Firdose Moonday (OTW Women's Football Editor-at-Large)  Guest: Janine van Wyk (South African defender / WAFCON winner) ...

Karibu Timu ya Wananchi! We're heading to Tanzania this week to speak all things Young Africans Sports Club. Vice President of Yanga Arafat Haji joins the podcast to lift the lid on the secrets to Yanga's success which has seen them win back-to-back domestic trebles and reach the Confederation Cup final for the first time in the club's history    Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Arafat Haji (Vic...

The Club of the Century strikes again! Al Ahly overcame Wydad Casablanca to be crowned African champions for a record-extending 11th title. We're joined by Maher Mezahi to discuss the brilliance of Al Ahly, the incredible spectacle of North African derbies, and whether Al Ahly can finally go one better and become world champions. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Alasdair Howorth, Maher Mezahi (North Afric...

Former Bafana Bafana goal keeper of two World Cups Hans Vonk joins the podcast to speak about his career. The shot stopper opens the lid on how he got picked for Bafana Bafana from seemingly nowhere, why he moved to South Africa to play for Ajax Cape Town and why he fell out of love with football.   Host: Alasdair Howorth  Guest: Hans Vonk (Bafana Bafana goal keeper), Courtney Freese ( f...

South African football icon Janine van Wyk joins the pod in this episode to talk about her illustrious career that's seen her lift the WAFCON and become the continent's second highest most capped international across the men's and women's game. Van Wyk spoke to our Women's Football Editor-at-Large Firdose Moonda about what it was like being welcomed playing township football as a junior,...

It's the Nedbank Cup final and Sekhukhune manager Brandon Truter joins the podcast to chat about taking his team to their first ever cup final. We also delve into what went wrong at AmaZulu for the gaffer and the struggles of coaching in the PSL.   Host: Alasdair Howorth   Guests: Brandon Truter (Head Coach of Sekhukhune United), Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist) &n...

Wydad get the job done, Sundowns disappoint and Percy Tau is still on fire! The CAF Champions League threw up some brilliant action over the weekend that Alasdair and Courtney go through as well as Yanga's incredible achievement as well as the maddest weekend of PSL football.   Host: Alasdair Howorth   Guests: Courtney Freese (Former Champions League Semi-finalist)     #Masanda...