On The Whistle Podcast

The World Cup has kicked off and on the eve of Senegal's opener against Holland we preview the chances of the AFCON champs. We remind you about how Aliou Cissé was on the cusp of losing his job until he won the Africa Cup of Nations, analyse how the Lions of Teranga will cope without their talisman Saido Mane, and we give our hot takes on FIFA president Gianni Infatino's controversial speech....

In this show we will be taking a look at Morocco and Tunisia's chances, as both North African sides return to the world stage after being knocked out during the group stage in Russia 2018. Morocco are in Group F with Belgium, Canada and Croatia. Meanwhile Tunisia are in Group D along with France, Denmark and Australia. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Maher Mezahi (Algerian Football Expert) #letsroar...

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were thrashed 4-0 by hosts AS FAR in Sunday's CAF Women's Champions League final in Rabat, Morocco. The game was full of drama as Sundowns were reduced to nine players after two red cards, while Ibtissam Jraidi was the hometown hero in the final as she scored a hat-trick, thereby securing the North African nation's first ever crown in this competition. In this show we revi...

In this show we will be taking a look at Cameroon's chances, as the Indomitable Lions make a return to football's biggest stage. Cameroon will play in an eighth World Cup - a record number of appearances for an African nation - and take on Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil in Group G. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth Guest: Francis Nkwain (Cameroon Football Expert) #letsroartogether | #qatar202...

Ghana's Black Stars head into the World Cup with a team in transition, but their unpredictability might be their greatest strength. Iñaki Williams, Mohammed Salisu and Thomas Partey are likely to be the key pillars the team's campaign will be built on in Group H when they play against Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay. Ghana fans will be hoping for sweet revenge when the team play Urugua...

This week we toast Orlando Pirates who won their first piece of silverware of the season when the Soweto giants beat AmaZulu 1-0 in the MTN8 Cup final. Our resident SA football expert and former PSL winner Courtney Freese used this show to highlight some of the technical brilliance from both teams, while also spotting a bad tackle early on from AmaZulu's Gabadinho Mhango that should have been a re...

In this bitesize pod we look back on South Africa's biggest derby and our resident football expert and former PSL winner Courtney Freese illustrates why Yusuf Maart's “special goal” for Kaizer Chiefs shouldn't have counted in their 1-0 win over rivals Orlando Pirates. Also Courtney picks his Soweto derby MVP and tells you why the World Cup can't come soon enough for Liverpool. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi an...

Four-time winning PSL coach Gavin Hunt is back in business as he returns to the helm of SuperSport United. In this pod Gavin tells us about his goals to get back into Africa, experience at Man City and Brentford, and how he'd love to be reunited with Benni McCarthy one day, but this time as his assistant coach.  Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese  Guest: Gavin Hunt (SuperSport Un...

It is Ballon d'Or season and it was Africa's year. A son of Africa took the top spot in Karim Benzema, but Africa's favourite son, Sadio Mane, took home second place as well as the Socrates award. Mo Salah, Riyad Mahrez and Sebastien Haller made up a record four Africans at the awards and a great night for the continent. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner) #Mane #Ball...

In this pod we give you our hot takes on the latest news in African football. We tell you why AmaZulu need show more faith in their coaches, why Kaizer Chief's mentor Arthur Zwane deserves more respect and hear how our Mighty Mauler Courtney Freese ate four starters at the BOA Awards...pssst don't tell Francis Nkwain who organisers the event! Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese  #HebeU...

In this pod the OTW crew discuss the top 5 best African youth players in the world selected by The Guardian, and also take a viewer's question who asks about the Pitso Mosimane curse, and if it will follow him to Saudi Arabia.  Host: Zayn Nabbi  Panel: Alasdair Howrth (CNN Sport) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)  #AHLIFC #الأهلي_جدة #PitsoMosimane Follow us on IG: @...

Mr Nabbi is back and with a bang. The pod gathers to discuss the final round of friendlies before the World Cup. Who is ready and who is even more ready? Meanwhile, friend of the pod and Africa's hottest managerial property, Pitso Mosimane, is off to the Saudi Arabian second division!!! Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Francis Nkwain (Sports Media Executive), Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner), Alasdair H...

Without the boss Zayn, the pod marched on, discussing how Ghana's introduction of a host of players into the squad may affect the Black Stars during the international games coming up. The panel also discusses the phenomenon of countries playing World Cup warm-up friendlies against nations from the same regions as their group stage opponents to prepare. Host: Alasdair Howorth Speakers: Francis Nkwa...

The pod convene to talk about why Mo Salah's mojo is gone and what he needs to get it back. They also discuss the barriers to African football and players in going to Europe and how the African Super League could affect it Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Francis Nkwain, Alasdair Howorth #MoSalah #Pharoahs #AfricanSuperLeague Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Faceb...

In this pod we are joined by Itamar Dubinsky, author of Entrepreneurial Goals: Development and Africapitalism in Ghanaian Soccer Academies. The Israeli academic talks about how locally run academies can be the way forward for football in Africa and can contribute to local communities and economies. Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth Guests: Itamar Dubinsky  #BlackStars #AfricanFootball &...

Even though there are some players who can earn a small fortune playing in South Africa's and Africa's richest league the PSL, many stars of today don't live within their means. In this pod we find out the importance of mentorship, building networks, and calls for a players fund to ensure a bright future for those entering retirement. Panel: Courtney Freese (host), Fani Madida (Bafana and Kaizer C...

In this pod we have South African football royalty in Fani Madida, Matthew Booth, Thabo Mngomeni and Benedict Vilakazi join Courtney Freese to talk about life after football. Around our braai these legends reflect honestly about the highs and lows since moving on from the beautiful game. Panel: Courtney Freese (host), Fani Madida (Bafana and Kaizer Chief legend), Matthew Booth (Sundowns legend), T...

In this bitesize edition we tell you why Kalidou Koulibaly is at the right age to make an impact in the Premier League, hear about how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be reunited with his former mentor and why Sadio Mane is a real class act....oh and our resident Manchester United season ticket holder couldn't wait to give us his thoughts on the team's early season calamitous form. Host: Zayn Nabb...

This Wednesday CAF will unveil their plans for the African Super League, and ahead of this seismic announcement we give you a digest of what to expect and talk about which teams could be part of this groundbreaking competition.  Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW cross-platform reporter)  #Africa #Football #CAF Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podc...

Orlando Pirates new kid on the block Miguel Timm joins the podcast today. He talks about being his own agent, learning from Didier Drogba, moving to Orlando Pirates and what he wants his legacy to be. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Courtney Freese Guest: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates, South Africa midfielder)  #DStvPrem #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways  Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter:...

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations came to a glorious end on Saturday as South Africa took home their first ever crown. Our man on the ground Alasdair Howorth discusses how Banyana Banyana broke their curse, reflects on Morocco's progression as a nation, and how the teams look going into the World Cup. Host: Zayn Nabbi  Guest: Alasdair Howorth (OTW Multi Platform Journalist)  #BanyanaBany...

The big game is nearly upon us in Rabat where Morocco will be aiming to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against pre-tournament favourites South Africa on Saturday. The Moroccans have built up a head of steam ahead of the final and surprised many in their dramatic win over Nigeria. Can they now deliver on the biggest stage against one of the continent's powerhouses? Tune in to o...

In this pod Orlando Pirates and Bush Bucks icon Thabo Mngomeni opens up about his rise to the top. Mngomeni talks about "fighting" for respect at the Sea Robbers, how a three hour conversation with former Bafana boss Carlos Queiroz helped him get an opportunity to play at the AFCON, and explains why Hugo Broos was correct with some of his observations as national team coach about the current...

Bayana Bayana star Thembi Kgatlana is looking forward to the biggest Women's AFCON to date and says favourites South Africa have come to the tournament to enjoy themselves. The Atlético Madrid forward has a positive outlook on the growth of the sport, and says with World Cup qualification places being competed for there'll be an extra edge to the games.  Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: The...

The 2022 Women's Africa Cup on Nations in upon us and On The Whistle will be there to cover it all. We will bring you the best content, analysis and interviews from the tournament starting off with an interview with Tottenham Hotspur and Morocco forward Rosella Ayane. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Rosella Ayane (Spurs and Morocco) #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #TeamMorocco #COYS Follow us on IG: @otw_p...