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Manchester City In Crisis!!! Can Pep Guardiola Fix it?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 20:55


Join us as we dive into the unexpected struggles of Manchester City this season. From the tactical challenges and injuries to the underwhelming performances, we analyze what has gone wrong for the reigning champions. Is this a bump in the road, or can the great Pep Guardiola fix it.

What's Happened to Brazilian Football?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 17:18


Following a disappointing showing at the 2024 Copa America and the looming threat of missing the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. Join our hosts as they dive into the factors behind Brazil's decline, analyzing what's gone wrong and whether the once-mighty football powerhouse can bounce back. Don't miss this deep dive into the state of Brazilian football!

Reaction to Koeman's comments on Bergwijn's transfer and career with the Dutch men's National Team

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 15:55


We react to Ronald Koeman's recent comments on Steven Bergwijn's transfer to the Saudi Pro Football League.

Should African football players born in the diaspora represent Africa?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 35:34


In this episode, we tackle the growing debate over African players born in the diaspora who represent European and other non-African nations. Join our passionate hosts as they discuss the impact of these players' decisions on African football, the motivations behind players' decisions, what it would take to keep top talent competing for their home countries, and what role African football associations play.

What Law Changes Would Make Football (Soccer) better?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 21:47


In this episode, we explore creative and controversial ideas for improving the beautiful game. Join our passionate hosts as they brainstorm new rules, tweaks, and innovations that could enhance fairness, excitement, and the overall experience of football. From adjusting offside laws to rethinking penalty shootouts, we'll discuss it all. Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking conversation on how to take football to the next level.

Is VAR (Video Assistant Referee) Ruining Football?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 10:10


In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding VAR's impact on the game. Join us as we share our thoughts on whether VAR enhances fairness and accuracy or disrupts the flow and excitement of football.

Do FIFA rankings truly reflect the quality of international football?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 10:06


In this episode, we question the accuracy and relevance of FIFA's ranking system. Do FIFA rankings genuinely represent a team's quality and performance on the global stage? Tune in for an insightful discussion on the value and limitations of FIFA Rankings.

Is the era of Super Soccer National Teams Over in Men's Football?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 18:08


In this intriguing episode, we examine whether the dominance of traditional men's football powerhouses, like Brazil, Germany, and Italy, is coming to an end.

July 13, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 32:45


Part II, the conclusion of Are African National Football Teams Better With Local or Foreign Coaches?”, we take the discussion a little deeper and share our opinions on what the coaches need to succeed.

Analyzing Player-Coach Disputes: Justified Response or Insubordination?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 16:06


In this episode, we use cases from the Nigerian Internation Victor Osimhen, and Manchester United's Jadon Sancho to analyze the complexities and conflicts between football players and their team managers.

Part 1 - Are African National Football Teams Better With Local Or Foreign Coaches?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 25:22


In this two-part episode, we explore the impact of coaching choices on national team success. Join us for a lively discussion on the future of African football.

Can An African National Team Win The FIFA World Cup?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 35:00


In this episode, our passionate hosts debate, “Can an African National Team Win The FIFA World Cup?” Always from an ardent sports fan's perspective, join us as we dive into the challenges and potential of African teams on the world stage. Hear diverse opinions, exciting predictions, and heartfelt hopes for the future of African football.

Has Josep “Pep” Guardiola ruined football?

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 34:16


In this provocative episode we tackle one of the most controversial questions in modern soccer. Renowned for his tactical genius and success, Pep Guardiola has transformed the game, but has his influence been entirely positive? Three football fans die debate whether Guardiola's emphasis on possession and intricate play has stifled the sport's unpredictability and excitement. Tune in as we explore the impact of Guardiola's philosophy and influence on football.

Would You Support Your Rival Football Team?

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 20:15


In this episode, “Would You Support Your Rival Football Team?”, we delve into the fascinating world of football loyalty and rivalry in club and country. We welcome our guest to the show and share opinions on what it would take to cross the aisle and support our arch-nemesis or if it could be done. Listen as we unpack the complexities of football club and country allegiance and discover if true loyalty can ever be swayed

Is football still entertaining?

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 22:54


With winning at all cost being the goal of most football teams, Gboyega & Demola ask the question, “is football still entertaining?”

Finidi George appointed New Super Eagles Manager.. Quick Reaction

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 22:54


In this episode, Gboyega and Demola provide their reactions to the appointment of former Super Eagles star Finidi George as the new manager of the national team.

Greatest French Striker debate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 30:22


The great Zinedine Zidane described Karim Benzema as the "Greatest French striker of all time". In this episode, we dissect and provide our responses to this opinion. As always, remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1

What if VAR existed when......?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 43:26


Controversial refereeing decisions are part of the appeal of football. Over the years, there have been numerous referring calls that have caused major controversy that are still being debated till today. In this episode, we look back at some of these decisions, and wonder what would have happened if VAR and Goal line technology existed then. As always, remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1

The Nigeria vs Argentina football rivalry?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 52:08


Nigeria has faced Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 5 times, and all 5 times the result has been the same.. Argentina win. In this episode, we reminisce about all the matchups, remember our favorite moments and discuss why Nigeria has failed to win any of the games. As always, remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Boxing: Roy Jones Jr vs James "Lights-out" Toney

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 30:54


As with many boxing debates, who was the greater fighter or who had the better career has always been the major crux of those discussions, In this episode we take this debate over two of the greatest fighters of their era, Roy Jones Jr and James "Lights-out" Toney. As always, remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Weight Hoppers in Boxing.....

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 28:32


In this episode, we discuss the circumstances that influence the decisions of boxers to move up and down within different weight categories, the related benefits and pitfalls of weight hopping, and reminisce on some of the best to do ever do so, As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @Classicsportsb1.

Usain Bolt vs Carl Lewis.......Who is better?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 19:58


Men's Olympic sprinting has been graced with great talents over the decades, but two in particular have stood head and shoulders above everyone else... Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis. In this episode, we analyze the Olympic careers of both men and determine who we consider the best. As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

The Decathlete or The Sprinter.....who is the greater athlete

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 16:49


The decathlete has always been considered the best athlete of the Olympics or World Championships. In this episode, we discuss if this is still the case, or has the sprinter overtaken the decathlete for this accolade. As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1

The Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles - Team Selection

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 22:26


And here we are at the end of our discussion on our Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles Team. In this final episode of the series, we make our selections on the starting lineups and substitutes. As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comment or provide us with some other other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

The Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles - Forwards

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 41:50


The Ultimate Nigeria Team discussion now shifts to the Forwards. As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

The Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles Team - Midfielders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 39:04


With the back line of our Ultimate Nigeria Team completed, we now shift our attention to the "engine" room of our team, and focus on the Midfielders. As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles Team - Left & Right Backs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 32:00


..........and the journey continues. In this third episode of our Ultimate Nigeria Team series, we focus our attention on the left and right backs. As always, remember you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

The Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles Team....Part 2 (Centerbacks)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 38:34


As we said on our previous episode, if you are a Nigerian football fan, you have at some point developed your team of all-time Nigeria football greats. In this second episode of our Ultimate Nigeria Team series, our discussion focuses on the Centerbacks. As always, remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1. 

The Ultimate Nigeria Super Eagles / Green Eagles Team......Part 1 (Goalkeepers)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 48:54


And we are back!!!! After our long hiatus, the banter continues with Demola and Gboyega. If you are a Nigerian football fan, you have at some point developed your team of all-time Nigeria football greats. In this first episode of our Ultimate Nigeria Team series, our discussion focuses on the goalkeepers. As always, remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Season Review Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 32:39


Well, its hard to believe, but we have come to the end of the our first season. In the seconf of this two part series, Gboyega and Demola review all the topics of the season, with an invited guest, to get his perspective on each of the discussions. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Season Review Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 26:16


Well, its hard to believe, but we have come to the end of the our first season. In the first of this two part series, Gboyega and Demola review all the topics of the season, with an invited guest, to get his perspective on each of the discussions. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Biggest upset in Boxing History..............Tyson v Douglas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 49:04


Undoubtedly discussed by numerous boxing historians, analysts and casual fans, February 11th 1990 provided the most shocking result in boxing history, when 1990 Iron Mike Tyson was knocked out by James "Buster" Dougals. In this episode, Demola and Gboyega debate our opinions on the circumstances of the fight, and post-fight ramifications for both men. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Atlanta 96 Gold.... Blessing or Curse

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 36:53


In 1996, Nigeria secured its greatest achievement in international football till date by winning the Olympic Gold medal. However, subsequent Nigerian (and African sides) have never been able to translate that success at the full international level. In this episode, Demola and Gboyega discuss whether the aftermath of this great achievement has been a Blessing or a Curse to the Nigerian football scene. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

The Ultimate Boxing Matchup... "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler vs Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 29:32


In the second part of our "Ultimate boxing match up", Demola and Gboyega discuss a hypothetical fight between "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler and Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, postulating on which fighter would have won this match up. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

The Ultimate Boxing Matchup... "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler vs Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 26:17


In what could only be described as the ultimate boxing match up between two of the all time greatest boxers in the Middle-weight category, Gboyega and Demola discuss a dream, hypothetical fight between "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler and Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins. In this first episode of a two part series, we reminisce about each fighters career highlights and most memorable victories. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide other show ideas at @classicsportsb1

Classic African Teams at the FIFA World Cup (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 37:18


Africa has had some great performances at the FIFA World Cup. In the second part of the series, Gboyega and Demola rank their Top 3 African World Cup sides. Remember, you can follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide us with some other show ideas at @classicsportsb1.

Classic African Teams at the FIFA World Cup (Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 36:28


Africa has had a checkered history at the FIFA World Cup, with some great and some not so great performances over the years. In Part 1 of this two part series, Demola and Gboyega reminisce about some of the greatest African sides, and make their cases for the greatest of them all. Follow Classic Sports Banta to join in the conversation, share your comments or provide other show ideas at @classicsportsb1

Is Nwankwo Kanu a "Super Eagles" Legend?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 48:50


The history of the Nigerian Mens national football team is littered with legendary players that have graced fans with their brilliant play and magical ball skills. In this episode, Gboyega and Demola debate the great Nwankwo Kanu's career with the Super Eagles and ask the question.... "Is Kanu a "Super Eagles" legend?

Africa Cup of Nations Nigeria Sides

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 44:38


Over the years, Nigeria has been one of the most consistently represented countries at the Africa Cup of Nations. In this episode, Gboyega and Demola discuss and rank their Top 3 Naija AfCoN sides....

1990 Cameroon V 1994 Nigeria

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 42:24


In this debut episode, Gboyega and Demola discuss a hypothetical match-up between two of the greatest African sides to ever feature at the FIFA World Cup.... 1990 Cameroon side and the 1994 Nigeria side.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 2:56


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