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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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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 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.

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.

..........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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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....

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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