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Almere City defender Hamdi Akujobi speaks exclusively to AyoT of EaglesTracker about his football journey from the Feyenoord Academy, signing his first pro contract with SC Heerenven, moving to Almere City. He also outlines his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria and thinks he is ready now!Connect with us:Shop - https://eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - https://instagram.com/eaglestrackerng X - https://twitter.com/ETMediaNGFacebook - https://Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - https://www.eaglestrackerng.comTIMESTAMP0:00 Preview1:21 Intro2:33 Background & Childhood5:56 Favourite Club6:28 Role Models9:51 Joining Heerenveen14:26 Nigeria U20 Call-Up20:21 Playing in the Eredivisie22:40 Joining Almere City26:24 Getting Promoted to the Eredivisie 32:03 First Eredivisie Goal35:29 Highest & Lowest Career Moments36:26 Quick-fire Questions37:41 Favourite Memory of Nigeria U2038:53 Style of Play 39:31 Super Eagles Dream 43:27 Message to Eric Chelle44:36 Super Eagles 6-A-Side Squad46:07 Off Pitch Hobbies46:47 Paul Mukairu47:20 Post-Football Plans52:01 GAME: Would You Rather?54:40 Career Goals56:36 Advice to Aspiring Footballers57:16 Question From Previous Guest58:16 Question For The Next Guest1:00:16 Guest Recommendation1:00:44 Current Projects1:01:14 Favourite Jersey Number1:01:31 Final Word From Hamdi1:01:57 Outro
Al Jandal striker, Chisom Egbuchulam speaks on his career journey from Rangers International in the NPFL to Sweden, Asia and then the middle east. He also discusses his call-up to the Super Eagles and plays some fun games.TIMESTAMP00:00 Preview01:00 Introduction02:26 Chisom's Background05:52 Path to Professional Football10:15 First Pro Contract15:08 Winning the NPFL Title with Rangers18:37 Super Eagles Call-up26:13 GAME: Quick Fire 28:22 Moving to Europe36:07 Moving to South Korea39:10 Moving to China46:28 Moving to the UAE?48:00 Moving to Saudi Arabia51:19 GAME: Would you Rather?56:02 Football Fans Around The World1:00:56 Returning to the NPFL1:02:01 Life After Football1:04:02 Advice for Aspiring Footballers1:11:01 Current Projects
Nigerian striker Leke James takes AyoT through his football journey, from playing in Kogi State, moving tot Norway, going to China at a young age, playing in Saudi Arabia, and then returning to Europe with Sivasspor. He also discusses how the doctors at Sivasspor potentially caused him to have a career-threatening injury.
AyoT speaks to Pius Ndubuokwu, one of Nigeria's top sports lawyers, about the legal aspects of player transfers, contracts, and what football clubs need to know when selling playersSports Lawyer, Pius Ndubuokwu discusses his experience working with Nigerian Footballers, Clubs & More on the latest episode of the Home of Nigerian Football Podcast.If you ever need his services, just let him know that you're from EaglesTracker
Nigerian midfielder, Raphael Ayagwa speaks about his football journey, from starting in Nigeria, making it to Europe, his time in the USA, the terrible incident in Egypt & More. TIMESTAMP00:00 Promo 00:50 Introduction 02:30 Raphael's background 06:43 Getting into professional football 10:14 Role Model 14:32 Transfer to Lillestrom SK 19:30 Returning to Lobi Stars 21:01 Transfer to Tulsa FC in the USA 24:55 Returning to Lobi Stars Again! 27:05 Transfer to Aswan SC 33:12 Inhumane treatment by Aswan Officials 40:09 Transfer to Libya 42:45 Quickfire Questions 51:12 Advice for Young Footballers 52:07 If I wasn't a footballer 53:04 Question for the Next Guest 53:36 GAME: Would you Rather? 55:52 Guest Recommendations 56:51 Message to Viewers 58:23 Outro
On this episode of the Home of Nigerian Football Podcast, AyoT sits down virtually with Emeka Eze of Pendikspor to talk about his football journey, from Nigeria to Cameroon to Europe. He also talks about his struggles in Turkey, and plans for the future. As always, a few fun games were played as well. Become a member of EaglesTracker now to enjoy exclusive videos, giveaways and more: https://www.youtube.com/@eaglestrackerng/join Hit ‘Subscribe' to make sure you never miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content. Connect with us: Shop - https://eaglestrackershop.com Instagram - https://Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ng X - https://twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNG Facebook - https://Facebook.com/EaglesTracker Web - https://www.eaglestrackerng.com TIMESTAMP 00:00 Promo 00:45 Introduction 01:57 Emeka's Background 06:01 Emeka's Style of Play 09:30 Emeka's Youth Career 14:38 Moving to Cameroon 28:30 Return to Nigeria 31:50 Trial in Estonia 33:26 Moving to RoPs in Finland 36:45 Transfer to Sturm Graz 48:37 Issues with Agent and Injury Struggles 52:40 Loan to Adanaspor and Hamstring Injury 57:43 Return to Austria and Move to Keçiörengücü 1:03:06 Return to Action after 6 Months 1:09:04 Move to Eyupspor 1:12:09 Move to Istanbulspor 1:18:20 Returning to Eyupspor and Demanding Better Pay 1:29:12 Another Injury 1:34:45 Standing His Ground 1:41:11 GAME: Quick Fire 1:44:25 Goals For the Future 1:45:25 Dream Club 1:45:46 Super Eagles Dream 1:45:48 Favourite Goal 1:46:14 Toughest Defender Ever Faced 1:46:40 Best Teammate On The Pitch 1:47:47 Hobbies 1:48:41 Significance of the 90 Jersey Number 1:52:29 Advice for Aspiring Footballers 1:53:24 If Football Stopped Today 1:57:23 Final words
Super Eagles and Al Arabi forward, Anayo Iwuala sits down with AyoT to discuss his football journey, career struggles, and his future. Become a member of EaglesTracker now to enjoy exclusive videos, giveaways and more: https://www.youtube.com/@eaglestrackerng/join Hit ‘Subscribe' to make sure you never miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content. Connect with us: Shop - https://eaglestrackershop.com Instagram - https://Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ng X - https://twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNG Facebook - https://Facebook.com/EaglesTracker Web - https://www.eaglestrackerng.com TIMESTAMP 00:00 Preview 01:12 Introduction 02:35 Anayo's Background 04:30 Parents' Reaction to Anayo's Love for Football 07:34 Juggling Between Education & Football 08:47 Turning Down First Offer to Play Football 13:44 Joining Delta Force 20:03 First Season at Delta Force and move to Kada City 22:17 Early Career & Financial Sacrifices 27:27 Transfer to Enyimba 40:35 First Super Eagles Call Up 44:01 Experience in the Super Eagles Camp 47:53 Super Eagles Debut 52:50 Second Super Eagles Call Up 54:31 QuickFire Questions 57:11 Feelings on Missing AFCON 2021 59:53 Transfer to Esperance de Tunis 1:09:01 Loan move to CR Belouizdad 1:13:14 Reason for leaving CR Belouizdad 1:17:59 Confronting Esperance de Tunis 1:19:15 Transfer to Kuwait 1:21:12 Difference in Quality of Football 1:22:47 Self Analysis on Move to Kuwait 1:25:04 Dreams of Playing in Europe 1:28:00 Targets for the Season 1:31:16 Dream Club 1:31:34 Dream Teammate 1:32:04 Favourite Goal 1:32:52 Toughest Opponent 1:38:01 Hobbies outside Football 1:39:22 Managing the Pressures of Football 1:40:31 Potential Return to the NPFL 1:40:50 Message to Young Footballers 1:41:36 Feeling When Not Playing Football 1:43:21 Question for the Next Guest 1:46:05 Blind Ranking Game 1:47:50 Conclusion
FC Zurich and Nigeria U20 forward, Emmanuel Umeh speaks exclusively with EaglesTracker about his career journey. Adapting to life in Zurich, his dream of representing Nigeria's first team, his dream teammates, manager and more.0:00 Promo0:43 Winning the Bulgarian Cup with Botev Plovdiv5:09 Joining FC Zurich in Switzerland 8:24 Goals for the 2024/2025 Season10:16 Benefits of Having a Nigerian Teammate12:54 Long Term Career Goals16:06 Dream Club18:01 Dream Teammate18:55 Fav Position to play20:19 What it takes to make the Super Eagles team21:31 Role Models in the Super Eagles 22:58 African Player of the Year 202424:21 Off-field Hobbies 26:06 The Challenge of the Football Calendar in 202431:21 Quickfire Questions 35:10 Would you Rather? 42:49 Who is Emmanuel Umeh?44:09 What to Expect in the Future44:43 Advice for Aspiring Footballers46:13 Biggest Life Lesson from Football47:25 Question for the Next Guest48:57 Wrap-up49:29 Final WordSupport the showSubscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.Connect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngX - x.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
FC Zurich and Nigeria U20 forward, Emmanuel Umeh speaks exclusively with EaglesTracker about his career journey. From growing up in Keffi, Nigeria, to signing his first pro contract with Botev Blovdiv, representing Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup, joining FC Zurich and more.0:00 Promo0:27 Intro3:25 Growing Up in the Barracks4:39 My Love For Football6:18 Favourite Team and Players Growing Up 8:48 The Journey to Professional Football 17:07 U17 National Team Rejection18:25 Joining Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria21:36 Adapting to Professional Football 26:00 Style of Play in Bulgaria 27:52 First Professional Goal29:57 Playing in Botev Plovdiv's First Team35:13 Representing Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup45:35 Assessing the Performance at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World CupSupport the showSubscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.Connect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngX - x.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
AyoT speaks with Super Eagles and Omonia FC goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, to discuss his upbringing, career journey, highs and lows of his career, and much more. This is Francis Uzoho like you have never heard or seen him before.Support the showSubscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.Connect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngX - x.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons and Portland Thorns defender, Nicole Payne has an honest conversation about the recent happenings in her football career.0:00 Intro2:02 Family Background3:17 Style of Play4:20 Getting a University Degree8:56 Favourite position10:39 Talents Outside of Football13:32 Favourite African footballer15:23 Signing for PSG and Adapting to a New Country18:47 Lack of Playing Time at PSG21:21 The Strength and Growth of the NWSL23:44 Playing with Legends and Stars for Portland Thorns25:36 Missing the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup 27:49 Playing at the Paris 2024 Olympics30:27 The Team's Potential for Improvement34:11 Becoming a Starter in the Super Falcons36:51 Thoughts on Randy Waldrum40:06 Teammates45:22 WAFCON 2025 46:11 African Nations' Potential to Win the World Cup47:49 Highest Moment in Nicole's Football Journey49:03 Message to Young Players49:48 What next for Nicole Payne ?Support the showSubscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.Connect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngX - x.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Trelleborgs FF and Nigeria U20 defender, Abel Ogwuche narrates his journey from Minna to Sweden, representing Nigeria at the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2023, his favourite player, goals for the future and much more.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
25-year old forward, Fortune Bassey speaks exclusively to EaglesTracker about his journey in football. From growing up in Nigeria, making his breakthrough in the Czech Republic, moving to Hungary for a record fee, facing Barcelona, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, his career regrets and more.TIMESTAMP0:00 Promo0:22 Intro1:44 Growing up in Nigeria4:52 Favourite club growing up5:54 Favourite players to watch6:59 When did you start to believe you could make it pro ?9:42 Describe yourself as a football player11:36 My first opportunity to play football in Europe17:09 Adapting to life in Czech Republic19:27 Breaking into the first team at Bohemians Praha27:25 Breakthrough in Czech Republic31:13 Transfer to Ferencvaros34:08 Loan move to Viktoria Plzen38:34 Winning the league and cup double with Ferencvaros40:31 Playing in the UEFA Champions League42:22 Playing in Camp Nou46:44 Playing against Inter Milan49:36 Getting relegated with Hapoel Petah Tikva54:11 Favourite league so far55:21 Biggest lesson learned so far56:49 Best goal of my career so far 58:20 Toughest opponent faced so far59:22 Best stadium I've played in1:00:04 My dream club1:00:35 GAME: Quickfire1:03:16 GAME: Would you rather ?1:05:28 Plans for the future1:06:36 Favourite position to play1:07:15 Biggest goal in my career1:14:04 Advice to aspiring footballers1:15:57 Guest recommendations1:17:37 OutroSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Eagles and Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi sits down exclusively with EaglesTracker to discuss his football journey, from growing up in Owerri, moving to Anambra, eventually getting a transfer to playing football in Europe, and then representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.0:00 Intro 0:58 Favourite holiday destinations 1:48 How I started playing football 4:45 Support from my parents5:31 Siblings playing football6:20 My favourite team growing up7:31 Players I look up to8:17 Playing as a forward for the Golden Eaglets8:50 How I became a defender9:52 My favourite position10:19 Is Nigeria's youth system working?12:05 Missing the U17 World Cup in 201713:12 How my journey in Europe started15:17 Failed move to Norway15:58 The style of football in Portugal 16:49 Adapting to life in Portugal18:00 Fighting relegation last season (23/24)20:06 Relationship with Chidozie Awaziem 22:02 First Super Eagles call up 25:08 My Super Eagles debut27:29 Getting called up for AFCON 202330:03 Finishing second at AFCON 202331:39 Disappointment of not featuring at the AFCON33:17 Thoughts on Jose Peseiro35:30 GAME: How many can you name in 30 seconds?38:49 GAME: Quickfire questions 41:20 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign 44:35 GAME: Do you remember?49:05 How I plan for my career 50:08 Failed transfer to Nantes53:04 GAME: Would you rather?55:04 Advice for aspiring footballers 57:10 What to expect in the future57:53 OutroSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
AyoT and Olu from the Nigeria Football Weekly podcast, discuss and grade the performances of 10 Super Eagles Stars who joined new clubs in the 2023/2024 season. Who was the best performer ? Who was the biggest flop ?TIMESTAMP0:00 Promo0:16 Intro1:58 Alex Iwobi to Fulham7:35 Samuel Chukwueze to AC Milan12:30 Maduka Okoye for Udinese18:16 Akor Adams to Montpellier23:20 Calvin Bassey to Fulham27:23 Ola Aina to Nottingham Forest31:15 Cyriel Dessers to Rangers35:33 Paul Onuachu to Trabzonspor40:10 Victor Boniface to Bayer Leverkusen44:40 Gift Orban to Lyon50:30 Recap51:45 Best Nigerian transfer of the season53:00 Final ThoughtsSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Nigerian striker, Anthony Ujah discusses his career journey, all the way from Benue in Nigeria, playing for Mainz, Koln, Union Berlin, his time in China, recovering from a career-threatening injury, finding a home in Eintracht Braunschweig and much more.0:00 Promo0:14 Intro0:40 Checking in / Family life1:20 Journey to Professional Football 5:46 Joining Abuja FC10:06 Playing for Abuja FC10:36 Joining Warri Wolves11:11 Trials in Norway12:06 Joining Lillestrom14:10 My move to Mainz / Germany 15:11 Moving to Köln16:11 Is it disrespectful for Norwegian clubs to demand trials?19:25 Is football talent hereditary?22:01 Pushing my kids to play football 25:10 The drama behind my transfer to Werder Bremen 28:30 My time at Werder Bremen 29:46 Scoring against Köln for Werder Bremen33:30 Making the move to China40:36 My relationship with Taiwo Awoniyi48:29 My career threatening injury 51:37 Finding a home in Eintracht Braunschweig57:57 Spending majority of my career in Germany1:01:20 Representing Nigeria1:03:12 Playing in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup1:05:53 Quickfire questions1:08:55 Advice to footballers going through serious injuries 1:10:42 The Tony Ujah Foundation1:15:51 Plans for life after football1:21:01 Message to aspiring footballers 1:24:58 OutroSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
In this funny and extremely entertaining conversation, Super Falcons striker, Esther Okoronwko sits with AyoT to discuss everything from her background, going to school in the USA, entering the Super Falcons team through the side door all the way to making her latest transfer, joining UDCA Tenerife in Spain. She also talks about her experience at the 2023 FIFA Women”s World Cup and her goals for the WAFCON in 2024.0:00 Intro0:51 My childhood 2:05 Favourite team growing up2:30 Favourite players while growing up4:12 When I realized I could go pro5:55 How I signed for AS Saint-Etienne after college7:15 How I got into the Super Falcons 9:50 My favourite position11:10 Other sports I play11:50 How I spend my free time 12:22 My favourite musician13:40 My hidden talent 14:45 If I wasn't a football player…15:30 Missing the WAFCON in 202216:36 Tearing my ACL18:18 Winning the league title with Saint-Etienne19:58 Making the World Cup squad22:23 The game against England at the World Cup 24:10 The potential of the Super Falcons 26:50 Signing for UDCA Tenerife in Spain28:18 The biggest challenge of my career so far29:24 Super Falcons teammates32:49 Looking forward to WAFCON 202434:00 Rapid Fire Game39:23 Advice for young footballers40:19 Message to Nigerian Fans41:19 OutroSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
31-year old IFK Varnamo goalkeeper, Jonathan Aayola Rasheed speaks exclusively with AyoT of EaglesTracker to talk everything from his upbringing in Sweden to his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Could he be the solution to our goalkeeping problems ? TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro0:40 Background & Intro to football 1:36 Where I'm from in Nigeria2:38 Becoming a goalkeeper4:05 Who I supported as a young boy5:00 How I got into the football pipeline5:56 When I realized I can go pro6:57 Youth National team8:41 Which national team I supported 9:36 My first professional team 10:40 Overcoming challenges as a young player12:31 Languages I speak13:31 How I got to IFK Varnamo14:57 The kind of goalkeeper I am16:21 Following the Super Eagles17:23 Nigerian players I looked up to19:37 Can I be the goalkeeping solution for the Super Eagles ?21:10 What it would mean to go to the AFCON21:55 Favourite Nigerian food23:06 Favourite Nigerian musicians24:52 Nigerians I look up to 25:42 Friends in the Super Eagles26:00 Super Eagles that I would love to play with30:31 Staying focused before a game32:37 Strongest part of my game 34:05 Am I at my peak ?35:08 Short term career goals36:01 Biggest challenge of my career so far37:05 Happiest moment of my career so far 37:54 Would you Rather game45:05 Why I deserve a Super Eagles call upHit ‘Subscribe' to make sure you never miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons & Florida State University midfielder, Jennifer Onyinye "JOE" Echegini speaks exclusively to AyoT of EaglesTracker about her football journey from growing up in the Netherlands all the way to representing the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup despite still being a university student. We also played a few interesting games.TIMESTAMP0:00 — Intro00:44 — Hometown in Nigeria?01:16 — Growing up and getting into football02:18 — My Accent02:48 — Encouragement to play football03:18 — Favourite team growing up03:32 — Football Role Model04:55 — Playing for Arsenal05:37 — Realizing football could be a serious thing07:10 — Knowledge of Nigeria08:10 — Favourite Nigerian food09:58 — Nigerian Entertainment Scene10:33 — Favourite city in Nigeria11:21 — Journey through Academy football12:36 — School and Football balance14:33 — Thoughts on Playing for Nigeria while growing up15:39 — First Super Falcons Call-Up18:40 — First time in Super Falcons Camp20:05 — Super Falcons debut21:30 — A year after the debut22:27 — Future of the national team23:25 — Game: Never Have I Ever24:58 — Creating the Ideal player27:35 — Game: 20 seconds31:23 — 2023 Women's World Cup Call-Up35:05 — World Cup Debut36:00 — The game against Australia37:18 — Qualifying from the Group Stage38:56 — The game against England41:45 — School life after the World Cup42:41 — Monetary Incentives44:21 — US or UK?45:04 — Biggest dream in football46:02 — Game: Do You Remember ?50:22 — Position on the field52:20 — First goal for Super Falcons52:54 — Alternative Position53:12 — Style of play53:47 — What else, besides football ?54:37 — Favourite Jersey number55:16 — Who would play you in a movie?57:00 — Favourite goal celebration57:36 — Favourite Hairstyle57:54 — Motivation59:53 — Best goal ever seen1:01:39 — Supporting Nigeria National team while growing up1:02:28 — Favourite Nigerian Player1:02:55 — Game: Would you Rather ?1:08:27 — Future after graduating from FSU1:09:11 — Future Role in the Super Falcons1:09:56 — Best Friend in the National Team1:10:17 — Advice to upcoming footballers1:10:56 — Lessons learnt playing football1:11:49 — Speaking Igbo or Pidgin1:13:04 — OutroSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons midfielder, Christy Ucheibe joins AyoT to speak about the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and her plans for the future.TIMESTAMP0:00 — Intro00:25 — Life in Portugal01:20 — New Haircut02:58 — Dream of Representing Nigeria03:53 — Call-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup05:55 — Choosing the No. 10 Jersey07:36 — Matches played at the World Cup09:10 — Overall Performance at the World Cup11:10 — Style of play12:25 — Favourite position12:39 — Game against Canada at the World Cup13:50 — Playing against former teammates14:21 — Game against Australia at the World Cup15:40 — Maintaining high level performance16:43 — Feelings about the game against Ireland18:26 — The game against England20:08 — Penalty Shootout at the World Cup21:22 — Reaction from Nigerians after Super Falcons exit22:18 — Monetary reward from FIFA 22:51 — Experience at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup23:24 — Tackle Stats24:24 — Targets for the upcoming season with Benfica25:39 — Advice to upcoming footballers26:21 — OutroSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre speaks exclusively with AyoT of EaglesTracker to discuss her time with the Nigerian women's national team so far, getting to play at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, her next club after leaving Leicester City & More.0:00 Intro0:38 How I've been since the World Cup1:50 Getting called up for the World Cup5:00 The qualification process for the World Cup 7:37 Time difference, playing in Australia10:25 Lack of friendlies before the World Cup13:00 The game against Canada16:58 The penalty against Canada19:08 Playing at left back versus centre back23:00 The Game against Australia 25:19 Disappointing not to beat Ireland29:10 The game against England33:41 Nearly scoring my first goal against England35:38 The impact of Randy Waldrum 41:13 The reaction from fans after losing against England43:45 The singing before games 46:40 Speaking & learning Yoruba 49:58 What I've learnt during my time playing for Nigeria 53:20 No regrets playing for Nigeria 56:10 My next club 58:40 How the Super Falcons can take it to the next level 1:00:40 First thing I'd do with my $60,000 from FIFA1:01:45 My message to the fansSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons and Sevilla FC forward, Toni Payne sits exclusively with AyoT of EaglesTracker to discuss her 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup experience, her favourite position, goals for the 2023/2024 season and more.TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro0:40 Mood since the World Cup ended1:40 Getting called up for the World Cup3:00 How I got the news of my selection 3:52 My sister missing the World Cup5:12 Nicole signing for PSG7:15 Feeling about the Super Falcons prep for the World Cup11:30 The Game against Canada13:10 My favourite position to play 15:45 The penalty against Canada17:41 The doubts before the tournament20:33 Pressure before the game against Australia 22:15 Bouncing back after conceding the first goal against Australia 26:40 Would I ever take off my shirt after scoring ? 28:20 The Game against Ireland32:28 Facing England in the Round of 1636:10 My best game of the tournament 37:33 We should have done more against England39:57 The reaction from Nigerians after the defeat against England41:45 The future of the Super Falcons43:45 Rating the Super Falcons performance at the World Cup45:48 Did the FIFA money serve as extra motivation ?47:37 Personal goals for the new season49:55 Message to fans around the world50:46 Message to my parentsSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Francisca Ordega of the Super Falcons sits down exclusively with AyoT of EaglesTracker to discuss the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and her plans for the future.TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro1:50 Getting selected for the 2023 Women's World Cup 4:00 The feeling of going to my 4th World Cup6:55 Lack of friendlies before the tournament7:55 The reception in Australia9:25 Getting mentally ready for the tournament 11:55 The feeling before the game against Canada13:50 Giving away a penalty against Canada18:10 Pressure before the game against Australia 20:30 Shutting the doubters up with a win 24:00 The game against Ireland29:00 Facing England in the Round of 1634:30 Losing on penalties against England 36:34 The love from fans despite losing39:18 Why this year was different 42:22 How the Super Falcons can take it up a level44:30 What's next for Francisca Ordega47:28 Message to Nigerian fans 49:37 I want to start a familySupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks exclusively with AyoT of EaglesTracker to discuss the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, from the first game against Canada, defeating Australia, all the way to the penalty shootout defeat against England. This one is interesting!00:00 Intro1:15 Getting selected for the 2023 Women's World Cup 2:34 How I got ready for the World Cup ?4:10 Lack of friendlies before the tournament 6:28 The reception by Nigerians in Brisbane 8:40 Mood before the game against Canada10:20 The penalty against Canada13:35 Oshoala predicting the direction of the penalty 15:50 The game against Australia 17:45 The game against Ireland20:30 Breaking records at the World Cup 22:26 The game against England24:30 Keeping a clean sheet against England26:05 Losing on penalties against England 30:08 My best game of the tournament31:10 Assessing the entire World Cup performance32:45 Goals for the season with Paris FCSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
On the latest episode of The Home of Nigerian Football Podcast, AyoT speaks with FC Zurich midfielder, Ifeanyi Mathew about his journey from Kano, playing during the Boko Haram invasion in Borno, moving to Europe, his hope for a Super Eagles call up and much more.00:00 Intro 1:18 Preseason Training2:15 Growing up in Nigeria 4:10 Getting the Nigeria U17 Call Up 5:20 Playing in the U20 World Cup 6:05 First Professional Club8:00 Getting a move to Norway8:55 Signing my first contract in Europe9:49 Winning 2 trophies in 3 years11:00 Loan move to Osmanlispor13:05 Biggest differences from playing in Nigeria14:55 Football in Norway vs Turkey16:00 Language barrier in Turkey 18:45 Playing with Igoh Ogbu 21:00 Describing my game 22:52 Moving to FC Zurich25:20 Life in Switzerland 26:12 My favourite country for football so far 27:32 Goals for the new season 28:55 Toughest match I ever played 30:54 Scoring against Basel31:50 Best game of my career 32:20 Scoring goals in preseason 34:02 Biggest lesson in my career 34:48 Happiest moment in my career36:03 Super Eagles37:10 Quickfire Questions48:30 Message to FansSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Nottingham Forest and Nigeria striker, Taiwo Awoniyi talks about his first season in the English Premier League, scoring goals against Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea; battling relegation, surviving relegation; his goals for next season, his jersey, qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, if he regrets leaving Union Berlin & More.TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro0:34 Losing my spot in the team early in the season4:04 Scoring THAT goal against Liverpool 6:25 Picking myself up after getting injured 10:08 The mood in the locker room when battling relegation 12:00 Scoring goals in the last month of the season14:04 My favourite Premier League goal of the season15:00 How it feels to have the fans chant my name16:02 My best stadium in the Premier League 17:41 My worst game in the Premier League19:35 Facing Sierra Leone in the AFCON Qualifiers25:10 Answering fan questions 29:30 My goals for the next season 31:15 The players whose jerseys I've collected 34:05 My final word to the fansSubscribe to make sure you miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
This is as honest as it gets. Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi talks about everything from his saddest moment in football, to joining Liverpool, going out on multiple loan spells, missing out on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, moving to Nottingham Forest & More.Watch Part 1 of the two-part interview TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro1:10 How I am doing after the season 2:15 The Never Stop Dreaming Cup4:00 Speaking my career into existence 5:19 What my faith means to me8:59 My expectations when I joined Liverpool 11:00 One of my saddest moments in football13:30 My thoughts on the loan process15:50 My best loan experience17:55 Life in Germany19:29 Football in Germany vs Belgium 22:03 My move to Union Berlin26:55 My second season at Union Berlin28:12 My best coach31:00 Not being part of the squad to face Ghana33:20 Nigeria missing the World CupSubscribe to make sure you miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Botev Plovdiv and Nigeria U20 midfielder speaks with EaglesTracker about his journey from growing up in Owerri, Nigeria to joining Bulgarian side, Botev Plovdiv and representing Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA U20 World CupTimestamp 00:00 Intro00:20 Going down a goal against Dominican Republic2:00 Defeating Italy at the U20 World Cup3:50 Losing the 3rd game against Brazil5:50 Facing Argentina in the Round of 168:18 The Best moment of my life 9:34 Losing against South Korea in the quarterfinals 11:38 Assessment of my U20 World Cup performance 13:05 Nigeria's best player at the U20 World Cup14:00 Nigeria's most underrated player at the U20 World Cup15:30 Goals for my career17:25 Who I look up to in the Super Eagles 18:26 Quickfire21:07 Do you remember ?25:35 Would You Rather ?Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Botev Plovdiv and Nigeria U20 midfielder speaks with EaglesTracker about his journey from growing up in Owerri, Nigeria to joining Bulgarian side, Botev Plovdiv and representing Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.Timestamp00:00 Intro1:00 My Childhood Story5:30 When I realized my potential7:30 The kind of player I am9:45 What I need to improve on10:47 How I got the move to Bulgaria15:29 First person I told when I signed my first contract17:00 Difficult start in Bulgaria21:30 The most difficult game of my life23:30 Getting the call up to represent NigeriaSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
26-year old goalkeeper, Dele Alampasu speaks with AyoT of EaglesTracker to discuss his journey so far, the highs and lows of his career and thoughts on the Super Eagles goalkeeping situation. Watch the latest episode of The Home of Nigerian Football Podcast.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Slavia Prague defender, Igoh Ogbu sits down exclusively with EaglesTracker to discuss his career so far, recent transfer to Slavia Prague, a potential Super Eagles call-up and more.0:00 Intro2:00 Moving to Europe3:30 Adapting to the weather in Norway5:00 My progression in Norway - could have replaced Ndidi7:10 Biggest lesson learnt in Norway7:58 Biggest challenge in Norway - man marking vs zonal 9:30 The move to Slavia Prague12:30 Nigerian contingent in Slavia Prague 14:30 My debut for Slavia Prague 16:30 Potential Super Eagles call up17:50 3 words to describe Igoh as a footballer18:38 Parting message Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje, speaks about his football journey, achieving his dreams in professional football as well as continuing to dream following his playing days.0:00 Intro0:35 Challenges as a grassroots player1:35 I never had a doubt about my ability2:45 My First Pro Contract3:55 Happiest time of my career4:38 Lowest moment of my career 5:45 How did you overcome ?6:45 What I want people to remember about me 8:00 Continuing to dream 9:45 My advice to everyone chasing a dreamSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
AyoT speaks with Super Falcons & SL Benfica midfielder, Christy Ucheibe on her football journey, playing at the WAFCON & More.Hit ‘Subscribe' above to make sure you miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content.TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro0:50 Challenges faced as a grassroots player 3:10 Motivations to play football6:20 My first pro contract 8:05 Moving to Europe12:20 Playing at the WAFCON in 202213:33 Message to all dreamersSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on her football journey, proving her father wrong, her football dreams, playing as a striker, her goals for the future & more.Hit ‘Subscribe' above to make sure you miss a video and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content.TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro1:06 Toughest challenges faced as a grassroots footballer2:55 My dad never believed in me3:40 My dad kicked me out of the house5:05 I have no resentment for my father6:45 Signing my first pro contract9:20 I was getting paid N50,00010:20 I used to be a top striker11:15 Becoming a goalkeeper15:00 Breaking a World Cup record17:15 Biggest dreams in my career18:55 My message to anyone chasing a dreamSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Eagles and Casa Pia AC forward, Saviour Godwin talks through his football journey, from playing grassroots football in Nigeria, to achieving his goal of moving to Europe, representing Nigeria, winning individual honours. He also talks about his dreams for the future.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Former Super Eagles player and Head Coach, Samson Siasia speaks with AyoT in a range of topics, from his grassroots football days, to his time as Super Eagles boss, the current state of Nigerian Football & More.Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Super Falcons & SL Benfica Feminino midfielder, Christy Ucheibe speaks about her first Women's Africa Cup of Nations experience, playing in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League & More.0:00 Intro1:06 Playing in my first WAFCON1:45 My first goal for Nigeria3:33 Earning my spot in the team3:56 I knew it was going to be my moment5:22 The defeat against Morocco7:39 Teammates gave us their grace to play 9:55 Getting injured against Zambia10:45 The mood after the defeat against Zambia11:50 Qualifying for the World Cup12:50 My goals for this season13:25 Message to Nigerian fansSubscribe to make sure you never miss an episode and keep enjoying more Nigerian Football content.Rep Naija in the NGA Sweatshirt. Shop now on https://eaglestrackerng.com/products/nga-sweatshirtSupport the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com
Livingston FC defender, Ayomide Stephen Obileye sits with AyoT to discuss his football journey, the 2021/2022 season, and his aspirations to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria one day.TIMESTAMP0:00 Intro0:24 Where are you from in Nigeria ?0:40 Where did you grow up ?0:54 It was always football2:04 First Pro Contract2:35 How did you stay motivated ?3:20 Who were your heroes ?3:58 Becoming a defender 4:40 Playing in lower divisions5:14 Playing in the Scottish Prem5:47 Highlight of the 21/22 season6:15 Lessons learned6:55 Fav Nigerian Food7:08 The Super Eagles7:40 Quickfire questions8:25 Would you Rather ?9:00 Message to Nigerians Support the Show.Subscribe to make sure you miss an episode.Rep Naija in the NGA Hoodie. Shop now on https://eaglestrackershop.com/products/nigeria-hoodieConnect with us:Shop - eaglestrackershop.comInstagram - Instagram.com/eaglestracker_ngTwitter - Twitter.com/EaglesTrackerNGFacebook - Facebook.com/EaglesTrackerWeb - www.eaglestrackerng.com