Nigeria Football Weekly

It was another huge weekend for Nigerian players in Europe as Ademola Lookman scored for the second game running for Atlético Madrid, while Akor Adams continued his incredible form with another winning goal for Sevilla. Paul Onuachu finished the Turkish Super Lig season as joint top scorer, Maduka Okoye was crowned Udinese MVP of the season, and Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic secure the league title on the final day.Olu also reacts to strong performances from Umar Abubakar and Prosper Obah, ranks his Starboy of the Week podium, discusses the Falconets' FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup group featuring Spain, China, and New Caledonia, before wrapping up with the weekend player reviews and ones to watch. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(14:02) Standout performers of the week(30:43) Starboy of the week(34:09) Falconets' World Cup group stage draw(35:54) Weekend player reviews(52:20) Ones to watch

Olu begins with the midweek review after another strong week for Nigerian players in Europe. Ademola Lookman scored in Atlético Madrid's win over Osasuna, Akor Adams continued his late heroics for Sevilla, while Kelechi Iheanacho scored a dramatic 99th-minute winner for Celtic ahead of a massive title-deciding clash against Hearts. Olu also reacts to Slavia Prague's Nigerian contingent winning the Czech league title.The episode then shifts into the full weekend preview, covering Nigerian players in the Premier League before highlighting six huge matches outside England, including title deciders involving Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge, the Rome Derby featuring Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Sevilla vs Real Madrid with Akor Adams in red-hot form. Olu wraps things up with the full list of Nigerians to watch this weekend.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #Nigeria Join as a member today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEAS-WbghdS_BFYk_66B7A/join Listen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(29:13) Midweek player reviews(49:16) Premier League overview(55:52) Premier League games involving Nigerian players(59:27) Other Premier League games(1:09:19) Top picks to watch this weekend(1:22:38) Ones to watch

It was another huge weekend for Nigerian players abroad, led by Victor Osimhen, whose brace helped Galatasaray seal the league title. Maduka Okoye recorded his 10th Serie A clean sheet of the season for Udinese, while both Akor Adams and Umar Sadiq came off the bench to score winning goals for their clubs.Olu also discusses strong performances from Zadok Yohanna and Chiamaka Nnadozie, ranks his Starboy of the Week podium, and reacts to the Falconets qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup before wrapping up with player reviews and the ones to watch this coming week.(00:00) Intro(31:44) Standout performers of the week(1:06:39) Starboy of the week(1:11:16) Falconets qualify for World Cup(1:33:56) Weekend player reviews(1:58:21) Ones to watch

Olu begins with the midweek review after Ademola Lookman and Atlético Madrid were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by Arsenal. He also previews key European semi-final clashes involving Ola Aina and Prosper Obah before shifting focus to the weekend action.The episode then moves into a full Premier League preview featuring Nigerian players, before Olu highlights the top 5 games to watch across Europe. Big fixtures include Victor Osimhen chasing another win with Galatasaray, Nathan Tella facing Stuttgart, and an exciting Nigerian battle between Wilfred Ndidi and Trabzonspor's stars. Olu rounds things off with the full list of Nigerians to watch this weekend. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(21:46) Lookman out of UCL(40:51) Europa & Conference League Games(48:24) Premier League games involving Nigerian players(54:20) Other Premier League games(1:00:54) Top picks to watch this week(1:09:52) Ones to watch

It was a massive weekend for Nigerian players, led by Taiwo Awoniyi, who scored a brace against Chelsea, while Nathan Tella delivered a goal and assist for Bayer Leverkusen. Kelechi Iheanacho also made an impact off the bench with a winning goal, alongside strong performances from Maduka Okoye, Zadok Yohanna, Victor Osimhen, and more.Olu ranks the standout performers and crowns his Starboy of the Week before shifting focus to the announcement of AFCON 2027 dates and qualification draws. The episode wraps up with full player reviews and the ones to watch for the coming week.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(11:09) Standout performers of the week(26:39) Starboy of the week(1:26:00) Dates for AFCON 2027 & qualifiers set(1:31:44) Weekend player reviews(1:46:13) Ones to watch

Olu kicks things off with the midweek review, including Ademola Lookman in action for Atlético Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal, before looking ahead to Europa League and Conference League fixtures.The focus then shifts to the weekend preview, starting with Premier League games involving Nigerian players like Tolu Arokodare, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze, before diving into the biggest matches across Europe. Key fixtures include Victor Osimhen closing in on the title, Nathan Tella chasing Champions League qualification, and relegation battles involving Sevilla's Nigerian stars. Olu rounds up with his top 5 games to watch, full predictions, and the list of Nigerians to keep an eye on this weekend.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(04:44) AFCON 2027 dates set(08:56) Lookman in the Champions League(16:50) Europa & Conference League games(29:07) Premier League games involving Nigerian players(35:36) Other Premier League games(42:23) Top picks to watch this week(52:47) Ones to watch

It was a huge weekend for Nigerian players across the globe as Victor Osimhen scored in a massive win for Galatasaray over Fenerbahçe, pushing them closer to the league title. There were also strong performances from Umar Sadiq, Frank Onyeka, Nathan Tella, and David Moses, while Chiamaka Nnadozie impressed with a standout performance in goal.Olu ranks the top performers and crowns his Starboy of the Week, before discussing potential new call-ups for Nigeria's Unity Cup squad and paying tribute to Michael Eneramo. The episode wraps up with full player reviews, ones to watch, and community discussion. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com00:00 Intro06:38 Standout performers of the week25:28 Starboy of the week51:12 Possible Unity Cup Picks1:06:45 Michael Eneramo tribute1:08:10 Weekend player reviews1:28:19 Ones to watch2:01:58 Community call-in and discussions

The Weekend Preview Show returns, and Olu kicks things off with a positive update as the Nigerian women's national football team, the Super Falcons, moves up in the FIFA rankings, before diving into the midweek review, breaking down key performances from Nigerian players across league and cup competitions.Attention then shifts to the weekend preview, starting with Premier League fixtures involving Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Tolu Arokodare, along with predictions for the rest of the league and FA Cup semi-finals. Olu also highlights the top games to watch across Europe, including Victor Osimhen in a huge clash, Ademola Lookman, Nathan Tella, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and more, before rounding up with the full list of Nigerians to watch this weekend. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(01:46) Super Falcons rise in FIFA rankings(08:08) Midweek football reviews(1:36:35) Premier League games involving Nigerian players(1:41:52) Other Premier League games(1:45:27) Yop picks to watch this weekend(1:51:47) Ones to watch

It was another action-packed weekend for Nigerian players as Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score a brace for Celtic, while Ademola Lookman found the net in the Copa del Rey final. There was also a huge milestone for Frank Onyeka, who secured promotion to the Premier League with Coventry, as Olu breaks down the standout performers and names his Starboy of the Week.The episode also dives into off-field drama involving Tolu Arokodare and Gift Orban, before moving into full weekend player reviews, the ones to watch for the coming week, and opening the floor for community discussion. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com00:00 Intro03:19 Standout performers of the week28:42 Starboy of the week33:28 Tolu Arokodare's incident41:54 Gift Orban's incident49:30 Weekend player reviews1:20:24 Ones to watch1:35:48 Community call-in and discussions

Midweek football delivered a huge moment for Nigerian football as Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal to knock out Barcelona and send Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals. Olu reacts to that performance before shifting focus to the weekend, starting with Premier League fixtures involving Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Ola Aina, and Taiwo Awoniyi, plus a massive title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.He then highlights the top games to watch across Europe, including Lookman's Atletico in the Copa Del Rey final, Raphael Onyedika in a title race clash, Nathan Tella in Germany, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru facing Napoli, and Maduka Okoye chasing another clean sheet, before rounding up with all the Nigerian players to watch this weekend. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com

It was another strong weekend for Nigerian players across Europe as Akor Adams scored a crucial goal for Sevilla, while Maduka Okoye delivered a standout performance with a clean sheet in a big win over AC Milan. Contributions also came from Ryan Alebiosu and Moses Simon, as Olu breaks down the standout performers before naming his Starboy of the Week.He then shifts focus to youth football concerns, including Nigeria's failure to qualify for the U-17 AFCON and struggles at the African Schools Championship, before diving into full weekend player reviews and highlighting the Nigerian players to watch in the coming week. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com

Midweek European action delivered big moments for Nigerian players

It was a huge weekend for Nigerian players across Europe, From Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu scoring in a massive win over Galatasaray, to Frank Onyeka boosting Coventry's promotion push, and clean sheet performances from Maduka Okoye and Chiamaka Nnadozie, Olu breaks down all the standout performances, including goals from Kelechi Iheanacho and key contributions from other Nigerian players across Europe.He then goes through the full weekend player reviews, highlights the top performers, and rounds up with the ones to watch for the coming week before opening the floor for the community discussion.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Nigeria has new friendly games confirmed, with the Super Eagles set to face Portugal and Poland in June. Olu also raises questions about accountability within the Nigeria Football Federation, especially when compared to Italy, where figures like Gianluigi Buffon stepped down after failing to qualify for the World Cup.He then previews the weekend's action, starting with the FA Cup quarter-finals, including Manchester City vs Liverpool, before highlighting key fixtures involving Nigerian players across England and Europe, from Ademola Lookman facing Barcelona to Gift Orban fighting to stay up in Serie A, and rounding up with the full list of players to watch this weekend. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(57:58) Nigeria to face Portugal & Poland(1:20:01) Why has nobody resigned from the NFF?(1:46:16) FA Cup quarter finals preview(1:53:47) Championship games involving Nigerians(1:59:35) Top picks to watch this weekend(2:14:22) Ones to watch

The Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw against Jordan in their second friendly of the international window

Nigeria takes on Jordan in their second international friendly of the window, coming off a 2-1 win against Iran. After finishing 3rd at AFCON 2025, the Super Eagles will be looking to build momentum and make it back-to-back wins.Olu breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the game, including both teams' FIFA rankings, key strengths, and why Jordan could be a tougher test than expected despite Nigeria going in as favourites.He also predicts the Super Eagles lineup and gives his score prediction.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:32) What's on the line?(03:56) Nigeria's squad list(05:39) Jordan's squad list(06:50) Jordan's recent results(08:35) Expectations from Nigeria(14:08) Nigeria's expected lineup(16:03) Score Predictions(17:00) CAF News

The Super Eagles are back with a win

The Super Eagles are back in action for the first time since January. Nigeria face Iran in an international friendly, their first game since finishing 3rd at AFCON 2025. With no World Cup to prepare for, this match becomes crucial for building momentum and improving their standing in the FIFA rankings.Olu breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the game, including the current form and ranking of both teams, key players to watch from the Iranian side, and what to expect tactically from Nigeria. He also predicts the Super Eagles lineup and gives his score prediction for the match.Can Nigeria continue the good vibes after AFCON, or will Iran spoil the party? Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:09) What's on the line for this game(02:39) Nigeria's squad list(04:27) Nigeria without Osimhen(05:32) Iranian players to watch out for(07:07) Concerns for Iran leading to the World Cup(08:08) Iran's recent form(09:49) General thoughts on Nigeria(12:10) Super Eagles predicted lineup(15:06) Final score prediction

Join Olu for Episode 235 of the Nigeria Football Weekly Podcast, where he discusses who the standout Nigerian players were over the past weekend. Ademola Lookman scored against Real Madrid, Taiwo Awoniyi got on the scoresheet against struggling Spurs, and Philip Otele scored against Dortmund.Other players who had good weekends of football include Maduka Okoye, Felix Agu, Chidozie Awaziem, and Isaac James, who all had good performances to mention.Olu then concludes the podcast by reviewing how Nigerian players fared in the final game week leading to the international break. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

It was a dramatic midweek in the Champions League for Nigerian players, with Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray being knocked out after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, losing 4-1 on aggregate. The night got worse as Osimhen picked up an injury in the first half and had to be taken off, with his absence clearly affecting Galatasaray's performance.On the other hand, Ademola Lookman helped Atletico Madrid secure qualification to the quarter-finals, providing an assist in their 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, as they progressed 7-5 on aggregate.Olu then shifts to the weekend preview, starting with Nigerian players in the Premier League. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze face Burnley, while Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi travel to face Tottenham in a crucial relegation battle. He also previews the rest of the Premier League fixtures, including a prediction for the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.The episode continues with the top games to watch involving Nigerian players across Europe, including Philip Otele and Jordan Torunarigha facing Borussia Dortmund, Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams taking on Umar Sadiq, a Madrid derby featuring Lookman, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro in action for Pisa, and Gift Orban facing Atalanta.Olu wraps up with the full list of Nigerian players to watch this weekend across Europe.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(00:46) Osimhen injured in Champions League exit(08:58) Lookman assists as Atletico advance(12:58) Europa & Conference League games(15:22) Premier League Preview(17:30) Nigerians in Premier League action(19:17) Other Premier League fixtures(24:08) Arsenal vs Man City preview(25:01) Top Nigerian picks to watch(30:03) Ones to watch

It was another big weekend for Nigerian footballers. Olu begins the episode by highlighting the standout Nigerian performers of the week, including Victor Osimhen scoring for Galatasaray against Istanbul Basaksehir, while Paul Onuachu extended his incredible scoring run to 10 consecutive games with 12 goals for Trabzonspor.There were also impressive performances from Ola Aina, who delivered a Man of the Match display for Nottingham Forest against Fulham, and David Moses, who produced a brilliant assist for Slavia Prague in their 3-1 win over FC Zlin.The episode continues with player reviews from the weekend, before looking ahead to midweek European action in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, highlighting Nigerian players involved. Finally, Olu opens the floor for viewers to call in and share their thoughts on the biggest Nigerian football stories of the week. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com(00:00) Intro(04:33) Standout Performers for the week(20:09) Starboy of the week(25:44) NFF Discussion and Foreign-based players(58:55) Weekend Player reviews(1:34:15) Ones to watch(1:40:12) Community call-in and discussions

Olu brings the midweek report and weekend preview, covering the biggest stories involving Nigerian players across Europe.The episode begins with Olu reacting to the rumoured Super Eagles kits for next year, before moving into the midweek report. Nigerian players were in action across European competitions, including Victor Osimhen helping Galatasaray secure a huge first-leg win against Liverpool in the Champions League, while Ademola Lookman featured as Atletico Madrid beat Tottenham 5-2. Olu also rounds up Nigerian performances in the Europa League, Conference League, and the English Championship.Attention then shifts to the Premier League weekend preview, starting with Nigerian players involved in key fixtures including Fulham vs Nottingham Forest, Wolves vs Brentford, and Crystal Palace vs Leeds, before breaking down the rest of Premier League Gameweek 30.To wrap up the show, Olu highlights his top games involving Nigerian footballers across Europe, including Atletico Madrid vs Getafe, Trabzonspor vs Rizespor, Verona vs Genoa, Barcelona vs Sevilla, and Lazio vs AC Milan, before finishing with the full list of Nigerians to watch this weekend.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(00:53) Nigeria's Rumoured Kit(01:54) Champions League Review(02:44) Europa League Review(04:40) Conference League Review(05:26) English Championship Review(07:12) Premier League Preview(09:16) Nigerians in Premier League action(11:16) Other Premier League games(16:41) Top picks to watch this weekend(20:58) Ones to watch

It's been another huge week for Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond

WAFCON 2026 has officially been postponed just 12 days before kickoff, with CAF announcing that the tournament will now take place from July 25 to August 16 instead of the original March dates. Olu reacts to the shocking decision and discusses what it says about how the women's game continues to be treated on the continent.The episode also covers the Super Falcons' 3-1 win over Cameroon in their latest preparation match, before moving into the mid-week report highlighting Nigerian performances across Europe including Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scoring in domestic cup action.Finally, Olu previews the FA Cup weekend, looking at Nigerian players in action including Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Calvin Bassey and Tolu Arokodare, before breaking down the top games involving Nigerian footballers across Europe, featuring Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Maduka Okoye, Gift Orban and more.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(03:19) WAFCON Postponed(09:19) Super Falcons beat Cameroon 3-1(12:34) Midweek games report(35:21) Premier League review(45:44) FA Cup Preview(1:05:58) Top picks to watch this weekend(1:19:56) Ones to watch(1:26:11) Community call-in and discussions

It was another eventful week for Nigerian footballers across Europe, and Olu breaks it all down. Alex Iwobi scored a stunning screamer for his second goal in two games, while Paul Onuachu made it eight goals in seven matches since returning from AFCON, also assisting Chibuike Nwaiwu, who grabbed a brilliant brace in Trabzonspor's 3–1 win. Victor Osimhen delivered in the Champions League to send Galatasaray into the Round of 16 and followed it up with a goal and assist over the weekend.Ademola Lookman came off the bench to provide an assist in Atletico Madrid's 4–1 win, Terem Moffi scored his first goal for FC Porto, and Yira Sor found the net twice in four days for Genk. Olu ranks his Starboy of the Week before diving into the Super Falcons' WAFCON preparations, or lack thereof, criticising the NFF, and the latest controversy surrounding Amas Obasogie, who has been suspended for match-fixing.Olu concludes with the weekend player reviews, highlights the ones to watch, and welcomes the viewers and community to discuss topics on their minds. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(02:16) Standout performers of the week(31:13) Starboy of the week (36:56) Super Falcons lose to Cameroon(45:41) Amas Obasogie suspended by Singida Balck Stars(54:56) Player reviews(1:58:38) Ones to watch(2:03:05) Community call in and discussions

It's time for the Midweek Review & Weekend Preview LIVE on Nigeria Football Weekly.Olu starts in the Champions League where Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 win at the Metropolitano, while Victor Osimhen delivered when it mattered most, scoring a crucial goal as Galatasaray knocked out Juventus to qualify for the Round of 16. He also speaks about Nigerian players involved in the Europa League and Conference League before heading to the English Championship, where Frank Onyeka, Ryan Alebiosu, and Bright Osayi-Samuel were all in action during the midweek fixtures.Then it's full focus on the weekend. In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's Fulham face a struggling Tottenham side, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi's Nottingham Forest take on Brighton, Tolu Arokodare's Wolves meet Aston Villa, and Christantus Uche's Crystal Palace face Manchester United. Olu also previews the rest of the Premier League action, including a massive clash between league leaders Arsenal and top-four contenders Chelsea.Outside the Premier League, Olu highlights his top Nigerian picks of the week: Paul Onuachu, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Anthony Nwakaeme's Trabzonspor against Karagumruk, Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray vs Alanyaspor, Ademola Lookman's Atalanta against bottom side Real Oviedo, the Sevilla derby featuring Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke away at Real Betis, and Philip Otele and Jordan Torunarigha's Hamburg against RB Leipzig. The show wraps up with the full list of Nigerians to watch across Europe this weekend.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Olu reviews the standout Nigerian performers from the past week across Europe.Ademola Lookman scored in the Champions League and followed it up with his first La Liga goal for Atletico Madrid. Raphael Onyedika registered a goal and assist in the Champions League for Club Brugge, while Alex Iwobi scored and assisted against Sunderland. Paul Onuachu netted his 17th league goal of the season for Trabzonspor, and Wilfred Ndidi was on the scoresheet in Besiktas' 4-0 win.Victor Osimhen provided two assists in Galatasaray's Champions League victory over Juventus, Frank Onyeka earned Player of the Match as Coventry push for automatic promotion, Akor Adams grabbed an assist for Sevilla, Bright Osayi-Samuel assisted for Birmingham, and Chukwubuikem Iwuemesi scored for OH Leuven.Olu then ranks the top performers and crowns the Starboy of the Week.The episode also covers the Super Eagles' March international break fixtures against Iran and Jordan, and addresses the unfortunate racial abuse directed at Tolu Arokodare following his missed penalty for Wolves.Finally, Olu reviews the weekend performances in detail, highlights the Ones to Watch for the coming week, and opens the floor for the community call-in segment. Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Olu breaks down a dramatic midweek of Champions League action featuring Nigerian stars across Europe.Victor Osimhen registered an assist as Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5-2, Ademola Lookman found the net for Atletico Madrid, and Raphael Onyedika delivered a goal and assist in the thrilling 3-3 draw between Club Brugge and Atletico. Nigerian players performing at the highest level on the European stage.After reviewing the midweek action and looking ahead to the Europa League fixtures, Olu discusses two major topics: Eric Chelle's reported contract demands as Super Eagles head coach... are they justified or excessive? The Super Falcons squad list for the upcoming pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon.The weekend preview begins with Nigerians in action in the Premier League, including Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool, Crystal Palace vs Wolves, and Sunderland vs Fulham. Attention then shifts to the biggest fixtures of the weekend, including Tottenham vs Arsenal and Manchester City vs Newcastle.Outside the Premier League, Olu highlights five key matches to watch involving Nigerian players across Europe, including Konyaspor vs Galatasaray, Cagliari vs Lazio, Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol, Gaziantep vs Trabzonspor, and Villarreal vs Valencia.The episode closes with a full list of Nigerian players to watch across Europe and an open community call-in segment for viewers to discuss the biggest talking points.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Olu is live to review another busy weekend for Nigerian players across Europe, starting with the standout performers of the week.Victor Osimhen delivered two assists for Galatasaray, while Paul Onuachu scored his 16th league goal of the season for Trabzonspor in their clash against Fenerbahce, where Chibuike Nwaiwu also registered an assist. Ademola Lookman continued his fine form with a goal and assist against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Salim Fago Lawal scored his first goal for Viktoria Plzen, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru provided an assist in Coppa Italia action for Lazio, and Umar Sadiq found the net in Valencia's 2–0 win over the weekend. Olu then ranks his Starboy of the Week podium.The show then shifts to controversy, as Gift Orban was shown a straight red card in the 11th minute for dissent, sparking debate. Orban later took to Twitter suggesting black players in Italy are treated differently. Olu breaks down the incident, the laws of the game surrounding dissent, circumstances that can lead to a straight red card, and recent examples of similar decisions.There is also positive news as Nigeria's U20 women's team have progressed to the final round of the CAF World Cup qualifiers, keeping their qualification hopes alive.The episode concludes with broader player reviews from the weekend and a look ahead to the Nigerian players to watch in the coming week before opening the floor for discussion.(00:00) Intro(07:53) Standout performers of the week(33:36) Starboy of the week(47:20) Gift Orban's Controversial Red Card(1:21:48) Women's Under-20 World Cup Qualifers(1:23:26) Player Reviews(2:04:05) Ones to watch(2:09:25) Community call-in and discussions#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #Nigeria Listen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Olu is live for the Midweek Review and Weekend Preview show, breaking down Nigerian players' performances across Europe and looking ahead to a busy weekend of cup and league action.He begins with the Premier League midweek review, starting with the Nigerian players. Fulham's Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze suffered a 3–0 defeat to Manchester City. Tolu Arokodare's Wolves played out a 0–0 draw with Ola Aina's Nottingham Forest, with Taiwo Awoniyi named on the bench. Christantus Uche's Crystal Palace were narrowly beaten 3–2 by Burnley in a shocking loss.Outside England, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru provided an assist in Lazio's Coppa Italia tie, which ended 1–1 before Lazio progressed on penalties. Olu also touches on Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid facing Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals.With no Premier League fixtures this weekend, attention turns to the FA Cup. Olu previews the Nigerian players involved, including Fulham, Wolves, Birmingham City's Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Chuba Akpom's Ipswich.He then rounds up with his top five picks outside England, highlighting Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray against Eyupspor as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Pisa's Rafiu Durosinmi and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro face a huge challenge against second-placed AC Milan as they fight to avoid relegation. Trabzonspor's Paul Onuachu, Chubuike Nwaiwu and Anthony Nwakaeme face Fenerbahce. Sevilla's Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke take on Alaves, aiming to move closer to the La Liga top ten, while Gift Orban's Verona must find a result against Parma to keep their survival hopes alive in Serie A. Finally, Ademola Lookman and Atletico Madrid return to league action against 18th-placed Rayo Vallecano.The episode concludes with a full list of Nigerian players to watch from Friday to Sunday before opening up discussion around the key fixtures of the weekend.

Olu is live for another episode of Nigeria Football Weekly, breaking down the standout performances from Nigerian players across Europe this past week.The show starts with Olu talking about the top performers, including Paul Onuachu scoring a brace for Trabzonspor to go joint top scorer in the Turkish league, Victor Osimhen continuing his fine form for Galatasaray, Ademola Lookman scoring and assisting on his Atletico Madrid debut, Tolu Arokodare finding the net again for Wolves, Philip Otele registering an assist on his Hamburger debut, and Maduka Okoye keeping a clean sheet for Udinese against Roma. Olu then ranks his Starboy of the Week podium.He also addresses Rivers United's disappointing CAF Champions League campaign following their elimination after five games without a win, before moving into a general review of Nigerian players' performances over the past week. The episode wraps up with the ones to watch for the upcoming week, before opening the floor for fans to call in and share their thoughts live.(00:00) Intro(02:58) Standout Performers of the week(17:01) Starboy of the week(26:47) Rivers United crash out of CAF Champions League(36:26) Weekend Player Reviews(1:33:42) Ones to watch(1:47:17) Community Call-in and discussions

It's time for another Weekend Preview ShowOlu starts by quickly reviewing the midweek action involving Nigerian players, including cup appearances from Umar Sadiq and Wilfred Ndidi, as well as a look back at the Carabao Cup semi-finals featuring Arsenal vs Chelsea and Manchester City vs Newcastle.He then turns attention to the Premier League weekend, starting with games involving Nigerian players such as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Christantus Uche, and Tolu Arokodare, before giving a full general Premier League preview.To wrap things up, Olu highlights 5 must-watch games outside the Premier League involving Nigerian players across Europe:Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray vs RizesporAdemola Lookman's Atletico Madrid vs Real BetisUmar Sadiq's Valencia vs Real MadridEjuke & Akor Adams' Sevilla vs GironaZaidu Sanusi & Terem Moffi's FC Porto vs Sporting in a top-of-the-table clashFollow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(04:24) Midweek games review(14:40) Carabao Cup games(23:13) Nwabali leaves Chippa United(36:40) Premier League games involving Nigerian players(1:22:06) Other Premier League games(1:52:53) Picks of the week for Nigerians outside the Premier League(2:05:43) Ones to watch(2:09:46) 10k giveaway winner(2:17:56) Fans call in

Olu breaks down the standout Nigerian performers of the week, including Victor Osimhen's goal and assist for Galatasaray, Paul Onuachu's 13th league goal of the season, and Rafiu Durosinmi's strong impact off the bench for Pisa. Olu wraps up the segment by revealing his Starboy of the Week podium.Olu will also do a January transfer roundup, covering major Nigerian moves and rumours, including Durosinmi's switch to Pisa, Salim Fago Lawal's move to Viktoria Plzen, Ademola Lookman's potential transfer to Atletico Madrid, Terem Moffi's loan move to FC Porto, Uchenna Ogundu's move to Augsburg, and Philip Otele's rumoured switch to Hamburger. The stream concludes with player reviews of selected Nigerian stars across Europe and a chance to give your thoughts.

Olu reviews how Nigerian players performed in midweek action across the Champions League and breaks down the key Europa League fixtures involving Nigerian stars.He then turns attention to the weekend, previewing all Premier League games involving Nigerian players, other key Premier League fixtures, and six major matches outside England featuring Nigerians across Europe. Olu wraps up the episode by naming the Nigerian players to watch in football action this weekend.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com(00:00) Intro(01:35) Champions League Review(08:09) Final Standings(09:39) Europa League(12:29) Premier League preview(14:21) Manchester United vs Fulham (Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze)(16:18) Wolves (Arokodare) vs Bournemouth(17:46) Aston Villa vs Brentford (Onyeka)(19:09) Nottingham Forest (Aina, Awoniyi) vs Crystal Palace (Uche)(20:35) Tottenham vs Manchester City(22:05) Leeds vs Arsenal(23:24) Brighton vs Everton(24:08) Chelsea vs West Ham(25:02) Liverpool vs Newcastle(26:33) Sunderland vs Burnley(27:23) Como vs Atalanta (Lookman)(28:51) Galatasaray (Osimhen) vs Kayserispor(29:43) Mallorca vs Sevilla (Adams, Ejuke)(30:47) Union St. Gilloise vs Club Brugge (Onyedika)(31:52) Paris FC (Simon) vs Marseille(33:32) Hamburger (Torunarigha) vs Bayern Munich(35:16) Ones to Watch(36:59) Announcements

Olu reviews how Nigerian players performed over the past weekend, with goals and standout moments across Europe. The big talking points include Samuel Chukwueze continuing his hot form at Fulham, Taiwo Awoniyi scoring his first goal of the season, Akor Adams' red-hot return for Sevilla, and Victor Osimhen reaching 50 goals for Galatasaray.Olu also highlights goals and assists from Paul Onuachu, Philip Otele, Chidozie Awaziem, and Gift Orban before selecting his Starboy of the Week podium. The episode concludes with a general player review and a look ahead to midweek Champions League and Europa League fixtures involving Nigerian players.Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:31) Standout Performers of the week(08:44) Starboy of the week(12:18) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(18:07) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(18:10) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(21:40) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(22:24) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(23:19) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(25:15) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(26:08) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(27:01) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme , Nwaiwu, Dennis)(28:24) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(29:31) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(29:57) Switzerland (Otele)(30:13) PSL (Nwabali)(30:26) Ones to watch

AFCON 2025 is done, and it's time to return to club football. In this episode of Nigeria Football Weekly, Olu breaks down how Nigerian players performed in midweek action across the Champions League and Europa League before turning attention to the weekend ahead.The episode includes previews of all Premier League games involving Nigerian players, a roundup of other key Premier League fixtures, and a look at major games outside England, including outings for Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Akor Adams & Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Rafiu Durosinmi & Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), and a Serie A clash between Maduka Okoye's Udinese and Gift Orban's Verona.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:26) Champions League Review(07:52) Europa League Review(11:13) Premier League GW 23 Preview(14:29) Fulham (Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze) vs Brighton(16:01) Man City vs Wolves (Arokodare)(17:09) Brentford (Onyeka) vs Nottingham Forest (Aina, Awoniyi)(18:33) Crystal Palace (Uche) vs Chelsea(20:30) Arsenal vs Man United(22:51) West Ham vs Sunderland(23:58) Burnley vs Tottenham(25:01) Bournemouth vs Liverpool(25:59) Newcastle vs Aston Villa(27:46) Everton vs Leeds(28:57) Sevilla (Adams, Ejuke) vs Athletic Club(31:26) Atalanta (Lookman) vs Parma(33:01) Inter Milan vs Pisa (Durosinmi, Akinsanmiro)(34:36) Karagumruk vs Galatasaray (Osimhen)(35:46) Verona (Orban) vs Udinese (Okoye)(37:26) Ones to watch

It's semi-final time at AFCON 2025 as Nigeria face tournament hosts Morocco with a place in the final on the line. In this episode, Olu previews a massive clash between two of Africa's strongest sides, breaking down everything you need to know ahead of kickoff.Olu looks at the head-to-head record, Morocco's strengths as hosts, Nigeria's key storylines, players to watch, the expected Super Eagles lineup, and his final score prediction. He also reflects on Nigeria's journey so far and what this game could mean in the quest for a fourth AFCON title. Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:43) What's at stake?(05:59) Nigeria vs Morocco History(08:10) Morocco's AFCON History(08:50) AFCON Prep games and recent form(12:32) Tale of the tape(13:10) Moroccan Players to watch(15:35) Morocco's Weaknesses(17:20) Key Storylines for Nigeria(22:12) Predicted Lineup(23:01) Score Predictions(23:35) Senegal vs Egypt

Olu previews one of the biggest matches of AFCON 2025 as Nigeria faces Algeria in the quarterfinals. With both teams being their biggest test in the tournament, this clash represents the Super Eagles' toughest challenge so far. Olu breaks down the head-to-head history, recent form, AFCON qualifying journeys, and the key storylines shaping Algeria's path to this game against Nigeria.Olu also discusses Nigeria's expected starting lineup, delivers his score prediction, and then rounds up the episode with a review of all the Round of 16 results. He concludes by previewing the remaining quarterfinal fixtures and sharing his predictions for who will advance to the semifinals. Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:24) What's at stake?(07:44) Algeria vs Nigeria History(11:58) Algeria's AFCON History(12:31) Algeria's AFCON Qualification Process(14:42) Algerian Players to watch(17:43) Algeria's Strengths & Weaknesses(19:56) Key Storylines for Nigeria(30:59) Nigeria's Predicted Lineup(33:03) Final Score Prediction(33:52) AFCON Round of 16 Review(42:43) Quarter Final Predictions(45:49) Predicted Semi-final fixtures(46:13) Outro

Olu previews Nigeria's AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash against Mozambique as the Super Eagles look to book their place in the quarterfinals. With Mozambique making history by reaching their first-ever AFCON knockout game, Olu breaks down everything you need to know about the fixture, including head-to-head record, players to watch, and the key storylines surrounding Nigeria's push to reach the final eight.Olu also discusses Nigeria's likely starting lineup, delivers his score prediction, and then covers the rest of the tournament. He rounds off the episode with a review of all Matchday 3 group-stage fixtures before previewing every Round of 16 game and sharing his predictions for the quarterfinals.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com(00:00) Intro(01:19) What's at stake?(04:02) Head-To-Head & History(05:19) Mozambique's AFCON Record(05:46) Mozambican players to watch(07:30) Mozambique's Strengths & Weaknesses(08:34) Mozambique's AFCON qualification process(09:32) Key storylines for the Super Eagles(12:34) Injury News for Nigeria(13:01) Predicted Nigeria Lineup(16:27) Final Score Prediction(16:53) AFCON Matchday 3 review(21:03) Top scorers(22:05) Round of 16 Predictions(28:39) Predicted Final 8(29:11) Outro

Olu previews Nigeria's AFCON 2025 clash against Uganda as the Super Eagles wrap up their Group C campaign. With Nigeria already qualified for the Round of 16 and guaranteed to finish top of the group, attention turns to possible squad rotation, player management, and whether key stars should be rested ahead of the knockout stages.Olu breaks down Uganda's strengths and weaknesses, discusses Nigeria's likely lineup with expected changes, and discusses what's still at stake despite qualification already being secured. He also gives his score prediction and asks if the Super Eagles can maintain momentum and finish Group C with a perfect three wins from three.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(02:24) What's at Stake?(09:03) Nigeria vs Uganda Head-to-Head & History(10:33) Uganda's AFCON Record(11:56) Ugandan Players to watch out for(13:13) Uganda's strengths & weaknesses(14:19) Uganda's AFCON Qualification Process(14:42) Uganda's 2025 Form(15:30) Key storylines for Nigeria(20:32) Nigeria's Predicted Lineup(23:02) Score Predictions(23:35) AFCON Matchday 2 Review(28:10) AFCON 2025 Tale of the tape so far(30:58) Matchday 3 Predictions(32:03) Outro

Olu delivers a full preview of Nigeria's crucial AFCON 2025 Group C clash against Tunisia. With Tunisia currently top of the group and Nigeria sitting second on goal difference, this fixture could be decisive in determining who finishes in pole position. Olu breaks down everything you need to know about the match, including what's at stake, key battles, Tunisia's strengths and weaknesses, the players Nigeria must be wary of, and the Super Eagles' possible starting lineup.After the match preview, Olu rounds off the episode with a full AFCON Matchday 1 round-up, reviewing all the opening games across the tournament, key results, standout performers, and early talking points as AFCON 2025 continues to take shape.https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com(00:00 Intro(03:00 What's at stake for this game?(09:54 Tale of the Tape (Head-to-head, Rankings)(12:22 Tunisia's AFCON Record(14:39 Tunisian Players to Watch(16:44 Tunisia's Strengths(18:51 Tunisia's Weaknesses(20:00 How Tunisia Qualified(20:46 Tanzania's Recent Form(21:54 Key Questions for Nigeria(25:29 Predicted Super Eagles Lineup(27:36 Key Players for Nigeria(33:02 Final Score Prediction(35:13 AFCON Matchday 1 Round Up(43:40 Key Stats & All We've Learnt(51:12 Matchday 2 Fixtures(55:50 Outro

Olu delivers a full preview of Nigeria's AFCON 2025 opener against Tanzania. He breaks down everything you need to know about the match, what's at stake, why Nigeria must reconnect with the fans after missing out on the World Cup, and how this tournament represents a fresh chance to push for a fourth AFCON title.Olu also analyses Tanzania's strengths and weaknesses, highlights the players Nigeria must be wary of, and discusses the Super Eagles' possible starting lineup for the game. He wraps up the episode with his final score prediction and expectations for how Nigeria should approach their opening match as the AFCON journey officially begins.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:56) What's at stake for this game?(06:45) Tale of the Tape (Head-to-head, Rankings)(11:14) Tanzania's AFCON Squad(11:44) Tanzanian Players to Watch(12:57) Tanzania's Strengths(13:34) Tanzania's Weaknesses(14:12) How Tanzania Qualified(15:20) Tanzania's 2025 Record(16:59) Key Questions for Nigeria(24:38) Predicted Super Eagles Lineup(28:08) Final Score Prediction

Olu delivers a full AFCON 2025 tournament preview, breaking down all 24 teams and sharing his expectations for the competition as a whole. He predicts the final group standings across all six groups and reveals which teams he expects to advance to the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Winner of the tournament.He also makes his calls for the tournament awards, including top scorer, player of the tournament, goalkeeper of the tournament, as well as the surprise team (both good and bad) of the competition. A must-watch preview episode ahead of kick-off.Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(02:24) Winners of AFCON When Hosted in North Africa(04:02) Recent AFCON Winners(05:22) Recent trend of how Winners Start(08:33) Group A Preview (Morocco, Mali, Comoros, Zambia)(15:03) Group B Preview (Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe)(18:58) Group C Preview (Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania)(22:42) Group D Preview (Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana)(25:39) Group E Preview (Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan)(27:42) Group F Preview (Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique)(30:14) AFCON's Unpredictability(30:44) Which Teams can win AFCON?(31:55) Player of the Tournament Prediction(32:00) Golden Boot Prediction(32:02) Good and Bad Surprise Package Teams(32:31) Goalkeeper of the Tournament Prediction(32:43) Final Group Stage Predictions(33:52) Round of 16 Predictions(35:22) Quarterfinals Predictions(36:22) Semifinals Predictions(37:15) Tournament Winner Prediction(38:58) Outro

In this special Nigeria Football Weekly episode, Olu delivers a complete Super Eagles preview ahead of AFCON 2025. He looks back at Nigeria's rich AFCON history, major achievements, and recent tournament performances before breaking down how the Super Eagles qualified for the competition. Olu then goes through the full squad list, group opponents, expected strongest XI, key players, and those making their AFCON debuts for Nigeria.Olu also sets expectations for the tournament, discussing Nigeria's aim to win AFCON 2025 and move past the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup. He analyses Nigeria's potential path to the final and expectations to win the title. He ends the episode by reflecting on Ahmed Musa's retirement from international football, shares takeaways from the AFCON preparation game against Egypt, and addresses the rumours surrounding possible World Cup qualification linked to player eligibility issues involving DR Congo. Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(02:44) Nigeria's AFCON History(07:52) Nigeria's AFCON 2019 & 2021(10:42) AFCON 2023 Campaign(13:13) Nigeria's AFCON 2025 Squad(17:57) Super Eagles' Road to AFCON 2025(21:03) Group C Opponents(22:48) Nigeria's Best Lineup(27:35) Key Players for Nigeria(29:31) Who are the new Super Eagles Players?(31:34) Nigeria's Frontline(32:59) Expectations from the Super Eagles(35:53) Possible path to the AFCON 2025 Final(42:19) Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles(47:02) Nigeria vs Egypt Takeaways (48:28) Nike Super Eagles Advertisement (49:45) Can Nigeria still make the World Cup?(55:24) Outro

Olu delivers his last Super Eagles index ahead of the 2025 AFCON Tournament. He reviews the selected players, highlighting who is heading into AFCON in top form, including Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Cyriel Dessers, while also pointing out those struggling for rhythm. Olu also discusses standout performers who were unlucky to miss out on the final squad and names his Starboy of the Week.He then turns attention to the Super Eagles' training game against Egypt, scheduled for Tuesday, questioning whether the timing is wise from a fitness and recovery standpoint after several players featured in weekend club matches. He also highlights a positive youth football development initiative being led by Ashleigh Plumptre, before wrapping up with player reviews as Nigeria gears up for AFCON 2025.(00:00) Intro(02:24) Who's in Hot Form Before AFCON?(10:57 Standout players not going to AFCON(18:19) Who's not in form?(20:06) Starboy of the Week(24:47) Nigeria vs Egypt Update(26:38) Eric Chelle and players owed from June(28:41) Ashleigh Plumptre's Grassroot Development Initiative(32:12) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(37:41) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Alebiosu)(38:43) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(40:09) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(40:26) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(41:27) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(42:42) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(43:09) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(43:46) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(44:17) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(45:12) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(45:35) Scotland (Iheanacho)(46:03) Switzerland (Otele)(46:20) PSL (Nwabali)(46:49) Outro

Olu reacts to the official Super Eagles squad announcement for AFCON 2025. The list comes with big surprises: Francis Uzoho returns to the team, Maduka Okoye is unexpectedly left out, and several confusing inclusions, including Salim Fago and Usman Muhammed, raise serious questions. Olu goes through the full squad, breaking down the standout selections like Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, while also highlighting players he believes are unlucky to miss out, such as Christantus Uche and Rafiu Durosinmi.Olu also raises the big debate: Is this squad actually good enough to win AFCON 2025? With returning veterans, questionable picks, and exciting young talents all mixed into one list, he gives his honest assessment of Nigeria's chances heading into the tournament.(00:00) Intro(03:29) Why was there no press conference?(06:31) Is this squad good enough?(10:23) Full squad breakdown(14:16) Players I'm happy to see(16:23) Player unlucky to be left out(18:10) Questionable names in the team(22:38) Overall thoughts on the squad(32:28) Eric Chelle is owed by the NFF(32:18) CAF upset with Nigerian referees

Olu looks ahead to the future of Nigerian football by projecting what the Super Eagles could look like in 2030, which is the next World Cup after Nigeria failed to qualify for 2026. He breaks down the young talents who are already showing signs of becoming key players for the national team, along with emerging names that many fans may not even know yet, as well as current players who should still be good enough to play for the national team in 2030.From rising stars in Europe to breakthrough performers in local leagues and dual-national prospects gaining attention, Olu analyses the potential squad depth, positions of strength, and areas that need development as Nigeria builds toward 2030. If you're curious about the next generation of Super Eagles players, this is the perfect episode.(00:00) Intro(02:44) Goalkeepers (05:22) Left Backs(07:47) Right Backs(10:37) Center Backs(15:35) Central & Defensive Midfielders(21:57) Attacking Midfielders(22:51) Wingers(27:11) Strikers(30:51) Players on the radar currently(31:42) Strong positions(32:56) Weak positions(34:26) Dual-National options(38:18) Outro

Olu talks about the Super Eagles' AFCON preparation match against Egypt, which has now been rescheduled. He then dives straight into the standout Nigerian performers of the week. Victor Osimhen grabbed a brilliant brace for Galatasaray in a 3–2 win, Umar Sadiq delivered a goal and assist in the Copa del Rey, Anthony Dennis found the net against Trabzonspor, Raphael Onyedika scored for Club Brugge, and Philip Otele continued his form with another goal for FC Basel. Olu also highlights Christantus Uche's impressive cameo for Crystal Palace, Chiamaka Nnadozie's clean sheet, and Toni Payne's clutch assist that ended Chelsea's unbeaten league run.He then addresses the worrying situation involving Terem Moffi and Jeremie Boga, who were attacked by their own OGC Nice fans and have now gone on sick leave. He also shares thoughts on the World Cup draw, even though Nigeria didn't qualify, before closing with full player reviews and the Nigerians to watch in the upcoming week.(00:00) Intro(01:24) Nigeria vs Egypt Update(02:42) Super Eagles Index: Who's Hot?(08:56) Who's not hot ahead of AFCON?(09:38) Starboy of the week(11:04) Terem Moffi attacked(12:47) Injury News (Nwabali, Akinsanmiro, Ogbu)(14:37) World Cup Draw(20:48) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(26:39) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(27:02) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(28:58) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(29:47) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(31:42) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(32:42) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(33:17) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(34:03) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(35:36) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(36:38) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(37:18) Switzerland (Otele)(37:38) PSL (Nwabali)(37:54) Austria (Nwaiwu)(38:26) Ones to watch(39:42) Outro

Olu pays tribute to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong following his decision to retire from international football. He breaks down Ekong's legacy, his impact on Nigerian football, and what this moment means for the national team in the future. Olu also discusses the possible cancellation of the Nigeria vs Egypt friendly due to the newly approved dates for clubs to release players ahead of AFCON.Olu then dives into a full midweek review, highlighting standout performances from Nigerian players across Europe, including Samuel Chukwueze's brilliant brace and Alex Iwobi's goal in Fulham's wild 5–4 loss to Manchester City. He rounds things off by reviewing all the Premier League action and previewing the upcoming weekend fixtures featuring Nigerian players both in the EPL and in other leagues.(00:00) Intro(00:24) William Troost-Ekong's Legacy(10:35) Nigeria vs Egypt Cancelled?(12:48) Chukwueze & Iwobi show out vs Man City(14:57) Other Premier League Results(19:33) Premier League Table(20:37) Goals & Assists Charts(21:07) Tottenham vs Brentford(22:23) Fulham vs Crystal Palace(24:09) Wolves vs Manchester United(25:47) Aston Villa vs Arsenal(29:40) Bournemouth vs Chelsea(31:10) Manchester City vs Sunderland(32:27) Everton vs Nottingham Forest(33:19) Newcastle vs Burnley(34:18) Leeds vs Liverpool(36:03) Brighton vs West Ham(37:20) Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)(40:00) Awaziem & Ojediran (Nantes vs Lens)(41:15) Orban & Lookman (Verona vs Atalanta)(42:31) Torunarigha & Boniface (Hamburger vs Werder Bremen)(45:42) Dennis & Onuachu (Goztepe vs Trabzonspor)(47:27) Ones to Watch(48:49) Outro

In this episode, Olu takes a deep dive into the preliminary list of Super Eagles players selected for the AFCON 2025 tournament. After analysing the list, Olu predicts what the final Super Eagles squad could look like, names that he expects to see in the final squad selected by Eric Chelle.#SuperEagles (00:00) Intro(01:10) Full Provisional List(05:42) Final Squad Predictions(06:50) Goalkeepers(08:17) Full-backs(11:59) Center backs(14:33) Defensive & Center Midfielders(15:51) Central Attacking Midfielders(16:58) Wingers(18:30) Strikers(22:07) Final squad predictions(23:36) Overall squad thoughts

In this episode, Olu breaks down the Nigerian players who are heating up ahead of AFCON and those whose form is becoming a worry just weeks before the tournament kicks off. From Ademola Lookman's explosive run of goals and assists to Samuel Chukwueze's latest Player of the Match performance, Paul Onuachu's brace in Turkey, Philip Otele's Europa League strike, and strong outings from Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi, and Rafiu Durosinmi. Several Super Eagles hopefuls are in top form. Meanwhile, concerns remain for players like Tolu Arokodare, Christantus Uche, Frank Onyeka, and Bright Osayi-Samuel as their game time and performances raise questions about AFCON readiness.Olu also discusses the NFF once again being in the spotlight after failing to arrange matches for the Super Falcons, with Randy Waldrum's old interview resurfacing about poor preparation and interference, and gives the latest injury updates before rounding up with player reviews, starboy of the week, and ones to watch.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #Nigeria Listen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com (00:00) Intro(01:12) Super Eagles Index: Who's Hot?(11:44) Who's not hot?(13:11) NFF Questioned Again(17:33) Super Eagles Injury Updates(20:33) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(26:33) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(27:07) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(28:56) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(30:10) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(31:21) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(32:53) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(33:24) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(34:20) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(36:18) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(36:57) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(37:35) Switzerland (Otele)(37:57) Austria (Nwaiwu)(38:05) PSL (Nwabali)(38:23) Starboy of the week(39:56) Ones to watch(41:18) Outro