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The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon joined South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria as WAFCON winners after a thrilling and emphatic 3-0 win over tournament debutants and surprise finalists, Malawi. It is fitting that the 200th episode of this podcast is to a review of the final and the tournament as a whole. Host, Amara Obah is joined by regulars Esther Olamoyegun and Ikechukwu Okeke with one of the voices of women's football in the continent, Sam Ahmadu, making his debut. Enjoy the series finale.

Ten times WAFCON winnersPlayed at every FIFA Women's World Cup since 1991.The Nigeria Super Falcons would not be defending their crown in Morocco and will certainly not be at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil in 2027. This has been a disastrous WAFCON for Nigeria. Immediately after the defeat to South Africa, Amara Obah had guests in the pod to share their views on what has actually gone wrong with the team.

Esther Olamoyegun joined Praise Emeka-Idika and Ikechukwu Okeke in the podcast hosted by Amara Obah to review the semi-finals of the ongoing TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026 as Cameroon and Malawi make it to the final. The performances of the Chawinga sisters and the Cameroon goalkeeper, Bihina come under the spotlight - deservedly.They also review the fall-outs following Nigeria's ouster from the tournament and scramble to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup via the backdoor. 

Baba Olomi, Samuel Areo is joined in the pod by his regular gang of Ezinne Oti, Timothy Dehinbo, Victor Opone (grandson of a famous ex-International) and Ayobami Ojeniyi to preview the start of the 2026/2027 NPFL Season. These are young Nigerians invested in football inside Nigeria and always worth a listen

A thumping freekick from the Cameroon CB Nyadjou proved to be the only goal that knocked out holders, Nigeria and sent Cameroon to the 2027 FIFA World Cup and the semi-final against Morocco. A tournament of many bad firsts, the Super Falcons would now seek backdoor entrance to the world cup. Amara Obah gathered fans into the pod after the match to share their thoughts on Nigeria's women's football. Fuad, Ade, Bankole and others were not amused at all..

WAFCON 2026 into the quarter-finals stage with 4 automatic places at the Brazil 2027 FIFAWWC at stake. Amara Obah is joined in the pod by regulars to review the group stages and preview the 4 quarter-final matches. Esther Olamoyegun, Ikechukwu Okeke and Adedapo Adesanya brought their experience of watching women's football in the continent into the pod. 

2022 Champions South Africa and current holders, the Super Falcons of Nigeria kept their WAFCON 2026 hopes alive with a point and a victory in their second matches at the tournament following defeats in their first matches. Joy Ojeabulu, Ikenna Okeke and Abdoulie Jatta Bamba joined Amara Obah in the pod to review the latest round of matches at the tournament in Morocco. It is boiling nicely for a lot of the teams while Morocco have secured a place in the last eight following their late flurry against Algeria. 

In one of the most blatant exhibitions of hubris, FIFA President Gianni Infantino dropped a proposal proposing more money. A huge backlash led by UEFA leads him to fold (as the kids would say) and withdraw it. In the pod are men with international finance backgrounds, an international brand manager based in Nairobi and a lawyer based in Houston who gave their views on this FIFA farce. We found time to pay tributes to the dear departed legends in Kevin Keegan and Franco Baresi. 

WAFCON 2022 Champions, Banyana Banyana of South Africa lost to Tanzania. Holders and ten-time winners, Nigeria followed up by being humbled by debutants Malawi to crown a quite interesting first round of matches at the 2026 WAFCON. Mary Eshun, Ikechukwu Okeke and Adedapo Adesanya join Amara Obah to review those matches and the shocks at Africa's premier women football competition taking place in the Morocco cities of Rabat and Casablanca.

The biggest WAFCON Tournament ever kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams and automatic Brazil 2027 FIFAWWC slots available for the four semi-finalists. Joy Ogunmoleya in Dublin, joins Esther Olamoyegun and Ikechukwu Okeke (both in Nigeria) to preview the top women's tournament in the continent. Straight from her coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Amara Obah is hosting..

A few minutes after Rodri picked up the FIFA World Cup trophy from the hands of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino, the gang gathered in the pod to review the final and point out our highlights of the tournament. Bimboh Adekoya, Peter Ntephe, Sola Egunjobi, Rilwan Balogun and Kenneth Onyekwe have been the gang for this World Cup 2026 series and it has been an absolute pleasure having them. 

Two different semi-finals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and two different but similar outcomes. The usual World Cup panel look into what the losing coaches of Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel could have done differently. Bimboh Adekoya who was in Atlanta to watch the second semi-final was quite passionate, as you can imagine.There was time to pay homage to the greatness of 39 year-old Lionel Messi. 

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham join Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals in Donald Trump's US of A. The usual World Cup gang, minus Rilwan Balogun, review the quarter-final matches and preview the mouth-watering semi-finals. Kenneth Onyekwe reminds all that Argentina have not lost a World cup semi-final while also saying he would like Thomas Tuchel to make history by leading England to the title. Bimboh Adekoya is Kenneth's kindred spirit in believing England would win it. Peter Ntephe tries to explain why Sorloth did not square to Haaland in Miami.. These and much more in this episode of the podcast

Following from the normalisation of deviance of Brazil as predicted in the previous podcast, the same team gathered again to review and preview the world cup as it enters the last eight. The complexities of African teams' late collapses, the wonderful atmosphere at the Azteca as experienced by Bimboh Adekoya in the England vs Mexico match, and Peter Ntephe joining the party in Houston for the Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde match to predictions for the last eight matches. This is a show powered by those who have watched many matches.. Happy listening

In the pod for this 2026 FIFA World Cup are men who have watched the world cup for close to five decades. Bimboh Adekoya joined from Atlanta, Sola Egunjobi in Canada, Kenneth Onyekwe in Barbados and Rilwan Balogun in the UK. Balogun and Onyekwe talked about how Brazil have fallen badly with the latter describing it as the normalisation of deviance by the South American country.We talked about the strength in depth and quality of France especially the drive and determination of Mbappe to make this his tournament, England and what Thomas Tuchel might be cooking plus the play of the African countries..

Another collection of FIFA World Cup memories from football supporters from around the world as we look forward to the start of the #FIFAWorldCup2026Brazil in 1982 and the France 1998 World Cups get frequent mentions

Suddenly, on the 7th of June 2016, Nigeria's most influential football person Stephen Okechukwu Keshi died. The news shook many people. Still shakes many people to this day. In the pod for this episode are a lady and gentlemen with stories about the man. This is the first in a series about the man many called the #BigBoss.

Regulars, Victor Opone and Timothy Dehinbo join Baba Olomi to review and preview the ongoing Federation Cup in Nigeria. They are not very impressed with the organisation and believe that the NFF don't even appear like they are interested in the competition.

The final part of Arsenal-Themed episode has Arsenal fans sharing their views following the Champions League final loss to PSG in #Budapest, Hungary. All still upbeat especially because winning the Premier League had tempered the loss considerably. 

Hours before the 2026 Champions League final in Budapest, Hungary, Arsenal Fans send in their predictions and feelings for the match. Many are confident of a win. Some see this as a free hit since the Premier League trophy has been won. Nice mix of views. 

Final episode for this season of the NPFL Edition. Rangers International are Champions, Rivers United and Shooting Stars of Ibadan - after a 27-year absence - are back to playing in the continent. Ezinne Victoria Oti, Rhairom Zamora and Victor Opone joined Engineer Kowope to round-up the entire campaign. 

During the trophy presentation, I was joined in the pod by many Arsenal fans to share their emotions on what this means to them and what their hopes are for the future. It was great. Had many regulars and newbies too. 

After a 22-year wait, Arsenal are back at the summit of English Football. In this episode, their fans from all over the world speak on how this title win has affected them. A very emotional podcast. 

Ezinne Oti and Atinuke Esan joined Baba Olomi (Engineer Kowope) in this episode of the pod to review MD 37 of the NPFL and preview what would be a titanic last day battle between Rangers International and Rivers United for the title. Listen to the NPFL experts

Baba Olomi in the pod with Tim Dehinbo and Victor Opone to review week 36 of the NPFL. 

Manchester United assured of UEFA Champions League football for the 2026/2027 season following the defeat of Liverpool at the weekend. What next for the football club next season? What about Michael Carrick and the wonderful job he has done to get the club there?@quinnyUnited, @jodambusta, @ndetov, @lourd4lanre and @bobokons are in the podcast to discuss what they think the future should look for the football club from next season on

Following the conclusion of the 2nd semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League at the weekend, Amara Obah is joined in the pod for the review by Adedapo Adesanya, @theMiniNino and Covenant Damilare Olajide (@Covenant_Light)The trio also went ahead to predict the team that would emerge as European Champions in Oslo later this month. 

Following the PSG vs Bayern Munich high quality, high number of goals match in Paris, Okey Aguoru in Nairobi, Tunji Emmanuel Oke and Chukwuma Agbo joined Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka in the pod to recall some other exciting memories in the history of the UEFA Champions League. Faustino Asprilla, Matthias Sammer, Diego Forlan,Fabio Aurellio, and few others get honourable mentions

Adedapo Adesanya and Esther Olamoyegun join Amara Obah in the pod to review the first-leg matches of this season's UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals. 

Victor Ndolo in Nairobi, Bola Adegbonmire in Lagos and Tuka Lekura joined me in the Pod to discuss Manchester United's debacle under Ruben Amorim, the run under Michael Carrick to bring the club on the brim of qualification for the 2026/2027 Champions League. Should Carrick get the job full-time? What new additions would help the squad with more games next season? 

Baba Olomi and his gang of Rhairom Zamora and Victor Opone review the weekend of twists and turns in the NPFL. 

It is crunch time at the Etihad for the Premier League title as Arsenal visit Guardiola's Manchester City. In the pod with me are Arsenal fans Ekpen Omonbude and Peter Ntephe while Richard Awe and Mr Demo represented Man City. Mr Demo is very confident; Richard does not even think a win on Sunday guarantees a City title. The Arsenal bunch expect a draw but feel a defeat might end their season. This episode is dedicated to the memory of my brother and friend, Temisan Okomi. Rest In Peace, Temi.

Baba Olomi is joined in the pod this week by Atinuke Esan and Ezinne Victoria Oti to review Match Day 35 of the NPFL 2025/26 season. Rivers United are in the driving seat now it seems with Rangers copping a closed door ban till the end of the season. Another pod on football inside Nigeria

Baba Olomi is in the pod with his regular gang of Victor Opone and Muftau Adewale to preview the business end of the NPFL season which is starting with this MD 33. 

Holders Arsenal and Bayern Munich survive spirited attempts at recovery by their opponents to progress into the semi-final. Barcelona dismiss Real Madrid while Lyon overcome a first leg deficit to progress. It is the final four teams left in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League. Amara Obah is joined in the pod by regulars, Natalie (in Manchester); Esther and Dapo in Lagos to review the quarter-final second legs and make a call on which two teams make it to Oslo for the final.

From the scintillating play of Brazil in 1982, Cameroon's Indomitable Lions at Italia '90 through to the vuvuzelas at the South Africa 2010 edition, Akin Dawodu, Rilwan Balogun, Okey Aguro and China Acheru join me in this edition to talk through their memories of the FIFA World Cup down the years. Nobody remembers losers, right? Nobody who saw them has forgotten "the talented men in yellow and blue from South America" that were the Brazil 1982 World Cup side. 

Baba Olomi and his friends, Olayinka Salaudeen and Muftau Adewale found time to be in the pod to discuss Match Day 32 of the ongoing NPFL Season. A week that rained goals across the match venues and ended with Rivers United going back to the top following Rangers International's defeat in Ibadan to Shooting Stars Sports Club. That match in Ibadan is the longest rivalry in Nigeria's top flight league. 

Aclsports' women's football head, Amara Obah gathered Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) in Ghana, Adedapo Adesanya (@Dxpo_) and Doofan, both in Lagos to review the UEFA Women Champions League quarter-finals first-leg matches. These people watch a lot of women football and they bring that into the pod. 

Engineer Kowope is in the pod with Atinuke Esan and Timothy Dehinbo to review MD 31 of the NPFL and preview what the remaining seven matches could mean for many of the teams. The relegation fears are real even for a team sixth on the table at the moment.

Following defeat in the EFL (Carabao) Cup Final, I was joined in the Pod by Rilawan Balogun, Ekpen Omonbude, and Peter Ntephe to review the match and preview the rest of the season. They are still bullish about winning the league..

Host, Engineer Kowope is joined for the review of MD 30 of the NPFL by Victor Opone and Timothy Dehinbo (@TMT_Dehinbo). Ikorodu City, Rivers United and Rangers International are locked in battle for the title while Shooting Stars of Ibadan are determined to make it into the continent. Listen to the NPFL experts..

I am joined in the pod to discuss Liverpool's struggles this season by lifelong Liverpool fans from across the globe. Lakunle Yussuf in Lagos, Kenneth Onyekwe in Barbados, Sola Egunjobi in Canada and Akin Dawodu in London. They gave their very different reasons for this poor defence of the Premier League title, the form of Mo Salah and Ibrahima Konate and the Manager, Arne Slot. These men know their Liverpool and their football

Engineer Kowope and his gang of Jargobann and SportingTheory (Moyosore Abiodun and David Okosun, to the uninitiated) gathered in the pod to review the promotion race into the NPFL currently going on in the NNL. Sporting Lagos and Akwa United seem primed for immediate return "by faith" according to one of them. They had fun.

With only 12 days to the scheduled start of the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, CAF confirmed the fear of many in football that it was postponed. Amara Obah gathers three journalists and followers of the women's game into the pod to discuss this postponement of the tournament. Suo Chappel, Joy Ojeabulu in Lagos, Nigeria were joined by Lawrence Baidoo in Ghana to discuss this situation and the implications for the women's game in the continent. 

Rio Ferdinand believes that if Arsenal get over the line and win this Premier League title this season that the squad is primed to dominate the Premier League for years to come. I gathered Arsenal fans including former Red Star Belgrade, Vitesse and Hearts striker Abiola Dauda, Emirates ST holder and podcast regulars Kunle Aderibigbe, BackoftheNet Podcast host, Matt Smith and FIFA Player Intermediary, Peter Ntephe in Houston, Texas. Dauda wants the quadruple, Aderibigbe wants the Champions League while Matt and Peter just want the Premier League title.  We had fun

Baba Olomi, Samuel Areo and his mates Muftau Adewale and Victor Opone run through the matches of Match Day 29 of the NPFL. Baba Olomi was helped at the beginning by his canine companion who insisted on joining in the conversation. Rivers United consolidated on their top position with Rangers keeping a close eye on them..

Engineer Kowope and his gang of Victor Opone and Atinuke Esan review match day 28 of the NPFL. Ikorodu got thumped in Benin, Rangers International go top, Remo Stars find a win while Enyimba could be in relegation trouble. Listen in to Nigeria football experts..

Peter Nieketien started representing Nigeria from his secondary school days via the YSFON tournaments across Europe. He went on to play for the Flying Eagles and was part of the famous Chile '87 set. Nieketien was also part of the Maroc AFCON 88 squad and holds Manfred Hoerner in high regard. He was in the pod with Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka to look back on his playing career. 

Host, 'Engineer Kowope' gathered first-timers into the pod to review match day 27 of the NPFL. A league where no team is still safe from relegation even when they are as high as 9th on the league table after 27 matches. Rhairom Zamora (@Rhaizamora) and Ezinne Victoria Oti (@duchessofsport) were Samuel Areo's all-women guests. 

Arsenal shook off the cobwebs from Wolverhampton to march into enemy territory across North London and destroyed hosts Tottenham Hotspurs 4-1. A few hours after the final whistle, I was joined in the pod by Richard Awe and David Ademola who are City fans and Gabriel Mayowa Kolade and Peter Ntephe to discuss what this means for the title race. Let us say that both sides are bullish about their title chances

In the 150th edition of the podcast, Amara Obah is joined by Lawrencia (@la_wre_), Amaeichi-Opara Chinemeremma (@CHINEMEREMMA993), Esther Olamoyegun (@she_kicksgoals) and Thierry (@sisco_iT) to review the play-off matches of the UEFA Women's Champions League matches played during the week. These people know their women's football.