#YourSportsMemo Podcast

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.

Arsenal dropped two points at relegation-bound Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek and face Spurs in the North London Derby at the weekend. I was able to gather my friends from across the world to preview the title race in the English Premier League. Matt Smith and Kunle Aderibigbe in London, Peter Ntephe in Houston, Texas were in the Arsenal corner. Femi Kumuyi is of Spurs, Kenneth Onyekwe in Barbados is a Liverpool fan while Bola Adegbonmire supports Manchester United. We started by talking about Bukayo Saka's new 5-year contract at Arsenal...

Engineer Kowope in this special episode of the NPFL Edition of the podcast has been joined by Tosin Adesina (@cosimo_diMedici) and regulars Esan Atinuke (@SucreMamito124), Chris Emenyonu (@Krizbaba22) and Victor Opone (grandson of a famous grandfather) to review the performances of NPFL teams in the Africa club competitions this season. A painful review, by all accounts. 

Regulars Victor Opone and Ayobami Ojeniyi join 'Engineer Kowope' on another weekly review of the NPFL. In this episode they have decided to look at the players who are driving their clubs forward towards the title, the continent or helping the club stave off relegation. Enjoy and please share. 

Regular host, Samuel Areo is joined by Victor Open (@VictorMcEpha) and Chris Emenyonu (@Krizbaba22) to review the matches of the 2025/26 NPFL Season. 

Amara Obah is joined in this episode of the Women's Football edition of the pod by Ali Howorth (ahoworth97) in London, Tamoghna (@footy_work) in India and Ikechukwu Okeke (@Thebey0nder) in Nigeria to discuss the first edition of the FIFA Women's Champions Cup held in London over the weekend. 

Host, Samuel Areo is joined in the pod by Victor Opone (@victorMcEpha), Samuel Bamisebi (@sam_bam) and Olawale Adewale (@MufutauAdewale3) to discuss the issues and stories affecting the NPFL and the NPFL club in the continent. Champions, Remo Stars dwindling form; record title winners, Enyimba with their drama and much more. You will enjoy this

Part 2 of the AFCON 2025 Semi-final preview, Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka is joined in the pod by his mates who have watched many AFCON tournaments: Okey Aguoru, Akin Dawodu in London, Peter Ntephe in Houston and Kenneth Onyekwe in Barbados to look forward to this match. The consensus is that irrespective of the result of the match against Morocco, coach Eric Chelle is building something special with the Super Eagles, like Clemens Westerhof did in the mid-90s.

The Nigeria Super Eagles take on hosts, the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the #AFCON2025 semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday, 14/01/2026. Ghanaian, Daniel Laryea has been chosen as the centre-referee for the match while South African Tom Abongile would lead in the VAR Room. I am joined in the pod by ACLSports.com's Football Chief, Fisayo Dairo, Samuel Areo and our regular Abdulquadri while they were in Rabat. They are unanimously surprised by the choice of Mr Laryea for a match of this magnitude.Dr Peter Ntephe also joined us from Houston, Texas. We don't want to talk about the referee at the end of this match

Fisayo Dairo and Abdulkadir Adedapo join Host, Samuel Areo in Fez to review the first round of matches and to preview the Round of 16 games. Regular, Cris Emenyonu joined them from Lagos.

Host, Samuel Areo is joined by Samuel Bamisebi (@sami_bam) and Chris Emenyonu (@Krizbaba22) as they reviewed the Super Eagles first game at AFCON2025 which has started in Morocco. Areo was presenting just before leaving for Morocco where more episodes will be recorded. 

Thierry Sisco (@sisco_iT) in Jo'Burg and Esther Olamoyegun (@she_kicksgoals) in Lagos joined Amara Obah in the pod to review the the week's matches in the UEFA Women's Champions League - UWCL. Only two slots left for teams hoping to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. 

Atinuke Esan and Olayinka Salahudeen join JSam in the pod for the usual review of the NPFL week 16 matches as Ikorodu City continue their good form on the road.

A return to regular programming and what a game to return with. Drs Ekpen Omonbude and Peter Ntephe representing Arsenal talk about where the team is at the moment and what they expect from the big clash at Stamford Bridge. Kay Suberu and Nanu  Ugwu know what it means to be where Arsenal are now as Chelsea fans. Bullish for the Blues as ever, Kay expects Chelsea to win.. Listen to what the others have to say. Gbenga Abidekun joined us late to give his diplomatic prediction

Host, Amara Obah is joined by Ikechukwu Okeke and Moyosore to preview the new NWFL Women's football league season. Women's football fans in Nigeria, who do you think would dethrone the Champions, Bayelsa Queens? Listen to what they say here..

Atinuke Esan @(@sucreMamito124) and Chris Emenyonu (@Krizbaba22) join host, Samuel Areo in the pod for this weekend's Episode of the NPFL Edition of YourSportsMemo Podcast. It was a weekend of draws and the crew discussed this in Ilorin, Kwara state. 

Esther Olamoyegun (@she_kicksgoals), Tamoghna (@footy_work) and Tuka Letura (@tukaLetura) join Amara Obah to review Match Day 4 of the UEFA Women's Champions League. After winning their first 3 games, debutants Man United came crashing back to earth with a 5-2 hammering in Wolfsburg.. Holders, Arsenal, finally get their first win - a comeback one against Real Madrid in North London

Regulars Mayowa Kufile (@MayowaKufile) and Adesanya Abdulazeez (@Tundeyinde) join host, Samuel Areo to preview the 13th round of matches in the NPFL. The stand out result was Wiki Tourists win in Aba against Enyimba. 

Arsenal snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in Munich, Manchester United in their first Champions League campaign have 3 wins in 3. Chelsea score six away. Super Falcon, Christy Ucheibe is player of the match in Benfica's draw. These and more are discussed by Natalie (@Natalie_17) and Nenye (@iyawoChelsea) in this episode of the Women's football edition of YourSportsMemo Podcast with Amara Obah. 

Following the actions of fans (and clubs, come to think of it) in Katsina at the weekend during the match with Barau FC, Samuel Areo is joined by regulars Mayowa Kufile and Olayinka Salaudeen to speak about it and other issues arising from the weekend in the NPFL.As experienced NPFL journalists and watchers, they are able to explain in better details the gamesmanship of some teams and suggest ways in which this can b curbed. 

Dr Victor Ademola joined Women's Football Edition regulars, Joy Ogunmoleya in Dublin and Ikechukwu Okeke in Awka in this week's edition of YourSportsMemo Podcast hosted by Amara Obah. Full-Time Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, complete with his new two-year deal has been saying he is rebuilding the Super Falcons team, the people in the pod say they are not seeing this rebuild..CAF added four countries to the 12 who came through tough qualifiers for the 2026 WAFCON, making the edition to be the first with 16 teams. CAF's decision was talked about, too. 

In another episode of the NPFL Edition of the podcast, your host Samuel Areo is joined by regular, Olayinka Salaudeen (@InnovatorYK), Opadele Abdulkabeer (@DELEJNR29) and Adesanya Abdulazeez (@Tundeyinde) to cast their minds back on match day 11 of the Nigeria Professional League (NPFL)

Chris Emenyonu (@Krisbaba22), Olayinka Salaudeen (@InnovatorYK), Samuel Adebayo (@bayodaish) and Mayowa Kufile (@MayowaKufile) join Samuel Areo for this week's edition of the NPFL Edition of the Podcast. These NPFL gurus take last weekend's fixtures on and also found time to thank Rivers United for their qualification for the group stages of the CAF Champions League

Amara Obah, with Aboluwade Gods Treasure (@Iam_agt), Ikechukwu Okeke (@TheBey0nder) and Esther Olamoyegun (@she-kicksgoals), discuss the Nigeria U17s outings at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Morocco where they lost their first two games. *Their X handlesThey take the discussions further by discussing the problems with women's football in Nigeria

ACLSports' Samu Areo gathered NPFL journalists Yinka Salaudeen and Chris Emeyonu to review the weekend's matches in the league and touch on the Nigerian teams in the continent. Safe to say that Shooting Stars start to the season is getting the approval of SalaudeenIf you want to be kept abreast of the league and Nigerian football in Nigeria, this is the podcast to subscribe to. 

Aclsports' women's football reporter gathered Joy Ogunmoleya in Dublin, Robert Olimene in Ibadan and Ikechukwu Okeke in Awka to discuss another Super Falcons' list that does NOT include the gifted striker, Gift Monday. These are people versed in women's football in Nigeria and around the world. 

Amara Obah presenting with Natalie in Madrid and Tuka in Nigeria

Spain have been far and away the best team of this Euro 2024 but history tells us that the best teams don't always win tournaments. Peter Ntephe, Matt Smith and Deji Oseni in London, Mansa Adwoah in Germany join Calvin Emeka Onwuka in the pod to preview a tournament short on frills and excitement and preview the final. Three years ago, Deji was a regular on the Euro 2020 series we had and successfully predicted the winner. Check out his prediction for the winner of this tournament. They also choose their player of the tournament.

Arsenal fans Ekpen, Folarin and Matt believe that the boys have to win at Wolves and then at home to Chelsea to remain in the title race before Champions City play again. Exit from the Champions League followed the home league defeat to Aston Villa is causing some doubts with regards to the title race now that City are two points ahead on the table. There is hope. It is SIX to go.

In what could be the just part 1, Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka is joined in the pod by Okey Aguoro, Sola Aiyepeku and Deji Faremi to discuss Super Clubs, effects of big money on football clubs and the leagues in Europe. Before the meat of the discussion, there was a fascinating insight on how IICC Shootings Stars Football Club of Ibadan, Nigeria was run in the 70s, as narrated by Sola. That on its own deserves another podcast. Okey and Deji give their views as per Real and La Liga merchants. These gentlemen know their sport..

I am joined in the pod by UEFA A Licensed coach, Chuks Akuneto, UEFA C Licence coach and multiple FIFA World Cup and AFCON journalist, Wole Opatola; Dr Peter Ntephe in Houston - FIFA Licensed player rep and Dr Ekpen Omonbunde - Arsenal Season ticket holder to discuss which way football is going. The two coaches let us in on how it actually is from a coach's view. Drs Ntephe and Omonbunde speak from the fans' view of the game. 

I had the privilege of having Manchester United fans from across the world join me in the pod to talk about where the current team is and hopes for the next season.Vic joined in from Nairobi, Yomi was in Amsterdam, Bola, Bayo and Eze from Lagos and Doc Ijay and myself in London. There was a big split in views on what is responsible for the poor performance of the team, which gave room for each to speak their minds. For Bola, nothing can save the season, for others winning the FA Cup will be good enough. We named that one player we would want the club to sign next season, Vic named FOUR! 

It was raucous in the pod at some point. But, it was great fun. Bimboh Adekoya (Arsenal fan), "I am convinced that Arteta is building a team to dominate the PL and Europe for years...In this episode of the podcast, Adekoya was joined in the pod by Richard Awe, Mr Demosho (Man City), Sola Aiyepeku, Babatunde Koiki (Liverpool) and Kunle Aderibigbe (Arsenal) to discuss the title run-in which starts with Arsenal's visit to the home of the Champions, City. It was interesting to hear both Richard and Demo give us some insights on Man City. While Bimboh was bullish, Kunle was slightly cautious.. The Liverpool fans believe that Klopp will get more than a Carabao Cup for his send-off. 

Dr ET Peters while in university in Nigeria and playing football had her knee busted by a wicked tackle. It changed her vision and career choice she said in a post on X. I was fortunate enough to get her to come on the podcast to tell us about it. Very grateful for her time. I never thought she was even into sport until that post. She was the captain of her uni's volleyball team! 

According to Tunji Oke, Barcelona's 5-0 demolition of Real Madrid in December 2010 "was a performance." In this episode of our 'Five Series', Tunji is joined by Peter Ntephe, Yomi Okunowo and Nanu Ugwu to recall 5 memorable matches they have watched. Yomi was at the Maracana Stadium to see James Rodriguez score THAT goal at the 2014 World Cup.. Peter recalls the feeling as Nigeria U23s rally to beat Brazil at the Atlanta '96 football event. Hope you enjoy it..

Apart from Pele, Diego Maradona, Leo Messi, Ronaldo da Lima, Cristiano Ronaldo, there have been so many really special footballers over the years. In this special episode dedicated to my late brother and friend Funso Oke, I was able to gather my friends who have watched this game for decades really. Sola Aiyepeku, Tunji Oke, Obafela Bank-Olemoh and Yomi Okunowo chose their favourite footballers down the years. There were some really special players there and memories.. 

A John Terry slip in the soggy pitch in Moscow 2008 was followed by an atrocious refereeing performance Vs Barcelona in 2009 to leave Chelsea fans wondering if they will ever get to the Champions League Holy Grail.In Munich in 2012, nobody gave them a chance vs Bayern at the Allianz Arena. Somehow, it happened. Nine years later, Thomas Tuchel's team defeated Man City to win Chelsea's 2nd CL win.I have gathered Chelsea fans in the pod to describe their feelings during those two matches apart. This is the 2nd part of the CL Wins mini-series. Liverpool fans have already shared theirs. Nanu, Sola and Dapo are in Lagos and join Kay who is in Abuja. I started by asking them a question...

Liverpool Football Club are English football best and most successful export with their six wins in the continent's top tournament - the Champions Cup/UEFA Champions League. In this mini-series, we speak to fans of Premier League clubs who have won the tournament to recount their memories of those wins. Regulars Akin Dawodu,Lakunle Yusuf are joined by Ikwerreman, Emeka Nwabudike and Lanre Adeola to look back on those nights. It was fun and we hope you enjoy it.

Abu Azeez, Bimboh Adekoya, Rotimi Dada and Ruth Odunayo join Calvin Emeka Onwuka in the pod to preview Arsenal's 2023/24 Season. They are united in their belief that at least the Premier League title will arrive the Emirates trophy room while there are those who believe that a double is possible. It was quite interesting. Before they started out I asked them to choose their favourite Arsenal players. Henry, Bergkamp and Kanu got mentions.