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Lynn is back in Seattle and Sam is still recovering from a crazy week of WAFCON. Plus, how Utah's big win in the NWSL proved they belong in the conversation and reactions to FIFA chaos.Check out Gab Marcotti's ESPN article hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Another wild weekend in the NWSL brings goals, transfer news, and plenty of storylines. David Gass and Jordan Angeli react to Jenna Nighswonger's impending move to Bay FC, Gabi Nunes joining the Orlando Pride, and what the latest signings mean around the league.Plus, the crew breaks down Utah's dominant win over Portland, dives into the biggest talking points from another entertaining NWSL weekend, checks in on WAFCON, and previews the matches to watch this weekend.0:00 Intro & ALERT: Utah Scores Again4:13 WAFCON Roundup11:06 Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC21:13 Gabi Nunes Joins Orlando24:38 Denver, North Carolina & Transfer News28:01 Utah Royals Rout Portland36:51 Seattle Reign Outlasts Bay FC44:17 Wave, Louisville & Lia Godfrey's Rise50:31 NWSL Weekend Preview
Today on Futbol W, the panel breaks down all the NWSL action over the past week. Plus, Cloé Lacasse joins the show to talk everything Utah Royals, are they title contenders? Then, the crew look back at their NWSL season predictions in March and decide to make some alterations on the Stick or Switch touchscreen. And, the Women's African Cup of Nations is ongoing with NWSL stars Barbara Banda & Temwa Chawinga set to face off! Finally, the show looks back at the Top 10 goals of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Die regering het Banyana Banyana geprys vir hul moed, vasberadenheid en veggees ná hul Wafcon 2026-wedstryd teen die Ivoorkus. Die adjunkwoordvoerder, William Baloyi, sê die span het deursettingsvermoë, moed en onwrikbare toewyding getoon toe hulle teruggeveg het om die telling gelyk te maak. Hy sê Suid-Afrika het 'n trotse nalatenskap van sportuitnemendheid opgebou en Banyana Banyana se sukses en mededingendheid vorm deel van dié nalatenskap:
After the disappointing opening defeat to Malawi, Nigeria bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia to breathe new life into their WAFCON 2026 campaign. Asisat Oshoala's goal proved to be the difference, but the story of the match was Nigeria's resilience after being reduced to 10 players in the first half and still producing a disciplined defensive performance to secure all three points.Olu reviews the game, analyses the tactical improvements from the Malawi defeat, highlights the standout individual performances, and discusses why this result could be a turning point in Nigeria's title defence. The win lifts the Super Falcons into second place in Group C and keeps both their WAFCON ambitions and their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup back on track.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
After a shocking defeat to Malawi in their opening game, the Super Falcons face a must-win clash against Zambia to keep their WAFCON 2026 campaign alive. Olu previews everything you need to know ahead of this crucial encounter, including the players to watch, expected lineups, tactical battles and his score prediction for one of Nigeria's biggest group-stage matches in recent memory.The stakes could not be higher. A defeat, combined with a Malawi victory, could eliminate the defending champions after just two matches. Beyond WAFCON, this tournament also serves as the qualification pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, with only the semi-finalists guaranteed automatic qualification. Zambia arrive full of confidence after thrashing Egypt 6-0 in their opening game, with Barbra Banda scoring four goals. Can Nigeria respond when it matters most, or will their title defence and World Cup hopes suffer another huge blow? 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's official -- Hugo Broos will not continue as Bafana Bafana head coach. The 74-year-old Belgian was at the helm of the South African football team for the last five years. He made the announcement in Johannesburg on the day his contract with the South African Football Association comes to an end. Broos says being away from his family for long periods of time, was the only reason for him not agreeing to a contract extension. We caught up with SABC sports reporter Sifiso Ramara on this, including Banyana Banyana's caption at WAFCON and the much anticipated kick-start of the Betway Premiership...
Leo kwenye kipindi tunaangazia WAFCON inayoendelea nchini Morocco - Kenya yaaga mashindano huku Tanzania ikisalia na matumaini lakini Nigeria na Afrika Kusini zimeanza kwa kusuasua, wanariadha wanaendelea kunyakua medali katika mashindano ya Jumuiya ya Madola nchini Scotland, wakati mashindano ya Cecafa Kagame Cup yakiingia nusu fainali.
This week we are in Morocco at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations – surprise opening defeats for Nigeria and South Africa, and small crowds at many of the games. We find out how the atmosphere is there.Also, with Cote d'Ivoire winger Yan Diomande set to become the most expensive African player ever after agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid, we assess the big move for the 19-year-old.We speak to Isha Johansen, one of Africa's most prominent female football administrators, a former president of the Sierra Leone Football Association and former FIFA Council Member.
Welcome back to Attacking Third with Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Lori Lindsey! On today's show, the crew wraps up our summer check-in series by analyzing the top half of the NWSL standings. We examine Gotham FC after Esther González's departure and Emily Sonnett's injury. We also recap a wild midweek slate, preview the upcoming weekend matches, and celebrate the NWSL stars excelling at WAFCON. 00:00 - Welcome to Attacking Third 02:55 - Gotham FC check in 06:02 - Angel City 08:55 - Utah Royals 12:09 - KC Current 15:05 - Portland Thorns 18:37 - San Diego Wave 20:18 - Washington Spirit 23:15 - Midweek recap action and preview of weekend games 39:30 - NWSL stars shine at WAFCONWatch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast."For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
Utah Talons catcher Sharlize Palacios joins Sarah fresh off her team’s second-straight AUSL Championship win. They talk about the rivalry between the Talons and the Chicago Bandits, why Sharlize thinks catchers have to be a little bit crazy, how Sharlize found her confidence on the field, and the one thing she’d change about the league for next season. Plus, homeward bound, so much for a break, and come on Barbie, let’s go party! Check out Tina Charles’ new beer company 78 Brewing Co. here Read more about players’ WAFCON concerns here and here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is back, bigger than ever. As 16 teams battle for continental glory in Morocco, can defending champions Nigeria extend their dominance, or is Africa witnessing a new era led by new challengers like Morocco, South Africa and Zambia? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Biola Solace Chukwu, a sports analyst from Nigeria and DW's Glory Mushinge in Lusaka.
Ghana's Black Queens kicked off their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in impressive fashion with a 2-0 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde in Casablanca, Morocco. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren praised his side's performance and expressed support for CAF's plans to expand the tournament, saying increased participation will help accelerate the growth of women's football across Africa
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.
Allie and Sara are back with a new game, new news and a new leader of the NWSL. We talk about the new Michelle Kang Business, the woes of the WAFCON as well as the news coming out of the NWSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Super Falcons' defence of their WAFCON title could not have started in a more disappointing fashion as Nigeria suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi. Olu reacts to the result, breaking down where everything went wrong for the defending champions, from the tactical approach and team selection to the costly individual mistakes that ultimately proved decisive.The discussion also turns to the bigger picture, with serious questions raised about the NFF's preparation for the tournament, whether the team was given the best possible platform to succeed, and whether head coach Justine Madugu got his game plan right. Was this simply one bad performance, or does it expose deeper issues within the Super Falcons setup? 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
So much NWSL action to unpack - Sam Kerr got her first goal for Gotham, Utah continues to look strong, and Morgan Weaver made her long-awaited return! And after a delay, the 2026 WAFCON tournament is finally underway. Plus, the infamous Brittany Ratcliffe goal of 2018 gets brought up again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AFC Toronto and Super Falcons attacker Esther Okoronkwo sit down to discuss life in the Northern Super League!WAFCON Champion and lethal goalscorer Esther Okoronkwo joins the podcast to share insider insights on AFC Toronto's first two seasons and the Super Falcons ahead of the upcoming WAFCON competition.She shares what it meant to receive her first call up to the Nigerian women's national team, her experience playing at her first-ever World Cup in 2023, what she took from that match and her other national team experiences as she joined AFC Toronto, and so much more!Esther also talks about the iconic comeback that the Super Falcons had in the 2025 Women's African Cup of Nations final, as they were down 2-0 at halftime against Morocco, but Esther scoring a penalty, assisted the second goal, and then assisted the third goal off a free kick to help help team to a 3-2 comeback victory! She takes us into the locker room to share the mindset shift that happened at halftime and the words of encouragement that were exchanged, and she shared how that match ranked for her personally in her career (it was quite high on the list!)Esther shares why the AFC Toronto project and Northern Super League as a whole was intriguing to her, her decision to re-sign with the team after their inaugural season and why she loves playing in the NSL!Lastly, she shares what excites her about this current Super Falcons group, the state of the team as they approach WAFCON, what she believes it will take for Nigeria to achieve its goals at the tournament, what it meant to officially secure a place on this roster, what making the 2027 World Cup roster would mean to her, her long and short term goals, and so much more!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!
Join Olu live as he previews the Super Falcons' opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations against Malawi as Nigeria begins the defence of their continental crown. He breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the game, including recent form, players to watch, predicted lineup, and score prediction. He also recaps the latest WAFCON results from Sunday and Monday as the group stage continues to take shape.The show also rounds up the biggest Nigerian transfer stories of the summer, reviews confirmed moves, discusses where stars like Raphael Onyedika, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Samuel Chukwueze could be playing next season, looks at the latest performances from Nigerians in the Czech League, and reacts to Ibrahim Gusau announcing his bid for re-election as NFF president. 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
Black Queens camp update ahead of today's WAFCON opener; Infantino pushes $20bn FIFA investment plan; Hearts invites soldiers to pre-season camp & More!!
The Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has kicked off in Morocco, with an expanded 16-team tournament bringing together the continent's best sides in the battle for the African title. The host country, Morocco has defeated Kenya , 4-0 (nil) in the opening match. Running till the 16th of August, the four semi-finalists will automatically qualify for next year's Women's World Cup, while the losing quarter-finalists will have another opportunity to reach the global stage through the inter-continental play-offs. This year, the stakes are higher than ever.Meanwhile, authorities in Liberia and Nigeria are investigating major cocaine and methamphetamine operations in one of West Africa's largest drug crackdowns in recent years.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba Technical Producer: David Nzau Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Sue Smith for a deep dive on the history of Doncaster Rovers Belles, aka Donny Belles, one of women's football's most culturally defining sides. We also check in on the start of WAFCON 26. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill & Sue Smith Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WAFCON 2026 is finally here! In this comprehensive tournament preview, Olu breaks down everything you need to know before Africa's biggest women's football competition gets underway. From the history of the tournament and previous champions to a look back at the last edition, he analyses each group, highlights the key players to watch, and explains why this year's competition is more important than ever.The focus is firmly on the defending champions, the Nigeria women's national football team (Super Falcons), as they chase a record-extending 11th WAFCON title. Olu also predicts the entire knockout stage, discusses which teams are best placed to challenge Nigeria, and explains the huge World Cup qualification stakes, with places at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup on the line. Can the Super Falcons retain their crown, or will a new champion emerge? 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
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..
Send us Fan MailHello friends! Today, I breakdown why the 2026 WAFCON was delayed, and preview how this tournament might play out including the key teams, players, and events. Follow me on X @shescoresbangerWhere to watch: - Worldwide, where there are no rightsholders: CAF TV on YouTube streams selected matches live plus highlights.- FIFA+ may carry some matches free, depending on region.- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport (DStv/GOtv) — all 34 matches. Also Canal+ Afrique, New World TV, SportyTV.- South Africa (free-to-air): SABC 3 & SABC 2, stream at sabc-plus.com.- North Africa & Middle East & France: beIN Sports. - Morocco: SNRT. - Algeria: EPTV.- East Africa: Azam TV.- United Kingdom: Channel 4 - Germany: DAZN - Netherlands: Ziggo - BBC Radio will also provide worldwide radio coverage of the tournament. Broadcast rights vary by country, so check your local listings for the channel and stream in your region.Timestamps :0:00 Intro 3:00 Postponement7:50 WAFCON Preview 16:20 OutroSupport the show
2026 WAFCON PREVIEW! Plus A Women's Africa Cup of Nations Draft
Tuliyokuandalia leo ni pamoja na kuanza kwa mashindano ya kina dada ya Afcon, Kombe la Cecafa, mashindano ya Jumuiya ya Madola, tetesi za uhamisho Ulaya na Afrika Mashariki, mahakama ya kutatua migogoro duniani kuskiza kesi ya kubaini bingwa wa Afcon 2025 mwezi Oktoba tarehe nane.
This week we look ahead to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, kicking off on Sunday in Morocco.We hear from some of the stars of the tournament, including Zambia forward Barbra Banda.Also we hear from CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who says that the 2027 men's AFCON will be successful, that the bidding process is open for the next three editions of the tournament.And Stuart reflects on the Fifa World Cup, with some of the highs and the lows.
Sam Angel joins the show from Washington, D.C., after signing with DC Power in the Gainbridge Super League, sharing what it's been like starting fresh with a new club and stepping into a leadership role. We also bring you exclusive interviews from SocceristaFest and the Girls Academy Summer Playoffs, featuring rising Top Hat star Sydney Eaton, University of Oregon head coach Tracy Joyner, and an inspiring panel with Leslie Bonci, Erica Mulholland, and Emily Perrin discussing nutrition, strength, mindset, and helping the next generation of female athletes thrive. Plus, Rohtas and Sam preview the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), breaking down the tournament favorites, players to watch, and why this year's competition could be one of the biggest in the tournament's history. In this episode: ⚽ Sam Angel begins life with DC Power
Pride Night, a Trap Game & Macy Hodge's Return | ACFC vs. Racing Louisville PreviewWe're back previewing Angel City's Pride Night match against Racing Louisville at BMO — and we're riding serious momentum after a clean sheet 2–0 win over Chicago. We break down Racing's missing pieces, the threat of Emma Sears, Macy Hodge's return to LA, why this could be a trap game, and what Mai Niehues's scoring streak means for this club.
It's Cindy & Kristian for episode 14! In this episode: The Kansas City Current's unbeaten home record continued with a 2-2 draw against the San Diego Wave. Croix Bethune shined with a goal and assist! But the Current were again plagued with defensive mistakes & game management. Also, Temwa Chawinga is headed to WAFCON to represent Malawi. How will the Current adapt without her for 3-4 games?A look ahead to the Current's next 3 matches & more!
A week ago, we got to talk about how the Orlando Pride bounced back from their worst performance in a long time in their 2-0 road loss at Angel City to beat the Kansas City Current 3-0 in one of their best games of the year. The worm turns quickly, as the Pride followed up an impressive win with two listless performances just a few days apart, losing both by 1-0 final scores. Getting swept by expansion Boston was particularly galling, but the loss away to the Utah Royals over the weekend was nearly as maddening.We treated them as one long, bad performance, discussing the games, looking back at our stupidly optimistic score predictions, and somehow coming up with selections for Player of the Match in a pair of outings that hardly seemed worthy of picking one. We also discussed Barbra Banda's selection to the Zambian Women's National Team ahead of their run in this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations, as well as Giles Barnes' departure from his assistant coaching position with Orlando to take over at Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.This week's mailbagbox asked whether the Pride will have more games played without Banda while she's away at WAFCON than team goals scored in that time, whether we can generate any mojo for the club to acquire Emma Sears, and more. Remember, you can ask us anything by hitting us up on Twitter at either @TheManeLand or @SkoPurpSoccer and using the hashtag #AskSkoPurp. You can use that same hashtag and hit @TheManeLand.bsky.social up on Bluesky. Or you can visit our show page, scroll down, and fill out the handy form. We'd also appreciate any ratings or reviews you can leave wherever you get your podcasts, and if you do that on Apple Podcasts, we'll find them easily and read them on the show.Finally, we looked ahead to Friday's matchup with the Chicago Stars. The Pride will be at home, but over the years, being at home against Chicago has not been a recipe for success. We look back at the series history, give our unanimous key matchup to the game, and try to predict the final score. We are not as optimistic as last week. Do with that information what you will.If you'd like to support our independent writing and podcasting efforts, we'd love to have you as a subscriber or donor over at our Buy Me a Coffee site.Here's how Episode 130 went down:0:15 – The Pride played in two matches and that's about all that can be said in a positive (or even neutral) light about them.27:06 - The mailbagbox asks us an easy question and also wants us to get metaphysical.35:36 - A look ahead to the Chicago Stars, a team seemingly there to be beaten, but can the Pride even score?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end! On today's show, Olu reviews the World Cup Final, breaks down the biggest talking points from the match, and discusses Spain lifting football's biggest prize. He also speaks on the best moments and players that stood out in this edition.The show also looks ahead to the future, discussing what the next World Cup cycle could look like for Nigeria and African teams before wrapping up with a quick update on the Super Falcons ahead of the upcoming WAFCON. Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts on the 2026 World Cup!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
She Played With the Boys in Lagos, Now Super Falcons Captain: The Rasheedat Ajibade OON Football Story This week's podcast is with Rasheedat Ajibade OON, a powerhouse in Nigerian and world football. Captain of the Super Falcons, forward for PSG Féminines, and one of the most exciting players in the women's game today. From playing street football with boys in Lagos to lifting trophies in Europe and leading Nigeria to a record 10th WAFCON title in 2025, Rasheedat brings an extraordinary first-hand perspective on what it truly takes to make it as a female professional footballer in Nigeria. From the realities of growing up in Lagos with big dreams and limited pathways, to the mindset and resilience required to captain your country on the world's biggest stages, Rasheedat breaks down the roadmap for the next generation of Nigerian football stars. Inside the Episode: The Lagos Streets: How Rasheedat fell in love with football playing with boys in her neighbourhood and found her path to the professional game. The Youth Journey: Representing Nigeria's U17 and U20 teams as captain, and what those formative years taught her about leadership and sacrifice. The Leap to Europe: Securing her first professional contract in Norway and the courage it took to leave home and build a career abroad. Rising Through the Game: From Spain's Copa de la Reina to PSG — how Rasheedat kept raising her own bar at every level. Captaining Nigeria: Leading the Super Falcons at the 2024 Paris Olympics and to a historic 2025 WAFCON title, where she was named Player of the Competition. What It Really Takes: The mindset, faith, and resilience needed to rise from street football in Lagos to the pinnacle of world football, and what that means for young girls in Nigeria today. "Leadership, for me, is about selflessness. It's about putting myself on the line, prioritising the team's needs above my own. It's about service." -Rasheedat Ajibade OON Connect with Rasheedat Ajibade:
In this episode, Folarin is joined by Nigerian international footballer Michelle Alozie. They discuss her journey from Yale to professional soccer, navigating setbacks like going undrafted and playing in Kazakhstan, and how a cold email led to her opportunity with the Houston Dash. Michelle shares her experience joining the Super Falcons, playing in the World Cup, Olympics, and winning WAFCON, including her game-winning semifinal goal. They also get into her life off the pitch, balancing cancer research, brand partnerships, and her growing interest in fashion, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:0:00 – Michelle Intro3:22 – Getting into soccer + early career4:18 – Choosing Yale + Ivy League vs SEC5:42 – ACL injury + going undrafted8:10 – Kazakhstan experience11:36 – Houston trial + cold email story13:27 – “Shoot your shot” mindset15:21 – Houston Dash journey18:56 – Getting called up to Nigeria22:38 – First cap + early Super Falcons experience24:32 – World Cup + Olympics experiences32:09 – WAFCON run + game-winning goal38:19 – Life off the field (research, media, fashion)51:18 – Reflection + betting on yourself56:00 – OutroCREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516
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
We're on the road to the 2027 Brazil World Cup! And after 45 minutes of knocking the ball about, England hit the road in style.Chloe and Rachel look back on the Lionesses' 6-1 win over Ukraine, which featured some interesting personnel and some vintage Georgia Stanway. Plus, a stark reminder of why World Cup qualification is so hard this year, WAFCON gets officially postponed less than two weeks before it was supposed to start (we know, right), and a heartbreaking defeat for Ireland against France. Rach was there and tells us more!Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ally Sentnor's second-half strike gives the USWNT a 1-0 win over Canada and puts the Americans on the brink of another SheBelieves Cup title. Meanwhile, Arsenal grind out another Premier League victory as criticism of their style grows louder despite a seven-point lead at the top of the table. We also look at the surprising uncertainty surrounding the Women's Africa Cup of Nations just days before kickoff, plus domestic headlines from MLS, USL, and the NWSL in the latest Morning Espresso.
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
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through several big stories from the international break. The Asian Cup got under way in Australia, can the Matildas triumph on home soil? There's frustrations as WAFCON is cancelled at the last minute. We also talk Chelsea's new sporting director and a new innovation to stop goalkeeper timeouts. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Welcome back to The Women's Soccer Podcast! In this episode, LDG rambles about the results of the Ballon d'Or in this impromptu, fun, and loaded conversation about the intersectionality of women's sports and award culture emerging, when the voting base isn't backing the hype up with their ballots!He breaks down the nationalities of the Ballon d'Or voting base, bemons the voters prioritizing the Euros over Copa America + WAFCON, and explains why nominations for African players like Barbra Banda can help grow the African game.Liam goes over his take on the rankings and what he would change, alongside his thoughts on the players left off the 30-player shortlist.Additionally, he throws on his judge hat and analyzes the discourse surrounding the award, and explains the unfortunate reality of an award built for men failing to provide the same effort for the women's game, and how the consistent pairing of obscene rankings and women's soccer award shows is unlikely to change.Lastly, he reframes the discussion from annoyance to acknowledgement, as he shouts out some players who crushed it this season who didn't get their deserved flowers/ranking at the Ballon d'Or.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!
So many tournaments so little time! Sam and Becky recap the Lionesses' wild Euro-winning run and what is means for women's soccer in England. Plus, they get into Nigeria's WAFCON dominance and preview who could take home the Copa America title.Tickets for TWG Live in New York! https://mibcourage.co/44LnJvzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A stand off as Somalia demands release of a cargo ship carrying military equipment that was seized by semi-autonomous Puntland. The ship was reportedly transporting military equipment to Turkey's military base in Mogadishu.Why indigenous plants are making a comeback in African diets?And after Nigeria's Super Falcons historic victory at WAFCON, in Morocco, we ask what does this mean for the future of African women's sport ? Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Sunita Nahar and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
Darian Jenkins, Kelley O'Hara, McCall Zerboni, & Lori Lindsey recap the EURO 2025 Final between England and Spain. Then the group do a tournament post-mortem on both the winning and losing sides as they discuss each teams future. Next, the ladies put together their EURO 2025 Tournament Best XI while giving out additional team and player superlatives. And finally, Mimi Fawaz is welcomed in to talk all things WAFCON, the Final, and the breakout players we should have our eye on. We are up for nomination in the 2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards as Best Female-Hosted Podcast! You can show your support by helping us advance to the Finals. Register here: http://podcastawards.com/app/signup/ and select the best female-hosted podcast drop down and select Attacking Third! Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam and Lynn recap their wild week which included The Players Ball and swimming across Lake Tahoe! They also get into all the Euros drama including some wild PK stats. Plus, they discuss Copa América and WAFCON. So much soccer so little time!SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie discuss Spain's early dominance and if there is anyone out there who can be their Kryptonite. Then, the ladies zero in on Switzerland and how they are taking hosting duties to the next level while their team is showing out, and the pressures to do both. And finally, quick snapshot of WAFCON and the NWSL players showing out. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West recap the today's big France vs England EURO 2025 match, discuss the biggest takeaways from Group C's Match Day 1, and then shine a spotlight on all the NWSL players featuring in this year's WAFCON which kicked off today. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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