In this episode, Olu reviews the disappointing 1-1 draw between South Africa and Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He breaks down what went wrong in the game, from poor tactics to lack of execution, and questions the NFF’s decisions that have left the Super Eagles struggling just months after reaching the AFCON final. Olu also looks at the bigger picture, asking what this means for Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying, how far they’ve fallen behind Africa’s top teams, and what needs to change if the Super Eagles are to return to being one of Africa’s dominant football nations. He closes with a look at the return of club football and the Nigerian players to watch this weekend.
(00:00) Intro
(01:22) Nigeria's World Cup Chance
(02:17) Starting Lineup vs South Africa
(04:42) Match Statistics
(05:16) Player Rundowns
(06:02) Benjamin Frederick: The future?
(07:19) Game to forget for Ekong
(09:22) The Savoiur in Calvin Bassey
(10:24) Wilfred Ndidi's Criticism
(10:48) Alex Iwobi's Role
(10:59) Time to move on from Moses Simon
(11:44) Ademola Lookman is not at his best
(12:07) Mbokazi and Mokoena impress
(12:47) Cyriel Dessers over Arokodare?
(13:28) NFF's Role in Poor World Cup Qualifiers
(17:49) Eric Chelle's Decision Making
(23:29) Current Group Standings
(23:56) NFF Publicly Blames the Players
(27:22) Is there hope with 2 games left?
(28:01) How bad have Nigeria's Performances been?
(33:02) Has Ibrahim Gusau failed as NFF President?
(43:57) Nigeria's Chances of Qualification
(46:28) What is the way forward for Nigeria?
(50:11) Other World Cup Qualifying Groups
(52:36) Club Football Preview
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face South Africa in what could be their biggest game since the AFCON final. With World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, anything short of a win could put Nigeria on the brink of missing back-to-back tournaments.In this episode, Olu is joined by special guest Kome to break down the tale of the tape, possible lineups, tactical battles to expect, and score predictions for this must-win encounter.
In this episode, Olu reviews Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in the World Cup qualifiers, sealed by a scrappy goal from Tolu Arokodare, who had to step up after first-choice striker Victor Osimhen got injured in the first half. He breaks down the key positives and negatives from the performance, assessing how the players performed and how the game unfolded. With World Cup qualification on the line, this result brings three crucial points, but does it show the progress Nigeria needs?
The Super Eagles return to World Cup qualifying action against Rwanda in what will be a pivotal game for their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup. After a dreadful start to the qualifiers, Nigeria must secure all three points to restore belief and improve their standing in the group.
In this episode, Olu previews the clash, breaking down the key players from both sides, what to expect tactically, his predicted starting lineup for Nigeria, and his final score prediction. Can the Super Eagles finally get their campaign back on track?
In this episode, Olu breaks down all the big deadline day news for Nigerian footballers. Christantus Uche makes a shock move to Crystal Palace, Samuel Chukwueze joins Iwobi and Bassey at Fulham, while Tolu Arokodare finally completes his transfer to Wolves. Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta remains unresolved despite his request to leave. Olu also takes a look at all the Nigerian players competing in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League this season, and what it could mean for their careers. The episode wraps up with detailed player reviews from the past week.
Olu breaks down Tolu Arokodare’s imminent move from Genk to Wolves. He reviews the striker’s career so far, his playing style, and what Wolves fans can expect from him in the Premier League. With his impressive form in Belgium and a growing reputation in Nigerian football for the Super Eagles, could Arokodare be a hidden gem for Wolves this season?
In this episode, Olu reviews the official Super Eagles squad list for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda at home and South Africa away. With Nigeria’s chances of qualifying hanging in the balance, could this be the squad that finally turns things around, or are there still concerns in the selection?Olu also reacts to the improved squad announcement graphics, questions why there was an initial provisional list instead of going straight to a final list, and emphasises the need for press conferences where the coach can explain his decisions. With so much on the line, the question is "has the right squad been picked to secure Nigeria’s World Cup dream?
In this episode, Olu breaks down the newly released provisional Super Eagles squad and predicts what the final list could look like. With Stanley Nwabali picking up an injury and Maduka Okoye unavailable due to a ban, Olu discusses Nigeria’s growing goalkeeping concerns ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
He also covers the biggest Nigerian football headlines of the week, including Victor Boniface’s failed move to AC Milan after medical issues, Wolves’ interest in Getafe’s Christantus Uche, Rasheedat Ajibade signing for PSG, and standout performances from Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, and Emmanuel Uchenna. As always, the episode concludes with player reviews, the Starboy of the Week, and a selection of must-watch games featuring Nigerian players.
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00:00 Intro
00:54 Why release a provisional list?
02:11 The problems with the list
02:58 Nigeria's World Cup Qualifiers State
07:35 Controversial selections
11:57 Players who are missing
15:03 Predicting the final squad list
19:06 Boniface's Failed AC Milan Medical
20:30 Premier League team wants Uche
23:24 Arokodare moving to Italy?
24:40 Rasheedat Ajibade signs for PSG
25:39 Iwobi shines against Manchester United
27:01 Osimhen scores first goal of the season
28:23 Terem Moffi back in the goals
29:47 Moses Simon's team disappoints
31:05 Nigerian defender scores a brace
32:35 Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Onyeka, Abdullahi)
40:17 Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Chukwueze, Okereke)
43:02 La Liga (Uche, Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)
43:54 Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Orban, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)
46:29 Ligue 1 (Moffi, Osho, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)
47:52 Portugal (Sanusi)
48:27 Belgium (Onyedika, Arokodare, Sor, Frederick)
49:49 Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)
50:46 Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)
51:28 Greece (Onyemaechi)
51:42 Scotland (Dessers, Fernandez)
52:07 Starboy of the Week
53:49 Ones to watch
Christantus Uche steals the spotlight, scoring on the opening day for the second consecutive season. Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman's anticipated departure from Atalanta appears stalled, with Inter's modest bid sparking widespread discussion.
Olu also delves into key concerns, including Taiwo Awoniyi’s playing time at Nottingham Forest, Alex Iwobi’s impressive streak of eleven consecutive Premier League seasons, Umar Sadiq’s uncertain future, Cyriel Dessers’ injury, Emmanuel Fernandez’s goal for Rangers, and Kelechi Iheanacho’s difficulties at Sevilla.
This episode introduces a new segment: Super Eagles Index – Who’s Hot & Who’s Not? With crucial World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa on the horizon, Olu identifies Nigerian players currently in form and those who might be cause for concern.
The episode concludes with regular features: player reviews, the Starboy of the Week, and the Ones to Watch for the upcoming weekend.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria
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The new football season is finally here, and in this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest Nigerian transfers of the 2025 summer window so far. We rate all these moves and we look at how these deals could shape the season ahead.
Olu also dives into his Premier League predictions for the new campaign, and we wrap up with a review of Nigerian players who featured over the past week, highlighting their performances and impact. It’s the perfect season-opener you don’t want to miss!
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With the 2025/26 football season just around the corner, Olu looks at the Nigerian players who will be under the spotlight; those who need to bounce back, break through, or finally live up to their potential. From Super Eagles regulars to rising talents across Europe, this episode highlights the key names to keep an eye on and the objectives that could define their season ahead.
Olu rounds up the podcast talking about the latest transfer news concerning Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Wilfred Ndidi, while also speaking on Nigerian footballers who are playing in the leagues that have started their season.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionX 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
The Super Falcons got the job done in a dramatic way! Nigeria came from 2-0 down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON 2024 final and clinch a historic 10th title. In this episode, Olu reviews how it all went down, from the early shock to the thrilling comeback, and shares overall thoughts on the match, standout performers, tactical moments, and what this tournament means for Nigerian women’s football moving forward.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen 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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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
The Final of the 2024 WAFCON is here, and it's a blockbuster. Olu previews the final between Nigeria and hosts Morocco! With the Super Falcons chasing a record 10th title, dubbed Mission X, Olu breaks down everything you need to know: Morocco and Nigeria’s journey to the final, their tactical strengths, key players to watch, the impact of home advantage, and how Nigeria can rise to the occasion. Can the Super Falcons bring the 10th title home?#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen 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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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
The Super Falcons are through to the WAFCON 2024 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa thanks to goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie. In this episode, Olu breaks down how Nigeria got the job done, the key players who stepped up, and how the team managed to edge out Banyana Banyana in a tense semi-final clash.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen 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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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
With the possibility of missing the 2026 World Cup looming, Olu shifts focus to the future and asks: “What will the Super Eagles look like in 2030?” He takes a deep dive into the current stars, how old they’ll be by then, and speaks about the rising talents who could become future names for the team. From established names like Osimhen and Lookman to emerging prospects, this episode highlights Nigeria’s potential football future.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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’s a heavyweight semi-final at WAFCON 2024 as Nigeria face South Africa in a clash between the 9-time champions and the defending champions.
In this episode, Olu breaks down what to expect from the Super Falcons tactically, highlights key South African players to watch, and shares his thoughts on Nigeria’s possible starting lineup and the final score prediction. #SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen 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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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
The Super Falcons delivered a statement performance, thrashing Zambia 5-0 in the WAFCON 2024 quarterfinals! In this episode, Olu reviews the dominant display; from the goals, to the standout performances, and what this win means for Nigeria’s chances of lifting the trophy. With a semifinal clash against either South Africa or Senegal coming up, momentum is firmly with the Falcons.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #missionx 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
The Super Falcons are into the WAFCON 2024 quarter-finals and face Zambia, the side that edged Nigeria in the third-place match back in 2022. Olu previews the huge clash, looking at key players, tactical expectations, and what Nigeria must do to reach the semi-finals. To wrap up the episode, Olu discusses the big transfer news surrounding Ademola Lookman, with Inter Milan reportedly agreeing personal terms and Atletico Madrid also circling. Will Lookman make a move this summer?#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen 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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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
In this episode, Olu reviews Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Botswana at WAFCON 2024 — a match that was settled by Chinwendu Ihezuo’s 89th-minute winner. He breaks down the performance, key moments, positives, and areas to improve, and discusses what it means for the Super Falcons going forward.
Olu also previews the final group game against Algeria, with Nigeria already through to the quarter-finals but looking to seal top spot in Group B.
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The Super Falcons kicked off their WAFCON 2025 campaign in style with a 3-0 win over Tunisia. Olu reviews the performance, highlights key players, and previews their upcoming group game against Botswana.In the transfer segment, Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray after his successful loan spell—what does this mean for his future? Olu also covers Ola Aina’s new contract with Nottingham Forest, Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move to Birmingham, and a list of Nigerian players who need to make a move this summer, with realistic destination options.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #NigeriaListen 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 Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow 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
