Nigeria Football Weekly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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