Nigeria Football Weekly

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

In this episode, Olu takes a deep dive into the preliminary list of Super Eagles players selected for the AFCON 2025 tournament. After analysing the list, Olu predicts what the final Super Eagles squad could look like, names that he expects to see in the final squad selected by Eric Chelle.#SuperEagles (00:00) Intro(01:10) Full Provisional List(05:42) Final Squad Predictions(06:50) Goalkeepers(08:17) Full-backs(11:59) Center backs(14:33) Defensive & Center Midfielders(15:51) Central Attacking Midfielders(16:58) Wingers(18:30) Strikers(22:07) Final squad predictions(23:36) Overall squad thoughts

In this episode, Olu breaks down the Nigerian players who are heating up ahead of AFCON and those whose form is becoming a worry just weeks before the tournament kicks off. From Ademola Lookman’s explosive run of goals and assists to Samuel Chukwueze’s latest Player of the Match performance, Paul Onuachu’s brace in Turkey, Philip Otele’s Europa League strike, and strong outings from Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi, and Rafiu Durosinmi. Several Super Eagles hopefuls are in top form. Meanwhile, concerns remain for players like Tolu Arokodare, Christantus Uche, Frank Onyeka, and Bright Osayi-Samuel as their game time and performances raise questions about AFCON readiness.Olu also discusses the NFF once again being in the spotlight after failing to arrange matches for the Super Falcons, with Randy Waldrum’s old interview resurfacing about poor preparation and interference, and gives the latest injury updates before rounding up with player reviews, starboy of the week, and ones to watch.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #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 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(01:12) Super Eagles Index: Who's Hot?(11:44) Who's not hot?(13:11) NFF Questioned Again(17:33) Super Eagles Injury Updates(20:33) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(26:33) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(27:07) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(28:56) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(30:10) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(31:21) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(32:53) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(33:24) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(34:20) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(36:18) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(36:57) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(37:35) Switzerland (Otele)(37:57) Austria (Nwaiwu)(38:05) PSL (Nwabali)(38:23) Starboy of the week(39:56) Ones to watch(41:18) Outro

Nigerian players were on fire in Europe this week, with Ademola Lookman grabbing a goal and an assist in the Champions League and Philip Otele scoring his second Europa League goal of the season. Olu breaks down every Nigerian performance across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League before previewing the Premier League weekend, including fixtures involving Taiwo Awoniyi, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and more.He also highlights some Nigerians to watch this weekend: Maduka Okoye, Paul Onuachu, Chidozie Awaziem, Ademola Lookman, and the Sevilla duo Akor Adams & Chidera Ejuke. Olu rounds up all the key fixtures featuring Nigerian players, plus predictions for the biggest games, including the top-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.(00:00) Intro(00:30) Champions League Review(08:56) Europa League & Conference League Review(14:54) Premier League Weekend Preview(16:19) Nigerians in the Premier League(21:17) Chelsea vs Arsenal Preview(24:25) Manchester City vs Leeds Preview(25:14) Sunderland vs Bournemouth Preview(26:00) Everton vs Newcastle Preview(27:07) West Ham vs Liverpool Preview(28:36) Maduka Okoye vs Parma(29:25) Paul Onuachu vs Konyaspor(30:15) Adams & Ejuke vs Real Betis(32:04) Ademola Lookman vs Fiorentina(32:59) Chidozie Awaziem vs Lyon(34:21) Ones to Watch(36:11) Outro

In this episode, Olu breaks down the latest Super Eagles form guide as AFCON 2025 draws closer. From players hitting top form, such as Samuel Chukwueze, Chidozie Awaziem, Maduka Okoye, and David Moses, to those struggling for minutes or consistency, Olu analyses who is strengthening their case for the final AFCON squad. He also touches on injury updates for Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Nathan Tella as Nigeria prepares for a crucial four-week stretch.Olu also calls out the NFF for failing to organise any games for the Super Falcons during this international window, despite WAFCON being just four months away. He wraps the episode up with player reviews, Starboy of the Week, Ones to Watch, and a preview of the upcoming weekend of club football involving Nigerian players.(00:00) Intro(00:54) Super Eagles Rise in FIFA Rankings(03:35) Who's Hot ahead of AFCON?(09:17) Players not in form before AFCON(12:54) Injury updates: Aina, Onyemaechi, Tella(14:52) NFF Fails Super Falcons AGAIN(16:28) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(21:26) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel)(21:57) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(23:46) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(24:10) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(25:26) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(26:44) No Sanusi(27:42) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(28:41) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(31:01) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(31:55) Switzerland (Otele)(32:14) Austria (Nwaiwu)(32:27) PSL (Nwabali)(33:39) Starboy of the week(34:43) Ones to watch(35:55) Outro

It’s another weekend of club football, and Olu breaks down everything you need to know, from Nigerians in the Premier League to all the big-six matchups on the schedule. He also shares key FPL advice for managers looking to gain an edge, highlighting the must-start players and hidden gems.Olu wraps up with a look at Nigerian players across Europe who are fighting for a place in the AFCON 2025 Super Eagles squad list. If you follow Nigerian football, the Premier League, or FPL, this preview gives you everything in one place.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #Nigeria #PremierLeague #football 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 (00:00) Intro(01:07) 2025 CAF Award Winners(05:23) Premier League Preview(08:31) Fulham (Iwobi, Bassey, Chukuwueze)(11:58) Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest (Awoniyi)(14:11) Brighton vs Brentford (Onyeka)(16:16) Wolves (Arokodare) vs Crystal Palace (Uche)(18:17) Arsenal vs Tottenham(21:51) Newcastle vs Manchester City(25:04) Burnley vs Chelsea(26:24) Manchester United vs Everton(28:14) Leeds vs Aston Villa(29:32) Bournemouth vs West Ham United(31:27) Nigerians in other leagues(31:42) Maduka Okoye(32:47) Ademola Lookman(34:07) Gift Orban(35:30) Raphael Onyedika(36:33) Benjamin Frederick(38:08) Victor Boniface(40:09) Paul Onuachu(41:36) Final Thoughts

Nigeria’s World Cup dream is over. After a 1–1 draw in regulation time, the Super Eagles fell 4–3 to DR Congo on penalties, confirming a second consecutive World Cup miss. In this episode, Olu breaks down everything that went wrong, from the performance on the night to the deeper structural issues that have held Nigeria back throughout this qualifying campaign.From the NFF’s longstanding failures to player performances, tactical flaws, and the slow start that left Nigeria needing miracles, Olu explains what must change for the Super Eagles to rebuild and avoid repeating this devastating outcome. It’s time for serious answers and a clear path forward.(00:00) Intro(02:16) Nigeria's Recent Struggles(02:54) Nigeria's Lineup vs DR Congo(03:58) Nigeria vs DR Congo stats(04:06) How did the game go?(11:05) Missing out on consecutive World Cups(12:29) Overall Thoughts on the game(13:58) Player Ratings(23:36) Rating Eric Chelle in this game(25:46) Praise for DR Congo(28:03) Where does this leave Nigeria?(30:36) Where do we go from here?