EPISODE · Apr 21, 2020 · 45 MIN
Covid-19's impact on African football
With football suspended on the continent, we take a look at the impact of the coronavirus on African competitions and clubs. Our panel explains how players are staying in shape, assess the financial impact on clubs and leagues, and discuss how the CAF Champions League could be completed in just three days. Finally, we hear who the biggest winners and losers are due to Covid-19. Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Best of Africa Awards founder), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former Manning Rangers defender).SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook Group: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynWHATSAPP Send us a message here and we can add you to our Broadcast List - +447908 790 474EPISODE NOTES06:10 Analysis on Burundi's decision to initially defy the shutdown and continue playing 11:00Reaction to the coronavirus in North Africa12:56Innovative ways African players are training and also looking after their mental health22:20 Financial impact on Egypt's powerhouse clubs 25:25How South African clubs are going to survive this crisis in Africa's richest league the PSL 29:10Could the CAF Champions League take place in 3 days...in the Middle East?37:10 Biggest winners and losers due to the coronavirus Duration: 45 mins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With football suspended on the continent, we take a look at the impact of the coronavirus on African competitions and clubs. Our panel explains how players are staying in shape, assess the financial impact on clubs and leagues, and discuss how the CAF Champions League could be completed in just three days. Finally, we hear who the biggest winners and losers are due to Covid-19. Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Best of Africa Awards founder), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former Manning Rangers defender).SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook Group: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynWHATSAPP Send us a message here and we can add you to our Broadcast List - +447908 790 474EPISODE NOTES06:10 Analysis on Burundi's decision to initially defy the shutdown and continue playing 11:00Reaction to the coronavirus in North Africa12:56Innovative ways African players are training and also looking after their mental health22:20 Financial impact on Egypt's powerhouse clubs 25:25How South African clubs are going to survive this crisis in Africa's richest league the PSL 29:10Could the CAF Champions League take place in 3 days...in the Middle East?37:10 Biggest winners and losers due to the coronavirus Duration: 45 mins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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