Ten of Africa's Greatest 10s

It’s our tenth episode, so we’ve decided to celebrate ten of Africa’s greatest number 10s. We look at the continent’s best playmakers, thinkers, and creative forces in football. Joining us for this 90-minute special is African legend Kalusha Bwalya.Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).Special Guest: Kalusha Bwalya (African legend and former Zambian captain)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 Notes2:20Kalusha Bwalya talks about his career highlights and the impact football has had on his life5:40Kalusha reminisces about his first trial in Belgium in “cruel” weather and bouncing back 12:00Kalusha talks about the difference of multi studs vs. six studs and how you can combine the both14:50Are African players pigeonholed out of key playmaking positions?19:25Kalusha pays tribute to Abedi Pele and Jay-Jay Okocha20:50Shoeshine football shows Africans have a flair for creative roles28:00Yaya Toure the perfect 10 with his attacking play and sharp mind32:50The joy of African football is in expression like in South America39:25Do European Academies take away African players natural flair?43:20Egypt’s Mahmoud El Khatib was ahead of his time48:20Former Pele teammate Jomo Sono leaves his wife at the altar to save Orlando Pirates54:50Youssouf Hadji a talented Moroccan who stands the test of time58:40Mozambique’s magician Tico-Tico Bucuane was an unsung hero1:02:30Steven Pienaar - “a great injustice of football”01:04:50Did Chelsea stunt John Mikel Obi’s potential despite his haul of trophies at the club?01:11:45Was Mohamed Aboutrika the greatest African not to play in Europe?01:20:20The brilliant mind of Seydou Keita only seen in glimpses despite winning many major titlesDuration: 90 mins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.