Episodes
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Boks Need To Fire Shots Early Against All Blacks
For the Springboks to be successful at Eden Park this weekend they need to fire shots from the get go against the All Blacks, as relying on their traditional strengths might not be enough to beat the Kiwis at their fortress. Also are fans and media perhaps over-hyping this game, when in fact…
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Springboks To Beat All Blacks At Eden Park
It doesn't get any bigger than the All Blacks versus the Springboks and in this podcast we speak with SA legend Pieter Muller who gives us his perspective ahead of the crunch game at Eden Park. Muller, who was part of the all-conquering 1998 Tri-Nations winning team, believes that the All Blacks...
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Bafana Eye Super Falcons and Lesotho Wins
Bafana Bafana head into the next FIFA World Cup Qualifiers chasing home wins over neighbours Lesotho and rivals Nigeria during back-to-back games at the Free State Stadium. In this pod we tell you why they are well set to perform at home, how any docked points against them could hurt the Super...
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Springboks To Win Rugby Championship and Sweep All Blacks
In this episode we preview the Rugby Championships and there is a split over who will win it. Caleb says it's too tight to call between favourites New Zealand, and world champs South Africa, while Zayn says the Boks will win the tournament with a game to spare, starting with a 15 point win over…
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Does The Bomb Squad Compromise Player Safety
In our latest episode of Rugby Africa we hear from two legends about the impact of South Africa's "bomb squad" and get their thoughts on if it's impacted player safety for the worse. All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick raises concerns about player welfare, while Springbok legend Mark Andrews...
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Women's RWC QF Would Soothe Super Rugby Pain For Swys De Bruin
In this episode of OTW Rugby Africa we have Springbok women's coach Swys De Bruin outline his vision and blueprint for success for the national team. The SA women's team are ranked 12th in the world, and De Bruin is realistic about their ambitions as he would love to get into the quarters at the...
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Morocco and Nigeria braced for epic WAFCON final
The waiting is almost over as Morocco look to secure their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, while Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to swoop for their 10th. The game has all the ingredients for a classic as we preview the game, and also discuss how the media are being muzzled when trying to ask...
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Nigeria and Morocco to settle score in WAFCON Final
And then there were two...we wrap up the WAFCON semis and start to preview the game this Saturday which will see hosts Morocco play Nigeria in the final. Host: Ali Howorth #morocco #southafrica #nigeria #ghana Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook…
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Roc Nation: Africa A Hotbed of Talent
Roc Nation Sports International are making a bold move into African football as Jay-Z's company looks to unearth future stars on the continent. Nathan Campbell, Roc Nation's Head of Global Recruitment for Football, explained to the pod that the goal is not only to nurture elite football talent…
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WAFCON 2025: The Final Four
The WAFCON semis are fast approaching and we tell you what to look out for ahead of the big games coming up this week. The Super Falcons are soaring, Morocco roaring, while Ghana and South Africa just did enough to make the final four. Host: Ali Howorth #morocco #southafrica #nigeria #ghana…
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"Poorly Coached" All Blacks Trail Springboks
The Springboks have won all their home games ahead of the Rugby Championship, and in this pod we run our rule on their performances and where they are now in terms of their preparations for the tournament. We also look at their rivals and explain why the All Blacks are being "poorly coached"...
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WAFCON Group Stage Review
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations KO rounds take place this Friday and Saturday, and our team of experts wrap up the ground stages, and tell you what to expect in the knockout rounds. Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Firdose Moonda #wafcon #southafrica #nigeria #morocco Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast…
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Boks on course to peak in New Zealand, after having Italian for starters
Fire up the braai, let's get the party started, it's time to eat your favourite pasta and get our takeaways on the Springboks series win over the Italians. The Azzuri were well and truly beaten in the second Test, but our panel believe the Italians provided a good test for the Springboks who are...
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WAFCON 2025 Matchday 1 Review
All teams have played their opening games at the WAFCON and our team give you their impressions of the runners and riders, as well as what it's like on the ground and some of the issues the team's are facing. Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Firdose Moonda #wafcon #nigeria #southafrica #morocco Follow...
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Springboks Survive Italy as Gatland Accuses Erasmus of spying
In this show we are joined by "Mamma Rugby" herself Dawn Dunn, who helps review the Springboks first Test match of the season against a spirited Italy. Dawn also shares her thoughts on the spying allegations levelled against Rassie Erasums by his old enemy Warren Gatland, host Zayn Nabbi says…
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WAFCON 2025 Previews: South Africa
The champions of Africa are back! Banyana Banyana are seeking to defend their crown but all is not well in South African football. Can Desiree Ellis work her magic again? Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Busisiwe Mokwena (South African journalist) #banyanabanyana #bafanabafana #psl #wafcon #woso...
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WAFCON 2025 Previews: Ghana
Ghana go into the 2025 edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as one of the outsiders at the tournament, but, if the Black Queens can get out of the group then they might have a path to the final if a few results go their way. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Akosua Adjei (Ghanian...
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WAFCON 2025 Previews: Morocco
Morocco are motivated to go one better at this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after they finished as runners up at the last tournament. The Atlas Lionesses are likely to be semi-finals playing at home, but with the home crowd firmly behind them, the hosts will be eyeing a place in...
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Super Falcons Star Ashleigh Plumptre talks WAFCON Redemption
Nigerian Super Falcon Ashleigh Plumptre returns to the pod to chat all things WAFCON. She tells us why she moved to Saudi Arabia, how painful it was missing the Olympics and most importantly why the Super Falcons want revenge at the WAFCON. Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Ashleigh Plumptre (Nigeria…
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WAFCON 2025 Previews: Zambia
In this episode we take a deep dive on Zambia and tell you why the Cooper Queens firepower up front will be hard to stop at the WAFCON as the team's front line is lead by superstars Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Aaron Mubanga (Zambian football journalist)...
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WAFCON 2025 Previews: Nigeria
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off on July 5, and ahead of tournament we preview Nigeria's chances for success in Morocco. The Super Falcons go in as one of favourites, and will be looking for redemption after falling short in the last edition when they were knocked out in the...
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2025 Club World Cup - Africa Round-up
The party continues in the United States at the FIFA Club World Cup, but it does so without an African presence. In this pod we lament, celebrate and look back at how the Africans did at the tournament and what next for each team. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth #sundowns #wydad #alahly...
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Siya Kolisi Should Captain SA at next World Cup
Welcome along to our first edition of the Bok Banter podcast, which will be focussed on all things rugby related here on On The Whistle as we branch to cover more sport. For our opening episode we preview the Springboks 2025 season, explain why Siya Kolisi should captain the Boks at the next…
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African Dream Ended - Mamelodi Sundowns eliminated from FIFA Club World Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns have crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup as they failed to win their do-or-die clash with Fluminense on Wednesday in Miami playing out their final group game to a goalless draw. The Brazilian outfit along with Borussia Dortmund qualified from Group F for the knockout rounds....
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Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly lose to Dortmund while Wydad get hammered by Juventus
Super Sundowns stumble against Dortmund while winless Wydad get knocked out by Juventus. Your African Club World Cup round up is back. Hosts: Ali Howorth #Sundowns #wydad #dortmund #juventus #fifa #clubworldcup #worldcup Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on...
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Espérance 1-0 LAFC: brilliant Belaïli reignites Taraji's World Cup
Youcef Belaïli's magic touch was enough to see Espérance beat LAFC and earn their first points of the Club World Cup. Hosts: Ali Howorth #esperace #lafc #fifa #clubworldcup #worldcup Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast...
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FIFA Club World Cup Round 1 Review
In this episode we give you our headlines after the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup. We start off by praising Wydad who showed guts in their 2-0 loss to Man City, big up Al Ahly who have a crunch clash coming up against Palmeiras, and we go to the mailbag where the Yellow Nation tell us…
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Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Ulsan HD: a first win for Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns got the job done, beating Korean side Ulsan HD in a sweaty, stormy Orlando. Africa has their first victory at the FIFA Club World Cup!!! Host: Alasdair Howorth #fifacwc #sundowns #ulsan Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The...
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Wydad AC FIFA Club World Cup Preview
Wydad Casablanca begin their FIFA Club World campaign against Premier League powerhouse Manchester City on Wednesday and the Moroccans will need something special to pull off an almighty upset against Pep Guardiola's men. Wydad's domestic form hasn't been great as they finished third in the…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Club World Cup Preview
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will have to run the gauntlet if they are to emerge from the "group of death" at the FIFA Club World Cup. They begin their campaign on Tuesday when Masandawana come up against South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai know that securing a victory in Orlando will be…
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Esperance 0-2 Flamengo: toothless Taraji outclassed by Brazilians
Tunisian giants Esperance opened their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo in Philadelphia on Monday night. Flamengo were impressive in their opener, with Esperance struggling to keep pace with the Copa Libertadores holders. Host: Alasdair Howorth...
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Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami: crazy game somehow ends goalless
The FIFA Club World Cup has kicked off in the US, and Egyptian-giants Al Ahly shared the spoils with home team Inter Miami in a gripping goalless draw. Our very own Alasdair Howorth was on the ground witnessing all the drama, and how the Kings of Cairo under their new coach, Jose Riveiro, could...
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Espérance Sportive de Tunis Club World Cup Preview
Taraji are here to play. Espérance come into the Club World Cup revived after a strong end to the season but do they have what it takes to get out of a tough group? Espérance legend Radhi Jaidi joins the pod to discuss his former side's chances in America Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Radhi Jaidi...
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Al Ahly Club World Cup Preview
Step aside Leo Messi, Emam Ashour is here. Al Ahly have recruited well and are coming into the Club World Cup with new stars a new coach and a new energy. But can they get out of their group with Inter Miami, Palmeiras and Porto? Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert)…
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Pyramids FC - A New Superpower in African Football?
Pyramids FC are the new kings of African club football after they beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate in the CAF Champions League final. The Egyptians have reached the summit of continental football in a short space of time and now look poised to be one of the dominant forces in Africa. Host:...
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European Women's Football Raises the Bar
In this very special episode we are joined by journalist and producer Sammy Mncwabe who breaks down the growth of women's football after attending the epic UEFA Champions League women's final in Lisbon. The investment in women's football has seen it lift off in Europe, and the most recent final...
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Pyramids and Sundowns Set For Round 2 in Cairo
There can be only one, and this weekend we will see who will be crowned kings of African club football. Pyramids FC host South African juggernaut Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo and the home team have the slightest of edges after their 1-1 draw in Pretoria. Pyramids are on the cusp of something...
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CAF Champions League 1st Leg Final Preview - Sundowns vs. Pyramids FC
It's the final countdown as we build up to the first leg of the 2025 CAF Champions League final between South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian newcomers Pyramids FC this weekend. Loftus is set to be a sea of yellow as the "Brazilians" host the first leg and look for a crucial…
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The Comoros: the smallest nation to ever play at the AFCON
The most remarkable country to have ever qualified for the AFCON are back. Ali sat down to chat with Stefano Cusin, the coach who masterminded the Comoros return to Africa's biggest stage. Hosts: Ali Howorth Guest: Stefano Cusin (Comoros head coach) #AFCON #Morocco #Comoros #football Follow us on...
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Kaylin Swart: Africa's on the rise
The WAFCON is just two months away but are Banyana Banyana ready to defend their title? Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod to discuss the status of South Africa ahead of the tournament. Hosts: Ali Howorth, Courtney Freese Guest: Kaylin Swart (WAFCON winning goalkeeper) #banyanabanyana...
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Champions League Semi Finals Review
The table is set for the CAF CL final where we will see South African juggernaut Sundowns come up against the immovable Pyramids from Egypt. In this episode we review the semis and look at the path that has got both teams to the summit of African football Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Maher Mezahi...
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CAF Champions League 2nd leg semi final preview
It's do or die in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup, and we bring you the latest news and analysis about what to expect in this weekend's second leg semis. Pyramids and Al Ahly will be hosting Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns respectivly in Cairo after nil-nil draws in SA,...
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CAF Champions League semi final preview
The CAF Champions League semis are here and it's a North vs South showdown. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Ali Howorth, Amr Fahmy (Egyptian football expert) #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AlAhlytv #Pyramids Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook…
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CAF Champions League Quarter Final Showdown
The CAF Champions League Quarter Finals finished up with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Al Ahly and Pyramids all advancing to the next stage. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi, Ali Howorth #OrlandoPirates #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AlAhlytv #pyramids Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter:...
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Mashemeji Derby and the Kenyan Football Revolution
Kenyan football is back! Or is it? Find out as Kenyan football journalist Eric Njiru joins the pod to talk all things Kenya. Panel: Ali Howorth (host), Eric Njiru (Kenya football expert) #kenya #football #caf #mashemejiderby Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us...
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Who's To Blame For Bafana Blunder?
It's fiery pod, as the OTW team interrogate how South Africa fielded an ineligible player against the Crocodiles of Lesotho, and how this blunder could now cost Bafana three points if found guilty. We also look at Group B, the most exciting in Africa's FIFA World Cup Qualifying, North Africa's...
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The Changing Face Of African Leadership
Now that the dust has settled on the recent CAF Congress in Cairo we speak with the chair of the South African Football Journalists' Association (SAFJA) and host of the newly minted podcast African Football Connect Velile Mnyandu about some of the big headlines from the event. While CAF President...
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Aliou Cisse, Benni McCarthy and Samuel Eto'o on the move
Zayn and Alasdair are joined by Ghanaian football expert Gary Al-Smith to chat about Aliou Cisse's move to Libya, Benni McCarthy's Kenyan adventure and Samuel Eto'o's bid for the CAF ExCo Host: Zayn Nabbi, Alasdair Howorth Guest: Gary Al-Smith #afcon #football #benni #premierleague #senegal…
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Carragher hits back
In this podcast our hosts respond to Jamie Carragher's comments and discuss whether or not we should be listening to European pundits. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese #afcon #euros #liverpool #carragher Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On...
About this show
On The Whistle is an African football podcast that brings you news, analysis and interviews from around the world. Our goal is to create a platform for Africans to talk, debate, and most importantly tell their own stories.
Hosted by
Zayn Nabbi