
In a busy week for Nigerian football, the Super Eagles have moved up in the FIFA and CAF rankings. Olu explains what that means and how it could impact the World Cup playoff seeding. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons squad has been released for the WAFCON qualifiers, but there’s still no Gift Monday.
Olu also discusses the CAF Awards nominees, featuring Nigerian stars like Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as an update on the U17 women’s World Cup following Nigeria’s tough start. The episode wraps up with standout performers of the week, player reviews, and the Starboy of the Week Award! 🇳🇬⚽
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Super Eagles Rise in FIFA Rankings
(04:40) Super Falcons Squad Revealed
(09:14) Women's CAF Award Nominees
(11:01) Under-17 Women's World Cup
(12:08) Morocco’s example
(14:44) CAF Champions League Qualifiers
(17:20) Standout Performers for the week
(19:21) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)
(31:12) Serie A (Lookman, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban, Okereke)
(32:49) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)
(33:22) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)
(34:24) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)
(37:22) Portugal (Sanusi)
(37:43) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)
(38:56) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Dennis)
(40:48) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)
(41:55) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)
(42:55) Scotland (Iheanacho)
(43:43) Switzerland (Otele)
(44:04) Starboy of the week
(45:15) Ones to Watch
(48:06) Outro