In this episode, Olu reviews Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Botswana at WAFCON 2024 — a match that was settled by Chinwendu Ihezuo’s 89th-minute winner. He breaks down the performance, key moments, positives, and areas to improve, and discusses what it means for the Super Falcons going forward. Olu also previews the final group game against Algeria, with Nigeria already through to the quarter-finals but looking to seal top spot in Group B. #SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #N...
Jul 12, 2025•16 min•Ep. 144
The Super Falcons kicked off their WAFCON 2025 campaign in style with a 3-0 win over Tunisia. Olu reviews the performance, highlights key players, and previews their upcoming group game against Botswana.In the transfer segment, Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray after his successful loan spell—what does this mean for his future? Olu also covers Ola Aina’s new contract with Nottingham Forest, Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move to Birmingham, and a list of Nigerian pla...
Jul 08, 2025•22 min•Ep. 143
In this episode, Olu previews the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), focusing on the Super Falcons' chances and group predictions across the tournament. He shares his picks for the Golden Boot winner, teams to watch, and possible surprise packages. He also covers key transfer updates including Chiamaka Nnadozie’s move to Brighton, Paul Onuachu returning to Trabzonspor, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru potentially staying at Lazio after his loan spell. https://bit.ly/NigeriaFootballWeekly Li...
Jul 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 142
In this episode, Olu discusses Ahmed Musa’s strong comments about NPFL clubs and their inability to compete at the FIFA Club World Cup level; a topic that sparks major conversations around Nigeria’s domestic league and the standard of football facilities in the country.He also covers key updates from the Nigerian football scene: transfer news involving Moses Simon and Raphael Onyedika, Club World Cup updates for Nigerian players, and Samson Siasia’s confusing comments about the 2016 Olympics, wh...
Jun 27, 2025•35 min•Ep. 141
In this episode, Olu breaks down the key takeaways from Nigeria’s friendly match against Russia. He also dives into the latest transfer news, including Victor Osimhen rejecting yet another offer from Al Hilal, Jordan Torunarigha's move to Bundesliga side Hamburger, and Ola Aina’s contract extension with Nottingham Forest. Olu discusses what Sevilla’s new coach could mean for Chidera Ejuke. At the same time, on the women’s side, there are updates on Rasheedat Ajibade, Rinsola Babajide, and Chiama...
Jun 16, 2025•24 min•Ep. 140
The 2024/25 football season has come to an end, and it’s time to honour the standout Nigerian players who lit up both club football and the national team. In this special edition of Nigeria Football Weekly, Olu dishes out the end-of-season awards—including the Nigerian Team of the Season, Player of the Year, Young Player, Breakout Star, and more. Who made the cut and who dominated the season? Watch and find out!Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https...
Jun 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 139
The Super Eagles have won the 2025 Unity Cup after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over Jamaica following a 2-2 draw in regulation time! In this episode, Olu breaks down the final, highlights key performances, and looks ahead to the upcoming friendly against Russia on June 6. Can the Super Eagles keep the momentum going? Plus, Olu speaks about Victor Osimhen’s wonderful end to the season and what could be next for him, Super Falcons Update, and Nigeria’s Under-20 World Cup Draw.#SuperEagles ...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 138
Nigeria took down rivals Ghana 2-1 in a thrilling Unity Cup opener, and are now just one win away from Unity Cup glory. The Super Eagles’ opponents for the title will be Jamaica. In this episode, Olu breaks down the big moments from the Super Eagles’ win over Ghana, highlights standout performances, and previews what to expect from the final clash against Jamaica on Saturday. With the trophy on the line and history on Nigeria’s side (last won in 2004), will the Super Eagles bring it home again?#...
May 29, 2025•14 min•Ep. 137
The Super Eagles of Nigeria renew their rivalry with Ghana in a Unity Cup clash. Pride is on the line once again. Olu breaks down what to expect from this fiery fixture, predicts Nigeria’s starting lineup, and gives his final score prediction. Whether it’s a debut for new faces or a statement game for the regulars, this is a match every Super Eagles fan should be watching closely.#SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #NigeriaListen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major ...
May 28, 2025•9 min•Ep. 136
With most leagues wrapping up, Olu highlights the few Nigerian players who still had action over the weekend. Christantus Uche and Samuel Chukwueze stood out with key assists on the final day, while we also go through other Super Eagles players who featured. And as always, we end with the Starboy of the Week. #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #NigeriaListen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/vi...
May 28, 2025•22 min•Ep. 135
The Super Eagles squad lists for the Unity Cup and the Russia friendly are out! Olu shares his reaction to the newly announced players for the upcoming Unity Cup, which is filled with debutants and home-based talents looking to make their mark. Once again, the inclusion of veteran Ahmed Musa sparks debate. Olu also gives his thoughts on the separate list for the friendly against Russia, which features more familiar names from the established Super Eagles core. There is a lot to unpack as Nigeria...
May 25, 2025•12 min
In this episode, Olu gives a positive update on Taiwo Awoniyi’s recovery. He also covers how Victor Osimhen had a week to remember, scoring three goals, winning two trophies, and setting a new record at Galatasaray. Cyriel Dessers finished the season as top scorer in Scotland, while Bruno Onyemaechi lifted his second trophy in Greece. We’ve also got updates on Moses Simon, Chuba Akpom, Christantus Uche, and Tolu Arokodare. Plus, Brown Ideye speaks about the sad state of Nigerian football and lac...
May 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 134
In this episode, Olu discusses Ademola Lookman’s standout season, reaching 20 goals after scoring against Roma. Samuel Chukwueze also got his first assist in a long time for AC Milan, while Cyriel Dessers continued his fine form with his 26th goal of the season. We also look at the Super Falcons’ upcoming friendlies against Cameroon, Nigeria’s U20 AFCON progress ahead of their semi final against South Africa, and the early Unity Cup squad rumours, including the possible return of Ahmed Musa. htt...
May 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 133
In this episode, Olu dives into another week of incredible Nigerian performances across the football world! Victor Osimhen continues his world-class form with two goals for Galatasaray, bringing his season tally to 33 goals and 7 assists. Ademola Lookman ends his goal drought for Atalanta with a big finish against Monza, while Nathan Tella racks up another assist for Bayer Leverkusen. Cyriel Dessers hits a major milestone with his 25th goal of the season, and Raphael Onyedika adds more silverwar...
May 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 132
In this episode, Olu recaps a thrilling week for Nigerian footballers and teams around the world! Victor Osimhen continued his stellar form with a goal and assist in consecutive games, while Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Alex Iwobi, Chuba Akpom, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, and Arthur Okonkwo also made headlines with impressive performances. Olu also dives into the latest transfer rumours surrounding Osimhen’s future wages and Tolu Arokodare’s potential move to Bayern Munich. Plus, there’s an up...
Apr 29, 2025•36 min•Ep. 131
In this week’s episode, Olu breaks down the standout performances by Super Eagles players and other Nigerians across the globe. Umar Sadiq led Valencia to a hard-fought 1-1 draw with a well-taken goal, while Alex Iwobi continued his brilliant season with his 9th Premier League goal. Tolu Arokodare remains Belgium’s top scorer after finding the net again. David Okereke was also on target for Gaziantep, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi had a phenomenal weekend with two goals and an assist for OH Leuven....
Apr 22, 2025•35 min•Ep. 130
In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, legends of the game and former Super Eagles players, who both sadly passed away on Saturday 12th of April 2025. Nigeria’s participation in the Unity Cup 2025 — the NFF has officially confirmed Nigeria’s participation, with the tournament set to kick off on May 28th at the Gtech Community Stadium in England. First up, it’s Nigeria vs Ghana in a clash of rivals for a place in the final. After that, Olu dives into Nige...
Apr 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 129
In this episode, Olu breaks down the biggest Nigerian football stories from the past week. We start with the latest FIFA rankings update, where Nigeria climbed one spot in the world rankings (now 43rd) but dropped from 5th to 6th in Africa after mixed results in the World Cup qualifiers. We also bring you updates on a rumored international tournament featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago to be hosted in England. On the pitch, Victor Osimhen put in a match-winning performan...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 128
In this episode, Olu covers all the major talking points from the weekend, including Terem Moffi's long-awaited return from injury, Ola Aina and Nottingham Forest’s incredible FA Cup run, and Victor Boniface getting back on the scoresheet. We also discuss Moses Simon’s standout season, Cyriel Dessers' last-minute heroics, and Tolu Arokodare’s continued dominance in Belgium. Plus, there are rumors of a summer tournament in England featuring Nigeria, Ghana, and Jamaica—what’s the real story? Tune ...
Mar 31, 2025•35 min•Ep. 127
In this episode, Olu breaks down Nigeria’s frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo, where the Super Eagles conceded a heartbreaking 90th-minute equalizer. He analyzes the positives and negatives from the game, the key performances, and what this result means for Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes. With the road to 2026 now looking even tougher, can the Super Eagles turn things around? https://bit.ly/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Twitter - http...
Mar 26, 2025•28 min•Ep. 126
The Super Eagles finally grab their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Rwanda 2-0 thanks to a Victor Osimhen brace in the first half! Olu reviews the match, analyzing the key moments, standout performances, and areas for improvement. With Nigeria now gaining momentum, all eyes turn to their next crucial clash against Zimbabwe. Can the Eric Chelle lead the Super Eagles to back-to-back wins and push closer to the top of Group C? Stay tuned for all the breakdowns and predictions!...
Mar 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 125
The Super Eagles face a crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda, and everything is on the line! With Nigeria yet to register a win in the qualifiers, this game is a must-win to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Olu breaks down all you need to know, from the predicted starting XI to key Rwandan players to watch. He also discusses the importance of this match for the Super Eagles and gives his final score prediction.Can Nigeria finally get their first victory in the qualifiers and take a b...
Mar 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 124
The final club game week before the March international break saw Nigerian footballers deliver standout performances! Victor Osimhen stole the show with a hat trick for Galatasaray, becoming Turkey’s top scorer with 20 goals. Calvin Bassey kept a clean sheet for Fulham, Paul Onuachu scored his 3rd Premier League goal, and Frank Onyeka helped his team extend their unbeaten run to 10 games. Christantus Uche assisted Getafe’s winner but saw red, while Moses Simon, David Okereke, and Tolu Arokodare ...
Mar 19, 2025•22 min•Ep. 123
The official Super Eagles squad for the World Cup Qualifiers has been announced! Olu reacts to the selections, discussing the major inclusions and snubs. Who deserved a spot? Who will be instrumental for Nigeria in these crucial games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe? Also, there were standout performances from Nigeria players across Europe this past week - Including Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Umar Sadiq, Chidera Ejuke, Victor Osimhen and more! Let us know your thoughts down in the commen...
Mar 12, 2025•40 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, Olu breaks down the provisional Super Eagles squad list—who deserved a call-up, who didn’t, and overall thoughts on the selection. He also reviews standout performances from Nigerian players across Europe, including braces from Victor Osimhen and Umar Sadiq, as well as goals from Samuel Chukwueze, Nathan Tella, Calvin Bassey, and more. Olu also discusses the racial abuse directed at Bassey, Rwanda’s new head coach, and Marvelous Nakamba’s injury ahead of the World Cup qualifiers...
Mar 06, 2025•37 min•Ep. 121
Ademola Lookman wasted no time silencing his critics, scoring two goals just days after his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, publicly criticized him! Meanwhile, Gift Orban continues his hot streak, scoring his 4th goal in 5 games! However, it’s not all good news for Nigerian football, as three Super Eagles players have picked up injuries. We’ll break down all the key performances from the past week in our player review segment! I also touch on Jamie Carragher’s condescending disrespectful comments...
Feb 25, 2025•43 min•Ep. 120
Nigerian players were on fire this week, delivering goals across Europe! 🇳🇬🔥 Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Gift Orban, Umar Sadiq, Christantus Uche, George Ilenikhena, Chuba Akpom, and Tolu Arokodare all found the back of the net in style. Olu breaks down their performances and what it means for the Super Eagles. Plus, could Nigeria be set for a controversial friendly against Russia despite their FIFA ban? 👀 We also cover the latest updates on the Nigerian U-20 team, including AFCON group n...
Feb 18, 2025•41 min•Ep. 119
Super Eagles players had an incredible week across Europe! 🇳🇬🔥 In this episode, Olu breaks down the standout performances, including: Victor Boniface’s dramatic impact on his return 🎯Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s stunning goal ⚽Wilfred Ndidi’s brilliant comeback from injury 💪🏾Carney Chukwuemeka & Lesley Ugochukwu – Will they switch to Nigeria? 🤔Eric Chelle’s visit to Iwobi, Simon & Ndidi 👀 Don't miss the latest Super Eagles updates & transfer rumors! ⚽🇳🇬 Like, comment & subscri...
Feb 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 118
In this episode, Olu reviews the eventful football week and how Nigerian players performed. From Victor Boniface's goal in his first match back from injury to Onuachu and Aribo's heroics for Southampton. Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi's Nottingham Forest bounced back with a commanding display. Plus, the latest transfer updates and all the games to look forward to in the coming week. Don't miss out on this week's episode! Check out our YouTube channel where you can also watch the episode: https://bit...
Feb 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 117
In this episode, Olu breaks down Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 group stage, analysing the Super Eagles’ possible path to the final and sharing expectations for their group-stage performance. He discusses what Nigeria needs to do to win the tournament and the challenges they might face along the way. Olu also reviews standout performances from Nigerian players in Europe, including Victor Osimhen scoring in his third consecutive game, Tolu Arokodare and Christantus Uche both scoring and assisting, Samuel C...
Jan 30, 2025•32 min•Ep. 116
