The Athletic NG Football Podcast

NPFL confirmed transfers

In the episode 7 of The Athletic NG Football Podcast, I am joined by Mmenyeneabasi Akpan to discuss transfer news in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Big name players moving from one club to the other with the likes of Tosin Omoyele, Ifeanyi Anaemena, Theophilus Afelokhai and Godwin Obaje all swapping teams ahead of the 2020/2021 NPFL season. We also announced the winner of our quiz competition. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The impact of Vandrezzer FC in Nigerian football in just one year

In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by football experts Iniobong Monday, Samuel Maurice, Deji Ogeyingbo, Coach Eddy Dombarye and Mmenyeneabasi Akpan to discuss the impact of Vandrezzer FC in Nigerian football as the club celebrates first anniversary on Friday, September 11, 2020. Download and listen to the podcast and stand a chance of winning fantastic prizes. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why NNL voted to end the 2019/20 football season

I am joined by the Media Officer of Nigeria National League (NNL), Amar Ignis. We discuss about the cancellation of football season in Nigeria due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, why the NNL voted to end the season, how clubs who did not participate in the voting process are dealing with the decision and much more. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sacrificing Lobi Stars for Kano Pillars

We chat about the cancellation of the 2019/20 NPFL season, PPG, teams to represent Nigeria in next season's CAF competitions and sixth place Kano Pillars to play in the continent instead of Lobi Stars who finished fourth on the table. Also, Liverpool's first league title in 30 years and the impact of Jurgen Klopp. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why football academies are better than NPFL teams

In the third episode of the podcast, we discuss the transfer of players from Nigeria to abroad, why clubs prefer signing players from football academies than the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.