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Once a week, the experts will be rolling back the years with a themed topic. 

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Lampard's Blind Love, A Mistake Tuchel Won't Make? 

On this episode of the podcast, Solace is joined by Yubby to look at the biggest story at the moment - Chelsea's sacking of Frank Lampard and the imminent arrival of Thomas Tuchel

Timestamp
00:57:00-00:03:55|Where it all went wrong
00:09:23-00:11:27| What style should fans expect from Tuchel?
00:11:30-00:13:00|Where would Chelsea finish?

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The NPFL Resumption- To Be Or Not To Be?

On this episode, &nbsp;Yubby is joined by Olakune Rufai and Iniobong Monday to discuss the UCL draws, Tuesday Premier league action and the delayed resumption of the NPFL

Arsenal's Struggles Continues | A Tribute To Bouba Diop

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! Our host Yubby Ndunofit is joined by Goal Africa columnist Solace Chukwu as the look back at all the action from Europe including Arsenal's defeat as well as Barcelona's big win. The crew also touched on Raul Jimenez's nasty head injury and the need for more caution in the game. Ending on a sad note, Yubby and Solace share their best memories of late Senegal star Papa Bouba Diop.  Timestamps00:01:13-00:03:30 | Arsenal's struggles00:03:40-00:07:31 | On Jimenez/Luiz collision00:07:40-00:09:24 | Cavani makes all the difference00:09:24-00:12:42 | Leeds stun Everton00:12:42-00:14:18 | Chelsea vs Spurs stalemate 00:14:18-00:17:40 | Brighton vs Liverpool 00:17:40-00:19:45 | Pep's philosophy and Mahrez00:19:45-00:23:25 | La Liga Review00:23:42-00:25:51 | Tribute to Bouba Diop

Mourinho Show Title Credentials with Spurs 

On this episode of the podcast, Yubby Nduonofit is joined by Olakunle Rufai as they look back at the action in Europe over the weekend as well as the suspension of CAF's president Ahmad Ahmad.
Timestamps

00:01:16-00:7:468 | Ahmad Ahmad's Scandal
00:07:36-00:12:24 | Premier League Review
00:07:37-00:09:04 | Spurs title credentials
00:09:05-00:09:53 | Blip for Man City?
00:09:53-00:11:10 Arsenal
00:11:10-00:12:84 | Liverpool
00:12:24-00:14:20 | La Liga Review
00:14:20-00:15:29 | Serie A review

Takeways from Nigeria's Capitulation Against Sierra Leone 

On this episode, Yubby is joined by Solace and Olakunle as they look back to the 4-4 draw against Sierra Leone ad well as preview the second leg. The crew also touch on Amaju Pinnick's comments after the game and Liverpool's growing injury list

European Football Review, Osimhen's Struggles Explained + Super Eagles vs Sierra Leone Preview

On this episode of the podcast, Yubby Nduonofit is joined by Solace Chukwu and Iniobong Monday to look back at all the action from the weekend as well as preview the upcoming fixtures for the Super Eagles against Sierre Leone. Timestamps00:01:55-00:26:38 | Premier league review00:26:39-00:33:36 | Serie A review00:33:40-00:39:00 | Nigeria vs Sierre Leone Preview00:39:10-00:41:40 | La Liga review

Assessing The Super Eagles & Arsenal's Transfer Business

Yubby is joined by Solace Chukwu on this episode to look back what was a crazy weekend of football action in the Premier league as well as in some other leagues in Europe.
At the heart of the conversation is the Super Eagles upcoming friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia, Arsenal's transfer business, Bukayo Saka finally snubbing Nigeria and the Super Falcons' coaching situation.

Timestamps
00:00:50-00:11:14 | Liverpool's capitulation against Villa
00:11:18-00:15:37 | United and Ole's future
00:15:45-00:22:25 | Recap from other leagues
00:22:40-00:30:00 | The Super Eagles section
O0:24:23-00:25:32 | Paul Onuachu's struggles
00:27:29-00:29:24 | Bukayo Saka snubbing Nigeria is good
00:32:14-00:36:00 | Randy Waldrum - Super Falcons coach
00:36:25-00:39:00 | Arsenal's transfer business

The Kai Havertz Connudrum

On this episode of the podcast, Yubby Nduonofit is joined by Iniobong Monday and Olakunle Rufai to discuss all the action from last weekend in the major leagues with emphasis on Chelsea and their new signings (Timo Werner and Kai Havertz)

Will Bale deliver for Mourinho?|| NPFL drawing unexpected enthusiasm.

On this special episode of the hindsight podcast, Yubby Ndunofit is joined by Goal Africa writer, Solace Chukwu to discuss Bale choosing Spurs over United, Why Ole is passing up on Regullion and NPFL drawing unexpected enthusiasm.

The Premier League Returns!

On this episode, Olakunle Rufai is joined by Oluwole Ola to discuss the resumption of the Premier league as well as transfer rumours before the window shuts at the end of the month.

What's Next For Barcelona?

Yubby Nduonofit is joined by regular guest Olakunle Rufai and debutant on the podcast Anthony chucks to discuss the upsets in the champions league so far as well as the future of Barcelona as a club. Timestamps00:01:30-00:08:00 | Barcelona's humiliation by Bayern00:08:04-00:13:38 | Can Ronald Koeman oversee a rebuild?00:13:45-00:16:50 | Man City's capitulation00:18:43-00:21:22 | Is there a paradigm shift in European football?00:21:25-00:27:20 |Semi-final predictions00:27:38-00:29:08

Debriefing The 19/20 Football Season

On this episode, Yubby and Olakunle review the just concluded Premier league season and Jordan Henderson winning the Football Writer's Award. Also in the conversation is Bukayo Saka's international future and some transfer stories involving Chelsea and Arsenal.Timestamps00:01:09 - 00:10:30 | Premier League Season Recap00:10:30 - 00:15:05 | Did Henderson Deservedly Win FWA?00:15:05 - 00:19:48 | Mourinho's Impact At Spurs 00:19:48 - 00:25:12 | Farewell to David Silva; the Midfield Maestro00:25:12 - 00:31:19 | Predicting Chelsea's Future under Lampard00:31:19 - 00:46:20 | Dissecting The Biggest Transfer Stories00:46:20 - 00:53:14 | Bukayo Saka's International Future

Nigerian Women's League, CAF & More With Debola and Jessica

On this episode, Oluwole Ola discusses everything surrounding women football in Africa with Debola Adebanjo who is a journalist and story teller with the BBC and Jessica Amadi, the media officer of Rivers Angels - defending champions in the Nigerian Women's league.  There is conversation about the state of the Women's league in Nigeria as well as the proposed CAF's Women's Champions LeagueTimestamps00:00:42 - 00:16:20 | Interview with Debola Adebanjo00:17:20 - 00:35:12 | Interview with Jessica Amadi

Women's Football : A Quagmire Compounded By CAF's Simplistic Approach.

On today's episode, Yubby Nduonofit and Olakunle Rufai discuss CAF's postponement of the AFCON and the new Women's champions league.
Also in the conversation -Victor Osimhen and his proposed move to Napoli, FA Cup predictions and more.

Timestamps
00:01:53 - 00:18:38:52 | CAF's postponement and the Women's Champions League
00:21:07 - 00:25:20 | Will Napoli be a good move for Osimhen?
00:25:20 - 00:26:44 | Was Madrid wrong to sell Hakimi
?00:26:44 - 00:29:23 | La Liga Title Race
00:29:23 - 00:30:44 | Serie A Title Race
00:30:44 - 00:38:04 | FA Cup and Premier League Predictions

How Can Arteta Fix Arsenal?

On this episode of the hindsight podcast, Yubby Nduonofit and Olakunle Rufai discuss the restart of the major leagues, Arteta's problems at Arsenal, the title race in Spain and Italy as well as the cancellation of the NPFL.

Timestamps
00:02:08 - 00:25:42| Premier League Wrap
00:02:08 - 00:04:50 | Chelsea lockdown 4th place
00:07:18 - 00:14:00 | Would Liverpool regret Werner's miss?
00:15:50 - 00:25:42| How Arteta Can FIx Arsenal
00:25:45 - 00:33:11 | Serie A Round Up
00: 25:45 - 00:28:00 |A Spotlight on Lukaku-Lautaro Partnership
00:28:16 - 00:31:33 | The Ronaldo conundrum at Juventus
00:31:40 - 00:33:11 | Serie A title race - which team is best advantaged?
00:33:15 - 00:36:08 | Who wins the La Liga?
00:36:50 - 00:47:57 | The NPFL season Cancellation and Lobi Stars

Chelsea's Week To Remember | A Turning Point For Racism

On this episode of the hindsight podcast, Yubby Ndunofit is joined by Olakunle Rufai and Iniobong Monday to discuss the resumption of the Premier league and the La Liga as well as the proposed resolution of this season’s Champions league campaign.
The crew also discuss Chelsea’s potential firepower with the imminent arrival of Timo Werner and the global stand of racism through the eyes of sports leading institutions following the death of George Floyd

Timestamps

00:02:48 – 11:21 | Chelsea’s transfer blitz – Timo Werner
00:11:21 – 00:16:26| Who should sign Kai Havertz?
00:16:26 – 00:22:46 | All you need to know before the Premier league’s resumption
00:22:48 –00:25:02 | All about UEFA’s proposed resolution for the UCL
00:25:05 – 00:28:00 | Will Bayern still be UCL favourites?
00:28:02 -00:34:40 | The global stand against racism
00:34:40 – 00:37:17 | All you need to know as La Liga resumes
00:37:18 – 00:39:12| Prediction for La Liga title race
00:40:00 – 00:44:20 | Will football be the same without fans?

Where Are African Top Talents Headed This Summer?

The football season has taken a pause as a result of the pandemic but with the summer fast approaching and some leagues abandoned, clubs are beginning to do their homework to make the most out of this pandemic in the coming transfer window.
On this episode of the podcast, we take a look at African players in Europe who should be making a move this summer. We talk Victor Osimhen, Thomas Partey, Ibrahim Sangare among others. We also give our thoughts on the Bundesliga’s resumption

Timestamps
00:01:40 – 00:03:29 – Hot takes on German league resumption
00:03:29 – 00:17:11 – Victor Osimhen
00:17:12 – 00:27:37 – Andre Onana
00:27:37 – 00:34:53 – Thomas Partey
00:34:53 – 00:39:03 – Christopher Nkunku
00:39:03 – 00:42:54 – Achraf Hakimi
00:42:54 – 00:44:39 – Wilfred Ndidi
00:44:49 – 00:51:50 – Ibrahim Sangre

The Evolution Of Roles, Positions & Tactics In Football

Welcome to yet another episode of the hindsight podcast amidst the lockdown.

On this one, Yubby Ndunofit is joined by Goal.com's Africa Columnist Solace Chukwu as well as two football youth coaches - Segun Adeniyi who is UEFA licensed and Adesegun Shola of the Barcelona academy - to discuss the evolution of tactics and player roles in football. The crew shed light on the demand for ball playing goalkeepers, attacking full backs, the demise of the No. 10 role and the emergence of the false 9.
Timestamp

00:03:14-00:11:06 | The role that has evolved the most in Football
00:11:07-00:13:00 | How Pep changed the demand on goalkeepers
00:13:15-00:17:03 | The demand of grass root coaches on goalkeepers in Nigeria
00:17:15-20:18:04 | Is Onana redefining the goalkeeping role in Africa?
00:20:20-00:36:14 | What caused the demise of the No. 10 role?
00:37:06-00:39:28 | Advice for developing grass root talents in Africa
00:39:28-00:46:37 | The evolution of centre forwards
00:46:37-00:52:06 | The evolution of full backs
00:52:06-01:09:48 | The crew pick their ideal XI

The Evolution of Football Agents

On this episode of the hindsight podcast, Yubby is joined by Ohi Longe (A UK based football agent), Tola Ogunlewe (Sports Law and Performance Trainer), &nbsp;Clinton McDubus ( football fan) and Oluwole Ola (blogger) to look at football agents and their roles in representing their clients.

It was important to get each member of the panel on board in other to have a wholistic perspective to the conversation
Timestamp
00:03:22-00:05:53 | Fan view of how agents operate
00:06:30-00:07:14 | Why there is misrepresentation of agents
00:07:14-00:08:51 | The role of an agent as a representative
00:10:00-12:15 | How early should players get agents to represent them?

Coronavirus and Football - Impact & Resolutions

With football on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hindsight podcast discuss the impact on the virus on the game and the
possible resolutions to bring the 2020/2021 season to an end. The crew also touched on local stories here in Nigeria as well as Ighalo's form at Manchester United and if he should get a contract at the club.
Timestamp
00:01:20-00:19:54 | How should the season end?
00:19:55-00:26:20 | Has Ighalo done enough to get a new deal?
00:26:20-00:30:20 | Impact of fitness and form disruptions due to the break
00:30:20-00:41:30 | Aftermath of Nassarawa United's Chineme Martins' death

The NPFL - Ubunduling a $225M Broadcast Deal

Another week, another hindsight podcast episode! Yubby Nduonofit is joined in the studio by Olakunle Rufai and Iniobong Monday (who is making his debut on the pod) as they discuss the Nigerian Professional Football League - the good, the bad and the ugly with the focus being the $200m broadcast deal signed with Next TV.
The crew take a critical look at the deal, posing questions at the LMC who haven't been clear on the details.
Timestamp
00:02:40-00:07:55 | A Look At The NPFL Winners In The Last Decade
00:07:55-00:14:10 | Why The NPFL Isn’t Working
00:14:15-00:23:30 | History Of The Sponsorship Deals In The Past
00:23:30-00:32:15 | Breaking Down The Next TV Deal
00:32:15-00:59:00| The Biggest TV Rights Deal In Africa
00:33:10-00:38:20 | ABSA Premier League
00:38:20-00:41:00 | The Egyptian Premier League
00:49:18-00:51:00 | Tunisian Premier League
00:56:20-00:59:00 | Globacom Ghanaian Premier League
00:46:20-00:47:25 | Should Dangote Take Over The League?

Nigerian Players Needing A Move This January Window

Happy new year guys! Yubby, Solace, Cerebrone and Wolexis discuss the Super Eagles players who might be needing a move this winter window. We looked at Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success, Leon Balogun, Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Chukwueze and John Ogu.
We also discuss Mikel Arteta, Jose Mourinho and the race for the top 4. To get involved on Instagram and Twitter, follow us @wolexis
Timestamp
00:02:50-00:08:44 | Arteta's Assesments
00:08:45-00:11:40 | Mourinho, Spurs and the top 4 chase
00:11:40-00:56:28 | Players Who Need A Move Or Maybe Not
00:12:04-00:15:22 | Leon Balogun
00:15:22-00:22:10| Kelechi Iheanacho
00:22:11-00:28:15 | Victor Osimhen
00:28:15-00:41:00 | Henry Onyekuru
00:41:00-00:46:05 | Isaac Success

Football's Nearly Men

The crew look back at football’s nearly men; the teams who history will remember as being unlucky. We also discuss Arteta’s appointment
at Arsenal and predictions for the UCL knockout phase.
Timestamps.
Hot Takes.
00:02:30 - 00:18:40 | Is Arteta the result of the job?
00:18:41 - 00:34:26 | UCL knockout stage predictions.
00:34:26 - 00:47:20 | Football’s nearly men

Ranking The Top 20 Players In The Last Decade (Part 2)

The crew complete the ranking of the top 20 players in the last decade (January 2010 - November 2019) as we countdown to the Ballon D'or.  (No. 14 - No. 1).

Timestamps.
00:00:00 - 00:49:10 | Ranking from No. 14 - 1
Breakdown.
00:05:34 - 00:10:20 | No. 14.
00:10:22 - 00:13:36 | No. 13
00:22:25 - 00:23:22 | No. 12.
00:23:28 - 00:24:04 | No. 11
00:15:40 - 00:22:20 | No. 10
00:25:20 - 00:32:52 | No. 9
00:27:30 - 00:29:03 | No. 8
00:29:15 - 00:32:13 | No. 7
00:33:03 - 00:35:02 | No. 6
00:31:01 - 00:32:52 | No. 5
00:35:16 - 00:38:23 | No. 4
00:2:48 - 00:5:30, 00:38:45 - 00:40:35 | No. 3
00:40:40 - 00:42:20 | The top 2
00:42:21 - 00:43:10 | Recap of the top 20
00:43:15 - 00:48:00 | Honorary Mention

Ranking The Top 20 Players In The Last Decade (Part 1)

Yubby, Solace, Cerebrone & Wole discuss and rank the top 20 players in the last decade (January 2010 - November 2019) as we countdown to the Ballon D'or. (This first part has Numbers 20 -15). The choices &nbsp;for the rankings will spark plenty of lively debates as ever.
The crew also discussed the managerial change at Spurs, their favorites for Euros 2020 and Gernot Rohr's ramblings with the NFF.

Timestamps.

00:04:36 - 00:21:33 | Hot Takes
Breakdown.
00:01:05 - 00:01:30 | Criteria for the ranking.
00:04:36 - 00:10:20 | Will Jose Mourinho take Spurs to the next level?
00:10:20 - 00:19:32 | Favourites for Euros. 2020
00:19:33 - 00:21:33 | Why Gernot Rohr deserves a new contract.

00:22:02 - 00:43:30 | Ranking from No. 20 - 15
Breakdown.
00:23:20 - 00:25:50 | No. 20.
00:25:56 - 00:27:25 | No. 19
00:31:01 - 00:32:52 | No. 18.
00:33:22 - 00:40:04 | No. 17, No. 16.
00:40:35 - 00:42:44 | No. 15

Episode 7 - Reflections as Super Eagles Crash out

Debola is joined by Wole as they review Nigeria's loss against Algeria, examine what possibly went wrong and Rohr's pragmatic approach tactically. 

Should the NFF stick with him or sack him?

Episode 6 - Super Eagles' Loss, The Way Forward & The Best XI

Debola, Wole and Iniobong rant on Nigeria's disappointing loss against Madagascar and the way forward for Gernot Rohr and his team. The crew also try to suggest the best line up and shape that should be adopted against Ghana in the next round

Episode 5 - Best Matches So Far At AFCON

Debola is joined in the studio by Wole and Iniobong as they take a look at the qualified teams, best losers and the best matches we have witnessed so far at AFCON 2019

Episode 4 - Reviewing The First Round Of Matches At AFCON 2019

Debola is joined by Wolexis to take a look at the first round of games played so far at the AFCON with emphasis on Nigeria's win against Burundi

Episode 3 - Which teams would make the next round? 

Yubby is joined by two new guests - Michelle and Amehzi to dissect the Groups (A-F) in details. They crew pick the top 2 teams to qualify from each group and the likely teams who would finish as best losers. Michelle also made some bold predictions (including Ghana not qualifying!)

Episode 2 - Breaking down Super Eagles in Group B

The Wolexis Crew (Yubby, Iniobong and Olakunle) take a look at the Super Eagles and our chances of qualifying from Group B. They also picked our best XI in a 5-2-3 and 4-3-3 system

Episode 1 - Wolexis Dummies Guide to the Africa Cup of Nations

Yubby is joined by Iniobong and Olakunle as they preview the tournament from Group A - F in the simplest form. They also explain the "best losers" scenario for the third best placed teams and touched on the debutants who might spring up surprises

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