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The Obi One Podcast

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy

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Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes. Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements. Make sure to download The Obi One Podcast for free on your preferred podcast platform NOW. You can also watch every episode - ...
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Chelsea great John Obi Mikel has a smile on his face after Cole Palmer’s four-goal masterclass against Brighton. But he is calling for calm. And there’s good reason. John also picks through the wreckage of Manchester United’s 3-0 demolition at the hands of Tottenham and believes it’s time for a former Chelsea boss to come out of hibernation and tak…
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In the second part of our interview with South African legend Benni McCarthy, the former Champions League winner gives us an insight into how he gets the best out of players and his coaching philosophy which has been developed both in South Africa, Europe and Britain. Benni also opens up about the current Bafana Bafana crop, who he says can achieve…
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In today's show we'll be bringing you the first part of our interview with Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy. The former Manchester United assistant spoke about his goals to coach in the United States, and Africa, but began the conversation by reflecting on his time in England. Benni offered good perspective on the significance of the two trophie…
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Manchester United legend Patrice Evra reflects on his illustrious career in this hilarious sit-down with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy. ‘Pat’ opens up on why he wanted to quit United just days after joining, his unique relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and reveals some of the secrets from the inner sanctum. Evra also reveals just how close he …
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Two of the big surprise packages at the AFCON were DR Congo and Angola but how did they do it? Alasdair sat down with both Sébastien Desabre and Pedro Gonçalves to find out. Hosts: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Sébastien Desabre (DRC head coach), Pedro Gonçalves (Angola head coach) #caf #africa #AFCON #AFCON2023 Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on…
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Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel delivers his verdict after his former side’s 3-0 at West Ham. He devours a huge slice of humble pie after Nicolas Jackson’s two-goal showing plus he can’t hide his excitement as Moisés Caicedo finally shows his true colours. As for Arsenal’s gamesmanship against Manchester City, John is under no illusions they learnt f…
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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Africa's biggest names will be at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year in Morocco and has no concerns they will be dissuaded to participate by European clubs and governing bodies. Speaking to the podcast recently in London, just after CAF held discussions with Saudi Arabia about future investm…
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In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi Mikel reflects on Chelsea’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Bournemouth. His verdict on Jadon Sancho’s match-winning cameo and why there are shades of Chelsea’s past with Messrs Drogba and Terry. Also, is Christopher Nkunku the answer to the Blues profligacy in front of goal? John also discusses the North London…
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Daniel Nardiello was once a top prospect with Manchester United, but since retiring he's taken a role working in financial planning. In this pod we hear about his rise to the top, and hear what lessons he learnt as a professional playing in England. Host: Courtney Freese Guest: Daniel Nardiello (former Premier League player) Follow us on IG: @otw_p…
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Former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill joins the Obi One Podcast to reminisce about his trophy-laden seven years at Stamford Bridge. From silencing the doubters to winning over José Mourinho, Cahill opens up on what life was REALLY like playing for the Blues. He also pulls no punches in his critique of one former boss and his ‘boring’ style. Not one to…
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In the latest episode of Taking the Mikel, the fellas take advantage of the international break to assess Nigeria’s fortunes on and off the pitch. John Obi Mikel delivers his verdict on the Super Eagles’ unbeaten start to their African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign and the hullabaloo surrounding their vacant managerial position. Learn more abo…
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Chelsea great John Obi Mikel lifts the lid on what REALLY happened on transfer deadline day as his former club chased the signature of Victor Osimhen. Just how involved was he trying to lure his fellow Nigerian to Stamford Bridge? How close was the deal? And what now that Osimhen is off to Galatasaray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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Mohamed Salah continues to bring joy to Africans all across the world with his exploits in the Premier League (unless of course you are a Man United fan!!!) and this week we discuss his place in the pantheon of greats as we look at the best players from the continent to have plied their trade in England. The debate and discussion is a lively one as…
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In this latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, John and Chris are in Doha to speak to BeIN Sports’ duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray. In this warts ‘n all conversation, Richard and Andy are incredibly candid about their controversial exit from Sky Sports in 2011, the mental toll it took on them and the anger they still feel over the way it was handled…
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Things get heated as the pod discusses the Nicolas Jackson and John Obi Mikel beef. Should Mikel be more supportive of an African brother or is Nicolas Jackson out of line? Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Courtney Freese, Francis Nkwain #chelsea #chelseafc #cfc #epl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook…
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There really was only one place to start in this week’s Taking the Mikel episode. 👀 John Obi reponds to being told to ‘shut his mouth’ by Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Shots well and truly fired. The Blues legend also runs the rule over Chelsea’s 6-2 demolition of Wolves, hails the impact of Noni Madueke and has his say on rumours that Jadon San…
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Courtney and Tso chew the fat over the next season as Vilakazi makes a strong prediction for the PSL title. Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates all time top scorer) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistl…
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In his latest Taking the Mikel podcast, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel weighs in on the future of Raheem Sterling after his shock omission from Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener. Is there more to the story? And what’s next? John also gives his verdict on the overall performance in Chelsea’s the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City,…
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Arsenal and France legend Robert Pires is the latest big-name to join the Obi One Podcast as he opens up on life with the Gunners. From his relationship with Ashley Cole and Thierry Henry to the leadership of Patrick Vieira, Pires reminisces about the glory days at both Highbury and the Emirates. Arsenal’s Invincibles versus Man Utd’s Treble winner…
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Coach Farouk Khan rejoins the podcast to preview the 24/25 PSL season as well as talk about his academy Stars of Africa. Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) Guest: Farouk Khan (director of Stars of Africa Football Academy) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Faceboo…
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In this Taking the Mikel episode, John Obi Mikel looks ahead to the brand new English Premier League season. He gives his verdict on Chelsea’s pre-season form, makes an impassioned plea to Blues target Victor Osimhen and questions the club’s desire to get rid of two players who “bleed blue”: Trevor Chalobah and Conor Gallagher. Mikel also calls on …
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It’s preseason time and joining the pod to lift the lid on what it’s like for PSL players heading into the season is Orlando Pirates legend Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi. Host: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) Guest: Benedict Vilakazi (Orlando Pirates all time top scorer) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on…
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Shots have been fired across the Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates divide in Soweto and the pod is here to dissect it. Plus we look at some of the comments surrounding Sundowns taking nine of SuperSport's U13 players. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) #amakhosi #bucaneers #oncealways #psl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcas…
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In another exclusive for the Obi One Podcast, John and Chris are in the Spanish capital to speak to none other than Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti. Fresh from a record-extending fifth European Cup triumph as manager, Don Carlo was only too willing to open the doors to Real’s training ground for this wide-ranging and illuminating hour-long sit dow…
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In this pod we take a deeper dive on Nigeria's and Zambia's chances at the Olympics and assess which of these African nations could make a deep run in the women's tournament. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor at Large) #paris2024 #olympics #nigeria #zambia Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @…
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Just a week after he left Kaizer Chiefs, Cavin Johnson joins the pod and opens up on what really happened at Chiefs and what went wrong at AmaKhosi Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) #AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #Africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitte…
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In this latest episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi and Chris find themselves in Madrid, Spain as they sit down with a familiar face. All will be revealed! Also in this edition, John Obi gives his verdict on the controversy surrounding current Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, makes an impassioned defence of African football AND endorses a former Blues…
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Coach Cavin Johnson talks about the respect he deserves for the work he did with Chiefs and before as well as the future prospects of Rhulani Mokwena and Pitso Mosimane Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Cavin Johnson (former Kaizer Chiefs manager), Courtney Freese (former PSL winner) #AmaKhosi #KaizerChiefs #PSL #dstvprem #Africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcas…
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Olympic legend Usain Bolt joins the Obi One Podcast for an exclusive, in-depth look back on his illustrious career. How did he deal with pressure, who was his greatest rival and was his showmanship merely an act? The Jamaican icon reveals all in conversation with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy. He also discusses a human’s limitations, makes a sta…
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In this episode we discuss the reasons why Rhulani Mokwena and Sundowns went their separate ways, and lament the postponement of the Women's AFCON. Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Alasdair Howorth (OTW multi-platform reporter) and Firdose Moonda (OTW Women's Football Editor-at-large) #sundowns #masandawana #WAFCON #Africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Foll…
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Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, N'Golo Kanté. It feels like it's the Africans who are showing up at the Euros and dominating. The gang takes a look at why that is and why it's so special that these players can celebrate their complex identities. Plus we look at the new AFCON/WAFCON schedules and chat through Francis' team of the season Host: Zayn Nabb…
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In this episode Alasdair Howorth picks his All African team, which has no place for FA Cup winner André Onana or Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen. Tune in to hear his team of the season. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth #totalenergiescafcl | #Sundowns | #YallaYaAhly Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on F…
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The boys are back around the braai reviewing the World Cup qualifiers looking at Cameroon's finding a new identify, South Africa continuing their AFCON momentum and Nigeria's slump in form. Also we look at the Africans set to shine at the Euros this European Summer!!! Host: Zayn Nabbi Panel: Courtney Freese (Former PSL Winner) and Francis Nkwain (C…
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Mandla Zwane rejoins the podcast to chat about his experience in India. Host: Courtney Freese Guests: Mandla Zwane (former ) #dstvprem #psl #ipl Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Winding up in India 07:34 - The football talent in a cricket co…
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In the latest Taking the Mikel episode, John and Chris discuss new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and his transfer priorities this summer. John also details the genius of Carlo Ancelotti, delivers a warning to José Mourinho and reveals why he might just be back on Sir Alex Ferguson’s Christmas card list. Download and subscribe to the Obi One Podcast now…
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They have done it again. Al Ahly are champions of Africa for a 4th year in the last five. The Red Devils earned a narrow 1-0 win over Esperance to claim a 12th Champions League title. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Courtney Freese (former Champions League player) #cafcl #championsleague #alahly #esperance #cllubofthecentury Follow us on IG: @otw_po…
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One leg down, one to go. We are half way through the final of the CAF Champions League and it's still 0-0 between Esperance Tunis and Al Ahly. The pod also looks back at the madness in the Cairo International Stadium after Zamalek beat RS Berkane in the Confederation Cup final. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Courtney Freese (former Champions League…
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This week the pod was joined by Namibia and AmaZulu's Riaan Hanamub who spoke to us about his faith, the brilliant AFCON for his country and his own footballing ambitions. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Riaan Hanamub #namibia #HebeUsuthu #UsuthuTogether #dstvprem Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: …
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Ethiopian football is often a mystical world that few from the outside have any insight to, but OTW is lifting the lid on this brilliant league. Friend of the pod Firew Asrat joins us to talk about how the league has recovered and survived during the Tigray conflict and how it has implemented financial fair play. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guests: Fire…
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Host: Zayn Nabbi Guests: Alasdair Howorth (African football journalist) #totalenergiescafcl | #Sundowns | #yallayaahly Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 02:34 - What went wrong for Sundwons? 07:42 - Chaotic Esperance make the final 09:20 - Al Ahly ge…
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Both CAF Champions League semi-final ties remain delicately poised after Esperance beat Sundowns 1-0 on home soil, while defending champions Al Ahly drew 0-0 on their visit to TP Mazemba. The North African giants might be the favorites to progress, but in this bitesize pod our panel is split on who will progress to the final. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest…
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In this week's pod we preview the mouthwatering CAF Champions League semifinal clashes and ask if TP Mazembe, a club boasting loads of African pedigree, can pull off an upset win in Lubumbashi when the big dogs Al Ahly come into town. Also can Sundowns break their slump, or will Tunisian giants Espérance prove too much on the road in Tunis? Host: Z…
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Off we go to the final four, as Sundowns face off against Esperance and Al Ahly line up against TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League semi finals. In this pod we bring you the major talkers out of the quarters that saw Sundowns scrape through, Al Ahly underlie their potential as title contenders...and a howler from the Petro de Luanda's goalkeeper…
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It's a big weekend of football on the continent this Friday and Saturday as the CAF Champions League second leg quarter finals take place. Al Ahly once again are shaping up to be tournament favorites, surprise, surprise! But their biggest threat to be kings of Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns, face a tricky game against Tanzanian-giants Young Africans, wh…
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In this episode we catch up with South African goalkeeper Jethren Barr about how his footballing journey that's taken him to the Emerald Isle, and how he wants to be the person to provide Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams with "serious competition" in the national team. Host: Courtney Freese Guest: Jethren Barr (SA goalkeeper) #WeAreDrogs | #Ou…
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After years in the wilderness the Ghana Black Queens are back to the top of African football, qualifying for the WAFCON and nearly knocking out Zambia in the Olympic qualifiers. The pod was joined by head coach Nora Häuptle to chat about her remarkable success with the team. Panel: Alasdair Howorth, Firdose Moonda, Nora Häuptle (Ghana women's natio…
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This last weekend had it all: The Cairo Derby, The Rwandan Derby, The Kampala Derby, The Mopani Derby, The Tunisian El Classico, The Battle of Zimbabwe and of course The Soweto Derby. The pod digests what was arguably the best derby we've seen in the 21st century and ponder how the two giants can close the gap to Sundowns. Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host),…
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In this episode we have one of Africa's finest football journalists Lorenz Köhler run us through the coaching changes in Nigeria and Cameroon as Jose Peseiro and Rigobert Song depart their teams respectively. As part of our chat Lorenz draws attention to Bafana Bafana and how Hugo Broos might be departing South Africa, with opportunities closer to …
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Chelsea’s greatest ever goalkeeper, Petr Cech, joins John and Chris on Episode 12 of the Obi One Podcast. The Czech man mountain details what made José Mourinho’s Chelsea so special, opens up on the full extent of the sickening head injury that changed his outlook on life and why Champions League glory as a boardroom executive is his favourite memo…
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The gang are back around the braai celebrating Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi's winner for Fulham against Man United, and also calling out the unreal levels online abuse the Nigerian received during the Africa Cup of Nations. Courtney also celebrates Liverpool's League Cup success and there's a deeper dive into why the women's game hasn't built on th…
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