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This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

  1. Bronze Medals & Broken Hearts-AFCON Preview

    -1 J

    Bronze Medals & Broken Hearts-AFCON Preview

    AFCON dreams may be over for Nigeria, but the debate is far from finished. In this episode of Five Aside, we break down the Super Eagles’ heartbreaking exit, the psychology of third-place playoffs, and whether Nigeria should still go all-out for bronze. We debate Salah’s legacy with Egypt, compare African greats across generations, and assess whether this tournament represents failure or genuine progress for Nigeria. The conversation closes with bold predictions for the AFCON final, a deep look at Morocco vs Senegal, and a passionate call for the NFF to finally do right by the players and build on the identity this team has shown. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS (Clean & Pod-Ready) 00:00 – Opening banter & AFCON heartbreak 01:10 – Third-place playoff: pointless fixture or necessary pride? 02:25 – Should Nigeria start a full-strength XI vs Egypt? 03:40 – Was this AFCON actually progress for the Super Eagles? 04:50 – Salah’s AFCON legacy & Egypt’s golden generations debate 06:30 – Comparing Salah, Aboutrika & African football legacies 08:40 – Nigeria’s midfield, Iwobi’s role & creative responsibility 10:50 – Predictions: Nigeria vs Egypt (third-place playoff) 11:45 – AFCON Final preview: Senegal vs Morocco 13:10 – Why Morocco might finally be “due” an AFCON title 14:40 – Penalties, mentality & battle-tested Senegal 15:40 – Final plea to the NFF: pay players, back the coach, build properly

    18 min
  2. Man-Age Problems & Manchester Dreams

    -1 J

    Man-Age Problems & Manchester Dreams

    In this episode of Five Aside, the boys open with the most relatable truth in football: supporting a club is basically a toxic three-way relationship. From there, the conversation spirals into Chelsea’s latest identity crisis under Maresca, the dangers of managers talking too well, and why results will always humble philosophy. The episode dives deep into leadership — or the lack of it — at Chelsea, debating whether youth without experience can truly compete at the top level. Arsenal’s title credentials are put under the microscope as injuries, squad depth, and the pressure of competing on multiple fronts come into play. The Manchester Derby preview brings optimism, bias, and pure football delusion, with bold predictions, talk of new-manager bounce, and hope doing heavy lifting. The episode closes with a heated and hilarious attempt to build Manchester’s Best XI, blending form, fitness, bias, and vibes — exactly how football debates should be. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Welcome & football as a toxic relationship 01:45 – AFCON heartbreak & finally focusing on the Premier League 02:30 – Chelsea, Maresca & the infamous “man-age” moment 04:40 – Talking well vs winning: why results always decide 07:20 – Does Chelsea lack leaders or just experience? 10:00 – Youth vs leadership: why balance matters 12:05 – Comparing Chelsea to City & Arsenal standards 16:45 – Chelsea depth, title ambitions & weekend prediction 21:30 – Arsenal vs Forest: pressure, injuries & trophy talk 26:00 – Can Arsenal chase everything without collapsing? 30:45 – Manchester Derby preview & pure optimism 33:20 – City threats, United hope & derby unpredictability 34:50 – Building Manchester’s Best XI (chaos begins) 48:20 – Final thoughts & sign-off

    49 min
  3. Football Was Invented by the Devil- Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    -2 J

    Football Was Invented by the Devil- Five Aside x SoccertakeswithAK

    This special Five Aside × SoccerTakesWithAK collaboration turns into a full-blown football therapy session. The episode opens with raw emotion as Nigeria’s AFCON exit on penalties against Morocco leaves both hosts drained, angry, and searching for answers. The discussion dives deep into Morocco’s elite defensive structure, Nigeria’s midfield imbalance, and how the game consideringly drifted toward a lifeless 0–0 before penalties. From there, the pod explodes into one of its most intense debates yet: Nigeria’s penalty culture. Osimhen’s repeated absence from penalty duty becomes a major talking point, with AK and Dalu questioning leadership, mentality, and whether Nigeria truly has clutch players. The referee comes under heavy fire for consistently disrupting Nigeria’s momentum, while Morocco’s fitness, ball retention, and composure are given full credit. The second half shifts to Chelsea vs Arsenal, blending banter with tactical breakdowns. AK passionately defends Chelsea’s new direction under a fresh coach, highlighting pressing intensity, brave in-game adjustments, and missing key players, while Dalu questions whether playing out from the back with Sánchez is fundamentally sustainable. Arsenal’s inability to kill games, Chelsea’s keeper issues, and fan hot takes (“fans are the best coaches”) round out a hilarious yet insightful close. Emotional, analytical, funny, and painfully relatable — this episode is football as group therapy. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps (≈ 43 mins) 00:00 – 02:10 Intro, vibes & collab setup (Five Aside × SoccerTakesWithAK) 02:10 – 07:30 AFCON heartbreak begins: Nigeria vs Morocco reaction 07:30 – 12:30 Morocco’s defensive masterclass & Nigeria’s midfield issues 12:30 – 16:30 Referee controversy & momentum killing decisions 16:30 – 23:30 Penalty shootout breakdown: Osimhen, leadership & “ducking smoke” 23:30 – 28:30 Mentality debate: clutch players, pressure & Nigerian football culture 28:30 – 33:30 Chelsea vs Arsenal overview & early tactical observations 33:30 – 38:30 Chelsea rebuild talk: pressing, playing out from the back & Sánchez 38:30 – 42:30 Arsenal control vs comfort, Chelsea optimism & final banter 42:30 – 43:00 Wrap-up, therapy jokes & sign-off

    41 min
  4. AFCON Tears & Boardroom Fools

    -3 J

    AFCON Tears & Boardroom Fools

    It was one of those episodes where football gave joy, pain, anger, and comedy all at once. The pod opens with New Year vibes before quickly descending into AFCON heartbreak, as Nigeria crash out on penalties against Morocco. The guys break down a performance that wasn’t terrible — but wasn’t good enough — diving into Eric Chelle’s late substitutions, questionable penalty takers, and the growing frustration over why Nigeria’s attackers keep “ducking the smoke” in big moments. The referee comes under heavy fire, with long debates over inconsistent fouls, missing yellow cards, and momentum being repeatedly killed whenever Nigeria tried to counter. From there, the conversation shifts into legacy talk — Osimhen’s role in pressure moments, Iwobi’s evolution, the impact of missing Ndidi, and what this squad actually looks like going forward with no World Cup in sight. There’s praise for Nigeria’s defense and honesty about the midfield needing a serious rebuild. The second half of the episode explodes into club football chaos. Chelsea’s season gets eviscerated as the panel tears into board interference, player power, and the sacking of Maresca, arguing the club has set itself back years. Real Madrid aren’t spared either, with Xabi Alonso’s exit opening a heated debate about Mbappé, Vinícius, and dressing-room power. The episode closes with EFL Cup reactions, Manchester City’s depth, Semenyo’s impact, Haaland barely touching the ball, and Manchester United’s latest reset with Carrick stepping in, leaving one big question hanging: do these clubs ever actually learn? Raw, emotional, funny, and brutally honest — classic Five Aside. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps (≈ 1:24:00) 00:00 – 03:00 New Year vibes, “garri life,” and bad footballing days 03:00 – 12:30 AFCON fallout: Nigeria vs Morocco reaction & overperformance debate 12:30 – 21:30 Penalty shootout rage: attackers ducking smoke & Chelle’s subs 21:30 – 30:30 Osimhen legacy talk, Iwobi’s role, missing Ndidi & midfield issues 30:30 – 38:30 Nigeria’s future: squad rebuild, wingers, midfield, keeper talk 38:30 – 44:30 Senegal praise, AFCON standards & tournament reflections 44:30 – 56:30 Chelsea meltdown: Maresca sacking, board interference & player power 56:30 – 1:08:30 Real Madrid chaos: Xabi Alonso exit, Mbappé, Vinícius & control issues 1:08:30 – 1:20:30 EFL Cup: City vs Newcastle, Semenyo impact, Haaland quiet 1:20:30 – 1:24:00 United hiring Carrick, final thoughts & sign-off

    1 h 25 min
  5. Soaring Eagles, Falling Devils

    -6 J

    Soaring Eagles, Falling Devils

    It was a weekend of pure Nigerian joy and pure club-level chaos. The guys react to what many are calling one of Nigeria’s best performances in a generation, breaking down the Super Eagles’ dominance, tactical evolution, midfield control, and growing belief at AFCON. From Osimhen’s world-class status to Lookman’s rise and the team’s newfound cohesion, the optimism is real — even with World Cup heartbreak still lingering. The conversation then swings sharply into Manchester United turmoil, as emotions run high over managerial instability, board interference, and the endless “United DNA” cycle. The panel debates whether sacking the manager mid-season makes any sense, who’s really to blame, and whether bringing back Ole would actually stabilize things. Elsewhere, the episode touches on Arsenal’s title momentum, City’s intimidation factor, FA Cup chaos, Martinelli controversy, El Clásico madness, and why football fans might need to accept that the sport is slowly being Americanized — whether we like it or not. Big takes, heated debates, laughter, frustration, and hope — this episode had everything. ⏱️ Timestamps (1:08:03 total) 00:00 – 04:30 Weekend recap & vibes check (Nigeria fans eating good) 04:30 – 18:30 Nigeria vs Algeria reaction – dominance, intensity & belief 18:30 – 28:45 AFCON tactics breakdown: midfield control, back four switch, team chemistry 28:45 – 39:30 Osimhen debate: Is he Nigeria’s first truly world-class striker? 39:30 – 45:45 Lookman, continuity, leadership & comparisons to past Nigerian teams 45:45 – 52:30 FA Cup reactions, Arsenal & City flexing, Martinelli controversy 52:30 – 1:02:30 Manchester United meltdown: sackings, board interference & Ole debate 1:02:30 – 1:08:03 El Clásico chaos, Madrid issues, Americanization of football & final hot takes

    1 h 8 min
  6. Nigeria vs Algeria, Chelsea Hired a Youth Pastor & United Texted Their Ex

    9 JANV.

    Nigeria vs Algeria, Chelsea Hired a Youth Pastor & United Texted Their Ex

    AFCON is officially loading properly — and for once, nobody is mad about it. In this episode, Five Aside link up again with Soccer Takes with AK to break down a surprisingly high-quality AFCON, why Morocco might be setting the gold standard for African football, and how Nigeria are quietly turning into one of the most dangerous transition teams on the continent. We deep dive into Nigeria vs Algeria, Osimhen’s “tantrum” discourse, unpaid bonuses (because of course), and why passion on the pitch isn’t the problem — bad administration is. From emotional Congo moments to AFCON quarterfinal chaos, this is tournament football at its best. Then it’s back to Premier League madness: City dropping points but still looking annoying Arsenal not taking full advantage of City's slip Chelsea doing Chelsea things (again) United… just being United If you like football debates that jump from Moroccan pitch drainage to Osimhen body language, Pep paranoia, and Arsenal composure, this episode is exactly your vibe. ⏱️ Time Stamps (Cleaned & Logical) 00:00 – Intro & New Year chaos with AK 01:53 – AFCON vibes: why this tournament actually feels serious 02:26 – Morocco setting the standard (pitches, broadcast, structure) 05:18 – Nigeria vs Algeria preview & why this is no easy game 06:58 – AFCON quarterfinals: no underdogs anymore 10:47 – Unpaid bonuses & NFF embarrassment, Should it affect the football? 23:02 – AFCON emotion, Congo moment & why we watch football 27:59 – Why Nigeria’s transition football is lethal 32:06 – Which past Super Eagle player would you bring into this team? 41:35 – Nigeria vs Algeria predictions 42:37 – Manchester City vs Brighton: cracks showing? 49:05 – How will Semenyo fare in City? 52:53 – Arsenal analysis: Flat performance & title talk 58:24 – What's up with Lewis Skelly? 1:03:48 – Gyokere's soliloquy 1:04:58 – Chelsea chaos, red cards & new-manager hope 1:18:57 – United talk: vibes, expectations & reality check 1:23:09 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

    1 h 24 min
  7. AFCON or After-School Tournament? - United Tears, Nigerian Joy & a Whole Lot of Ranting

    6 JANV.

    AFCON or After-School Tournament? - United Tears, Nigerian Joy & a Whole Lot of Ranting

    What happens when AFCON comes right after Nigeria bottle World Cup qualification? Tide loses patience. Completely. This special Five Aside episode turns into a full-blown football therapy session as Tide questions whether AFCON even deserves respect, compares it to going back to primary school after getting cooked in secondary school, and fires shots at everyone from Manchester United’s board to Dalot’s first cross. We debate whether Ruben Amorim was doomed from day one, why United fans don’t actually want progress, and how “trust the process” only exists until the table starts looking ugly. Then—just when AFCON is declared “silly”—Nigeria start cooking, Osimhen starts shouting, and suddenly football is serious business again. From Gen Z managers, media nonsense, United nostalgia, to Super Eagles revival ball, this episode is loud, opinionated, funny, and painfully honest. If you like your football conversations unfiltered, slightly unhinged, and very African, this one’s for you. ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 – Intro: “Tide came to rant” 03:10 – AFCON called “a silly tournament” after World Cup failure 07:40 – School analogy: getting cooked, then feeling like Neymar in friendlies 12:30 – United firing talk: do fans actually want progress? 18:20 – Arsenal fan accusations & Ten Hag PTSD 26:10 – Amorim: system merchant or misunderstood? 34:45 – Dalot slander reaches dangerous levels 41:30 – Why United aren’t a “trust the process” club 49:10 – Gen Z managers, media fatigue & interview meltdowns 56:40 – Who should manage United next? (Southgate debate gets spicy) 1:05:20 – AFCON quality quietly improving 1:12:00 – Nigeria’s attacking revival, Osimhen’s edge & final AFCON thoughts 1:13:04 – Outro & wrap-up

    1 h 13 min
  8. No Panic, Just Sackings: Arsenal Calm, United Stuck

    6 JANV.

    No Panic, Just Sackings: Arsenal Calm, United Stuck

    In this episode of Five Aside, Dalu and Nnamdi break down a packed football weekend across the Premier League and AFCON, starting the year with honest takes, debates, and a few uncomfortable truths. The conversation opens with Manchester United’s draw against Leeds and quickly turns into a deeper discussion about what progress really looks like for United — are they stabilising, or slowly accepting mid-table standards? From there, the focus shifts to Amorim’s sack, with a raw debate on whether his dismissal was about performances, public outbursts, or a deeper issue with club leadership and toxic environments. Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth is analysed through the lens of mentality rather than scorelines, highlighting how calm game control, Declan Rice’s influence, and Ødegaard’s resurgence point to a more mature title-ready side. Liverpool’s draw is then dissected, raising questions about recruitment balance, defensive depth, and whether attacking firepower masked structural issues. Attention turns to Manchester City’s ability to grind results without looking dominant, before the episode shifts fully into AFCON mode. Nigeria’s emphatic performance against Mozambique is praised as the best display of the tournament so far, with standout performances across midfield and attack reinforcing why the Super Eagles should be considered serious contenders. The episode closes with a wider reflection on football culture — blame, leadership, federations, and why administrators often escape scrutiny when teams win but face heat only when results go south. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & New Year energy 03:20 – Man United vs Leeds: draw, progress or acceptance? 08:40 – Amorim’s sack: did he want out? 17:30 – United’s boardroom issues & repeating cycles 26:10 – Arsenal vs Bournemouth: control, calm & mentality 32:40 – Declan Rice, Ødegaard & Arsenal’s evolution 38:50 – Liverpool’s draw & recruitment questions 45:10 – Manchester City: grinding without dominance 49:30 – AFCON: Nigeria vs Mozambique breakdown 55:40 – Super Eagles statement performance 1:03:20 – Egypt, Senegal & AFCON context 1:10:00 – Leadership, blame culture & final thoughts

    55 min
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This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

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    Five-aside
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
  • Épisodes
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