Beyond The Playbook

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Beyond The Playbook is an all-sports podcast delivering bold, unfiltered opinions on the biggest sporting issues in Nigeria and around the world. Each episode features top-class guests who break down the latest stories, trends, and controversies shaping global sports. Real talk. Expert insight. No filters.

Episodes

  1. Sam Sodje Talks World Cup Miss, AFCON 2025, NFF, Osimhen & Sodje Legacy

    02/12/2025

    Sam Sodje Talks World Cup Miss, AFCON 2025, NFF, Osimhen & Sodje Legacy

    Episode 7 of Beyond The Playbook dives deep into Nigerian football with former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje. In this episode, Sodje opens up about: The painful miss of the 2026 World Cup ticket Expectations and realities ahead of AFCON 2025 ⚽ The deep-rooted issues affecting the NFF Victor Osimhen’s impact and future The legacy and future of the Sodje football dynasty Sodje shares honest insights, bold opinions, and untold stories from inside Nigerian football.

    24 min
  2. Chelle OUT? The TRUTH About Super Eagles' World Cup Failure & CAF Awards

    18/11/2025

    Chelle OUT? The TRUTH About Super Eagles' World Cup Failure & CAF Awards

    Did the Super Eagles deserve to lose the African World Cup Qualifier Play-off against DR Congo? And is it time for the NFF to fire coach Eric Chelle? This episode of 'Beyond The Playbook' dives deep into the Nigeria vs DR Congo #WCQ final in Rabat, Morocco. We break down the tactical errors, the defining moments, and the penalty shootout drama that cost the Super Eagles a place in the intercontinental playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We analyze the heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier performance, Nigeria’s tactical setup under Eric Chelle, and the future of the Super Eagles program. Then, we switch gears to celebrate Nigerian excellence! We discuss the major nominations for the upcoming CAF Player of the Year Awards, featuring top talents like Victor Osimhen, Rasheedat Ajibade, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

    42 min
  3. Super Falcons WAFCON qualification, NFF Crisis & Osimhen FIFPro XI Snub

    03/11/2025

    Super Falcons WAFCON qualification, NFF Crisis & Osimhen FIFPro XI Snub

    On this edition of the podcast, veteran sports journalist Rotimi Akindele joins the ‘Beyond The Playbook’ crew as they take a closer look at the Super Falcons’ modest qualification for the 2026 WAFCON, the ongoing NFF mismanagement saga, Osimhen’s omission from the FIFPro XI, and much more.

    34 min
  4. Are Arsenal too good to be liked by media, ex-footballers?

    03/11/2025

    Are Arsenal too good to be liked by media, ex-footballers?

    Sports journalist and influencer Pooja joins the show to discuss Arsenal’s impressive rise in the 2024/25 season, their chances of winning the Premier League or the Champions League, and why the media seems to love hating the Gunners. We also examine the growing gulf between the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) and the South African League, following Mamelodi Sundowns’ emphatic demolition of NPFL champions Remo Stars.

    40 min
  5. ₦3M lost in a day: Sports betting tales, & Nigeria’s World Cup hopes

    03/11/2025

    ₦3M lost in a day: Sports betting tales, & Nigeria’s World Cup hopes

    In this week’s edition of the Beyond The Playbook Podcast, we explore how betting and staking have shaped football followership — and the personal toll it can take. Our guest shares a jaw-dropping story of losing ₦3 million in a single day through betting. We also discuss the Super Eagles’ second chance at World Cup qualification through next month’s playoffs and the team’s growing reliance on Victor Osimhen.

    39 min
  6. Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Calamity: Who’s to Blame & What’s Next?

    03/11/2025

    Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Calamity: Who’s to Blame & What’s Next?

    Featuring Femi Farawe, Suo Chapelle, and Kelvin Everett, we take into account the Super Eagles’ bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Group C winners and the challenges they’ve had to endure. We go beyond the headlines to explore what went wrong, who’s responsible, and where Nigerian football goes from here.

    34 min
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Beyond The Playbook is an all-sports podcast delivering bold, unfiltered opinions on the biggest sporting issues in Nigeria and around the world. Each episode features top-class guests who break down the latest stories, trends, and controversies shaping global sports. Real talk. Expert insight. No filters.

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