On The Whistle Podcast

Zayn Nabbi

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Sports
Updated Weekly

On The Whistle is an African football podcast that brings you news, analysis and interviews from around the world. Our goal is to create a platform for Africans to talk, debate, and most importantly tell their own stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/02/2025

Boks Need To Fire Shots Early Against All Blacks

For the Springboks to be successful at Eden Park this weekend they need to fire shots from the get go against the All Blacks, as relying on their traditional strengths might not be enough to beat the Kiwis at their fortress. Also are fans and media perhaps over-hyping this game, when in fact Rassie Erasmus will see this fixture as another opportunity to test out talent as he plots South Africa's Rugby World Cup defence in 2027? Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Caleb Mutombwa #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #springboks #boks #australia #wallabies #pumas #argentina 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 01:30 - Boks don't care about anything other than World Cups 12:30 - "Best chance to see what the kids can do" 18:45 - Caleb predicts a painful defeat for the Boks 24:00 - Is Polly a shoe in at flyhalf? 30:30 - "If you want to die poor bet on Argentina" 36:30 - Springbok woman get their flowers 45:40 - Mailbag: Reaction to Boks victory over the Wallabies Duration: 51:40 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52 min
09/01/2025

Springboks To Beat All Blacks At Eden Park

It doesn't get any bigger than the All Blacks versus the Springboks and in this podcast we speak with SA legend Pieter Muller who gives us his perspective ahead of the crunch game at Eden Park. Muller, who was part of the all-conquering 1998 Tri-Nations winning team, believes that the All Blacks still have their aura, and the game will be decided by fine margins. As a former midfielder, Muller also gives us his views on who he'd pick at flyhalf, and the differences between Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Pieter Muller (1998 Tri-Nations Winner / Springbok Legend) Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast #allblacks #springboks #southafrica #newzealand #boks #rugbychampionship #fyp Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - A Bok legend tells us what it takes to win in New Zealand 08:15 - The All Blacks still have their aura 13:50 - Game will be tight, no more than 3-5 points 15:45 - Breaking the Eden Park streak 17:00 - Flyhalf debate: Polly vs. Manie vs. Sacha 24:00 Mailbag: Zayn criticised for being too arrogant 26:00 - Pieter recalls George Gregan and Stephen Larkham's sledging Duration: 29:15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
08/28/2025

Crash of the Buffalo

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26 min
08/28/2025

Bafana Eye Super Falcons and Lesotho Wins

Bafana Bafana head into the next FIFA World Cup Qualifiers chasing home wins over neighbours Lesotho and rivals Nigeria during back-to-back games at the Free State Stadium. In this pod we tell you why they are well set to perform at home, how any docked points against them could hurt the Super Eagles more than them, and we also give you the latest from the PSL. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Lorenz Köhler #sundowns #chiefs #bafanabafana #nigeria #supereagles #southafrica 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 02:00 - Takeaways from Bafana Bafana squad named 13:00 - Predictions - a Bafana sweep over Lesotho and Nigeria? 16:00 - South Africa losing points could impact Nigeria more than Bafana 18:00 - Sekhukhune United star forced to leave field for wearing traditional bracelet 25:00 - Durban teams dominate PSL Top 6 30:00 - A tale of two teams - Chiefs on the rise, Sundowns flat lining...or PR spin 33:30 - Cardoso under pressure from fans and journalists Duration: 39:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
08/12/2025

Springboks To Win Rugby Championship and Sweep All Blacks

In this episode we preview the Rugby Championships and there is a split over who will win it. Caleb says it's too tight to call between favourites New Zealand, and world champs South Africa, while Zayn says the Boks will win the tournament with a game to spare, starting with a 15 point win over the Wallabies in Jo'burg this weekend. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Caleb Mutombwa (Rugby Journalist) #springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on X: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro / Mailbag - All Blacks fans clap back at assertions that their team is "poorly coached" 04:45 - All Blacks are greatest team of all time but Boks play best tournament rugby 09:30 - Have the Wallabies closed the gap, or were the Lions extremely weak? 14:30 - Sloppy Lions make Wallabies look good 17:45 - Has Rassie picked a "B team" backline to play Wallabies? 21:30 - Some key Boks lack form 29:45 - "Boks don't do well as favourites" 33:00 - ABs need to strike fast against Pumas 36:00 - Tournament prediction time... Duration: 39:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
08/04/2025

Does The Bomb Squad Compromise Player Safety

In our latest episode of Rugby Africa we hear from two legends about the impact of South Africa's "bomb squad" and get their thoughts on if it's impacted player safety for the worse. All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick raises concerns about player welfare, while Springbok legend Mark Andrews saysbringing fresh players on allows for a safer same. What do you think? Post your views in the comments below. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese Guests: Peter Stemmet (Al Jazeera Sports Anchor), Sean Fitzpatrick (All Blacks World Cup winner), Mark Andrews (Springboks World Cup winner) #springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #rugby 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 00:40 - Sean Fitzpatrick says Boks have done well to "bring power off the bench" 01:25 - Fitzpatrick concerned "fatiguing bodies" against fresh players could lead to injury 02:00 - Mark Andrews thinks safety is better now with more reserves 03:00 - South Africa has "two equally strong packs" and Boks playing to their strength 04:30 - What does the science say? 06:45 - "Players are physical but not reckless" Duration:09:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 min
07/27/2025

Women's RWC QF Would Soothe Super Rugby Pain For Swys De Bruin

In this episode of OTW Rugby Africa we have Springbok women's coach Swys De Bruin outline his vision and blueprint for success for the national team. The SA women's team are ranked 12th in the world, and De Bruin is realistic about their ambitions as he would love to get into the quarters at the upcoming Women's World Cup. If that was achieved Swys says that would make up for all his Super Rugby heartache that came after three final losses with the Lions. De Bruin, who was one of Rassie Erasmus's assistants, gives insight into how the Boks believe they can beat their most respected rivals the All Blacks anywhere, and how people "don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team." Host: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Swys De Bruin (Springbok Women's Coach) #springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #rugby 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 01:45 - Life away from rugby 04:45 - Back in the hot seat and arguably his biggest test yet 07:45 - Adapting his coaching style to the team 12:30 - Changing mindsets around women's rugby 16:45 - Siya Kolisi is a huge supporter of women's rugby 20:30 - The women's team love contact and game plan rooted in Bok DNA 26:00 - If SA women can make a World Cup quarterfinal, that will make up for Super Rugby final losses 28:30 - Rassie Erasmus is a massive nation builder 31:30 - Previous Bok teams gave the All Blacks "too much respect" 34:00 - Swys: "People don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team" Duration: 38:15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
07/25/2025

Morocco and Nigeria braced for epic WAFCON final

The waiting is almost over as Morocco look to secure their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, while Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to swoop for their 10th. The game has all the ingredients for a classic as we preview the game, and also discuss how the media are being muzzled when trying to ask key questions around pay disputes and the disgraced Jorge Vilda's role as Morocco coach. Hosts: Ali Howorth and Zayn Nabbi #morocco #nigeria #wafcon 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 and Mailbag - Super Falcons fans lay into Ali 05:00 - Latest from the Nigeria camp 08:30 - The redemption game Ashleigh Plumptre wanted 11:00 - What would success mean for Moroccan football 14:00 - Jorge Vilda's presence raises concerns about Morocco winning at all costs 18:30 - Media muzzled from asking questions about Vilda and pay disputes 21:00 - Players to watch 23:30 - Prediction time...and the hosts are split Duration: 30:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min

4.1

out of 5

7 Ratings

On The Whistle is an African football podcast that brings you news, analysis and interviews from around the world. Our goal is to create a platform for Africans to talk, debate, and most importantly tell their own stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Zayn Nabbi
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

348
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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