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  ...