Join AyoT on the Home of Nigerian Football Podcast for an exclusive interview with former Super Falcons Head Coach Randy Waldrum! In this candid conversation, Waldrum opens up about his time with Nigeria’s women’s national team, from declining the role in 2017 to his impactful tenure ending in September 2024. Hear about his strategies for recruiting foreign-born players, navigating tensions with the NFF, and leading the team to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout stage and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Timestamps:0:00 - Preview1:15 - Intro3:27 - Who is Randy Waldrum?6:57 - Declining the Super Falcons Job in 201710:18 - Balancing College Coaching with Nigeria14:38 - Preparing for Nigeria Job20:15 - First Impressions as Super Falcons Coach23:00 - Recruiting Foreign-Born Players32:08 - GAME: Nigerian Culture40:36 - WAFCON 2022 Insights44:15 - Qualifying for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup50:37 - Tensions with Nigerian Coaches55:13 - 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Journey1:06:55 - Game Plan vs. England1:14:55 - Trusting College Players at the World Cup1:20:04 - Calling Out the NFF1:27:49 - Olympic Preparations1:33:16 - Olympic Performance1:43:10 - Nigeria’s WAFCON 2024 Prospects1:46:13 - NFF’s Influence on Player Selection1:52:33 - GAME: Super Falcons Word Association1:55:53 - How Nigeria Changed Randy Waldrum1:58:05 - Favorite Super Falcons Moment1:59:33 - Randy’s Message to Nigerians

Almere City defender Hamdi Akujobi speaks exclusively to AyoT of EaglesTracker about his football journey from the Feyenoord Academy, signing his first pro contract with SC Heerenven, moving to Almere City. He also outlines his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria and thinks he is ready now!
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0:00 Preview

1:21 Intro

2:33 Background & Childhood

5:56 Favourite Club

6:28 Role Models

9:51 Joining Heerenveen

14:26 Nigeria U20 Call-Up

20:21 Playing in the Eredivisie

22:40 Joining Almere City

26:24 Getting Promoted to the Eredivisie

32:03 First Eredivisie Goal

35:29 Highest & Lowest Career Moments

36:26 Quick-fire Questions

37:41 Favourite Memory of Nigeria U20

38:53 Style of Play

39:31 Super Eagles Dream

43:27 Message to Eric Chelle

44:36 Super Eagles 6-A-Side Squad

46:07 Off Pitch Hobbies

46:47 Paul Mukairu

47:20 Post-Football Plans

52:01 GAME: Would You Rather?

54:40 Career Goals

56:36 Advice to Aspiring Footballers

57:16 Question From Previous Guest

58:16 Question For The Next Guest

1:00:16 Guest Recommendation

1:00:44 Current Projects

1:01:14 Favourite Jersey Number

1:01:31 Final Word From Hamdi

1:01:57 Outro

Al Jandal striker, Chisom Egbuchulam speaks on his career journey from Rangers International in the NPFL to Sweden, Asia and then the middle east. He also discusses his call-up to the Super Eagles and plays some fun games.
TIMESTAMP00:00 Preview01:00 Introduction02:26 Chisom’s Background05:52 Path to Professional Football10:15 First Pro Contract15:08 Winning the NPFL Title with Rangers18:37 Super Eagles Call-up26:13 GAME: Quick Fire 28:22 Moving to Europe36:07 Moving to South Korea39:10 Moving to China46:28 Moving to the UAE?48:00 Moving to Saudi Arabia51:19 GAME: Would you Rather?56:02 Football Fans Around The World1:00:56 Returning to the NPFL1:02:01 Life After Football1:04:02 Advice for Aspiring Footballers1:11:01 Current Projects