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Black Ballers Podcast

Black Ballers Podcast

By Johnpaul Nnamdi

Exploring the stories of black footballers around the world
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A trip to Africa with Oma Akatugba

Black Ballers Podcast Jul 20, 2021

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A trip to Africa with Oma Akatugba

A trip to Africa with Oma Akatugba

Germany based Nigeria sport journalist Oma Akatugba highlights his scouting trip to Nigeria and Ghana and what he believes should be done to improve football in Africa.
Jul 20, 202130:05
Ujah Uloko aims to make history in Iraq

Ujah Uloko aims to make history in Iraq

Ujah reveals why he moved to Iraq and many more. The Nigerian central defender also talked about his desire to make history with Al Nasiriyah.
Jun 25, 202113:18
Chigozie Udoji's takes on the game

Chigozie Udoji's takes on the game

Chigozie Udoji shares his story of missing out on playing for Nigeria national football team due to bribery related issues and how he sees the world of football changing.
Mar 22, 202119:22
Ebuka Nwenyi reflects on his childhood dreams to play in Europe

Ebuka Nwenyi reflects on his childhood dreams to play in Europe

Ourense C.F defender Ebuka Nwenyi reflects on his childhood desire to play in Europe and how the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) shaped his path to Spain.
Jan 12, 202119:33
Big ambitions with Anthony Beji

Big ambitions with Anthony Beji

Nigerian forward Anthony Beji who plays for FK Bylis Ballsh of Albania tells us about his big dreams despite starting his professional football career in Albania.
Jan 02, 202116:53
How not to GIVE UP!

How not to GIVE UP!

Joshua Akpudje who currently plays for BFC Daugavpils talks about his many disappointings before his breakthrough season in Europe.
Dec 04, 202021:00
90 Minutes Virtual hangout with Nigerian Stars by OJB Sports

90 Minutes Virtual hangout with Nigerian Stars by OJB Sports

There will be a virtual gathering of Nigerian stars in France...
The brain behind this, Babatunde Ojora gives an insight into why this gathering is important.
Nov 17, 202022:11
James Adeniyi is back!

James Adeniyi is back!

Gabala forward James Adeniyi is back to playing football after recovering from an injury he copped in Israel. In this episode, he talks about his childhood, struggle and success abroad as well as his plans for the future.
Oct 10, 202022:55
From European records to searching for African talents

From European records to searching for African talents

Former Nigerian football star Peter IJeh tells us about active football days, records in Europe and why he wants to handle age grade category teams in the Nigeria national team set-up.
Aug 26, 202027:00
Black footballers transfer market with Johnny Precious Ogbah

Black footballers transfer market with Johnny Precious Ogbah

On this episode of Black Ballers Podcast, foremost Nigerian sports lawyer and football intermediary, Johnny Precious Ogbah gives an insight of transferring and representing players from West Africa to Europe.
Jul 29, 202025:39
Conversation with Haruna Garba

Conversation with Haruna Garba

Nigeria and Debrecen forward, Haruna Garba recalls playing for Brazil in football tournaments around his neighbourhood and how far the game has taken him.
Jul 12, 202021:36
Talking football and BLACKLIVES with SAM Sodje

Talking football and BLACKLIVES with SAM Sodje

London-born former Nigeria international footballer, Sam Sodje gives us a hint on how to tackle racism and fix the BLACK society going forward.
Jun 16, 202027:07
Amputee footballer Izuçhukwu and sport consultant Pascal on persistence and how to fix Nigeria sport

Amputee footballer Izuçhukwu and sport consultant Pascal on persistence and how to fix Nigeria sport

Izuçhukwu talks about his passion for football and how a childhood injury that led to the amputation of his right leg did not stop him from going to school and playing professional football.
Jun 01, 202033:36
Desire Oparanozie's revealing reflections.

Desire Oparanozie's revealing reflections.

Desire reveals how she started her foodball career, growth and speaking out against the ills of Nigerian football.
May 19, 202033:01
Ghanaian football under COVID-19 with Micky Jnr

Ghanaian football under COVID-19 with Micky Jnr

As coronavirus cripples football all over the world, Ghanaian football outfits and footballers come to the aid of fans and lovers of the game in the west African country.
Apr 27, 202019:19
In conversation with Sam Mbonu

In conversation with Sam Mbonu

In a chit chat with USA based Nigerian journalist, talking about soccer and the impact of COVID-19 on the MSL.
Apr 16, 202021:38
COVID-19: What's up in the digital space

COVID-19: What's up in the digital space

I enquired about the digital space in the lockdown. And Lolade Adewuyi gave insights on how COVID-19 and lock down is inspiring digital contents
Apr 07, 202030:49
Pilot episode with Oma Akatugba

Pilot episode with Oma Akatugba

I talked about sports in coronavirus times, how the pandemic is affecting lives of footballers and why it took the IOC some time to decide on Tokyo 2020...
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Mar 29, 202019:14