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Hard Tackle with WoliG

Hard Tackle with WoliG

By Oluwagbemidepoola M. Popoola

HARD TACKLE with WoliG, is a Podcast centered around the world of Football: reviews, updates from the European top 5 leagues (EPL, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga, Italian SerieA and the French Ligue1), not forgetting the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League and the Super Cup. Also updates from the Local League (NPFL, NNL), the CAF Champions League, the Confederation Cup would not be left behind. Transfers, Player and Coach of the Week Profiling, and Hard Tackle (Exploring and comparing from different perspective teams, players, style and pattern of play), and yes... Bants!!
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A NEW SEASON - Lionel Messi To PSG, MOVE OF THE WINDOW?

Hard Tackle with WoliGAug 13, 2021

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A NEW SEASON - Lionel Messi To PSG, MOVE OF THE WINDOW?

A NEW SEASON - Lionel Messi To PSG, MOVE OF THE WINDOW?

Welcome to Season 2 of the Hard Tackle with WoliG Podcast! This season promises to be amazing and spectacular has it has commenced already with some shocking transfer moves taking place. Most Notably Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos’s move to PSG. This Episode consists of the round up of the medal tables in the just concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympics both as a nation and as individual athletes. Not forgetting the newly crowned community shield champions and the super cup champions. This Episode is soo loaded, you don’t wanna miss out! - Team HTWWG
Aug 13, 202135:28
EURO 2020 GROUP STAGE ROUND UP

EURO 2020 GROUP STAGE ROUND UP

An amazing episode that consist of round up of the group stage fixtures of Euro 2020, the Frills and the Thrills. Team ranking, Qualified Teams, Knocked out Teams, Top Scorers Chart, Statistics and the Fixtures of the Round of 16. With additional details on ‘Must See’ matches! Not forgetting Transfer updates from all over the world and leagues. This is an episode, you really do not wanna miss! - Team HTWWG
Jun 25, 202126:24
CHELSEA EUROPEAN KINGS! NEXT EURO 2020: Who Wears the Crown?

CHELSEA EUROPEAN KINGS! NEXT EURO 2020: Who Wears the Crown?

With the Top Five European Leagues on break and the enthronement of the “EUROPA (Villarreal) AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE KINGS (Chelsea)” over, attention shifts to the next, biggest footballing event at the door, the EURO 2020. This episode features updates from happenings around the world of soccer, also, not forgetting the list of selected players by coaches of some major footballing nations at the EUROs! This is one episode you shouldn’t miss! The Hard Tackle with WoliG Team (HTWWG), wants to say a big THANK YOU to YOU, for being a part of our Success Story as we draw the curtain on Season 1 of this podcast series! We can’t wait to give you a much more loaded series on the next season (2), coming up soon! For suggestions and requests on how we can serve you better, kindly send us a text or WhatsApp message on: +(234)81 0864 3314, or chat us up on our Facebook Page: Hard Tackle with WoliG - Podcast. - Team HTWWG
Jun 04, 202135:24
Close to the End but Feisty as ever!

Close to the End but Feisty as ever!

This episode consists of updates from around the world of soccer, with updates on the investigation of Maradona’s death not left behind. Also, CR7 leading the Portuguese Men’s team in defending their Euro’s crown in the group of death. The CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE also continues, with updates on the CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP not left behind. You don’t wanna miss this!
May 21, 202116:45
CHAMPIONS ALL ROUND!

CHAMPIONS ALL ROUND!

With the European top 5 leagues all coming to an end in the forth coming weeks, champions have been crowned and dethroned in England (EPL), Germany (BUNDESLIGA), Italy (Serie A), with Spain (LALIGA) and France (LIGUE UNE) taking it down to the wire. This episode features the Champions with records broken, bants and updates from around the world of soccer. With updates on the home front in Africa and Nigeria not left behind. #HTWWG
May 14, 202121:20
For the Love of ‘The Beautiful Game’.

For the Love of ‘The Beautiful Game’.

This Episode talks about updates from the world of soccer and brings us results from Europe both in the Champions League and the Europa league where AS Roma where mauled by a certain club at the semifinals. Lots of Bants as usual! You don’t wanna miss this! #HTWWG
May 01, 202125:09
“European Super League”: A UEFA FOR THE BIG CLUBS? Ft HAFEESTONOVA ONITILO

“European Super League”: A UEFA FOR THE BIG CLUBS? Ft HAFEESTONOVA ONITILO

On this episode we had a Soccer Enthusiast (HAFEESTONOVA ONITILO) feature on the “HARD TACKLE SEGMENT” and battled about the hottest topic in Soccer now ‘The EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE’, the pro’s and cons, why it’s not feasible for now and why UEFA, FIFA and the FANS have kicked against it, thereby putting it on hold for now, according to Real Madrid’s President (Florentino Perez). Also consists of updates from around the world of Soccer, fixtures e.t.c
Apr 23, 202138:39
ERLING B. HAALAND TO BARCA? - PAY YOUR ‘GBESE’ (DEBT) FIRST!

ERLING B. HAALAND TO BARCA? - PAY YOUR ‘GBESE’ (DEBT) FIRST!

This episode contains amazing updates from around the world of Soccer, Champions League, Europa League, Updates and fixtures from the top 5 Leagues in the World. Transfer updates on the hottest player in the transfer market presently! As DORTMUND SLAMS DOOR ON BARÇA’s interest on Haaland. Not forgetting updates from the ongoing NSF (National Sports Festival) on the home scene. Simply the best as always! #HTWWGP
Apr 09, 202122:30
AGUERO’s MAN CITY - THE END OF AN ERA

AGUERO’s MAN CITY - THE END OF AN ERA

AGUERO’s imminent exit from Man City at the end of the season isn’t a News anymore, but it sure defines the end of an Era at City. Will Jesus be able to fill in the big boots left behind by the Argentine once the season is over is the question many at the blue divide of Manchester would be asking. This episode is one that contains updates from the world of soccer, World Cup Qualifiers, Afcon Qualifiers, Fixtures for the resumption of the Top 5 Leagues in the world. You don’t wanna miss it!
Apr 02, 202128:05
INTERNATIONAL BREAK - The NECESSARY EVIL
Mar 26, 202117:08
UCL & UEL - The Quarters that MATTERS.

UCL & UEL - The Quarters that MATTERS.

It’s the Quarter Finals stage of both the UCL and the UEL with, some European Power Houses missing out at the expense of little or ‘no named Teams’. Teams have been drawn against one another and it’s very unlikely there would be any shocking upsets anymore as that of the Previous round were a certain ‘nameless’ team sent a household name ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ back home. This Episode is filled with updates from all around the world of Sports, majorly soccer. With bants here and there as always. You don’t wanna miss out!
Mar 19, 202125:03
OLD G.O.A.T.S OUT! - Time for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE to create ANOTHER?

OLD G.O.A.T.S OUT! - Time for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE to create ANOTHER?

From the MARACANA STADIUM been renamed to 'EDSON ARANTES DO NASCIMENTO - REI PELE STADIUM’, to Joan Laporta winning the Barça Presidential Elections for a 2nd term and the GOATS bowing out at the Round of 16 Stage for the first time in 16 years... This episode has it all! Super updates from around the world of sports, bants, fixtures also not left behind. You sure can’t have enough of this... - Team WoliG #WoliG #HTWWGP
Mar 12, 202121:36
ANFIELD - From a FORTRESS to a PALLIATIVE CENTER 2 ft Alex Adedimeji

ANFIELD - From a FORTRESS to a PALLIATIVE CENTER 2 ft Alex Adedimeji

Unveiling the Part 2 of last week’s episode after getting your requests on having an extra part. With a featured guest, an amazing Sports Analyst (Alexander Adedimeji), who took us on an amazing ride on the ‘Hard Tackle’ Segment, on why ANFIELD is no more a FORTRESS but rather a PALLIATIVE CENTER been LOOTED at every opportunity by visiting teams. You sure don’t wanna miss this! - The Team #HTWWGP
Mar 05, 202138:46
ANFIELD - From FORTRESS, to a PALLIATIVE CENTER.

ANFIELD - From FORTRESS, to a PALLIATIVE CENTER.

Bants, reviews, from the major European leagues and fantastic updates from the world of soccer! Block buster fixtures to be happening this weekend, how ANFIELD have gone from been a FORTRESS in the last couple of years to a PALLIATIVE CENTER in the last couple of weeks backs. You shouldn’t miss this for the world! 😁😆 #HTWWGP #WoliG
Feb 26, 202119:58
PELE - A GREAT PLAYER BOTH ON THE GRASS AND OFF IT

PELE - A GREAT PLAYER BOTH ON THE GRASS AND OFF IT

You don’t wanna miss this Episode as We unveil one of Pele’s secrets mentioned by arguable the greatest footballer of all time himself. Amazing updates from around the world of Soccer and fantastic updates from the bonus segment too. You don’t wanna miss this! Remember Barça fans, to be 4-1nd is to be... Kindly listen up. #WoliG #HTWWGP
Feb 19, 202126:29
ALLISON - Bearded KARIUS?

ALLISON - Bearded KARIUS?

With the Blunders against Man City comes the banished memories of Karius last days at Liverpool, days etched into memories of Neutrals forever but banished by Fans of the Kop! This episode brings you updates from around the world of sports filled with Sarcasm, bants, updates and fixtures from the top 5 major leagues e.t.c Never a dull moment listening to your no 1 sports podcast! Also, shout outs to African Podcasters doing their bit and making a difference in the world through Podcasting! Happy Africa Podcast Day!
Feb 12, 202127:07
CR7 - The complete footballing Specimen!

CR7 - The complete footballing Specimen!

It’s world CR7’s day, not only his but co-footballers Neymar and Carlos Tevez also! A befitting tribute to a living legend we hope wouldn’t retire soon even if time might not agree with us! It’s a splendid episode with updates you don’t wanna miss! A Happy Birthday to CR7 once again from all of us on the “Hard Tackle With WoliG Podcast”.
Feb 05, 202127:32
THE LAMPARD LEGACY - Great PLAYER, Average COACH?

THE LAMPARD LEGACY - Great PLAYER, Average COACH?

It’s not everyday a team placed 2nd on the table loses to the last place ranked team, in any league in the World. Amazing updates from around the world including records about Frank Lampard’s brief tenure that just came to an abrupt end, after been sent packing by club owner and board. Spicy news on the home scene too as FIFA grants access to some foreign based players to play for the Nigerian Super Eagles Team. You don’t wanna miss this! - HTWWGP
Jan 29, 202119:53
JURGEN KLOPP’s DIMINISHING RETURNS - As it was at DORTMUND, same at LIVERPOOL?

JURGEN KLOPP’s DIMINISHING RETURNS - As it was at DORTMUND, same at LIVERPOOL?

Amazing, top notch updates from around the world of Sports as #CR7 breaks the official goal scoring charts to go top! Massive updates from the home scene too as Super Falcons Captain Loses mom. #CR7 #YNWA #JosefBican
Jan 22, 202120:25
Olé Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United, the REAL DEAL or a FALSE DAWN?Ft IYAMU VICTOR

Olé Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United, the REAL DEAL or a FALSE DAWN?Ft IYAMU VICTOR

It encapsulates news from around the world of Soccer, bants, also features an amazingly loaded bonus Segments. Gists on NNL sponsorship and resumption also. With the football maniac IYAMU VICTOR doing justice to the topic of discuss on the “Hard Tackle Segment”. Don’t miss out!
Jan 15, 202130:53
PSG & POCHETTINO - A Match made in Heaven?

PSG & POCHETTINO - A Match made in Heaven?

A super lit episodes that brings updates from around the world of sports. Bants and football puns in abundance featuring some amazing puns from Peter Drury on Chelsea. Amazing bonus segment updates from the world of basketball and boxing. You can’t afford to miss this!
Jan 08, 202131:43
NEW YEAR, SAME GAME - TWENTY TWENTY WON

NEW YEAR, SAME GAME - TWENTY TWENTY WON

This is a New Year Gift to all sports lovers! A Happy New Year to our listeners around the globe! Thanks for sticking and pushing us to greater levels! This Episodes features an appreciation message from the ‘Team’ and the Unusual in an amazing way. We can’t wait for your feedbacks! Cheers to a New Year! #WoliG #HTWWGPODTEAM
Jan 01, 202127:22
FIFA THE BEST AWARDS - JURGEN KLOPP’s EARLY XMAS GIFT

FIFA THE BEST AWARDS - JURGEN KLOPP’s EARLY XMAS GIFT

A wonderful episode that features updates from around the world of Soccer, winners of FIFA ‘THE BEST’ AWARDS with some prominent names missing from the list and lots of bants. Also some amazing updates from the world of boxing in the Bonus segment as ‘AJ’ and ‘Tyson Fury’ throw jabs at each other. You can’t afford to miss this exciting episode!
Dec 25, 202040:26
FIFA ‘THE BEST’ AWARDS - Award for Hard work or Fame?

FIFA ‘THE BEST’ AWARDS - Award for Hard work or Fame?

Saturday ‘Super Edition’ ahead of two ‘Super Derbies’ in England and Spain. This is an Episode that has it all! Updates, Banters, Excitement, Awards Shortlist and not forgetting the Bonus segment with a super gist from the F1 King (Lewis Hamilton). You sure know, clicking the PLAY BUTTON is the NEXT THING RIGHT? #WoliG #HTWWGP
Dec 12, 202031:03
UEFA ECL: Another League, Another Source of Income?

UEFA ECL: Another League, Another Source of Income?

This Episode is a Blockbuster you must listen to as it brings forth Special Report on the ‘Proposed’ New UEFA Europa Conference League, Scheduled to begin in the 2021 season. Also includes amazing updates from around the world of Soccer and an equally amazing Bonus segment from the Boxing and F1 worlds. This is certainly an Episode you shouldn’t miss!
Dec 05, 202029:54
“HAND OF GOD NOW IN GOD’S HANDS” - Diego Armando Maradona

“HAND OF GOD NOW IN GOD’S HANDS” - Diego Armando Maradona

A must listen to Episode for all football and sport lovers, filled with updates from the world of Soccer, tributes to the god of soccer in Naples (Napoli, Italy) “Diego Armando Maradona”, fixtures and bants, lots of bants. Listen up and be updated! #WoliG #HardTackleWithWoliG #RipMaradona #Sports
Nov 27, 202024:43
Super Mario (Balotelli), No More Super?

Super Mario (Balotelli), No More Super?

Amazing updates from the world of Sports (Soccer), after a short break which coincides with the international break. Consists of updates on Super Mario’s next move, with a touch of class and trouble wherever he goes. Also, features a bonus segment with updates from F1, I’m sure you don’t wanna miss this! Listen up to experience the 🔥 for yourself. @WoliiG
Nov 20, 202024:50
NEYMARISM (Injured For CLUB, Available for NATIONAL TEAM)

NEYMARISM (Injured For CLUB, Available for NATIONAL TEAM)

An absolutely fabulous episode, with amazing updates from around the world of Soccer. Features the Special Bonus Segment that has updates from F1, e.t.c With today also been a significant day in the world of Football (Especially Manchester United and its Fans). You don’t wanna miss it!
Nov 06, 202022:50
CristianoVIRUS? 🧐

CristianoVIRUS? 🧐

Amazing Wordplay welcomes you into this Special Episode of Hard Tackle with WoliG. Updates from around the world of Football, Bonus Segments and an Additional Player of the Week! It’s fully Loaded! I’m sure you can’t wait to know about the happenings Shaking Barcelona now too (Expo)😉!
Oct 31, 202019:49
PSG (FED GOVT) 1 - 2 (NIGERIAN YOUTH) UNITED

PSG (FED GOVT) 1 - 2 (NIGERIAN YOUTH) UNITED

Bants, updates from around the football world! Champions League and Europa League, upsets and drubbings, and a Tribute to victims of the #LekkiMassacre at the Lekki Tollgate in Lekki, Lagos Nigeria on the 20th of October 2020 by the Nigerian Military. Who also denied a glaring genocide along with Nigeria’s President who acted Naive and didn’t mention it in a 12 min address to the Nation. We see you guys, your deaths wouldn’t be in Vain. #NigeriaPrevails #EndSarsNow #EndPoliceBrutality
Oct 23, 202021:13
PROJECT BIG PICTURE OR UNDERGROUND ROBBERY? Sòrò soké EPL! Ft HAFEESTONOVA

PROJECT BIG PICTURE OR UNDERGROUND ROBBERY? Sòrò soké EPL! Ft HAFEESTONOVA

It’s an Episode fully LOADED with Updates, bants from around the world of Football with a BONUS SEGMENT that consists of updates from F1, WWE, and LAWN TENNIS. We also paid tribute to the Nigerian Youths Putting everything on the Line in order to have a better nation for the next generation. You don’t want to miss it! Click on the PLAY button and Listen up. We join Nigerian Youths to say... #EndSars #EndPoliceBrutalityInNigeria
Oct 16, 202045:16
Scared to Play on the STREETS? END SARS FOR NIGERIAN SPORTSMEN!

Scared to Play on the STREETS? END SARS FOR NIGERIAN SPORTSMEN!

This episode encompasses all happenings in the world of Football including Major deadline day signing by Clubs, Uefa Euro League Updates and also in honour of “Tiyamiu Kazeem”, a Nigerian Pro footballer who lost is life to Nigerian Police (SARS Unit) men, in Sagamu Ogun state. We are solidly behind Nigerian Youths to say ... #EndSars #EndPoliceBrutality
Oct 09, 202017:31
No To GODFATHERISM?

No To GODFATHERISM?

This is Special “Independence Edition” in honor of the Independence of a Great footballing Nation NIGERIA. It’s an episode filled with PUN’s and Bants, covers updates from all around the world of Soccer! You don’t wanna miss this goal!
Oct 02, 202025:48
IBRAHIMOVirus?

IBRAHIMOVirus?

This Epsidode brings you Updates from the world of Football, the top five major Leagues and the SUPER CUP RESULTS, and how Coronavirus Dares “Lord Zlatan” by infecting him. I’m sure you don’t wanna miss this!
Sep 25, 202020:20
BALEing Spurs Out? Ft. IYAMU VICTOR

BALEing Spurs Out? Ft. IYAMU VICTOR

I’m sure you don’t wanna miss this Episode loaded with Transfer updates, Results from the Top 5 leagues and an awesome gist on the Local scene. “BALEing Spurs Out” also consist of a thorough review on the impact Gareth BALE would have at Tottenham fc. If and when, he finally completes his move back there.
Sep 18, 202033:35
Can The LONDON BLUES buy the EPL Trophy? Ft Idris MOPPA

Can The LONDON BLUES buy the EPL Trophy? Ft Idris MOPPA

The Question “ Can the London Blues buy the EPL trophy?” Is a question that should and would be answered by the end of the New EPL season. As this and more are the questions asked on the Hard Tackle Segment with Idris Mopa given us reasons why the blues should do well. Included in this episode also is bonus Updates from the Basketball and athletics world. I’m sure you don’t want to miss it!
Sep 11, 202044:41
WAKANDA Forever, MESSILONA Forever?

WAKANDA Forever, MESSILONA Forever?

Tribute to ‘Black Panther’ Chadwick Boseman and ‘Black Mamba’ Kobe Bryant, as the battle of freedom from Barcelona continues for Lionel Messi. Updates from the ongoing Uefa Nations League also, as Ansu Fati makes his Spain Debut at age 17+. You don’t wanna miss it!
Sep 04, 202010:26
Arsenal, Specialists in Failure? Ft Vikoko (The Radio Commander)

Arsenal, Specialists in Failure? Ft Vikoko (The Radio Commander)

As the Episode title says, has amazing updates around the world of Football and most importantly the “hard tackle segment” where ‘Vikoko’ made some remarkable assertions on Arsenal FC. We also added bonus update segments; Basketball and Athletics as you requested. You don’t wanna miss it!
Aug 28, 202030:44
Battle of The Forwards ft Alex

Battle of The Forwards ft Alex

“Battle of the Forwards” brings an amazing quote that includes a prediction of the Champions League Final from “Lord Zlatan”, updates from around the world of Soccer and in-depth analysis on the Hard Tackle Segment, including previews and Prediction of Uefa Europa League and Uefa Champions League Finals. You don’t wanna miss it!
Aug 21, 202049:01
Hard Tackle with WoliG Trailer
Aug 19, 202002:57