
Osasu Obayiuwana
Journalist and Africa football specialist who covered AFCON for the Guardian/Observer, appearing as a guest to discuss the Africa Cup of Nations, refereeing and governance issues.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 1h
Manchester is red and chaos at the Afcon final – Football Weekly
Osasu Obayiuwana, a renowned journalist and Africa football specialist, joins the discussion. He highlights the chaos of the AFCON final, including a controversial disallowed goal and refereeing concerns. The panel debates a protest that halted the match and its historic implications. Osasu also connects these events to broader governance issues in African football and critiques FIFA's political entanglements. Alongside this, they touch on Manchester's football scene, dissecting United's derby win and the implications of Michael Carrick's changes.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 55min
Afcon special: Morocco’s moment, Nigeria’s surge and more: Football Weekly
Osasu Obayiuwana, a veteran African football journalist, and Jonathan Wilson, a football tactician, engage in a lively discussion about the Africa Cup of Nations. They delve into Morocco's impressive form and squad dynamics, while also analyzing Nigeria's resurgence under coach Eric Scheff. Controversies arise, including a penalty debate in Morocco's match against Cameroon and Algeria's post-match unrest. The duo critiques CAF's financial strategies and scheduling decisions, advocating for solutions that respect Africa's diverse climates.


