It’s our tenth episode, so we’ve decided to celebrate ten of Africa’s greatest number 10s. We look at the continent’s best playmakers, thinkers, and creative forces in football. Joining us for this 90-minute special is African legend Kalusha Bwalya.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Kalusha Bwalya (African legend and former Zambian captain)
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Episode Notes
2:20
Kalusha Bwalya talks about his career highlights and the impact football has had on his life
5:40
Kalusha reminisces about his first trial in Belgium in “cruel” weather and bouncing back
12:00
Kalusha talks about the difference of multi studs vs. six studs and how you can combine the both
14:50
Are African players pigeonholed out of key playmaking positions?
19:25
Kalusha pays tribute to Abedi Pele and Jay-Jay Okocha
20:50
Shoeshine football shows Africans have a flair for creative roles
28:00
Yaya Toure the perfect 10 with his attacking play and sharp mind
32:50
The joy of African football is in expression like in South America
39:25
Do European Academies take away African players natural flair?
43:20
Egypt’s Mahmoud El Khatib was ahead of his time
48:20
Former Pele teammate Jomo Sono leaves his wife at the altar to save Orlando Pirates
54:50
Youssouf Hadji a talented Moroccan who stands the test of time
58:40
Mozambique’s magician Tico-Tico Bucuane was an unsung hero
1:02:30
Steven Pienaar - “a great injustice of football”
01:04:50
Did Chelsea stunt John Mikel Obi’s potential despite his haul of trophies at the club?
01:11:45
Was Mohamed Aboutrika the greatest African not to play in Europe?
01:20:20
The brilliant mind of Seydou Keita only seen in glimpses despite winning many major titles
Duration: 90 mins
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