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Five-a-side

This is the Five-a-side pod, essentially a futbol podcast although once in a while we will delve into other topics such as lifestyle, social/political issues, history etc

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41:06

Football Was Invented by the Devil- Five Aside x...

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/15

This special Five Aside × SoccerTakesWithAK collaboration turns into a full-blown football therapy session.The episode opens with raw emotion as Nigeria’s AFCON exit on penalties against Morocco leaves both hosts drained, angry, and searching for answers. The discussion dives deep into Morocco’s elite defensive structure, Nigeria’s midfield imbalance, and how the game consideringly drifted toward a lifeless 0–0 before penalties. From there, the pod explodes into one of its most intense debates yet:

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84:58

AFCON Tears & Boardroom Fools

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2026/01/15

It was one of those episodes where football gave joy, pain, anger, and comedy all at once.The pod opens with New Year vibes before quickly descending into AFCON heartbreak, as Nigeria crash out on penalties against Morocco. The guys break down a performance that wasn’t terrible — but wasn’t good enough — diving into Eric Chelle’s late substitutions, questionable penalty takers, and the growing frustration over why Nigeria’s attackers keep “ducking the smoke” in big moments. The referee comes under

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67:57

Soaring Eagles, Falling Devils

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2026/01/12

It was a weekend of pure Nigerian joy and pure club-level chaos. The guys react to what many are calling one of Nigeria’s best performances in a generation, breaking down the Super Eagles’ dominance, tactical evolution, midfield control, and growing belief at AFCON. From Osimhen’s world-class status to Lookman’s rise and the team’s newfound cohesion, the optimism is real — even with World Cup heartbreak still lingering.The conversation then swings sharply into Manchester United turmoil, as emotions

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83:44

Nigeria vs Algeria, Chelsea Hired a Youth Pastor &...

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2026/01/09

AFCON is officially loading properly — and for once, nobody is mad about it.In this episode, Five Aside link up again with Soccer Takes with AK to break down a surprisingly high-quality AFCON, why Morocco might be setting the gold standard for African football, and how Nigeria are quietly turning into one of the most dangerous transition teams on the continent.We deep dive into Nigeria vs Algeria, Osimhen’s “tantrum” discourse, unpaid bonuses (because of course), and why passion on the pitch isn’t

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73:04

AFCON or After-School Tournament? - United Tears,...

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2026/01/06

What happens when AFCON comes right after Nigeria bottle World Cup qualification?Tide loses patience. Completely.This special Five Aside episode turns into a full-blown football therapy session as Tide questions whether AFCON even deserves respect, compares it to going back to primary school after getting cooked in secondary school, and fires shots at everyone from Manchester United’s board to Dalot’s first cross.We debate whether Ruben Amorim was doomed from day one, why United fans don’t actually

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55:10

No Panic, Just Sackings: Arsenal Calm, United Stuck

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Five Aside, Dalu and Nnamdi break down a packed football weekend across the Premier League and AFCON, starting the year with honest takes, debates, and a few uncomfortable truths.The conversation opens with Manchester United’s draw against Leeds and quickly turns into a deeper discussion about what progress really looks like for United — are they stabilising, or slowly accepting mid-table standards? From there, the focus shifts to Amorim’s sack, with a raw debate on whether his

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62:19

Dirty December, Fake Tables & Haaland in Handcuffs

Five-a-side ·

2026/01/03

The lads are back for a wild New Year episode packed with Dirty December stories, a Premier League table that looks completely fake, Sunderland refusing to be bullied by City, Arsenal debates, striker discourse gone left, and Chelsea spiralling into yet another identity crisis. From karaoke confessions to Haaland getting pocketed, this one goes everywhere — fast.Timestamps0:00 Intro & Dirty December vibes6:45 Sunderland vs Man City: desire over talent13:30 Why Haaland struggles vs certain

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43:33

Chelsea & Maresca New Year Shocker: Same Chaos, New...

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2026/01/02

Chelsea wasted absolutely no time ringing in 2026 — because nothing says Happy New Year like managerial chaos. In this emergency Five Aside x SoccerTakesWithAK episode, we break down the shock departure of Enzo Maresca, debate whether Chelsea pulled the plug too early (again), and ask the same uncomfortable question Blues fans keep asking every season: is it the manager… or is it the board?We dive into Maresca’s public frustration with Chelsea’s medical team, the lack of backing from the hierarchy,

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77:08

Dirty December Blues, Tears & Awards: Chelsea oblee,...

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2025/12/31

This Five Aside x SoccerTakesWithAK episode starts where the heat is highest — AFCON.We open with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, focusing on Victor Osimhen’s leadership, maturity, and how this side looks less like a vibes team and more like a serious tournament unit. This wasn’t chaos-ball — this was structure, intent, and authority.From Africa to England, the tone flips.Chelsea’s inconsistency comes next. The talent is undeniable, but elite football doesn’t wait for projects. The kids can play — the

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46:13

Make Up With Your Girlfriend & Start Scoring 😭 | City...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/29

December football does not forgive — and this episode proves it.On this week’s Five Aside, Dalu breaks down a chaotic Premier League weekend where Manchester City reminded everyone they’re inevitable, Arsenal fans were forced into another 90 minutes of stress, and Gyökeres somehow went missing again (someone please book that therapy session).We dive deep into United’s win over Newcastle, questioning Amorim’s substitutions and asking whether United might actually function better without Bruno. Then

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57:56

AFCON Said ‘Hold That’ 😭 | Africa Levels Up (Five...

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2025/12/24

AFCON is no longer just vibes, memes, and chaos — it’s quality, structure, and real football. In this episode of Five Aside × SoccerTakesWithAK, we dive deep into the AFCON format change, the impact on European clubs, and why African football is finally getting the respect it deserves — even if clubs don’t like it. We debate whether moving AFCON to a four-year cycle actually fixes the problem or just shifts it, how timing (not frequency) is the real issue, and why European football can’t keep

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62:29

Arsenal Are Boring, City Are Scary & AFCON is here

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2025/12/22

Arsenal are top of the league… and somehow still stressing us out. In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, we break down a wild Premier League weekend where Arsenal won but bored everyone, Manchester City looked genuinely terrifying, Chelsea and Newcastle shared the chaos, and Aston Villa continued their “are they actually serious?” run. We debate whether Arsenal’s slow build-up is sustainable, if Ødegaard is releasing the ball quickly enough, why City are slicing teams open inside the box, and

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35:55

EVERYONE’S AT AFCON!! | EPL WEEKEND PREVIEW- Five...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, in collaboration with SoccerTakesWithAK, we preview a huge Premier League weekend — with a major twist: AFCON absences are starting to bite. We break down: Newcastle vs Chelsea, and whether Chelsea can impose themselves away from home Everton vs Arsenal, with Everton also feeling the effects of missing key AFCON players Tottenham vs Liverpool, where Liverpool are forced to cope without Salah Manchester City vs West Ham, and whether City keeps up their

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84:23

Two Squads, One Country 😭 | Best of the Rest & AFCON...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, we link up with SoccerTakesWithAK to shine a light on the stories that usually sit outside the spotlight. We break down the Best of the Rest in the Premier League, discussing Aston Villa’s relentless momentum, Sunderland’s statement derby win, Newcastle’s inconsistency, and Tottenham’s worrying dip, and what these performances say about standards beyond the so-called “Big Six.” The conversation then moves to Serie A, where Inter Milan are quietly setting

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68:51

Arsenal on the Edge, City in Cruise Control 🍿 | FPL...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/15

In this episode of the Five Aside Podcast, Chukwudalu D Fab-Ukozor and Toby react to a packed Premier League weekend, mixing Fantasy Premier League banter with deep analysis of the title race, big wins, and key player narratives. We start with FPL highs and lows before breaking down Manchester City’s dominant win over Crystal Palace, discussing why Pep Guardiola’s side look ruthless on form and how players like Haaland, Foden, and Cherki are firing at the perfect moment. The conversation then shifts

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93:04

UCL Review And The Salah Debate

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/12

In this week’s Five Aside Podcast, we dive into a dramatic Champions League matchweek that delivered headlines everywhere. We start with Chelsea’s painful 2–1 loss to Atalanta, breaking down their second-half collapse and the bigger questions surrounding Maresca’s project. We move to Liverpool’s gritty 1–0 win at the San Siro, where the conversation heats up around Salah — his absence, his long-term Liverpool future, and what the team looks like without him. Arsenal continued their perfect European

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76:03

Manchester United Special: Amorim’s System Under Fire...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/08

In this dedicated Manchester United Special, the Five Aside team and soccertakeswithak take a deep dive into everything surrounding Rúben Amorim’s turbulent start. We break down whether he actually has the players to execute his 3-4-3 system, including the controversial decision to use Bruno Fernandes as a 6. We analyse Kobbie Mainoo’s role, whether he's being overused, and how his development fits into United’s tactical identity. With AFCON approaching, we evaluate what happens when Amad and Mbuemo

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93:09

Arsenal’s Trauma… and Salah’s Crashout

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/08

In this action-packed episode of the Five Aside Podcast, we break down a dramatic Premier League weekend featuring major twists across the table. Aston Villa stun Arsenal 2–1 at Villa Park with a late winner, exposing cracks in Arteta’s side. Chelsea fail to score again in a frustrating 0–0 draw against Bournemouth, raising deeper questions about their creativity and squad direction. Manchester City close in on the title race after another commanding win, while Sunderland learn harsh lessons at the

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77:06

Premier League Chaos Loading - Preview and Predictions!

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/06

In this episode we preview a chaotic Premier League weekend featuring Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Man City vs Sunderland, Leeds vs Liverpool, and Wolves vs Manchester United. We break down tactical matchups, key players, injury worries, potential banana skins, and which teams are most likely to surprise—or collapse. From Arsenal’s defensive headaches to Chelsea’s inconsistencies , City’s warning signs, Liverpool’s volatility, and United’s structural issues, this weekend (plus

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83:34

Another Amorim stumble & Culture Shocks: A Chaotic...

Five-a-side ·

2025/12/05

Today on Five Aside, we break down Manchester United vs West Ham… another deep-block disaster. No creativity, no control, no striker presence, and no rhythm. We break down why the 3-4-3 still looks unfinished, why Bruno and Casemiro don’t work as a double pivot, and why United still can’t break down compact teams. Then once again we touch on Chelsea’s loss to Leeds raises more questions about Maresca’s rotations and whether the team actually has a settled structure. Meanwhile, Arsenal get a

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