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26 Jul 2023
Australia oppose a standard test to the Super Falcons more than Canada did. And that is without a doubt on this episode of The Nutmeg, we'll preview the seven games of Randy Ru's team at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
21 Jul 2023
As the 2023 Women's World Cup kicks off in New Zealand, we take a look back at the struggle between FIFA and national broadcasters over TV rights. With FIFA reportedly aiming for $300 million in global media rights, broadcasters were reluctant to meet its price demands, leading to fears of a media blackout.
20 Jul 2023
The Super Falcons carry the hopes of our nation on their shoulders in Australia and New Zealand as they open their World Cup campaign with the daunting task of facing Olympic Champions, Canada on Friday morning.
18 Jul 2023
In spite of all the negative talk and criticism of League football in Nigeria today, there is immense potential for the League to get better than it is now. And The Naija Super 8 is proof with Sporting Lagos being an accurate testament. This episode of The Nutmeg is all about Sporting Lagos and why they're currently blazing the trail.
17 Jul 2023
Juventus has become the last Italian club to formally seek an exit from the still-born European Super League project. Twelve top clubs trying to set up their own competition prompted a fans' revolt across much of Europe.
2 Jul 2023
Human trafficking in sports is easily one of the most subdued talking points in the order of social vices in Africa. In this episode, we explore more on this topic and elaborate on how to curb the situation.
30 Jun 2023
After years of criticism from inside and outside the club, Bayern Munich have ended their controversial sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways.
27 Jun 2023
Ayomide SotuboI talks about one of the key mistakes that the Saudis must avoid if their football revolution must prevail on this week's The Nutmeg on Guardian TV. Don't get it twisted what is happening in the Saudi Pro League is a massive football revolution and it looks pretty much unassailable on paper when you consider the wild money reserves that can be invested in that league.
24 Jun 2023
As women's participation continues to move higher up in the ascendancy of Nigerian sports. Only a few can argue it is time for Nigerian sportswomen to get more credits and more recognition from fans and administrators alike. Driving this conversation was the crux of this year's edition of a ladies and sports conference, pioneered by a former female sports journalist and team.
16 May 2023
All to play for at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night as the imperial Real Madrid visit the ambitious Citizens of Manchester. Is the tie between Milan and Inter done and dusted? Find out our thoughts ahead of the second leg of the Champions League Semi-finals. Ayomide Sotubo and Tochukwu Dike speak on The Nutmeg on Guardian TV.
12 May 2023
When will this Premier League title race end? Perhaps this weekend as Arsenal and Manchester City have crucial games against a wounded Brighton and a resurgent Everton. In this video, we preview the games.
6 May 2023
Has PSG failed Lionel Messi or has he failed in France? That is the focus of our discussion in this episode as well as predictions for the top four race in Serie A. Ayomide Sotubo talks about Messi’s suspension in this edition of The Nutmeg.

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