The African Wave in the NWSL
A podcast centered on the increasing presence and impact of African players in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and African women's football. It discusses how these athletes are scoring goals, earning awards, and gaining recognition in the league. The show also serves as a platform for the latest developments, fan interaction, in-depth analysis, and the human stories behind the game.
Episodes
“They Know They Can Play for Algeria and Compete” In Conversation with Ghoutia Karchouni about Algeria’s historic run and making the choice to play for Algeria as a diaspora kid.
Ghoutia Karchouni knows what it means to make history with Algeria. She was WAFCON qualifiers golden boot, the first Algerian player to play in the NWSL, joining the Boston Breakers in 2016, and she made her international decision before Algeria’s last Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Now, as Algeria prepares for its first-ever WAFCON semifinal, and a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, Ka
Nigeria out of WAFCON, history for Algeria and Malawi 2026
The WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals have proven to be rich of storylines and historic moments. Ten time champions Nigeria are out of the tournament! Cameroon has finally beat the Super Falcons in an important game. Malawi, with the Chawinga sisters have done it, their fairytale story has reached its first big dream: making it to the world cup 2027, now they can send their nation into a hype mode by reac
The History of Women's Football in Africa
If you've ever wondered why Nigeria dominated the early Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), winning the first five tournaments and building a record 10 continental titles, or how countries like Morocco and South Africa have transformed women's football in recent years, this episode is for you.Welcome back to The African Wave in the NWSL. I'm Mohamed, and in this episode we take a journey throu
On why we dance and what African Players bring to the NWSL.
Tamerra Griffin from The Athletic joins me to discuss the African Wave in the regular season. Players like Gift Monday and Kouassi are adding the fun, swag, and baller factor to the league, currently having a blast, and hopefully to end the season with a trophy. Having adapted their game to the NWSL, but how do player get their style and players' identity from? Tamerra helps us understand how medi
"Beyond Banda & Chawinga: The NWSL’s Search for Africa’s Next Talent," End of Season Recap with Inonge Kaloustian
In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of the NWSL regular season through the lens of the African wave shaping the league. Are clubs, in their hunt for the next Banda, Chawinga, or Kundananji, misprofiling African players and unintentionally stalling careers? We unpack that question, along with the growing pressures African players face as family breadwinners — and what support the leagu
Honoring Faten Ben Omar El Azizi and All the Latest WAFCON News
In this episode, we begin by remembering Faten Ben Omar El Azizi, the Tetouan player who tragically lost her life while attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Her story is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers many people face in pursuit of a better future, and we take a moment to reflect on her life and the wider issues surrounding her passing.We then dive into all the latest WAFCO
WAFCON Day 2: Twiga Stars shock Banyana Banyana, as Ivory Coast rolls up Burkina Faso
Day two of WAFCON has provided our very first upset as Tanzania beats South Africa 2=1. In the other group B game Ivory Coast took care of a young Burkina Faso, 4-1.
WAFCON Day 1: Morocco's party and Algeria's sinks Senegal Also in this episode, Nigerian players reported money stolen from their hotel rooms as Moroccan fans erupt in racist remarks.
WAFCON hosts Morocco kicked off their campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Kenya, who are making their return to the tournament for the first time since WAFCON 2016.Morocco raced into a 3-0 lead before halftime. Sakina Diki opened the scoring before celebrating with a dance at the corner flag. Defender Maryame Atiq doubled the lead with a headed finish, and veteran striker Ibtissam Jraïdi took
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