Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In today’s episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore one of the most powerful stories in football history: Zambia’s remarkable triumph at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Jonathan, who covered the 2012 tournament on the ground, shares firsthand reflections of what he calls the most emotional press box moment he’s ever experienced. Nineteen years after a devastating plane crash claimed the lives of their national squad, Zambia rose from the ashes to claim continental glory. This episode retraces their journey - from the tragedy off the coast of Gabon in 1993, the rebuilding efforts led by legendary captain Kalusha Bwalya, right through to their unforgettable victory on penalties in the very same country that witnessed their darkest hour. 00:00 The Final Match: A Battle Beyond the Pitch 00:15 Introduction to an Inspiring and Tragic Football Story 00:36 Zambia's Uplifting Victory After Tragedy 02:26 The 1993 Plane Crash: A National Tragedy 04:37 Zambia's Football Rise in the Late 80s 08:15 The Aftermath of the Crash and the Struggle for Resources 18:42 Rebuilding the Team: The Role of Kaia and New Coaches 24:01 The 2012 African Cup of Nations Journey 25:06 The Quarterfinals and Beyond 27:01 Gabon vs. Mali: A Penalty Heartbreak 27:30 Unexpected Journey to Bata 31:12 Ghana's Complacency and Zambia's Rise 38:38 The Emotional Beach Ceremony 40:27 The Dramatic Final Against Ivory Coast 51:10 Zambia's Historic Victory 52:16 Reflecting on the Significance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul, Chris, Chloe and Dan are here for the Redmen Originals Podcast as they discuss all the LFC transfer news including Kelleher's move to Brentford, the signing of Armin Pecsi and finally all the latest on Florian Wirtz move to The Reds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan speaks to Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard (@KevinHatchard) about the heavily linked Liverpool transfer target. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with the latest Redmen Bitesize podcast, discussing Florian Wirtz, Harvey Elliott and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portugal Lifted Nations League Trophy After Shootout Win Over Spain Portugal successfully lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy after beating Spain via a penalty shootout in a thrilling final match. Drawing 2-2 in regular time, both teams failed to win it during extra time, but Roberto Martinez’s men held their nerves during the shootout. Portugal […] The post Portugal Lifted Nations League Trophy After Shootout Win Over Spain appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Cristiano Ronaldo Takes Portugal to UEFA Nations League Final Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal secure a ticket to the UEFA Nations League final after scoring his national team’s winning goal in their 2-1 win against Germany. Despite his age, Ronaldo continues to show that he can still contribute heavily to Selecao das Quinas’ success. CR7 Scored […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Takes Portugal to UEFA Nations League Final appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Welcome to another episode of the best Arsenal podcast out there! This week Seun, Ant, Khalil, German Dant and Shabs run through the latest Arsenal news including: Season Grade Positives and Negatives Leroy Sané civil war Listener’s questions Be sure to follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with all the latest AFC and TG news - https://twitter.com/TLGunners Love what you hear? Want more Touchline Gunners content? Join our Patreon - www.patreon.com/touchlinegunners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was another defeat on home soil for Germany and their moustachioed detective Julian Nagelsmann. This time, in the biggest competition of all... Marcus and Luke jump on the mics after a thrilling (well, at least for one man) start to the finals of the Nations League which featured some inspired Bobby Martinez substitutions and what can only be described as a confusingly functional Cristiano Ronaldo up top. Come join us! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows, extended Wednesday episodes, access to our Discord and early access to tickets and merch for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transfer window is open and Liverpool are after one European football’s brightest talents as they look to complete a deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz. And it’s not just the champions who are active, Man City are making moves of their own with a fee agreed for AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders is on his way, who will be next? Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/3Ecby2zfysRaTfFZ6 Host: Adam Leventhal With: David Ornstein, Phil Hay and James Pearce Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with today's Redmen Bitesize podcast discussing the latest Liverpool transfer news surrounding Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Federico Chiesa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.