The First X Minutes Podcast
By Rotimi Daramola
Starting conversations around the hottest (or often ignored) topics in football. If you're looking for robust discussions around football ecosystems, the history of the sport, football marketing as well as in-depth tactical analysis, then you've come to the right place.
Follow the exciting conversations as Rotimi Daramola talks to fans, journalists, policy shapers and decision makers in the beautiful game of football. Follow and subscribe to this feed so you don't miss an episode.
Follow the exciting conversations as Rotimi Daramola talks to fans, journalists, policy shapers and decision makers in the beautiful game of football. Follow and subscribe to this feed so you don't miss an episode.
Latest episode
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FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233)
"Revelatory. Expository. Insightful." In this episode, Debola Adebanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. As a 2022 graduate, she also shares detailed insight int… -
Unveiling the Mystery of Women's Football in Nigeria (Ep. 232)
In this episode, Dorcas takes us through the world of women's football in Nigeria. She highlights the women's league, points out its challenges and reveals its money channels. Find the timeline below -
How Far Away is Arteta from a Premier League Title This Season? (Ep. 231)
At this stage last season, the Gunners were Premier League title contenders. That year, they had only Manchester City to contend with - and they came short. This season, Arteta's men are in a three-horse race for l… -
Leverkusen's Schadenfraude and Barcelona's 'Surprising' Jersey Sales (Ep. 230)
In 2023, Barcelona was reported to have made $192mln from kit sponsorship and merchandise sales. How did the Catalan giants pull this off? Bayern Munich's dip in form may be bad news … -
Triumphant Eagles, Comparing AFCON's Lions & Ghana's Unique Problem (Ep. 229)
It's been an eventful first round of AFCON games. In this episode, Papi the Great is joined by -
AFCON '23 - Fan Complaints and Shock Results (Ep. 228)
AFCON '23 is underway in Cote d'Ivoire. And so far, the glitz and glamour of the opening ceremony has been matched by the shocking results on the pitch. Egypt needing a penalty to salvage a point in the 7th minute of extra ti… -
Ep. 227: End-of-the-Year Football Marketing & an Unforgettable 2023
Is it a coincidence that some of the best Premier League games happen just days to the end of the year? Are the Italians trying to replicate a superb marketing strategy by making the #JuventusRoma clash the clash Serie A game of the year?<… -
Ep. 226: All Arguments Around Jose Peseiro's List are Valid
One of the best ways to know a tournament is just around the corner: The outrage/displeasure/outcry that comes with a squad list announcement. Fans have been debating the composition of Jose Peseiro's list. To a se… -
Ep. 225: Victor Osimhen is CAF POTY: Counter-opinions Should not be Derogatory
The Nigerian striker was on course to be announced as CAF Player of the Year. What seemed to be a general consensus kicked up a bit of dust just hours before the award winner was announced. An… -
Ep. 224: When Was the Last Time Manchester City Conceded Four?
Stamford Bridge served football fans a classic when Chelsea and Manchester City played out an enthralling 4-4 draw. Now that the dust has settled, it's time to ask questions about both teams and Erling Haaland. <…