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Episode 72: Deep dive on our U20 World Cup group opponents — Ukraine, Nigeria & Qatar

Episode Summary

Opposition research! This week we hear from journalists on three continents about the nations the U.S. U20s will face in the group stage in Poland. Vadim Furmanov, a Ukrainian-American living in North Carolina, spoke with me about Ukraine. Emmanuel Chinaza, a reporter in Lagos, spoke with me about Nigeria. And Babagol founder Uri Levy spoke with me from Tel Aviv about the Qatari U20s. I should mention up front that the audio from my conversation with Emmanuel is spotty in sections. I did my best to smooth it over and encourage you to stick with us, but as always, please use the show notes for navigation if you want to skip around.

Episode Notes

Opposition research! This week we hear from journalists on three continents about the nations the U.S. U20s will face in the group stage in Poland. Vadim Furmanov, a Ukrainian-American living in North Carolina, spoke with me about Ukraine. Emmanuel Chinaza, a reporter in Lagos, spoke with me about Nigeria. And Babagol founder Uri Levy spoke with me from Tel Aviv about the Qatari U20s. I should mention up front that the audio from my conversation with Emmanuel is spotty in sections. I did my best to smooth it over and encourage you to stick with us, but as always, please use the show notes for navigation if you want to skip around.