Izinja zeGame

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla is joined in studio by his former Kaizer Chiefs teammate, David Mathebula. 'DVD' discusses his philosophy as Amakhosi's Under-19 coach, learning the professional ropes at Dynamos, meeting heroes likes Shoes and Tsiki-Tiski at Naturena, biding his time behind big-name players, his partnership with Gert Schalkwyk, shining with other ‘rejects’ at Swallows, and working with coaches like Muhsin Ertugral, Ted Dumitru and Ernest Middendorp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Platinum Stars and AmaGlugGlug striker Simba Marumo sits down with Josta Dladla at the Izinja zeGame studios. He talks about giving up his studies for soccer, being benched by the 'original Ronaldo' and training with Andrea Pirlo in Italy, running against Tshakile Nzimande, missing out on the 2000 Olympics, being rejected by Kaizer Chiefs, working under ‘iron fist’ Paul Dolezar and playing ugly football at Platinum Stars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Sundowns, Thanda Royal Zulu and Bafana Bafana left-back Thabiso Rammile sits down with Josta Dladla to discuss struggles after football, being spotted by Shakes Mashaba, playing with future superstars at Maritzburg City, learning the hard way in the Mvela League, being part of a star-studded Under-23 set-up, hanging out with Skapie, Ninja and Tso, being phoned by Daniel Mudau to join the Brazilians, thriving under Paul Dolezar and losing his way off the field at Chloorkop, and being stuck without a club at just 26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first episode of Season 5 of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla sits down with his former Wits University teammate Ryan Hodgskin, who talks about being one of the club's longest-serving players, full-on boxing matches at club level, getting kicked to pieces by Peter Gordon and Roan Maulgue, leaving the Students because of money, finding some big names at Jomo Cosmos, slaughtering sheep and naked midnight steaming at Ezenkosi, smuggling a bus driver across the Swazi border, and the state of South African football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Kaizer Chiefs, Manning Rangers and Orlando Pirates striker Pollen Ndlanya opens up about his famous nickname, learning from Neil Tovey, joining Chiefs as a midfielder, working with coaches like Jeff Butler and Augusto Palacios, making his mark at Manning Rangers, being approached by Orlando Pirates at 2am, and receiving a hero’s welcome in Turkey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luvhengo 'Papi' Mungomeni chats to Josta Dladla about being independent after soccer, a baptism of fire in Venezuela, his friendship with Lerato Chabangu, writing Matric as a pro footballer, fighting with David Thidiela, how Mamelodi Sundowns changed his life, winning ‘Most Improved’ from Patrice Motsepe, and being threatened with broken legs by Benni McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.