Izinja zeGame

Fan favourite Mark ‘Professor’ Mayambela opens up about coaching being in his blood, growing up as a Kaizer Chiefs fan, having never wanted to join Orlando Pirates, and never reaching his full potential. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former AmaZulu, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Wits & Cape Town City striker Lehlohonolo Majoro speaks to Josta Dladla about close friendship with Itu Khune, being overlooked at varsity, being ‘saved’ by Manqoba Mangqithi, meeting the ‘big names’ at Kaizer Chiefs, crossing the great divide, and being the ultimate MTN8 bridesmaid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Bloemfontein Celtic, Sundowns, Maritzburg United & Platinum Stars left-back Elias Ngwepe talks to Josta Dladla about the fanatical Bloemfontein Celtic fans, receiving a personal phone call from Patrice Motsepe, being surrounded by superstars at Sundowns, and losing ‘one of the best’ in Gift Leremi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Goalscorer supreme Collins 'Ntofontofo' Mbesuma speaks to Josta Dladla about starting his career as a left-back, being shouted at by Muhsin Ertugral, scoring against Kaizer Chiefs, and a lack of leadership among the current crop of AmaKhosi players. With a special guest appearance from Fabian McCarthy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thuso Phala opens up about his struggles with alcohol after football, not being ready for the big Kaizer Chiefs move, being saved by Owen da Gama, the brilliance of Stuart Baxter, age-cheating, and becoming a dancing sensation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moroka Swallows legend Andries 'Chaka Chaka' Mpondo speaks to Josta Dladla about legends being forgotten in South Africa, the forgotten school soccer scene in Soweto, spotting Doctor Khumalo’s talent early, fearing death against Wits University, and being a one-club man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Bafana Bafana defender Benson Mhlongo speaks to Josta Dladla about enjoying life on and off the field, winning titles with ease at Sundowns, being forced into an Orlando Pirates move, and the ultimate comeback story 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.

Dikgang ‘Terminator’ Mabalane speaks to Josta Dladla about building character at Jomo Cosmos, almost quitting football because of Pitso Mosimane, turning down Sundowns, Bafana Bafana heartbreak, and hitting the big time at Orlando Pirates! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the 17th episode of our podcast, Izinja zeGame, proudly powered by MTNFC. In the final episode of Season 1, host Josta Dladla speaks to former African Wanderers, Manning Rangers, Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows left-back Innocent Chikoya. The ex-Zimbabwean international opens up about the genius of Gordon Igesund, becoming an unlikely champion at Rangers, being given nine by Kaizer Chiefs, and back-to-back titles at Pirates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Bloem Celtic, Jomo Cosmos and Moroka Swallows midfielder Lefa Tsutsulupa speaks to Josta Dladla about finding his footballing feet in the Free State, getting done in by Jomo Sono, incurring Gavin Hunt’s wrath at Swallows, and missing out on the 2010 World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former AmaTuks, Orlando Pirates, Black Aces, Cape Town City and Sundowns winger Aubrey Ngoma chats to Josta Dladla about breaking into the pro leagues, surprising Augusto Palacios at Orlando Pirates, being approached by Kaizer Chiefs, and dark times at Sundowns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Free State Stars, Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City midfielder Mpho Makola chats to Josta Dladla about snapping in the MTN8 final, missing out on a Kaizer Chiefs contract, losing his ‘brother’ Senzo Meyiwa, and getting ‘betrayed’ by Polokwane City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Bush Bucks and Sundowns winger Clement Mazibuko talks to Josta Dladla about driving a taxi to his Bush Bucks trials, going three days without food in Umtata, surviving two hi-jackings, and being Patrice Motsepe's first ever signing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

'Double Treble'-winning Orlando Pirates midfielder Oupa Manyisa talks to Josta Dladla about training with Man United, being booed by the Bucs' faithful, madness in Lubumbashi, and being forced to join Mamelodi Sundowns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Ajax and Orlando Pirates hardman Eddie Dinha opens up about having to hide his love of football from his father, 'klapping' a racist and being arrested in Turkey, losing his 'brother' Lesley Manyathela, and becoming close with Shoes and 'Ace' Khuse. 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 second of the two-part interview with Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Sikhosana, 'Legs of Thunder' reveals how he almost quit The Buccaneers before his crowning moment, dealing with blood and feathers in Ivory Coast, and how Mamelodi Sundowns are ruining 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.

Jerry Sikhosana is football royalty amongst Orlando Pirates fans, having scored the goal that won them the star on their badge almost 30 ago now. In the first of this two-part interview, he explains how he fell in love with the game in Tembisa, learnt from the best at Giant Blackpool, and transformed Teko Modise from a showboat into 'The General'. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josta Dladla chats to former Kaizer Chiefs, SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana left-back Rudolph Gardner Seale about the glory years in Black & Gold, what's gone wrong for the Amakhosi since, and playing with superstars like Shoes Moshoeu & Fani Madida at Giant Blackpool. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An honest and insightful Willard Katsande is unapologetic in his thinking that he should indeed be recognised as a Kaizer Chiefs legend. He speaks to Josta Dladla about adapting to life at Naturena, battling his great friend Tinashe Nengomasha, being petrified of 'Coach VV', and where it is currently going wrong for the Amakhosi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabriel Mofokeng was an elegant centre-back who played for all of South Africa's youth teams, and also Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam amongst others. 'Ninja' speaks to Josta Dladla about learning the game in Holland, falling out with Paul Dolezar, and hanging out with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former South Africa U17, U20 and U23 winger Lawrence Masegela comes from soccer royalty, the nephew of the great 'Black Sunday' Masegela. 'Skakes' speaks to Josta Dladla about his days at the School of Excellence, teaching wing-play to a former England defender, and how we must protect the skilful players to keep the game alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Wits University, SA Under-23 and Bafana Bafana left-back Ashley Makhanya made the marauding fullback role fashionable long before it became the norm it is today. He chats to Josta about growing up with a famous uncle, getting 'killed' by Thierry Henry, and praying he wouldn't be brought on against 'brutal' Jomo Cosmos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eddie Motale is a larger than life character who won both the 1995 Africa Champions Cup with Orlando Pirates, and the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana Bafana. In this interview with Josta Dladla, ‘Magents’ opens up on missing out on joining his beloved Sundowns, being introduced to Muti at Orlando Pirates, and how Madiba inspired their conquering of the continent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the greatest goalscoring midfielders of his generation, Orlando Pirates legend Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi addresses the age-cheat rumours, the failed return to the Buccaneers, training with Feutmba and Chukwu, his love for Kaizer Chiefs, and losing everything after his playing days were over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having played in Portugal and France before his 20th birthday, Junaid Hartley had the world at his feet. But fame had come too fast and some poor choices led to a 14-year drug addiction from which he has only just recovered. The former South African Under-20 star opens up to Josta Dladla on his battle with substances, his rollercoaster footballing journey, and what the future holds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.