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South African soccer legend Josta Dladla hosts a weekly podcast where he interviews the biggest names in the local game, past and present.
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- 2 days ago1h 35m
Themba Mnguni
Former Mamelodi Sundowns, SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana defender Themba Mnguni joins Josta Dladla in studio for Episode 7 of Season 6 of Izinja zeGame. He talks about being inspired to coach by Pitso Mosimane, starting at Sundowns as a 10-year-old, growing up playing football in Mamelodi, training with superstars like Roger Feutmba and Daniel Mudau at 16, learning to play Shoeshine & Piano under Screamer Tshabalala, Clemens Westerhof’s strange selection policy, horror stories in Africa, the unforgettable negativity with Philippe Troussier, denied an Orlando Pirates career by Kosta Papic, and being offered crazy money by Kaizer Chiefs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 7m
Tebogo Langerman
One of the most decorated players in South African football, Tebogo Langerman joins us in studio to talk about growing up with no academy training, being encouraged to leave Bidvest Wits, experiencing a culture shock at SuperSport United, playing his final game against his new employees, impressing Dutch legend Johan Neeskens, being intimidated by the riches he found at Chloorkop, lessons learnt from Pitso Mosimane, mind games in Africa, and his reasons for leaving 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.
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Fabian McCarthy(Part 2)
In Part 2 of our interview, Fabian McCarthy opens up about joining Mamelodi Sundowns at Petrus Molemela’s behest, learning how to play with Roger Feutmba, the brilliance of Gift Kampamba, adventures in Africa with the Brazilians, choosing love over money when joining Kaizer Chiefs, still holding the record for least goals conceded in a league season, crying when he left Amakhosi, and a message to the next generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Oct 2, 20261h 11m
Fabian McCarthy
In Part 1 of a revealing interview, former Bloemfontein Celtic, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy talks about trailing with Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates as a teenager, coming from a sporting family, being spotted by Shakes Mashaba in the North West, John Moeti protesting his professional debut, giving up big money to play at the Olympic Games, and meeting the great man himself, Nelson Mandela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 15, 20261h 15m
Thandani Ntshuyamelo
Thandani 'Bibo' Ntshuyamelo joins Josta Dladla in studio for an honest and frank conversation about having to work every day to regain people’s trust, his parents not wanting him to play football, being chosen out of 500 trialists, and the incredible talent that came out of SuperSport's academy. He also speaks about a culture of disrespecting guys who made it in Europe, learning professionalism from Gavin Hunt, playing his best soccer at SuperSport, the life-changing signing at Pirates, facing Egyptian great Mohamed Aboutrika, and how the 'worst mistake' of his life led to hitting rock bottom and contemplating suicide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 1, 20261h 39m
Maimane Alfred Phiri
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Maimane Alfred Phiri joins Josta Dladla in studio to talk about 22 years of unearthing talent in the MAP Games, getting his big break at Jomo Cosmos, signing in Turkey by mistake, arriving in Europe knowing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, playing with Romelu Lukaku’s dad, leading Ajax Cape Town to a runners-up finish, regrets at Moroka Swallows, fighting with Gavin Hunt, and the 1998 World Cup and one Philippe Troussier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 17, 20261h 16m
Punch Masenamela
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Punch Masenamela joins Josta Dladla in the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about life after football, being spotted at the Philly’s Games, arriving at Naturena as a 'raw' youngster, meeting ‘humble’ Kaizer Motaung for the first time, and loving working under VV and Ertugral. He also recalls being made Moemish of the Week on SABC, getting calls from Teko Modise to join the Brazilians, injury setbacks at Chloorkop, and his unconditional love for Pitso Mosimane. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Jul 16, 20261h 8m
Izinja zeGame - World Cup edition: Episode 8
It's the final edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Orlando Pirates winger Joseph Makhanya. They discuss the work 'Duku Duku' has done to develop top Bafana Bafana talents like Relebohile Mofokeng and Mbekezeli Mbokazi, as well as the tragic passing of Jayden Adams. And then there is the big game - the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The panel dissects the semifinals - from England's capitulation to Spain's masterclass in defence - while 'Prof' takes to the tactics board to analyse how the two teams will line up. Also look out for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1! Episode powered by MTNFC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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