Izinja zeGame

Game recognises Game! South African soccer legend Josta Dladla hosts a weekly podcast where he interviews the biggest names in the local game, past and present.

Pollen Ndlanya

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.

12-15
01:20:14

Luvhengo Mungomeni

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.

11-30
01:01:41

Lucas Thwala

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Lucas Thwala opens up about his struggles after football, growing up supporting Kaizer Chiefs, the bizarre injury that ended his career, why loyalty in football is overrated, feeling ‘cold’ on his Derby debut, how speaking his mind cost him his job at Orlando Pirates, not knowing who Cristiano Ronaldo was, and clearing up misconceptions around his performance at 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.

11-12
01:22:49

Gert Schalkwyk

One of the few players who moved directly between the Soweto giants, Gert Schalkwyk joins Josta Dladla to talk about financial hardships after football, looking up to Brandon Silent, military training at Free State Stars, family vibes at Wits, watching CNN with 'Shoes' Moshoeu, finding happiness with ‘father’ Ernst Middendorp, lying to Bobby Motaung, and indirectly winning the league for 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.

10-23
01:26:41

Roger Feutmba

Arguably the greatest foreigner to grace our league, Roger Feutmba visits the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about his friendship and rivalry with Doctor Khumalo, inspiring the next generation, admiring Roger Milla, a lack of quality in the PSL, mad adventures with Cameroon, interest from Chelsea, gaining respect at Sundowns, and tears in the Rothmans Cup final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-09
01:09:18

Siboniso ‘Pa’ Gaxa

Siboniso 'Pa' Gaxa stops by the Izinja zeGame studio to talk about a love for justice, being in a dark space during the 2009 Confederations Cup, being ‘saved’ by Brian Baloyi, coming through the School of Excellence, meeting Pitso Mosimane for the first time, success at SuperSport United, ‘Monday Madness' with Patrice Motsepe and Italian heartbreak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-23
57:49

Vuyo Mere

A veteran of 23 years playing in the PSL, Vuyo Mere opens up about the hidden battles of a footballer, the downfall of Lerato Chabangu, praying for the next pay-cheque, learning the hard way at Hellenic, being disrespected by Ajax, going from 0-100 at Chloorkop, crazy bonuses at Sundowns, getting Ronaldinho’s jersey, turning down the Soweto giants and winning with ‘rejects’ 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.

09-10
01:24:17

Brian Baloyi (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our interview with Brian Baloyi, he opens up about playing at the World Cup and Olympics, winning league titles with Kaizer Chiefs, being told to 'take it or leave it' at Naturena, flying around on Patrice Motsepe’s private jet, having a famous Orlando Pirates uncle, and rating all his coaches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-26
01:21:36

Izinja zeGame: Brian Baloyi (Part 1)

Blurb: In the first of two episodes, Brian Baloyi joins former roommate Josta Dladla in studio to reflect on his career, missing out on the 2002 & 2010 World Cups, eternal respect for Jomo Sono & Kaizer Motaung, playing with Grootmanne at Kaizer Chiefs, having a shocker in his first Soweto Derby, being joint top scorer with Mark Fish at junior level, and his high school rivalry with Jerry Sikhosana. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-12
01:18:27

Izinja zeGame: Ricardo Katza

In the first episode of Season 4, former SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana captain Ricardo Katza opens up on being a ‘part-time’ gangster in the Cape Flats, pulling a Patrick Vieira at Seven Stars, the magic of Gavin Hunt, meeting Pitso Mosimane for the first time, 2006 World Cup heartbreak, a lack of respect from Matsatsantsa, a love for Kaizer Chiefs, and the nonsense of franchise selling in the PSL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-28
01:09:11

Izinja zeGame: Brent Carelse

In the Season 3 finale, former Ajax, Sundowns and SuperSport United playmaker Brent Carelse talks about Cape Town football being in decline, looking over your shoulder in Westbury, coming from a sporting family, failing trials at Santos, missing out on Rapid Vienna, winning with Gordon Igesund, crazy bonuses at Chloorkop, being a ‘wet panty’ at Matsatsantsa, and Bafana Bafana disappointment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06-05
01:17:25

Izinja zeGame: Daine Klate

One of the most decorated players in PSL history, Daine Klate opens up about questioning his life choices at Chippa United, hating playing on the wing, polishing boots at SuperSport United, Gavin Hunt's ‘Kamp Staaldraad’, instilling a winning culture at Orlando Pirates, being a senior player at Wits, playing the game of his life against Sundowns, and Bafana Bafana heartbreak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-21
01:08:47

Izinja zeGame: Lungisani Ndlela

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, former Moroka Swallows, SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Lungisani Ndlela talks about coming from a footballing family, the struggles of Lerato Chabangu, partnering Dennis Lota, growing under Pitso Mosimane, getting ‘killed’ by Gordon Igesund, going AWOL at Sundowns, and living a normal life after football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-08
01:06:23

Izinja zeGame: Teko Modise (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our interview with Teko Modise, 'The General' talks about being suicidal and miserable during the 2010 World Cup, bitterness upon leaving Orlando Pirates, the 'Curse of Teko', being ‘banned’ from Bafana Bafana, winning the ‘toughest’ Champions League, and Benni McCarthy killing it in sneakers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-24
01:03:43

Izinja zeGame: Teko Modise (Part 1)

It's another HUGE edition of Izinja zeGame, with Teko 'the General' Modise joining us in studio for a two-part episode. In the first part, he talks about how Cape Town City literally saved his life, being kicked out the house at the age of eight, eating KFC out of a dustbin, earning mega-bucks at City Pillars, being chased away at SuperSport United, being stood up by Bobby Motaung, and backing up his ‘arrogance’ on the pitch. Buy Lay’s now and you could win big with UCL! https://www.nlng.simba.co.za Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-17
57:56

Izinja zeGame: Lucas Radebe

We've got soccer royalty in the house! Lucas Radebe joins us in the Izinja zeGame studio and talks about inspiring Nelson Mandela, catching Ace Ntsoelengoe's eye, being petrified on his Chiefs debut, playing against Jomo Sono, being Phil Masinga’s ‘plus 1’, running down the wing for Leeds, experiencing racism in England, and how Hugo Broos has transformed Bafana. Buy Lay’s now and you could win big with UCL! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-04
01:15:19

Izinja zeGame: Manqoba ’Shakes’ Ngwenya

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03-20
01:17:19

Izinja zeGame: Morgan Gould

In the latest edition of Izinja zeGame, former Jomo Cosmos SuperSport United, Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Morgan Gould opens up about having to go for therapy after football, lashing out at Getaneh Kebede, learning from Andrew Rabutla, trailing at Lille, turning down Orlando Pirates, fighting back from a ruptured Achilles, and beefing with Scara Ngobese. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-07
01:02:25

Izinja zeGame: Sifiso Myeni (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our interview with Sifiso Myeni, 'Ntsunda' reveals why he signed for Orlando Pirates, having to hide from Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns officials, being scared on his Soweto Derby debut, the madness of Lubumbashi, 'the greatest' Mohamed Aboutrika, and 'the craziest' Gavin Hunt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02-27
54:06

Izinja zeGame: Sifiso Myeni (Part 1)

In Part 1 of our interview with former Wits and Orlando Pirates winger Sifiso Myeni, he speaks about being a young phenomenon, double Ajax disappointment, having Kaizer Chiefs show up at his school, running away from Naturena, knocking on Roger de Sa’s window, and ‘spotting’ Sibusiso Vilakazi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02-18
48:16

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