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.
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
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 c
It's the latest edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela are joined in studio by former Sundowns and Bafana Bafana left-back Tebogo Langerman. We've reached the quarterfinal stage, and the panel analyses each tie and its likely winner. They also discuss the game's biggest talking point, USA striker Folarin Balogun's overturned red card. And they give their opinions on who Bafana Bafana's next coach could be, and whether Rele Mofokeng made the
It's the latest edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela are joined in studio by former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth. The panel discusses what went wrong for South Africa against Canada, who made a name for themselves at the tournament, and what should happen next given coach Hugo Broos' exit. They also discuss the improvement of African teams at the World Cup, how far a team from the continent can realistically go, and who will win th
It's the fifth edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Ajax Cape Town, Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder Lebogang Manyama. The panel discusses the must-win game against Korea Republic, while 'Prof' takes us through various scenarios on the tactics board. They also look at how the African teams have been going through the first two rounds, and whether Netherlands and England stand a realistic chance of
Mexico was bad, but the Izinja zeGame panel - with Brent Carelse joining Josta Dladla and Mark Mayambela - has put it behind them and are instead focused on how we can beat Czech Republic. They also discuss the solid showings from other African teams, and tout Portugal as potential finalists come July the 19th. Also look out for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1! Episode powered by Lay's and MTNFC.
It's the third edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with Josta Dladla and Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder David 'DVD' Mathebula. The panel looks at Bafana's readiness for the tournament, with 'Prof' going into detail on how Mexico will approach the game and how the South Africans will look to counter. They also look at which of Ivory Coast and Morocco will go furthest for Africa, and how Senegal will do in their opener against the might of France.
It's the second edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy. The team dissect the visa debacle and what effect it may have on the players, and pick a starting XI for the 2026 opener against hosts Mexico. They also touch on Ghana's readiness for the tournament and their over-reliance on Antoine Semenyo, as well as who will take the torch from Messi & Ronaldo as the GOAT. Also l
Izinja zeGame is changing it up a bit for the duration of the World Cup. Mark 'The Professor' Mayambela joins host Josta Dladla for the duration of the tournament, with former Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite also in studio for the first episode, chatting all thing Bafana Bafana and World Cup. Also look our for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1!
In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, former Strasbourg, SuperSport United, Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards midfielder Michael Nkambule talks about getting into the podcast game after playing, starting off as a goalkeeper, disappointment in Thailand, losing his love for the game, training with Manchester United, language barriers in France, being lured back by Pitso Mosimane, what could have been at Naturena, disillusionment with South African football politics, and rejecting Daveyton’s bad r
Former Orlando Pirates winger Joseph Makhaya joins us in the Izinja zeGame studio to take about his famous 'Duku-Duku' nickname, bringing through the next generation of superstars, discovering Mbekezeli Mbokazi, being part of the inaugural Buccaneers’ academy, replacing his childhood hero in the first team, being ‘mesmerised’ by the quality in the first team, a tribute to the late Zodwa Khoza, and how he stayed grounded throughout the glory days.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.