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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 correct move in leaving Orlando Pirates for a move to Belgium.

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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 the battle of the 40-year-olds. Also look out for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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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 lifting the trophy on July 19.

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