The Big Interview

The SL Podcast brings you interviews with professional football stars, coaches and personalities. Catch our episodes weekly!

Each episode is focused on important issues and stories around the league. From breaking news to discussions with coaches, owners and senior players and even controversial, hard-hitting football news, we've got you covered.

Weekly English South Africa Sports · Sports

241 Episodes

140 – 160

My Story - Gift Motupa Affirms Wits Title Intentions & Picks His PSL Top Five

In this episode, the Capitec My Story competition winner, Freeman Maluleka has his questions answered by Bafana Bafana and Clever boys striker Gift Motupa. The forward talks up Wits’ title chances and also picks his favourite players in the PSL. Listen to the full show in the player above. Note:…

6 Sep 2018 14 min

Still In Touch - Jacob Sakala On Violent Club Owners & Working Without A Salary

In this episode of Still In Touch: We re-enact a conversation with former Dynamos and Black Leopards coach Jacob Sakala who reveals one incident where a club owner promised him a beating if he lost a match – an incident that had a happy ending. Sakala also relates a story…

5 Sep 2018 9 min

096 - Big Interview: Lorenzo Gordinho Clarifies Past Komphela Tension & Almost Re-joining Chiefs

In this episode of the Big Interview, on loan Bloemfontein Celtic defender Lorenzo Gordinho reveals that he was close to re-joining Kaizer Chiefs during the recently closed transfer window. The player also clarifies the perceived tension between him and Coach Steve Komphela – revealing that it is all in the…

4 Sep 2018 14 min

The Presser: Solinas Defends Selection & Tembo Delighted With Striker

In this episode of The Presser, Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas defends his selection of two defensive midfielders for their MTN8 loss to SuperSport United, whilst also giving an update on the fitness of Lebogang Manyama. SuperSport mentor Kaitano Tembo expresses his delight regarding Bradley Grobler’s goal-scoring exploits. We also…

3 Sep 2018 11 min

Still In Touch - Sebola Pt 2: The Dirty Tricks In Africa

In this episode of Still in Touch; we continue with re-enactment of our conversation with former Pirates and Ria Stars Striker Andries Sebola, who reveals the dirty off field tactics employed by their CAF opponents - including the employment of prostitutes to distract the players. Sebola also shared a crazy…

29 Aug 2018 11 min

095 - Big Interview: Sangweni Discusses Reasons For Trading Pirates For Chippa

In this episode of the Big Interview Thamsanqa Sangweni reveals the reason behind him leaving Orlando Pirates for Chippa United, suggesting that it was not all football related. He also speaks on Dan Malesela’s dismissal as Chippa coach.

28 Aug 2018 14 min

The Presser: Pitso Highlights Fixture Challenge & Benni Celebrates Win

In this episode of The Presser, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane comments on fixture congestion and how it affects his squad rotation, while also giving an update on Rivaldo Coetzee’s injury. We also heard from Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy, who was happy with the win ahead of the…

27 Aug 2018 19 min

Still in touch: Andries Sebola On Steve Lekoelea Sleeping With Money Between His Legs

In this episode of Still in Touch, we go over former Pirates and Ria Stars Striker Andries Sebola's tales of the innovative banking methods of his former team mates. The episode also covers the nights spent gambling their salaries, and the one night of heavy drinking at the hotel by…

24 Aug 2018 12 min

094 - Thamsanqa Mkhize Talks New Signings, Season Ambitions & Bafana

In this episode of the Big Interview, we caught up with Cape Town City captain Thamsanqa Mkhize. The defender talks about their ambitions this season, the new signings and Bafana.

23 Aug 2018 16 min

The Presser: Benni Gives Teko Update & Larsen Talks Signings

In this episode of The Presser, we hear from Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy and Golden Arrows coach Clinton Larsen. McCarthy provides an update on Teko Modise ahead of their MTN8 clash while Larsen discusses new signings.

21 Aug 2018 17 min

Still In Touch Gerald Modabi Pt 2 - How Gift Once Cost Me R13 000

The famous Soccer Laduma Still in Touch feature is brought to life by Lunga Adam and Nklululeko Nkewo. In this episode, they cover the second part of Gerald Modabi's interesting tales, including how Gift Leremi once cost him R13 000.

20 Aug 2018 10 min

Doc: Zwane Shouldn't Apologise For His Skill

In this month's Sit Down with Doc, brought to you by SportPesa, the Kaizer Chiefs legend looks at some of the hottest football topics, including the recent MTN8 results, Themba Zwane's viral moment, Steve Komphela's perfect start and more. He also gives you his predictions for some of the biggest…

15 Aug 2018 19 min

093 - Ronwen Williams Describes Pirates Penalty Saves & Comments On Chiefs Clash

In this episode of the Big Interview we catch up with SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams fresh off of his heroics against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8. The shot-stopper describes his crucial penalty saves in their battle with the Sea Robbers before discussing their next challenge against Kaizer Chiefs.

14 Aug 2018 14 min

092 - Deon Hotto On His Goal Against Chiefs, Wits' Ambitions & Why He Decided To Join The Clever Boys

In this week's episode of the Big Interview, we speak to the in-form Bidvest Wits attacker Deon Hotto. He talks us through his spectacular goal against Kaizer Chiefs, reveals his and the club's ambitions this season, as well as discusses the recent interest in him from various clubs before joining…

8 Aug 2018 14 min

The Presser - Benni McCarthy Reflects On Winning Start, Explains Team Selection & Praises Midfield Leaders

In this episode of The Presser, we hear from Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy after his side's impressive 2-0 win over SuperSport United in their opening game of the PSL season. He heaps praise on his troops, including his leaders in midfield, and explains some of the changes he…

7 Aug 2018 20 min

Shield Big Interview - Mark Fish & Chelsea Development Coach On Sbonis i'Diski Finals

In this week's episode of the Big Interview, brought to you by Shield, we talk to Chelsea development coach Laurence Griffin as well as Orlando Pirates legend Mark Fish about the Shield Sbonis i’Diski finals and what the winners can expect to experience.

4 Aug 2018 23 min

My Story - Tso Vilakazi On Who He Thinks Will Win The PSL & His Favourite Goals

In this episode, the Capitec My Story winner, Msekeli Ntola, has his interview conducted with Benedict "Tso" Vilakazi. The former Orlando Pirates man discussed other careers he considered, picks his favourite to win the PSL this season and also picks his favourite goals that he scored in his playing career.

2 Aug 2018 15 min

090 - Moeketsi Sekola: I Want To Replicate Collins Mbesuma

In this episode of the Big Interview, we talk to Highlands Park striker Moeketsi Sekola about the transfer rumours involving Orlando Pirates, the ups and downs of his career, as well as his ambitions to top the scoring charts in the PSL once again.

25 Jul 2018 15 min

089: What It Was Like Working With Giovanni Solinas - Nhlanhla Vilakazi & Danny Venter

In this week's episode of the Big Interview we catch up with Nhlanhla Vilakazi (AmaZulu) and Danny Venter (Golden Arrows) as they talk to us about their time with the new Kaizer Chiefs coach, Giovanni Solinas. Both players worked under the Italian during their time with Free State Stars, and…

17 Jul 2018 12 min

My Story - Rowen Fernandez On Special Soweto Derby Moments, Germany & His Favourite Coaches

In this special episode, the winner of the Capitec My Story competition, Mxolisi Ngongoma, has his questions answered by former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez. The ex-Bafana goalkeeper talks about playing in the Soweto Derby, his time in Germany, his favourite coaches and some of the highlights of his career.

16 Jul 2018 15 min