Soccer Laduma Podcast The Big Interview

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
80 – 100

'I Didn't Want To Go Behind Their Backs' - Phala

In this episode of the Big Interview, former SuperSport United midfielder Thuso Phala opens up about the circumstances that saw him move to Black Leopards FC. He reveals how his desire to do the right thing resulted in missing training. Phala also speaks about why he chose Lidoda Duvha as…
31 Jul 2019 12 min

Stellenbosch Up For It

In today's Big Interview, we caught up with Stellenbosch FC CEO, Rob Bernadi. From stadium upgrades to technical team improvements, no stone has been left unturned. The Stellies top man also shared insight into marquee signing, Morgan Gould and the impact he has had on the squad.
25 Jul 2019 15 min

'I Still Have A Future In The PSL' - Manqele

In this episode of the Big Interview, we spoke to Royal Eagles centre forward, Edward Manqele. The 32-year-old shares his time at former club, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila F.C., his experience in the NFD and his plan to help the Eagles soar among South Africa's elite.
24 Jul 2019 14 min

No-one Refs For The Money

In this week's edition of the Big Interview, brought to you by OUTsurance, we bring you Part 2 of our interview with Akhona Makalima. Akhona talks about her pre-match preparations, the disciplinary processes involved when a referee makes a mistake and she gives advice to aspiring referees.
17 Jul 2019 17 min

I Work Harder To Prove I Was Done No Favours

In this week's edition of the Big Interview, brought to you by OUTsurance, we talk to the 'She Ref', Akhona Makalima. She tells about the dynamics she faces on the field as a women in a man's world in her energetic interview!
11 Jul 2019 16 min

Even Messi Would Struggle In Bafana

In this episode of The Big Interview, we speak to ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siyabonga Nkosi. Siyabonga comes to Lebo Mothiba's defence after the striker has come under some criticism at the AFCON 2019.
4 Jul 2019 16 min

PSL Committed To Speedy Disciplinaries In 2019/20 Season

In this episode of The Big Interview, we speak to PSL CEO, Mato Madlala. Madlala talks about the PSL's commitment to speedy disciplinary processes in the new season, the issues with fixture congestion and how the PSLs success has become a double-edged sword.
2 Jul 2019 11 min

Jabu "Shuffle" Mahlangu Pulls No Punches On Bafana Bafana

In this episode of The Big Interview, we speak to former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jabu "Shuffle" Mahlangu. Mahlangu pulls no punches in his analysis of Bafana Bafana's performance against Ivory Coast at the 2019 AFCON. He addresses the tactical deficiencies in the team, the never-ending train of…
27 Jun 2019 20 min

'Onyango Is The Best In Africa'

In this episode of the Big Interview, we speak to Orlando Pirates Coach Micho Sredojevic. Coach Micho speaks about Uganda's progress at AFCON thus far. He also shares his views on former Orlando Pirates target Murushid Juuko's career and why he believes Denis Onyango is the best goalkeeper in Africa.
25 Jun 2019 22 min

'VAR Can Only Improve The Game'

In this week's edition of the Big Interview, brought to you by OUTSURANCE, we talk to one of South Africa's top referees, Victor Gomes. Gomes shares how he got started in refereeing, his thoughts on VAR and how it impacts on the beautiful game, and much more.
19 Jun 2019 26 min

Vusi Ntimane - My Mission At TS Sporting

In this week's episode of the Big Interview, we speak to TS Sporting's newly appointed Football Manager Vusi Ntimane as he shares his "5-year plan" for his new Club. He also makes a plea to the people of Mpumalanga and reveals why he is friends with most footballers!
18 Jun 2019 15 min

Leo Thethani On His Future Prospects

In this Youth Day Big Interview, we talk to Jong Ajax forward Leo Thethani. Thethani shares his story so far, and what he hopes to achieve in the years to come. He also shares with us his thoughts on what is holding youth players back.
16 Jun 2019 10 min

‘Mdantsane Not Going Anywhere!’

Baroka FC escaped relegation in the 2018/19 season by a small margin, but they will remember it as the season they won the Telkom Knockout trophy they by defeating Orlando Pirates. In this week's Big Interview, we talk to the Baroka's Team Manager, Richard Mashabane, about the plans for next…
10 Jun 2019 13 min

‘Coaches Job Done, Result On Us Now’

Tonight Bafana Bafana are in action against Malawi in the COSAFA Cup Plate Final. Earlier today we caught up with Luther Singh who reflected on the team's performance in the competition so far and what the future holds for him.
7 Jun 2019 6 min

'Not Being Recognised In SA Hurts'

Former Bloemfontein Celtic defender James Madidilani is a man on a mission. In his three years coaching Bantu FC, he has won the Lesotho Premier League twice. He holds a CAF B Licence and is awaiting his CAF A Licence which he believes will help him achieve even more. In…
6 Jun 2019 11 min

ICASA vs PSL Continues

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, ICASA, is proposing that Sports Broadcast Rights be available as free-to-air for all South Africans. This has seen the Chairman of the PSL, Dr Irvin Khoza, threaten to shut down the league should this proposed regulation be implemented, as 'it would cripple the…
3 Jun 2019 21 min

Notoane And Malepe On COSAFA Preparations

There's a busy weekend of football ahead with the UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday and Bafana Bafana kicking off their COSAFA Cup campaign against Botswana on Sunday. On SL Radio today, we speak to the COSAFA Squad Captain, Tercious Malepe, as well as the Coach, David Notoane, on the…
31 May 2019 17 min

Booth On U20 World Cup And Development

South Africa's Amajita suffered a 5-2 defeat against Argentina at the U20 World Cup after Phillips' saw his yellow card converted to a straight red. Today on SL Radio, we speak to Matthew Booth about how the team can manage their results in the tournament, and what is holding back…
27 May 2019 13 min

'Nedbank Cup Was Never Our Priority'

Coach Dan Malesela became the first person in South Africa to win the Nedbank Cup both as a player and as a Coach when over the weekend his TS Galaxy side beat Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in the Nedbank Cup Final. In today's episode of The Big Interview, we…
21 May 2019 17 min
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