The Carwash 2.0
The CARWASH 2.0 brings the stories that shape the game! Raw, loud, and unapologetic.
‘Pitso Is Playing Mind Games With Chiefs’
With the CAF Champions League coming to a close, all eyes will be watching Kaizer Chiefs as they appear in their first-ever Champions League final, during a season that has been an emotional rollercoaster for fans. Football matches don’t get bigger than this, Chiefs vs Al Ahly, Chiefs vs Pitso,…
Who Will Conquer Europe?
In the inaugural episode of ‘The Carwash Extras’ series, former Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town goalie Sean Roberts sits down with Soccer Laduma International news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield to discuss the latest news revolving around the International game. As we are all well aware, the European Championships have officially…
‘SAFA Didn’t Have A Choice’
With the COSAFA Cup only a few days away, all eyes will be on the National team, as Bafana Bafana finds themselves in a group with Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Recent news has shown that Orlando Pirates have refused to release 3 plays from club duty, to represent their country…
“Will The PSL Step In?”
This week has had some interesting outbreaks of news revolving around the local game. Royal AM and Cippa United were set to partake in a PSL Playoff fixture, however, a few moments before the game was set to commence, Royal AM started boycotting and eventually left the stadium, forcing forfeit…
Teko: 'Chiefs Don't Need To Lose'
With the Semi-Finals of the CAF Champions League around the corner, all eyes will be on Kaizer Chiefs as they take on Moroccon giants, Wydad AC. Amakhosi came up against Wydad in the group stages, spoils were shared as both teams were victorious on one occasion. Will things be different…
Teko: ‘Chiefs Know What To Do’
With the news that Stuart Baxter and Kaizer Chiefs are being reunited after 6 years causing a wavelength in the local game, everyone is thinking about how he will make a difference in Naturena. The answer is simple, Baxter understands the culture in the Amakhosi camp as well as the…
What’s Next For Hunt?
With Kaizer Chiefs and Gavin Hunt parting ways, after the club decided to terminate Hunts’ contract with immediate effect, the future of Gavin Hunt is hanging in the air and only time will tell where the former Bidvest Wits coach will go. Speaking on the Carwash, former Mamelodi Sundowns star…
‘Pitso Didn’t Deserve That’
In light of recent events revolving around Mamelodi Sundowns fans, the Carwash crew reacts to the disappointing scenes that occurred in Pretoria, where an angry ‘mob’ of Sundowns fans were verbally and visually abusing coach Pitso in the Al Ahly Team bus. “It is a total embarrassment for football,” Roberts…
It’s Pitso vs Sundowns
With The quarter finals of the CAF Champions League well underway, Kaizer Chiefs have already placed one foot into the semi-finals after beating Simba 4-0 in the first leg. However, Mamelodi Sundowns were not met with the same fate as they came up against their former coach Pitso Mosimane and…
The Carwash PSL Awards!
With Mamelodi Sundowns now one victory away from being confirmed as DStv Premiership champions for the fourth season running, supporters and football pundits have begun their season retrospective, picking who the player and coach of the season candidates are. In the latest episode of the SL Podcast's "The Carwash" (brought…
Hugo Broos Lands Bafana Job: A Breakdown...
Belgian football manager Hugo Broos has been announced as the South African national team head coach, replacing Molefi Ntseki who was sacked following Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify for the upcoming Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON). This news follows weeks of speculation linking Amazulu coach Benni McCarthy & former Bafana…
"What Pitso Told Me Years Ago..." (Brought To You By Heineken)
While Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has reportedly rejected an offer from the South African Football Association (SAFA) to replace Molefi Ntseki as the national team coach, according to one of his former star players, Mosimane is not done with international football just yet. Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise,…
Teko: "We Need Many A Benni"
While Mamelodi Sundowns have rightfully earned praise for their record-setting unbeaten run in the DStv Premiership, Amazulu have been on a tear of their own, which has seen them improve drastically from their disappointing 2019/20 campaign. Coach Benni McCarthy has delivered results ever since taking over as 'Usuthu' coach, with…
Has Khune Silenced The Haters?
Kaizer Chiefs earned their spot in the CAF Champions League quarter-final, thanks in large part to goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune's second half heroics against Horoya AC. The 2-2 scoreline doesn't do his performance justice, but his trademark acrobatic shot-stopping has earned 'Itu' shining praise this week, which he's needed in a…
SAFA's Internal Crisis, Chippa's Challenges & More!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) are at a crossroads following Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the recent sacking of former national team head coach Molefi Ntseki and Neil Tovey vacating his role as technical director in July 2020. The organisation is left…
There Are Ghosts In The Bafana Setup...
With Bafana Bafana's recent failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, failing to earn a point against Sudan, who earned their spot with a 2-0 win over RSA, questions have been raised over the national team setup. SAFA have already fired coach Molefi Ntseki, but many believe that…
"The System Is Designed For Us To Fail"
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has an unfortunate history of players going broke after retirement, due to poor financial planning during their careers and the expensive lifestyles that many former stars struggled to maintain. There have been waves of calls over the years for the PSL and individual clubs to…
"I Had Opportunities To Play For Chiefs"- Teko Modise
Former Mamelodi Sundowns & Orlando Pirates midfielder Teko Modise enjoyed a legendary Premier Soccer League (PSL) career, winning back-to-back PSL Player of the Season awards with the ‘Bucaneers’ and capturing two league titles with ‘Masandawana’. The only ‘Big Three’ club which Modise hasn’t played for is Kaizer Chiefs, although there…
Roberts: 'This Is Going To Change African Football'
With Mamelodi Sundowns owner & mining businessman Patrice Motsepe set to take over as Confederation of African Football (CAF) president on Friday, South African football pundits and commentators have been debating how his rapid ascent to power could change the landscape of football on the continent. CAF has earned infamy…
“Molefi Needs A Core Team”
With the recent announcement of the Bafana Bafana squad which is set to face Ghana & Sudan in crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the selection of out-of-favour Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, as well as a host of debutants has come under question. Ntseki has been left with a…