SL Podcast The Weekend Special

The Weekend Special

On the SL Podcast's Weekend Special, you can get up to date with the latest happenings in SA football. We will bring you the latest news, results and also preview upcoming games throughout the season with special guest analysts. You, the fan, also have the chance to get your voice heard!
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Sports
59 Episodes
12 – 32

Weekend Special Ep 48 - Feutmba: Sundowns Are The Best Team In Mzansi

After their midweek victory over Maritzburg United, Mamelodi Sundowns are in the driving seat at the top of the Absa Premiership log. Should Ka Bo Yellow fans prepare champagne bottles already? Do other title contenders still have a chance? In this episode of the Weekend Special, former Sundowns star Roger…
15 Mar 2019 27 min

Weekend Special Ep 47 - WANTED: Strikers Who Can Actually Score Goals

The current Absa premiership season looks like yet another that will have a top scorer with less than 15 goals. Where have the goals gone? Where are the real strikers? In this episode of the Weekend Special, former top strikers Wilfried Mugeyi and Andries Sebola register their disappointment in the…
9 Mar 2019 28 min

Ep 45 - Can David Knockdown Goliath?

In this episode of the Weekend Special, SL Radio fans give tactical advice to the Magic FC on how to beat Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup. We also catch up with Danny Venter who lets us in on how Golden Arrows are preparing for their clash against Witbank Spurs…
16 Feb 2019 22 min

Weekend Special Ep 44 - Mngomeni Expects One-sided Drubbing

In this episode of the Weekend Special, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Mngomeni details his expectation for the derby. Soccer Laduma’s Gracia Michaels-Simpson provides an analysis of both the Soweto clubs. We hear from fans about the relevance of the derby.
8 Feb 2019 22 min

Weekend Special Ep 43 - Fans Pick Bucs Star As Best So Far

In this episode of the Weekend Special, fans pick an Orlando Pirates star midfielder as the best player of the season so far. We also speak to veteran journalist Peter Raath who gives an update of what is happening in the NFD. We look at the upcoming fixtures in the…
15 Dec 2018 21 min

Weekend Special Ep 42 - Will Football Kill Baroka Real Death?

In this episode of the Weekend Special, former Baroka coach Kgoloko Thobejane talks up his ex-club’s chances of winning the Telkom Knockout final against Orlando Pirates. We also hear from the Banyana Banyana camp as they returned from the Women’s Afcon. If you were coaching Baroka, what tactics would you…
7 Dec 2018 19 min

Ep 41 - Tasty Tshwane Derby Loading While Banyana Search For Continental Glory

In this episode of the Weekend Special, we preview the upcoming Tshwane derby as Mamelodi Sundowns look to continue their league dominance over their rivals Supersport United. We get a word from Banyana Banyana Vice-Captain as she looks forward to the final of the Women's Afcon against Nigeria. Manchester United…
30 Nov 2018 20 min

Weekend Special Ep 39 - 'South Africa Will Not Beat Nigeria'

In this episode of the Weekend Special, we focus on international football as both Banyana Banyana and Bafana Bafana prepare to face the Nigerians in continental competitions. One Mzansi fan is certain that South Africa will not be able to get a win against the Super Eagles. Peter Raath gives…
17 Nov 2018 23 min

Weekend Special Ep 38 - Former Keeper Backs Bucs Over Downs

In this episode of the Weekend Special, former Orlando Pirates Goalkeeper Francis Chansa gives advice to Pirates Keepers and speaks on the Sundowns vs Pirates clash. We give you the news stories that have been making headlines in football this week. Find out who the fans prefer as the number…
9 Nov 2018 32 min

EP37 - 'Amazulu Will Demolish Pirates'

In this episode of the Weekend Special, we ask fans which teams they think will bow out of Quarterfinals stage of the Telkom Knockout. One bold supporter is adamant that a Soweto Giant will be knocked out of the competition this weekend. We also look at the top stories that…
3 Nov 2018 24 min

EP36 - Brian Baloyi’s Shocking Goalkeeping Revelations

South African legend Brian Baloyi talks Gavin Hunt, Benni McCarthy, Pitso Mosimane and more ahead of another massive weekend in the South African Soccer calendar. Also…Make sure you hear why Brian Baloyi thinks South African football is heading for a goalkeeper crisis if things don’t change soon. Find out why…
26 Oct 2018 28 min

Weekend Special Ep 35 - 'I See Sundowns Losing This One'

In this edition of the Weekend Special, fans have their take on whether the TKO fixtures will produce any upsets this weekend - with some fans suggesting an upset result against Masandawana. We also catch up with Peter Raath, who provides us with the latest breaking stories and fixtures in…
19 Oct 2018 18 min

Weekend Special Ep 34 - Ntshangase & Mlambo Would Bring Back The Flair To Bafana

In this episode of the Weekend Special, we hear from Mzansi football fans about their preferred midfield combination for Bafana Bafana. Renowned African football journalist Thomas Kwenaite cautions the public not to take the Seychelles team lightly. Finally, Bafana coach Stuart Baxter provides an update on his team.
12 Oct 2018 26 min

Weekend Special Ep 33 - Gavin Hunts Pitso As Fans Talk Refereeing

In this episode of the Weekend Special, fans voice their frustrations around the officiating in the Absa Premiership this season. We also look at the main fixtures for the upcoming weekend as Masandawana prepare to square-off against the Clever Boys, while Amakhosi play behind closed doors.
5 Oct 2018 30 min

Weekend Special Ep 32 - Sebola Blames Foreign Coaches On Decline In Strikers

In this episode of the Weekend Special, former NSL top goal-scorer Andries Sebola lays blame on the influence of foreign coaches as the reason behind the scarcity of top strikers in Mzansi football. The fans have their say on voice-notes on why we no longer produce prolific strikers. We also…
21 Sep 2018 24 min

Weekend Special Ep 31 - City Take On Chiefs As We Discuss Cup Kings

In this edition of the Weekend Special, fans have their say on who they think are the Cup Kings of Mzansi football in recent times. We also have a look at the upcoming matches for the weekend as well as catch up with Peter Raath, who gives us an update…
15 Sep 2018 28 min
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