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Pitch Invasion podcast

The podcast for football tribalists.

Pitch Invasion is an opinionated, fun-loving football podcast giving a unique view on the latest football news and developments ⚽
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Sports
59 Episodes
12 – 32

Ep34: AFCON draw, Khune, Fill-up Orlando & Sundowns' decision

The AFCON 2019 draw delivered everything we hoped for including a fascinating "Group of Death". In Ep. 34 Lwazi, Xola and Emeka discuss the draw, Itumeleng Khune, Sundowns' decision and more. + AFCON Group of death: Bafana fearing no-one + Group A: Zimbabwe have the firepower to upset Egypt (05:00)…
16 Apr 2019 55 min

Ep33: Sundowns 10-top, Africa Ballon d'Or & Hazard

Africa is still spinning after Mamelodi Sundown's 5-star victory over Al Ahly in the CAF CL. Lwazi, Emeka & Xola reflect on a "top 10 SA game of all time", PSL title race, Africa's Ballon d'Or shot and Eden Hazard's Real Madrid audition. + CAF CL: Sundowns have arrived +…
9 Apr 2019 52 min

EP32: Jantjie, Pirates v Sundowns, backing Chiefs & Solskjaer-Ferguson

We start Episode 32 on a sombre note following the death of Free State Stars forward Sinethemba Jantjie. With Emeka calling in, the gents chat Pirates v Sundowns, Ernst Middendorp's Chiefs revival and debate the timing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United appointment. + Sinethemba Jantjie - one road death too…
2 Apr 2019 47 min

EP31: Bafana Bafana, AFCON surprises & Benni's CV

As Bafana Bafana join the 24-team AFCON hopefuls Lwazi, Emeka & Xola celebrate Percy Tau's heroics, debate potential AFCON heroes and salute Namibia, Zimbabwe & Tanzania's qualification. + South Africa at AFCON 2019 - "We made it!" + Emeka's officiating gripe (03:40) + Xola finally gives Stuart Baxter praise (05:10)…
25 Mar 2019 39 min

EP30: Pirates, Sundowns' swagger and the G.O.A.T

It's a bumper 30th episode as Xola, Lwazi & Emeka discuss Pirates metrics for success, Sundowns's swagger, Bafana Bafana's AFCON hopes, redefining the G.O.A.T debate and more. + Pirates CAF Champions League exit and "7 ABSA Prem finals" + Pitso Mosimane "writing a legacy that cannot be ignored" (08:00) +…
18 Mar 2019 1 hr 05 min

EP29: PSL sacrifices, Bafana surprises & the battle

"I'm looking at it saying how is Mothobi Mvala not in the National team..." with South Africa's AFCON 2019 hopes on the line will Baxter's squad get it done? In episode 29 the gents also chat Orlando Pirates priorities, Supersport vs Chiefs and Manchester United's season expectations. + Orlando Pirates:…
12 Mar 2019 54 min

EP28: PSL top 5, Bafana's refs & Liverpool's slip

"I want to see anarchy... I want the PSL bosses to have a situation where there's a trophy floating and they don't know where it will land" - Xola Magwaza That's how open the ABSA Premiership title race is with at least 5 teams still in it. In this mini-sode…
5 Mar 2019 29 min

EP27, 2nd half: Kepa, Liverpool's squad & Juve's sacrifice

"There are sometimes moments of chaos that revive a team..." will adversity get Chelsea players back on-side with Sarri? In the 2nd half Lwazi, Emeka & Xola chat Liverpool's squad depth, London derbies and more. + Kepa fiasco to work in Sarri's favour? + Man City quadrupple a hoax (04:30)…
26 Feb 2019 33 min

EP27, 1st half: Pirates, Dear Ernst & Amajita

“Cape City might be the team that decides this title...” the ABSA Premiership remains open as Pirates, Sundowns & Wits battle it out. Lwazi, Emeka & Xola also chat Chiefs goalie's & Africa at the u20 World Cup. + Pirates playing like Champions? + "Sundowns wasting games in hand..." (04:30)…
26 Feb 2019 39 min

EP26: Sundowns decider, UCL & Liverpool's week

"If Pirates don't beat Supersport, it's a two-horse race from then..." permutations aplenty as the PSL season gets hotter. Xola, Lwazi and Emeka chat Sundowns, Pirates, Champions League and Liverpool's toughest week. + Can the real Kaizer Chiefs please stand up + Benni Cape Town City in for another cup…
19 Feb 2019 46 min

EP25: Chiefs flair return, Aguero, Sorry-ball & UCL

It's a mega episode as Xola, Lwazi & Emeka discuss Kaizer Chiefs returning to their roots, Sergio Aguero, Chelsea's demise, Liverpool and who is the best placed team to win the Champions League. + Chiefs & Akpeyi showed up for Soweto Derby + Amakhosi the team of flair again? (05:18)…
12 Feb 2019 52 min

EP24, 2nd half: 3-horse race, Top 4 & El Clasico

"The pressure on Liverpool will begin to tell..." it's "squeaky bum time" as the race for the Premier League title intensifies. Will the Reds hold on, how will the Top 4 finish? Xola & Emeka discuss these topics and more in the 2nd half. + Man City still fallible, but…
5 Feb 2019 27 min

EP24, 1st half: Soweto Derby, Akpeyi & Sundowns transfers

"Khune's distribution is the best in the world"... with the Soweto Derby approaching Kaizer Chiefs goalie options may determine the result. Xola & Emeka also debate Daniel Akpeyi's arrival and Sundowns transfer policy. + does derby win mean more for Chiefs or Pirates? + what we like about the PSL…
5 Feb 2019 29 min

EP23, 2nd half: Ole teaching Sarri new tricks

Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showing the likes of Maurizio Sarri the new way? Emeka, Xola and Lwazi debate generational mindsets, Kevin-Prince Boateng and more. + Arsenal's injury curse and United's DNA + is there really anyone better than Solskjaer for the United job? (03:18) + "generational mindset" sets Ole apart…
29 Jan 2019 29 min

EP23, 1st half: Nedbank Cup upsets, Limpopo stars & Super-Downs

Nedbank Cup shocks, new stars and a narrow Kaizer Chiefs escape! Lwazi, Xola & Emeka also talk Orlando Pirates priorities and Mamelodi Sundown's "invincibility". + Baroka's TKO success is rubbing off on SA "minnows" + is Mwape Musonda the next Zambian star in the PSL? (04:30) + Leopard's Dylan Kerr…
29 Jan 2019 33 min

EP22, 2nd half: United the top 4 deciders, FA Cup & Thierry Henry

Are Chelsea going backwards, are United the "King Makers" in the top & is Arsenal vs Man Utd "a thing" again? Emeka joins Xola and Lwazi in an entertaining 2nd half to answer these questions. + Unai Emery vindicated on Mesut Ozil? + Chelsea's issues: Maurizio Sarri needs to adapt…
22 Jan 2019 31 min

EP22, 1st half: CAF CL, Chiefs, relegation & Nedbank Cup

South African club football is on the up as Orlando Pirates & Mamelodi Sundowns excel in the CAF Champions League, can it get better? In the first half Lwazi & Xola also discuss Kaizer Chiefs, the Nedbank Cup, Banyana Banya & more. + CAF Champions League: Sundowns and Pirates good…
22 Jan 2019 31 min

EP20, 2nd half: Baroka, Middendorp & 2018 reflection

In the second half Xola and Emeka chat Baroka FC's Telkom Knockout hangover, Ernst Middendorp and more... - is Baroka FC too good to be relegated? - Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp proving Emeka right - released by CT City, should Tokelo Rantie look to Orlando Pirates? - January transfer window:…
19 Dec 2018 26 min

EP20, 1st half: Mourinho axing & the Premier League race

Jose Mourinho is no longer the Man United manager! In the 2018 finale. The Pitch Invasion crew and guest Tholakele Mnganga dissect United's big decision, the subsequent fallout and more... - "Jose did what Jose does best" - "2000s Mourinho" victim of the times? - finding Man United's next long-term…
19 Dec 2018 37 min

EP19, 2nd half: Topping Liverpool, being Desiree Ellis

With Liverpool leading the Premier League Emeka, Xola, Lwazi take a look at the English game and chat Desiree Ellis and the FIFA Women's World Cup draw. - the arrogance of Manchester City? - Liverpool vs Man United: Red's title credentials under scrutiny (06:58) - kicking out racism: standing with…
12 Dec 2018 44 min
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