The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete
SunSport Editor Matthews Mpete hosts The SportsTalk
PODCAST: NEW TWIST IN TTM SALE!
There seems to be shocking developments in the AmaZulu camp where Sandile Zungu, new of the club, has differences with previous owners - Sokhelas. This is with regards to money owed to the Sokhela family. Also, Siphiwe Tshabalala, could be out of the club. There's a new twist in the…
SPORTSTALK: NO HOLDS BARRED WITH TTM COACH, JOEL MASUTHA!
TSHAKHUMA FC coach, Joel Masutha, says his job is not at risk as he works on implementing strategies that will help save the club from the dreaded relegation axe. Players protest and unpaid salaries are among issues he's dealing with, but he concedes that it's not his problem but that…
SPORTSTALK: WEEKEND WRAP WITH CHIEFS AND PIRATES' CONTRASTING RESULTS
IT was a weekend of contrasting results for Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, with the former having won 2-1 against Cape Town City and the latter suffered an unexpected 2-0 drubbing by Black Leopards. Here's what the coaches had to say
LISTEN: MATHEWS MPETE ENTERS CHIEFS' NATURENA CAMP!
VERY hectic week for Kaizer Chiefs as they now take on Black Leopards in the DStv Premiership following their Caf Champions League clash against Bamenda FC whom they knocked out of Africa's premier club competition. Samir Nurkovic is back to boslter the side while also Njabulo Blom and Daniel Cardoso…
LISTEN: REAL REASONS WHY TTM PLAYERS BANNED TRAINING
Tshakhuma FC players opted not to enter the training field in protest of unpaid salaries, as SunSport broke the story on Monday. But the rot goes deeper than that as there are other underlying issues that have forced the players to stay away in protest. TTM's next DStv Premiership is…
LISTEN: CHIEFS STUCK WITH HUNT, DEAL WITH IT!
For the umpteenth time Gavin Hunt has tried to turn Kaizer Chiefs' fortunes around, but he seems to be unable to get it right. The rotation of players with each game could be his weak point as the former Bidvest Wits coach is still struggling to find winning combinations with…
LISTEN: FIFA BANS BANS 'DISLOYAL' CAF PRESIDENT
FIFA has announced the banning of CAF president Ahmad Ahmad for five-years from all football related matters. The announcement was made by the football controlling body on Monday, 23 November 2023. Also listen to Mathews Mpete's analysis of the CAF presidential race which has now opened up, with Patrice Motsepe…
LISTEN TO SPORTS-TALK: TRICKY AFTERNOON FOR BAFANA!
Bafana Bafana need as many goals as possible if they are keep their hopes of qualifying to the 2022 Afcon. Their return match against Sao Tome ePrincipe at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Stadium is crucial to keep tabs on table-toppers Ghana who are at the summit with nine points while…
SPORTS-TALK: JORDAAN EXPLAINS WHY MOTSEPE, AND OUT AHMAD
A mega-rich South African mining billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, has been pitted against Caf incumbent president Ahmad Ahmad, as they wrestle for the top position on 12 March next year. And a lot of canvassing and politicking will be the order of the day, but will Motsepe have time to travel…
SPORTS-TALK: 10 REASONS WHY CHIEFS LOST TO PIRATES!
It was always not going to be easy for Gavin Hunt's Kaizer Chiefs to beat a speedy and determined Orlando Pirates in the two-legged MTN8 semi-finals. We look at the weaknesses at Chiefs that could have led to the club falling on their knees to a rampant Pirates who beat…
LISTEN: TINKLER'S IN BIG TROUBLE!
IT'S just a matter of time before Maritzburg United chairman, Farook Kadodia, wields the axe. Having gone 10 games with a win, Kadodia might very soon run out of patience with coach Eric Tinkler, like he did with his assistant Vincent Kobola. Kobola was shown the door last week in…
LEOPARDS STAR WANTS OUT!
BLACK Leopards attacker, Lefa Hlongwane, says that he wants to be released by the Limpopo outfit. According to the frustrated player, he has since spoken to club chairman, David Thidiela, to give him his clearance but nothing is forthcoming.
SPORTS-TALK: HUNT REPRIMANDS SELFISH BILLIAT AND CLEARS KHUNE CONFUSION
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has reacted to Khama Billiat's selfish behaviour in the field of play, warning him to stop playing as an individual but form part of a collective. The forthright coach said he's approached the talented Zimbabwean star and expressed his feelings. Hunt has also explained why…
SPORTS-TALK: MNGQITHI REACTS ON GEORGE MALULEKA RUMOURS
Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, has reacted to rumours that they were considering loaning out George Maluleka as he was not part of their plans. He said this while reflecting on their rampant 3-0 win against Kaizer Chiefs in their opening DStv Premiership.
SPORTS-TALK: TTM BOSS CLEARS ALL CONFUSIONS
Tshakuma FC boss, Sello Chokoe, has promised their supporters that the recent hiccups at the club were just a learning curve and they will improve. We speak to Chokoe about the recent spate of embarrassing incidents at the clu like having three players on the bench in the MTN8, Oupa…
SPORTS-TALK: WHY SUNDOWNS GOT IT WRONG!
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS will be the noticeable absentee in the MTN8 semi-finals after being kicked on the back side by a determined and sharp Bloemfontein Celtic in the quarter-finals on Sunday night. Celtic will face defending cup champions, SuperSport United, while Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will meet in the other…
SPORTS-TALK: SHONGA NOT SATISFIED OVER TSHAKUMA MOVE
JUSTIN Shoga has revealed that he was forced to join Tshakuma FC against his will. He says his plan was to move to Europe, but his club Orlando Pirates already had plans about his future. Even though he's put up a disclaimer and blames no one for this, but reading…
LISTEN: IGESUND JOINS THE JOINT-COACHING DEBATE
GORDON Igesund has clarified the joint-coaching practice at Mamelodi Sundowns and reckons it can work for them. Sundowns introduced Steve Komphela as "senior coach" to join joint-coaches - Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena, following the sudden departure of Pitso Mosimane who has since joined Al Ahly in Egypt. Neil Tovet…
SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE
There has been mixed feelings about Bafana Bafana's 2-1 loss to Zambia on Sunday, which came hot on the heels of their 1-1 draw against Namibia in their two international friendlies. Bafana are preparing for the back-to-back 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Sao Tome and Princepe on 9 and 17 November…
SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE
There has been mixed feelings about Bafana Bafana's 2-1 loss to Zambia on Sunday, which came hot on the heels of their 1-1 draw against Namibia in their two international friendlies. Bafana are preparing for the back-to-back 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Sao Tome and Princepe on 9 and 17 November…