World Cup edition: Episode 2

World Cup edition: Episode 2

It's the second edition of our Izinja zeGame World Cup special, with host Josta Dladla and analyst Mark Mayambela joined in studio by former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy. The team dissect the visa debacle and what effect it may have on the players, and pick a starting XI for the 2026 opener against hosts Mexico. They also touch on Ghana's readiness for the tournament and their over-reliance on Antoine Semenyo, as well as who will take the torch from Messi & Ronaldo as the GOAT. Also look our for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1! Episode powered by Lay's and MTNFC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

World Cup edition: Episode 1

Izinja zeGame is changing it up a bit for the duration of the World Cup. Mark 'The Professor' Mayambela joins host Josta Dladla for the duration of the tournament, with former Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite also in studio for the first episode, chatting all thing Bafana Bafana and World Cup. Also look our for our special Sunbet segment, where you can win BIG with the Home of the 100/1! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Nkambule

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, former Strasbourg, SuperSport United, Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards midfielder Michael Nkambule talks about getting into the podcast game after playing, starting off as a goalkeeper, disappointment in Thailand, losing his love for the game, training with Manchester United, language barriers in France, being lured back by Pitso Mosimane, what could have been at Naturena, disillusionment with South African football politics, and rejecting Daveyton’s bad reputation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joseph Makhanya

Former Orlando Pirates winger Joseph Makhaya joins us in the Izinja zeGame studio to take about his famous 'Duku-Duku' nickname, bringing through the next generation of superstars, discovering Mbekezeli Mbokazi, being part of the inaugural Buccaneers’ academy, replacing his childhood hero in the first team, being ‘mesmerised’ by the quality in the first team, a tribute to the late Zodwa Khoza, and how he stayed grounded throughout the glory days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Mathebula

In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, Josta Dladla is joined in studio by his former Kaizer Chiefs teammate, David Mathebula. 'DVD' discusses his philosophy as Amakhosi's Under-19 coach, learning the professional ropes at Dynamos, meeting heroes likes Shoes and Tsiki-Tiski at Naturena, biding his time behind big-name players, his partnership with Gert Schalkwyk, shining with other ‘rejects’ at Swallows, and working with coaches like Muhsin Ertugral, Ted Dumitru and Ernest Middendorp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.