EPISODE · Apr 5, 2022 · 31 MIN
Lessons of resilience from SA legend Fani Madida
In this pod we hear from South African legend Fani Madida who fondly recalls his playing days at Kaizer Chiefs and Beşiktaş, while also explaining what led him into coaching. The former striker talks honestly and openly about how he had to show resilience and patience to earn his spot with the Soweto giants when he was looking to get his big break with the Amakhosi. Host: Courtney FreeseGuest: Fani Madida (South African legend) #SwallowsFC #TheBirdsAreBack #BabizeBonke #DStvPrem #Amakhosi4LifeFollow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 1:00 - Intro 3:00 - Patience and resilience leads to a Kaizer Chiefs contract 8:30 - Lessons learned from playing for Turkish giants Beşiktaş 20:30 - Unintentionally preparing himself for coaching with Steve KomphelaDuration: 31:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this pod we hear from South African legend Fani Madida who fondly recalls his playing days at Kaizer Chiefs and Beşiktaş, while also explaining what led him into coaching. The former striker talks honestly and openly about how he had to show resilience and patience to earn his spot with the Soweto giants when he was looking to get his big break with the Amakhosi. Host: Courtney FreeseGuest: Fani Madida (South African legend) #SwallowsFC #TheBirdsAreBack #BabizeBonke #DStvPrem #Amakhosi4LifeFollow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 1:00 - Intro 3:00 - Patience and resilience leads to a Kaizer Chiefs contract 8:30 - Lessons learned from playing for Turkish giants Beşiktaş 20:30 - Unintentionally preparing himself for coaching with Steve KomphelaDuration: 31:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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