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BBK Unplugged podcast
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Get behind the biggest sporting stories and hear from the sporting world's biggest names, with BBK Unplugged podcast.Renowned Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)and his revolving door of sporting experts, take you through the stories behind the scoreboard.SportsLIVE is a MultimediaLIVE production, a division of Arena Holdings. Sports, cricket, rugby, soccer, football, tennis, sportsmen, sport, goal, South African sport
Episodes
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'The time is now': Sandile Zungu bids for SA Football Association presidency
AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu says "the time is now" as he officially throws his hat into the ring for the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidency.Zungu believes South African football needs strong leadership, improved governance and a renewed vision to restore the image and...
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John Terry: Bellingham is England's Zidane
In this edition of BBK Unplugged, former Chelsea and England captain John Terry joins the podcast to discuss England's hopes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Terry explains why he believes Jude Bellingham is England's answer to Zinedine Zidane and how the Real Madrid midfielder could be the player to...
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Outstanding Ouaddou repays Khoza’s faith
In a matter of 10 months, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has moved from being harangued by some hostile fans to being hailed as the hero who ended an eight-year hunger. On his first attempt, Ouaddou has outdone himself by achieving something predecessor Jose Riveiro could not after three...
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Jose Riveiro plots to claim the PSL title
BBK was in conversation with Pirates coach Jose Riveiro as the 2024-25 season gets underway. Pirates mentor is aware his team can convert eight costly draws from last term into wins. The Buccaneers have reaped rich rewards from the stability of Riveiro’s leadership with four cup conquests, and…
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Michael Owen tips Arteta to pip Pep Guardiola
In this episode of the BBK Unplugged Podcast, we chat with Michael Owen, the former professional footballer reflects on the EPL season a head . He tells BBK that Pep Guardiola’s attempt for an unparalleled fifth consecutive English Premier League title may be scuppered by his student Mikel Arteta.
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‘I have my coaching qualifications’ -Helman Mkhalele
Bafana Bafana assitant coach Helman Mkhalele on the BBK Uplugged podacst speaks about his coaching qualifications; building on Afcon momentum; creating an SA football think tank; why Chiefs and Pirates must step up to the plate; how Jomo Sono sold him to Greece and Irvin Khoza sold him to Turkey...
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'Alcohol abuse remains a persistent problem among PSL players' Mosimane tells BBK
Alcohol abuse remains a persistent problem among Premier Soccer League (PSL) players, an issue Pitso Mosimane says needs all hands on deck to address.Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas spoke to Mosimane about alcohol abuse in the PSL, taking on the coaching job at Kaizer Chiefs,...
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'New Kazier Chiefs coach will be in charge by the pre-season'-Kazier Motaung tells BBK
A new Kaizer Chiefs coach will be in charge of the club going into preseason. These are not my words but those of head honcho of club, Kaizer Motaung himself. If you don’t believe me, listen to this latest instalment of SportsLIVE with BBK on when the Chiefs saviour will arrive. He also speaks...
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DStv Premiership coaches speak their minds ahead of the 2023-24 season kick-off
The wait is over. Football on the domestic front is back and it will get off with a bang when six time Premier Soccer League champions and holders Mamelodi Sundowns get the show underway with a clash against Sekhukhune United. In this edition of the podcast, host BBK caught up with several DStv...
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Jose Riveiro talks upcoming Nedbank cup and all things Pirates
In an exclusive sit-down with Jose Riveiro we got the Orlando Pirates coach to talk about the threat of Sekhukhune United in the upcoming Nedbank Cup final. We also quizzed him about the defensive partnership of Xoki and Sibisi, the super sub special weapon that is Sandile Mthethwa, born-again...
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Our winning 11: Top fashion-scoring world cup soccer shirts
With the 2022 Qatar World Cup in full swing, Arena’s most fashion forward experts rate some of the best (and worst) soccer shirts to grace the pitch. The competition kicked off on Sunday and will see 32 teams from around the world take each other on in the hopes of bagging the coveted golden...
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Steenbok unplugged
New Safa technical director Walter Steenbok says he wants to silence the drums of disagreement between PSL coaches and Bafana boss Hugo Broos. "I’m in a whatsapp group with all PSL coaches. I want to be a buffer between Broos and PSL coaches.” He cautions that Broos must be mindful of his…
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King Kaizer on the microphone
Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung speaks on the PSL working on a model to regulate the buying and selling of clubs and bringing a new leadership on board. King Kaizer says he is well aware that the army of Amakhosi fans is worried that their strike force may lack of firepower ahead of the 2022-23...
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Kaizer Chiefs are improving, says Frosler
I’m chilling in the corner and sitting on a crate with Mabizwasabele. Who you ask? That’s the utility Kaizer Chiefs player Reeve Frosler. Frosler is adamant that Chiefs are improving. He talks about the difficult time when multiple Covid-19 cases hit Mount Naturena and what the young players need...
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Morena, man of the moment
Thapelo Morena joins me on SportsLIVE with BBK as we look back to his moment of magic - the solitary strike that saw Mamelodi Sundowns earn an historic victory against Al Ahly in Egypt. We also chat Bafana Bafana and DStv Premiership.
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Kaizer Chiefs slayer Tim
He was signed as a player by John Comitis while pursuing his law studies. He graduated as a lawyer and went on to become a top player agent. He now sits as an equal with Comitis as a fellow club owner. Tim Sukazi is the your guest on SportsLive with BBK and shares thoughts on chowing Chiefs, the...
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Jesse Donn banging on the Bafana door
Jesse Donn, the 22-year-old SuperSport United central defensive midfielder tells me about quietly establishing himself in the Matsatsantsa engine room, banging on the Bafana door, learning from Teboho Mokoena and Thamsanqa Gabuza and gives thoughts on the absence of white players. It is all in...
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Magic man Maduka
The man from Malawi who is behind the magic of Royal AM, John Maduka is your guest on SportsLive with BBK. Hear him on red hot striker Victor Letsoalo, boss lady MamMkhize, Max Tshabalala and the so far stunning season of the new kids on the PSL block.
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From poverty to prosperity - The Willard Katsande story
This is not a football podcast. It is the inspirational life story of Willard Katsande, Zimbabwean professional footballer, a former player of Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs and the Zimbabwe national team. It is a tale about getting out of the ghetto. Katsande says poverty is the best...
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Teboho Mokwena in the zone
“I grew up supporting Kaizer Chiefs but I’ve fallen in love with Mamelodi Sundowns,” Teboho Mokoena, the in-demand SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana midfielder, tells me on SportsLive with BBK. He shares interesting insights on Bafana boss Hugo Broos, Sipho Mbule and SuperSport United.
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Chiefs vs Sundowns - the fan face-off is back
The swashbuckling Brazilian Skhomo and the stout-hearted Khosi Mkhu face-off on SportsLive with BBK as they run the rule on the upcoming mouthwatering Mamelodi Sundowns v Kaizer Chiefs clash.
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Bafana's new beginning under Broos
Colleague and senior journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele joins me as we sink our teeth into Bafana Bafana as they begin their gruelling qualifying campaign for 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar as the team builds anew yet again, this time under new boss Hugo Broos. Hopefullly the new Broom with sweep clean....
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Salute the Major
Listen to AmaZulu striker Lehlohonolo Majoro tell his story of how he retired from football in his teens, having the cushion of education, Caf Champions League campaign and working with Bhele and Benni. Enjoy SportsLIVE with BBK.
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Mokwena on the mic
On SportsLIVE with BBK, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena shares his thoughts on the club's new signings, Caf Champions League, the strength and threat of Kaizer Chiefs and more.
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Off the field: saving soccer sponsorships
Managing partner at Playmakers Seishane Leshaba chats sponsorships, the impact of Covid-19 on the shrinking the sponsorship and sports revenue market and shirt merchandise, with our host BBK on this weeks episode of SportsLIVE with BBK.
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Jele unplugged…
Happy Jele and Orlando Pirates have been tighter than tongue and saliva, together since 2006. Hear him out on his highs and lows at Bucs, recovering from suffering tennis score defeats, being sidelined for a year, signing a new contract and the influence on Mandla Ncikazi.
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Reject? Who? Me?
Keagan Dolly is back in town and went one on one with BBK. He breathes fire about his new home Kaizer Chiefs, reuniting with the components of the CBD, rejecting offers from elsewhere and what he aims to do return glory days to Amakhosi.
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"I had a dream", says Bafana Bafana keeper Ronwen Williams
If you want loyalty get a dog, they say. If you want a one club man, SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is your go to guy. He arrived at the club as a kid and is living his dream as number one goalkeeper for club and country. On SportsLive with BBK Williams spoke to me about Mokoena,...
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Zungu in the zone
"If you are a player for AmaZulu FC you have to impress coach," says club president Sandile Zungu when asked about Siphiwe Tshabalala. He also shares his thoughts on coach Benni McCarthy, Moeneeb Josephs, Siyabonga Nomvethe and offers a view on Caf president Patrice Motsepe. Sengwayo also pays...
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Jay-Jay Okocha says his say…
He was so good they named him twice, Jay Jay Okocha. On SportsLive with BBK the Nigerian and African soccer legend chats about SA players being too comfortable, says Motsepe for Caf president and gives thoughts on Haaland, Mbappe and Sancho.
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Thabo Nodada unplugged
The Cape Town City captain is not just a dynamite in a small package. He is actually a ball of fire. He shares his thoughts about the prospect of joining Kaizer Chiefs, Bafana beating Ghana, Bongani Zungu and Percy Tau and what he wants for himself. This is fire. You don't want to miss it.
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The power of Mandla
Head coach Mandla Ncikazi shares the secrets of Lamontville Golden Arrows' great start to the PSL season, how he discovered Fortune Makaringe and a long list of other players, his relationship with Steve Komphela and views on his boss Mato Madlala.
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Buhle breaks the silence
Buhlebuyeza Mkhwanazi has not kicked a ball in anger in many months. The 2016 MTN8 winner, the 2017 Premier Soccer League and Telkom Knockout champion joins BBK on SportsLive with BBK to talk about his standoff with chaos club TTM, his next destination, turning down an offer from north Africa…
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Music in the air
What's popping in the ears of flying winger and Rugby World Cup hero Makazole Mapimpi when he prepares himself for the battle ahead? What sound moves the spirit of veteran footballer Reneilwe Letsholonyane as he plans and plots against the opponents before stepping on to the football field? I...
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Kekana unplugged
The captain of mellow yellow men from Chloorkop, the scorer of top drawer scorchers, Hlompho Kekana, has once again gained nomination for the Puskas goal of the year. He is the guest on SportsLive with BBK and they talk about Pitso Mosimane's Champions League hunt with Al Ahly, Themba Zwane's red...
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Desiree's desire for a record fourth Cosafa Cup final victory
Whoever came up with dynamite comes in small packages had my guest in mind. She is the mother of the nation of the many women who play football for the senior women's soccer national team Banyana Banyana. Her name is Desiree Ellis. She is the Alice in the Banyana wonderland. If boxing had the…
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From Jozi to Dar es Salaam, Senzo is the man!
Today on SportsLive with BBK we travel all the way to east Africa. We stop in country called Tanzania. The reason we are in Tanzania today is because it has, for many years, been home to one South African, Senzo Mbatha, formerly known Mazingiza. The former Orlando Pirates, Platinum Stars and Bay...
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Cobra ready to strike Sea Robbers
Name: Dlamini, Ayanda "Cobra" Dlamini. Age: 36. Occupation: Youngest coach in the Premier Soccer League. Discussion: Why I signed Augustine Mulenga. Why I went for experinced Alan Freese as assistant coach. Why I brought 36-year old Simphiwe Tshabalala. Catch Dlamini in his own words in this…
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Cometh the hour, cometh Gavin
"Kaizer Chiefs will be competitive. I will make them competitive." That is Gavin Hunt's pledge to the army of Amakhosi faithful as he begins his journey in gold and black. Catch his frank conversation with the Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas on the SportsLIVE with BBK podcast.
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From Cape to Cairo, Rhulani on Pitso
Rhulani Mokwena shares his thoughts on the mark of the man that is Pitso Mosimane. The foundations of African football shook when Mosimane resigned from an eight year successful spell with Mamelodi Sundowns to team up with African Club of the Century and Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The Hurricane,...
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Rugby returns and magical soccer ahead
The focus is on rugby and soccer in your latest offering of SportsLIVE with BBK. There will be a lot of rusty bodies when rugby returns in SA. Loftus Versfeld will be the base for the Super Fan Saturday double header. The first game to get rugby action going again will see the Bulls battle the...
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Kaizer Chiefs' head scout chats about player selection in SA
Walter Steenbok, the head of scouting at Kaizer Chiefs, a role he performed with distinction at Mamelodi Sundowns, is a well decorated scouting master. The supremely qualified talent spotter has published a book titled The Football Scouting Bible. It offers a practical guide to scouting. Such is...
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'My dream was to become a radio DJ' — Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana
From the dusty fields of Zebediela to scaling the heights of football success in SA and the continent. That is the story of Hlompho Kekana, the Mamelodi Sundowns captain as told to Bareng-Batho Kortjaas on SportsLIVE with BBK. The boy who harboured ambitions of becoming a DJ is a now a man with...
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Fan face-off part two: Chiefs vs Sundowns
In today's podcast we have part two of the fan face-off between Kaizer Chiefs fan Mkhuseli Ngcube and his opposite number from Mamelodi Sundowns, Sive Yekanye. We are one match away from the curtain falling down on the 2019-20 Absa Premiership season. The champions will be crowned on the final…
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Kaitano Tembo watches with keen interest as Sundowns capitalise on Chiefs fumble
The 2019-20 Absa Premiership season is fast approaching the finish line. Although they lost 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns on Thursday, Kaizer Chiefs are still at the summit of the standings by virtue of a superior goal difference. Amakhosi and Abafana Bestyle are tied on 53 points going into weekend's...
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FAN FACE-OFF | Chiefs vs.Sundowns
Fans are the fuel that fire up the beautiful game. The footballers turn on the magic between the four white lines. The club bosses pay the bills. The sponsors funnel the funds that make the world go around. But soccer supporters, the football fans are the fuel behind it all. They are the heart…
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Geoffrey Toyana is ‘disappointed and disgusted’ by CSA president Chris Nenzani's comments
Today we shine the spotlight on Geoffrey Toyana, a top cricket coach who conducted a cleansweep in domestic cricket in 2017. On the back of the great work he did with Highveld Lions, the man was in line to graduate to Proteas coaching job. But Cricket South Africa appointed Barbadian Ottis…
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Soccer is back: coaches comment on Nedbank Cup semifinals
Welcome to SportsLIVE with BBK. In our first episode today, we will shine the spotlight on the Nedbank Cup semifinals. Find out what the coaches of Mamelodi Sundowns, Bidvest Wits, Baroka FC and Bloemfontein Celtic have up their sleeves as they go into battle in a double header at the spiritual...
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Lebogang Manyama's Comeback Season
Kaizer Chiefs held pole position in the Absa Premiership before the Premier Soccer League was suspended due to the coronavirus lockdown. Prior to the recess, Lebogang Manyama was the attacking midfielder that propelled AmaKhosi to the top of the log. His six goal contributions might not match…
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COVID-19, SPORT-0 (feat. Danny Jordaan & Irvin Khoza)
The Corona Virus has hit live sports for a six, it's put 19 past the net, it's stolen a march on every sporting event around the globe, it's hit sports for a knockout and fans as well as players and managers are feeling it. In this episode, we put together what the federation bosses have to say...
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Get behind the biggest sporting stories and hear from the sporting world's biggest names, with BBK Unplugged podcast.Renowned Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas (BBK)and his revolving door of sporting experts, take you through the stories behind the scoreboard.SportsLIVE is a MultimediaLIVE production, a division of Arena Holdings. Sports, cricket, rugby, soccer, football, tennis, sportsmen, sport, goal, South African sport
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