https://www.snl24.com/dailysun SunSport Editor Matthews Mpete hosts The SportsTalk Soccer en Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:36:17 +0200 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:46:27 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Daily Sun no Matthews Mpete Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1830/logo_5495_20250910_202445_1400.jpeg https://www.snl24.com/dailysun SunSport Editor Matthews Mpete hosts The SportsTalk Daily Sun episodic Daily Sun digital@dailysun.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1105376 https://iono.fm/e/1105376 She speaks to us about her experiences and missing Tokyo Olympics. ]]> Soccer Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:43:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: CASTER VENTS AFTER TERRIBLE TREATMENT! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:24 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1102550 https://iono.fm/e/1102550 Soccer Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:39:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: BAXTER DESERVES ANOTHER CHANCE! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:27 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1087846 https://iono.fm/e/1087846 A lot of meetings are taking place behind closed doors mapping the way forward in their quest to hold on to the historic brand.
Here's my interview with the businessman. ]]> Soccer Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:15:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: BUSINESSMEN VOW TO BRING CELTIC BACK 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 16:08 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1087766 https://iono.fm/e/1087766 Soccer Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:39:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN TO MAX TSHABALALA BID FAREWELL TO CELTIC PLAYERS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 16:26 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1086716 https://iono.fm/e/1086716 We address the free spending millionaire businesswoman and what's expected from her, this is not kindergarten.
Take a listen: ]]> Soccer Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:57:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: MAMKHIZE, PLEASE LISTEN TO ME, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:52 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1083673 https://iono.fm/e/1083673 But for Athletics it was worse since 1992. Someone must carry the blame. Listen to my analysis. ]]> Soccer Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:15:00 +0200 0 0 SOMEONE MUST CARRY THE BLAME FOR OLYMPICS' SHAMBLES 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:54 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1078852 https://iono.fm/e/1078852 And in the process they've released a number of players, but is it worth it, Can you see coach Stuart Baxter's vision here?
Let's debate - write to us at sport@dailysun.co.za ]]> Soccer Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:12:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: BLINDED BY BAXTER VISION! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 11:47 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1077899 https://iono.fm/e/1077899 But this must end, and it must end now. ]]> Soccer Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: FORGET ROYAL AM, LET GAMES BEGIN! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:37 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1075552 https://iono.fm/e/1075552 Is he taking advantage of Safa or there's a valid reason...
Let's talk about it: sport@dailysun.co.za ]]> Soccer Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:40:00 +0200 0 0 HUGO BROOS' SILENCE IS DEFEANING, WHERE'S HE? 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:02 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1074457 https://iono.fm/e/1074457 Soccer Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:19:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: CHIEFS DEFENDED POORLY, ASK BAXTER 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:00 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1069390 https://iono.fm/e/1069390 It's shocking that until today, the PSL log for the 2021-22 DStv Premiership is yet to be decided, it's a complete mess. ]]> Soccer Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:14:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: JOIN US INSIDE THE PSL PLAY-OFFS DRAMA 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 6:24 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1047875 https://iono.fm/e/1047875 Soccer Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:58:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: KAIZER MOTAUNG SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON NTSEKI 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 5:32 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1047873 https://iono.fm/e/1047873 Soccer Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:55:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: MOLEFI NTSEKI'S A BLESSING FOR CHIEFS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 16:52 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1038309 https://iono.fm/e/1038309 Soccer Wed, 12 May 2021 11:09:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: LEOPARDS' PSL STATUS AT RISK AGAINST CHIPPA 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:34 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1037012 https://iono.fm/e/1037012 Soccer Mon, 10 May 2021 11:40:00 +0200 0 0 Crazy week for Pitso: Is he good enough for Al Ahly? 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:03 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1035005 https://iono.fm/e/1035005
Listen to the analysis. ]]> Soccer Wed, 05 May 2021 15:11:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: DOUBTS HOVERING OVER BROOS HEAD! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:06 Listen to the analysis.]]> The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1033219 https://iono.fm/e/1033219 Three football brains - Steve Komphela, Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena - against McCarthy. ]]> Soccer Sun, 02 May 2021 18:08:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: REASONS WHY BENNI WILL PIP SUNDOWNS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 11:53 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1029843 https://iono.fm/e/1029843 Here's how Sundowns co-coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, reacted. ]]> Soccer Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: DOWNS COACH BITTER TO LOSE, ESPECIALLY TO CHIEFS! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 2:33 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1029796 https://iono.fm/e/1029796 In this case, it'll be vital that Safa finds a coach soon or else South Africans will take ownership of Bafana Bafana as coaches, why not?
This is your national team and you ca decide what must happen to the national side. ]]> Soccer Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:49:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: HERE'S A 'MASTERPLAN' TO HELP SAFA ON BAFANA! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:45 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1026682 https://iono.fm/e/1026682 It was the biggest upset of them all, but listen as we analyse it for you. ]]> Soccer Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:38:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: SUNDOWNS WERE BOUND TO LOSE, NO MATTER WHAT... 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:39 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1025490 https://iono.fm/e/1025490 Could this signal the gradual end of coach Josef Zinnbauer at the Soweto giants?
We analyse it here: ]]> Soccer Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:35:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: DEFINING MOMENT FOR ZINNBAUER AT PIRATES? WE ANALYSE IT! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 16:32 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1023215 https://iono.fm/e/1023215 We analyse these names for you. ]]> Soccer Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:30:00 +0200 0 0 BAFANA DESERVE BETTER THAN COACHES BANDIED ABOUT 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:27 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1019994 https://iono.fm/e/1019994 Let's talk about the Luc Eymael employment at Chippa United. ]]> Soccer Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:28:00 +0200 0 0 LUC, CHIPPA NOT WRONG EMPLOYING EYMAEL BUT... 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:31 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1018192 https://iono.fm/e/1018192 Soccer Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:23:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: BAFANA COACH FIRED, WHERETO FROM HERE? 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:32 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1016715 https://iono.fm/e/1016715 They finished the Group C perking order third on the log with 10 while Ghana won the group with 13 points, followed by Sudan with 12.
Ntseki admitted that the failure has dented South Africa's image and possibility of improving on Fifa rankings.
"The disappointment goes to every South African... the emotional pain that we have caused South Africans," said Ntseki following their loss.
"As a head coach of Bafana Bafana I came up with a turn around strategy, and I think everything started very well because we managed to accumulate the 10 points. We just needed a point to qualify. Yes as a coach, head of the selection committee, as head of the team my disappointment is huge.
"It's very huge for my personal growth, my personal achievements as coach of Bafana because the success of the team is my success.
"The failure of the team firstly starts with me to say I have failed as a coach because in football we need to own up. When there's success then you become everybody's favourite, but when there's failure you become an orphan and everybody is looking up to you and say you failed the team, you could not qualify.
"But things like these do happen in football. And we own up, we need to be very strong and say the team did not qualify. As a South African I wanted to see South Africa qualify. It's a big disappointment from my side." ]]> Soccer Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:29:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: NTSEKI ADMITS HE'S 'FAILED AS A COACH!' 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:47 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1010262 https://iono.fm/e/1010262 Listen to his whole speech when addressing delegates in Morocco. ]]> Soccer Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:22:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: MOTSEPE LAYS DOWN THE LAW TO CAF PRESIDENTS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 14:01 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1007291 https://iono.fm/e/1007291 The clock is ticking fast before a new chapter is written... in honour of South Africa.
For the first time in the history of African football, the country will have a Confederation of African Football (Caf) president in Patrice Motsepe.
Here we share with you the secrets that convinced Jacques Anouma, Augustin Senghor and Ahmed Yahya to rally behind him and withdraw their candidacy. ]]> Soccer Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: THE SECRET BEHIND MOTSEPE'S LANDSLIDE VICTORY 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:25 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1003377 https://iono.fm/e/1003377 Take a listen at this analysis of the Chiefs situation. ]]> Soccer Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:56:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: SHOULD CHIEFS FIRE GAVIN HUNT? 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 10:03 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/1000083 https://iono.fm/e/1000083 Soccer Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:54:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: TTM SHARES TURNAROUND STRATEGY WHILE CHIYANGWA TALKS ABOUT MOTSEPE 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 19:28 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/996166 https://iono.fm/e/996166 Brandon Truter, Swallows coach, tells us how they are doing it in the nest: ]]> Soccer Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:58:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: HERE'S WHY SWALLOWS CAN WIN PSL TITLE! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 13:52 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/987937 https://iono.fm/e/987937 There's shocking revelations from both camps, listen to this: ]]> Soccer Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:17:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: BRACE YOURSELF FOR 'THAT' SOWETO DERBY AGAIN 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 13:58 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/987394 https://iono.fm/e/987394 Bakatisi ka bobedi ba bua ka matsapa ao ba itemogelang ona pele ga derby, le batshamiki bao ba seyong le bao ba tlhokang go tokafatsa tshameko ya bone. Reetsa. ]]> Soccer Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:03:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTSTALK: BAKATISI BA CHIEFS LE PIRATES BA BUA KA DERBY 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 15:01 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/986203 https://iono.fm/e/986203 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 TTM sale with more offers popping up for Masala Mulaudzi. ]]> Soccer Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:39:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: NEW TWIST IN TTM SALE! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:48 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/983892 https://iono.fm/e/983892 Soccer Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTSTALK: NO HOLDS BARRED WITH TTM COACH, JOEL MASUTHA! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 12:24 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/982598 https://iono.fm/e/982598 Soccer Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:25:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTSTALK: WEEKEND WRAP WITH CHIEFS AND PIRATES' CONTRASTING RESULTS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 15:00 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/968054 https://iono.fm/e/968054 Samir Nurkovic is back to boslter the side while also Njabulo Blom and Daniel Cardoso shares with us how ready they are for the match. ]]> Soccer Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:50:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: MATHEWS MPETE ENTERS CHIEFS' NATURENA CAMP! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 12:53 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/964870 https://iono.fm/e/964870 Listen to reasons behind the training ban. ]]> Soccer Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:03:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: REAL REASONS WHY TTM PLAYERS BANNED TRAINING 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 13:54 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/962181 https://iono.fm/e/962181
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 the players he has in his ensemble.

But Chiefs fans must just accept that they're stuck with Hunt until infinity when his contract expires, but whether he would have won them trophies remains a subject for another day.
Listen to what Mathews Mpete analyses Chiefs under Hunt, NOT that it was a trap, but it'll take time to heal Amakhosi's open wounds. ]]> Soccer Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:22:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: CHIEFS STUCK WITH HUNT, DEAL WITH IT! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 14:17 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/960092 https://iono.fm/e/960092 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 nominated as candidate for the same position. ]]> Soccer Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:38:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: FIFA BANS BANS 'DISLOYAL' CAF PRESIDENT 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:21 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/956419 https://iono.fm/e/956419 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 Bafana are second with six. ]]> Soccer Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:32:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN TO SPORTS-TALK: TRICKY AFTERNOON FOR BAFANA! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:03 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/955102 https://iono.fm/e/955102 And a lot of canvassing and politicking will be the order of the day, but will Motsepe have time to travel across Africa as he seeks votes?
NO!
Danny Jordaan will have to do the whole leg work as he had already won the hearts of Botswana, Sierra Leonne and Nigeria.
Here Jordaan talks to Sports-Talk about his plans and where Ahmad got it wrong, thus compromising African football. ]]> Soccer Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:53:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: JORDAAN EXPLAINS WHY MOTSEPE, AND OUT AHMAD 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 18:29 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/952676 https://iono.fm/e/952676 Fact that Chiefs could not score is a major concern. ]]> Soccer Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:49:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: 10 REASONS WHY CHIEFS LOST TO PIRATES! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:16 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/950712 https://iono.fm/e/950712 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 a dramatic turn of events.
Despite having hit Maritzburg United for three, Chippa United's hitman Eva Nga Bievenu has credited their 3-1 win against Eric Tinkler's side to team work.
"I'm very happy with the three points at home, which bring about confidence. I want to say thanks for this opportunity to the coach," said Eva Nga. ]]> Soccer Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:59:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: TINKLER'S IN BIG TROUBLE! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 11:45 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/948812 https://iono.fm/e/948812 According to the frustrated player, he has since spoken to club chairman, David Thidiela, to give him his clearance but nothing is forthcoming. ]]> Soccer Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:07:00 +0200 0 0 LEOPARDS STAR WANTS OUT! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 3:39 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/947160 https://iono.fm/e/947160 Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:16:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: HUNT REPRIMANDS SELFISH BILLIAT AND CLEARS KHUNE CONFUSION 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 23:03 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/945700 https://iono.fm/e/945700 Soccer Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:22:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: MNGQITHI REACTS ON GEORGE MALULEKA RUMOURS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 16:07 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/943302 https://iono.fm/e/943302 Soccer Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:51:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: TTM BOSS CLEARS ALL CONFUSIONS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 13:13 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/941916 https://iono.fm/e/941916 Celtic will face defending cup champions, SuperSport United, while Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will meet in the other semi-final.
Sundowns were playing for the first time since their long-time coach, Pitso Mosimane, moved to Al Ahly and the club now is manned by trio - Manqoba Mngqithi, Rhulani Mokwena and Steve Komphela. ]]> Soccer Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:52:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: WHY SUNDOWNS GOT IT WRONG! 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:54 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/940650 https://iono.fm/e/940650 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 in between the lines, Shonga is not happy to be in Venda. He will start his stay at Tshakuma FC with a tough encounter against defending MTN8 champions, SuperSport United, on Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
According to Shonga, Pirates only released him when the European transfer window had already closed, which shut his slim chance of moving abroad.
He told journalists that the maximum time he plans on staying at Tshakuma is six month before he launches a move in Europe, when the next transfer window open.

MTN8 Fixtures
Sat, 17 Oct 2020
Thohoyandou Stadium: Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila v SuperSport United (3pm)
Orlando Stadium: Orlando Pirates v Cape Town City (6pm)

Sun, 18 Oct 2020
FNB Stadium: Kaizer Chiefs v Maritzburg United (3pm)
Lucas Moripe Stadium: Mamelodi Sundowns v Bloemfontein Celtic (6pm) ]]> Soccer Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:28:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: SHONGA NOT SATISFIED OVER TSHAKUMA MOVE 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 15:41 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/939712 https://iono.fm/e/939712 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 and Miguel Gamondi have had success in the 2005-06 PSL season by winning the championship, which has given Igesund a glimmer of hope in this new practice.
Even though he is not a fan of it himself, but the former Bafana Bafana coach believes this practice needs a clear understanding from the coaching staff involved.
Speaking to Daily Sun's Sports-Talk, Igesund says the situation at Mamelodi Sundowns is a unique excercise that will need to be treated with caution and a collective agreement be reached.
Listen to what he has to say. ]]> Soccer Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:33:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: IGESUND JOINS THE JOINT-COACHING DEBATE 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 16:48 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/938525 https://iono.fm/e/938525 Bafana coach, Molefi Ntseki, used the game to identify more talent and to look at his charges' ability after having stayed for long without playing, owing to Covid-19 enforced lockdowns.
Players themselves have not been busy as they also had to stay away until last month when they finished the 2019-20 PSL season in a bio-bubble.
But Ntseki admits physically they were not at their best due to inactivity, but tactically they were spot on. However, he is happy now that the PSL season is about to start with the MTN8 this weekend, and then the DStv Premiership a week later, which he reckons will help his players with game time.
Percy Tau and Thulani Hlatshwayo didn't hide their unhappiness as they believe they should have won against Zambia and Namibia, but they're hoping to do better against Sao Tome and Principe.
To hep us unpack and analyse Bafana's latest setbacks, we're joined by Daily Sun's Maxwell Ramaru, Kgomotso Sethusha and eNCA's Tshepo Thobane. ]]> Soccer Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:03:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 23:33 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/938467 https://iono.fm/e/938467 Bafana coach, Molefi Ntseki, used the game to identify more talent and to look at his charges' ability after having stayed for long without playing, owing to Covid-19 enforced lockdowns.
Players themselves have not been busy as they also had to stay away until last month when they finished the 2019-20 PSL season in a bio-bubble.
But Ntseki admits physically they were not at their best due to inactivity, but tactically they were spot on. However, he is happy now that the PSL season is about to start with the MTN8 this weekend, and then the DStv Premiership a week later, which he reckons will help his players with game time.
Percy Tau and Thulani Hlatshwayo didn't hide their unhappiness as they believe they should have won against Zambia and Namibia, but they're hoping to do better against Sao Tome and Principe.
To hep us unpack and analyse Bafana's latest setbacks, we're joined by Daily Sun's Maxwell Ramaru, Kgomotso Sethusha and eNCA's Tshepo Thobane. ]]> Soccer Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:43:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 23:33 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/938366 https://iono.fm/e/938366 Bafana coach, Molefi Ntseki, used the game to identify more talent and to look at his charges' ability after having stayed for long without playing, owing to Covid-19 enforced lockdowns.
Players themselves have not been busy as they also had to stay away until last month when they finished the 2019-20 PSL season in a bio-bubble.
But Ntseki admits physically they were not at their best due to inactivity, but tactically they were spot on. However, he is happy now that the PSL season is about to start with the MTN8 this weekend, and then the DStv Premiership a week later, which he reckons will help his players with game time.
Percy Tau and Thulani Hlatshwayo didn't hide their unhappiness as they believe they should have won against Zambia and Namibia, but they're hoping to do better against Sao Tome and Principe.
To hep us unpack and analyse Bafana's latest setbacks, we're joined by Daily Sun's Maxwell Ramaru, Kgomotso Sethusha and eNCA's Tshepo Thobane. ]]> Soccer Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:35:00 +0200 0 0 SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE AND NTSEKI 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 23:33 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/921699 https://iono.fm/e/921699 This is how one may sum up the sale of Highlands Park to businessman Tim Sukazi of TS Galaxy.
SunSport understands that Sinky Mnisi appeared before the PSL executives on Monday where he was interrogated on his disapproval of the sale of the Premiership club.
The information reaching SunSport is that the club’s co-director has written to the league expressing his protest against the team being sold “behind his back”.
“Yes, I can confirm the fact that I was called by the league into a meeting on Monday and put up my case. There was consultative correspondence with the league but the response and outcome thereof will be sent to my legal team,” Mnisi said.
It is, however, unclear when will the league respond to Mnisi’s legal team but indications are that the fight for the sale of the club might take longer than anticipated.
It is believed that the announcement was due to be made this week.
Legal experts consulted by SunSport said Mnisi might be in a tight corner but it will be difficult for him to win the case, especially that he is a minority shareholder.
“When the people who contributing financially to the running of the club say they are no longer able to sustain running the club and opted to sell, then Mnisi cannot stop them. Much as he has a case to fight for, but it will be difficult for him to win it,” said our expert. ]]> Soccer Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:32:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: SINKY SLAMS HIGHLANDS BOSSES 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:14 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/919257 https://iono.fm/e/919257 Pitso Mosimane and Ernst Middendorp must be without nails having bitten them throughout the season, when their teams went on a roller-coaster ride, until Saturday when it all comes to an ends.
And Limpopo is in control!
Clubs based in the northern part of the country – Baroka FC and Black Leopards – hold the key to the final destination of the 2019-20 Absa Premiership title.
Bakgaga host log leaders Chiefs at Milpark’s Bidvest Stadium (3.30pm), while their provincial rivals Lidoda Duvha battle it out with second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns at the Dobsonville Stadium on the same day, at the same time.
Chiefs and Sundowns are equal on points (56) following their respective wins against Chippa United (1-0) and Polokwane City (3-0) in midweek.
The Limpopo sides have their own relegation worries and they certainly will make it difficult for Chiefs and Downs to clinch the title with ease.
By all indications, the PSL’s dreaded axe has already claimed its first victim mathematically, Polokwane City, on Wednesday.
Baroka and Leopards are also involved in their own battles to avoid fighting for their PSL status via the relegation/promotion play-offs.
The title race has certainly kept spectators on the edge of their seats with the Brazilians closing the 13-point gap on log leaders Amakhosi to push the race down to the wire.
Much as he is unhappy with the rate in which they are scoring goals, but Mosimane is satisfied with a collective 80 goals scored this year.
"We're playing against a team that I would say is a well rested team."
He added that on Saturday they will "leave their skin on the pitch".
They want to bow out competitively. ]]> Soccer Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:24:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: PSL FINAL PUSH: IT'S PITSO v MIDDENDORP 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 19:20 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/913523 https://iono.fm/e/913523 Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp is not happy with defensive approach applied by teams like Stellenbosch.
Pitso Mosimane of Sundowns says they will keep knocking and the hinges will break and they might gain entry.
Chiefs are top of the table with 53 points while Downs are breathing heavily behind their neck on 50 - which makes Thursday's (6pm) clash a six-pointer.
On the other side, Erick Tinkler is happy with how Maritzburg United have been performing so far, and his Bidvest Wits counterpart Gavin Hunt reckons his players are fighting too, despite all the matches coming in thick and fast. ]]> Soccer Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: PITSO AND MIDDENDORP TALKS AHEAD OF DOWNS v CHIEFS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 15:40 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/909140 https://iono.fm/e/909140 These are some of the harsh words used by Maritzburg United head, Eric Tinkler, following their shock 3-2 loss to Black Leopards in their Absa Premiership clash on Sunday.
Tinkler says these are some of the reasons why they lost to the bottom side, which showed that his played couldn't cope with the high intensity match.
Leopards started in goal with King Ndlovu who made his first appearance for the club this season after battling with injuries.
On the same day on Sunday, SuperSport United drew 1-1 with Bloemfontein Celtic and both coaches - Kaitano Tembo and John Maduka - are satisfied with the performance shown by their players.
Tembo was also full of praise for youngster Jesse Donn who was promoted from their MDC side, and he says he's the future of the club. ]]> Soccer Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:48:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: WHY MARITZBURG LOST TO LEOPARDS 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:26 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/906636 https://iono.fm/e/906636 Born in Potchefstroom where he spent 12 years until he moved to Europe, Binder won his debut MotoGP Czech Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday.
This turned South Africans into a frenzy as they wanted something to cheer on about during the lockdown caused by by coronavirus outbreak.
He told SunSport that it has always been his dream to win this competition, and now he has taken his dreams into higher gear and demands more. ]]> Soccer Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:52:00 +0200 0 0 EXCLUSIVE: BRAD BINDER REFLECTS ON THE MASSIVE VICTORY 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 4:21 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/906605 https://iono.fm/e/906605 Coach Pitso Mosimane says he will take a "good" point from Pirates while his opposite at the Soweto giants Josef Zinnbauer said he's satisfied with what he saw, and would take the point too.
Much as Sundowns were denied what looked like a clear penalty, but Mosimane opted to keep mum about it.
"Pirates missed two chances to score. The second half Pirates took the game to us. They looked much fresher than us. We survived," Mosimane said. It's okay."
Zinnbauer retailiated: "Zero-zero is fine. Sundowns always have a chance against any team. They always give us trouble, and they are a difficult team to beat. With luck you can win the game against them. Our focus now is our next match." ]]> Soccer Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:13:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: WAS DRAW ENOUGH FOR PITSO AND ZINNBAUER? 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 7:06 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/905956 https://iono.fm/e/905956 But the sporting fraternity cannot be left left behind as the well-travelled entertainment veteran was also attached to sport, especially his favourite club Mamelodi Sundowns.
The late broadcaster used every second that he can get on air to voice his views of football and gave courage to Sundowns to continue winning trophies.
As a personal friend, Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane saw the importance of also paying tribute to the 51-year-old broadcaster who doubled up as musician, and TV show host.
Mosimane says he could not believe it when he heard that "The Jammer" passed on following a cardiac arrest on Monday.
Listen to what the Sundowns coach said before their game against Orlando Pirates at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday night. ]]> Soccer Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0200 0 0 LISTEN: PITSO PAYS TRIBUTE TO BOB MABENA 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 4:58 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/905285 https://iono.fm/e/905285 Giants of South African football - Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlado Pirates - will be setting the tone for the resumption of the Absa Premiership on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pirates and Sundowns will be sharing the Dobsonville Stadium pitch on Tuesday at 6pm, and Bidvest Wits have table-toppers Kaizer Chiefs at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday at the same time.
Chiefs are out to stretch their lead at the top of the table while Wits are heavily ambitious and want to exit the PSL in style at the highest position ever.
Wits coach Gavin Hunt just lost 3-2 to Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final on Saturday and they would be out to vent their frustrations at Chiefs, who have become targets for all clubs in the league.
Hunt, whose team are king-makers in this Premiership as they are going to play all the teams at the top, has always said he wants to win the PSL title for the last time before Wits moves to Limpopo as TTM.
On the other hand, Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has been keeping a low profile and no one knows what is happening in his camp, except that his number one striker Lebogang Manyama has won the Goal of the month for February/March, and that can raise expectations.
Manyama, the Premiership Player of the Season in the 2016-17 season, got the nod for the goal of the month award from football fans for his solitary goal that earned Chiefs a 1-0 win in the Soweto Derby at the end of February.
"His individual brilliance in the build-up to the goal saw him evade a couple of Pirates players before unleashing a powerful low drive from the edge of the 18-yard area into the net," PSL confirmed in a statement on Monday.
In the Pirates camp, it has been dark city throughout the lockdown period, and their coach Josef Zinnbauer has been playing his cards very close to his chest.
For Pitso Mosimane, his Sundowns team are an open book after having exposed all their plans when they beat Wits in the cup semi-final to book a final berth. ]]> Soccer Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:53:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: EXPLOSIVE RETURN TO FOOTBALL 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 3:47 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/902022 https://iono.fm/e/902022 Nedbank Cup will open up proceedings this weekend with a double header at Orlando Stadium. Bloemfontein Celtic v Baroka FC at 2pm followed by Mamelodi Sundowns v Bidvest Wits at 7.15pm. All teams are acclimatising to the new normal, where players have been training on their own at home and now they're back in camps, but under strict Covid-19 protocols. Remember no fans will be allowed at the stadium, but played behind closed doors. ]]> Soccer Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:02:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: NEDBANK CUP SEMIS APPETISERS THIS WEEKEND 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 6:54 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/899402 https://iono.fm/e/899402 Soccer Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:09:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: THREE REFS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 5:49 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/898120 https://iono.fm/e/898120 He has accused journalists in Tanzia for having embarrassed him for being a foreigner. He will be meeting with the club management on Tuesday, 28 July to discuss settlement.
Among other things, Eymael reportedly said: "I don’t enjoy your country (Tanzania). You’re uneducated people. I am disgusted. I don’t have a car, wifi or DSTV. These fans don’t know anything about football. It’s like monkeys or dogs when they’re shouting.”
The club later released a statement after their final match of the season, where they finished second, and announced the sacking of the Belgian coach. ]]> Soccer Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:06:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: LISTEN TO WHAT LUC EYMAL SAID AFTER BEING FIRED 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 5:44 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/897214 https://iono.fm/e/897214 Re le SunSport re kgonne go ka golagana le Pitso Mosimane, mokwetlisi wa setlhopha sa Mamelodi Sundowns a bua ka motshamiki wa gagwe o mosha Lesedi Kapinga. Mosimane are Kapinga o galagane sentle le matshamiki naye ko kampeng ya bona ko Phokeng, Rustenburg. E bile gape Mosimane o bua le rona ka ikwetliso ya bona ko kampeng le dikgwetlho tseo ba kopanang le tsona mo ikatisong e kafa tlase ga melao ya Covid-19 ]]> Soccer Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:11:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: PITSO O BUA KA LESEDI KAPINGA 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 8:10 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/897191 https://iono.fm/e/897191 SunSport, had an opportunity to speak to Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane who has just welcomed new player in his team, Lesedi Kapinga.
Kapinga was signed on a free transfer from Black Leopards and Mosimane speaks highly of this talented player. Mosimane said he expects Kapinga to fit in well with most of his new teammtes, and he will be a gem in the Brazilians colours. Mosimane also takes us through his training methods and programmes in camp in Rustenburg where they are stationed. ]]> Soccer Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:45:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: PITSO'S TAKE ON LESEDI KAPINGA 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:16 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/895817 https://iono.fm/e/895817 Soccer Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:17:00 +0200 0 0 PODCAST: There is light at the end of PSL/Safa storm 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 6:09 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/894723 https://iono.fm/e/894723 Soccer Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:01:00 +0200 0 0 SportsTalk Episode 3 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 9:09 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/891439 https://iono.fm/e/891439 www.dailysun.co.za]]> Soccer Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:31:00 +0200 0 0 The SportsTalk Episode 2 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 4:23 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete https://iono.fm/e/890100 https://iono.fm/e/890100 DailySun.co.za]]> Soccer Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:36:00 +0200 0 0 The SportsTalk 0 0 Matthews Mpete full 3:48 The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete