SL Podcast The Big Interview

The Big Interview

The SL Podcast brings you interviews with professional football stars, coaches and personalities. Catch our episodes weekly!

Each episode is focused on important issues and stories around the league. From breaking news to discussions with coaches, owners and senior players and even controversial, hard-hitting football news, we've got you covered.
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Sports
241 Episodes
40 – 60

'I Had To Fight To Get Into Coaching'

Women’s football in South Africa has seen major breakthroughs in recent years, most recently with Banyana Banyana making their World Cup debut in France, but the road to glory has been treacherous. Former Technical Director of Women's Football at the South African Football Association (SAFA) Fran Hilton-Smith has been the…
22 Jul 2020 15 min

'SAFA Has Some Tough Times Ahead' - Neil Tovey

This week South African soccer legend Neil 'Mokoko' Tovey officially left his position as South African Football Association's (SAFA) Technical Director. The National Soccer League (NSL)’s all-time leader in appearances will not be extending his contract, and will be heading home after 5 years in the post. There had been…
8 Jul 2020 15 min

Looking Back At The PSL’s Absa Era

In the latest edition of The Big Issue, the show where we take a deep dive looking at issues affecting local football, we unpack the PSL’s ‘Absa Era’. Absa have opted not to renew their sponsorship of the Premiership at the end of the 2019/20 season, ending a 16-year relationship,…
10 Jun 2020 8 min

“We Have To Reach The Final”- Lorenzo Gordinho

Bidvest Wits defender Lorenzo Gordinho remains focused on the Absa Premiership title race and the Nedbank Cup despite the uncertainty surrounding the conclusion of the season. “The most important thing would be for us to win all of our league games to give us the best chance, despite dropping a…
27 May 2020 10 min

Cole Alexander on Life In Lockdown & Fighting Temptations

Bidvest Wits midfielder Cole Alexander opens up about life in lockdown as the PSL enters its third month of suspension, revealing how the experience has made him appreciative of the opportunities which football has given him. The Clever Boys star also discusses the importance of fighting temptations during quarantine and…
20 May 2020 14 min

The Big Issue: How Can The PSL Find A Solution? (Pt. 2)

In the latest edition of The Big Issue, the show where we take a deep dive looking at issues affecting local football, the PSL’s potential return is investigated. In part 2, we provide updates as to how the Bundesliga hopes to resume their league safely and how French side Amiens…
13 May 2020 11 min

The Big Issue: How Can The PSL Find A Solution? (Pt. 1)

In the latest edition of The Big Issue, the show where we take a deep dive looking at issues affecting local football, the PSL’s potential return is investigated. In part 1, we dissect how Europe’s top leagues have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, from canceling the season to bringing football…
6 May 2020 13 min

“We Need To Understand What A ‘Youngster’ Is”- Mbazo

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron ‘Mbazo’ Mokoena recently joined Swallows FC as their head of scouting and joins SL Radio to discuss his latest venture into youth development. He tells tales from his legendary playing career, which saw him join Bafana Bafana’s most successful side at the age of 17,…
15 Apr 2020 35 min

The Big Issue: The True Value Of The PSL (Part 2: Leagues & Cups)

In the latest edition of The Big Issue, the show where we take a deep dive looking at issues affecting local football, the value of the local football takes centre stage. In part 2, the value of local league & cup competitions is put under the microscope. This will cover…
9 Apr 2020 9 min

The Big Issue: The True Value Of The PSL (Part 1: Players & Clubs)

In the latest edition of The Big Issue, the show where we take a deep dive looking at issues affecting local football, the value of the local football takes centre stage. In part 1, player salaries are put under the microscope with particular attention given to minimum wage and how…
2 Apr 2020 9 min

'he Financial Impact of the Coronavirus on the PSL, according to Mike Makaab'

In The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, Prosport International’s Famed Agent & Managing Director Mike Makaab details the potential financial impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on local football. With the full scope of the economic blowback of the global crisis still unknown, Makaab does his best to…
25 Mar 2020 18 min

Ajax Cape Town’s Road Back To The PSL

In The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, Ajax Cape Town Caretaker Coach Calvin Marlin discusses the road back to the PSL for one of the league’s most iconic teams. He details their journey through the season, the impact of changes to staff and highlights the team’s strengths…
11 Mar 2020 14 min

Banyana Captain Janine Van Wyk Discusses Signing Caster Semenya, An Exclusive

In The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, Banyana Banyana Captain Janine Van Wyk discusses signing Olympic Gold Medallist Caster Semenya to her club JVW FC. She also discusses South Africa’s success at the World Cup which lead to Banyana Banyana players signing for European clubs. Van Wyk…
4 Mar 2020 20 min

Mike Makaab On Last-Minute Transfers, Dodgy Deals & Chiefs’ Dax Scandal

This week in The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, famed player agent Mike Makaab discusses how Kaizer Chief’s transfer ban will affect agents & players around the country. He also discusses South Africa’s lack of presence in Europe’s Top 5 leagues and remembers the match in which…
26 Feb 2020 31 min

FIFA Vs Kaizer Chiefs, A Legal Perspective

With Kaizer Chiefs set to appeal FIFA’s ruling, which bans them from transfer activity for the next 2 windows, Sports Attorney Farai Razano breaks down the legal implications of the case. The dispute between Kaizer Chiefs, Fosa Junior & Andriamirado ‘Dax’ Andrianarimanana, has the potential to derail Amakhosi’s 2020/21 campaign…
12 Feb 2020 23 min

Sundowns Legend Discusses Pitso, PSL Refs & More

Sundowns Legend Roger Feutmba opens up about his incredible spell at Mamelodi Sundowns, which resulted in 3 consecutive PSL titles. He also discusses Pitso’s criticisms of PSL referees and the possibility of VAR being introduced in the league. The former Cameroon international then reveals the PSL star who gave him…
5 Feb 2020 18 min

Fish Shares Pirates' Memories - '94 Champions League, AFCON ’96 & More...

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish opens up about his incredible spell at Orlando Pirates and how they won the African Champions League. He also shares stories from Bafana Bafana’s famous AFCON ’96 success and the role Madiba played in inspiring their success in an exclusive tell-all interview.
28 Jan 2020 19 min
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