Fan Reaction Show

How Riveiro Proved Everyone Wrong!

Orlando Pirates assigned Jose Riveiro as head coach just under a year ago and many Buccaneer fans were skeptical of this appointment. Some even went as far as calling the Spaniard a 'plumber.' Riveiro can rest easy knowing that he proved Mzansi wrong this season. He helped Pirates to 2…

31 May 2023 14 min

Have Sundowns Been Successful This Season?

Mamelodi Sundowns have born knocked out of the CAF Champions League, losing by goal difference to Moroccan giants Wydad AC. Masandawana failed to score away from home and then let 2 goals slip on home soil. One of the goals which Ronwen Williams conceded came from one of his teammates,…

24 May 2023 11 min

Zwane and Hooligans: How Fans Let Chiefs Down…

Kaizer Chiefs have lost yet another game, making them winless in 4 matches. Their most recent loss, came at the hands of former Kaizer Chiefs Coach Gavin Hunt; as he and his SuperSport United downed Chiefs 1-0 when they met on Saturday 13 May at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace…

17 May 2023 19 min

"Zwane Looks Lost At Chiefs"

Kazier Chiefs are to once again finish a season without tasting silverware. For 8 consecutive seasons, Kaizer Chiefs have struggled to write their name on a trophy and the fans are understandably upset. Having a multitude of coaches and opportunities during this time, they still can't seem to claim a…

10 May 2023 12 min

Will Pirates Join Sundowns In The CAFCL?

The 2022/23 Dstv Premiership title race is well and truly over, but we have an exciting race for second place on our hands. Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United, and Kaizer Chiefs are battling it out to become the second team to represent South Africa in the CAF Champions League. 6 points…

5 May 2023 20 min

Will Chiefs Crumble in Qualifying for CAF?

Historically speaking, Kaizer Chiefs have cemented themselves to be one of the biggest clubs in the country, perhaps even the continent. Their ever-growing fan base and support clubs flock to the stadiums to watch their team perform. But in recent years, including the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season, the glamour boys…

26 Apr 2023 10 min

Have Sundowns Become Complacent? The Fans Answer!

Mamelodi Sundowns shockingly exited the 2023 Nedbank Cup thanks to Stellenbosch FC's Iqraam Rayners. The 27-year-old netted a well-deserved brace in 9 minutes against Masandawana. This match ended in the students' favour, 2-1. Downs have now 'dropped' points in their last 4 games and questions of complacency have been asked…

20 Apr 2023 14 min

“Chiefs Are Their Own Worst Enemy”

Kaizer Chiefs in recent years have not lived up to the standards that Mzansi knows. The glamour boys last tasted silverware during the 2014/15 season when they won the DStv Premiership title. Chiefs, historically, are one of the biggest clubs on the continent, but there have been many challenges that…

11 Apr 2023 11 min

The PSL Is Boring - Mzansi 

Mamelodi Sundowns had a league bye this weekend, but that didn't stop them from winning yet another DStv Premiership League title. Sundowns were playing in the CAF Champions League, but were relying on Chippa United to prevent SuperSport United from beating them. The Chilli Boys are 'owed one' by Sundowns,…

3 Apr 2023 12 min

Good, Better, Broos!

The Fan Reaction show features your voice! The SL Podcast's fans comment on games, signings and all the happenings in Mzansi Football. This is the show where we give a voice to the fans and allow them the platform to express their opinions on big games and breaking news. Fans…

29 Mar 2023 15 min

Who Will Join Sundowns?

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad who will face off against Liberia in back-to-back AFCOn qualifier matches. Broos has to include some household names but has also extended wonderful opportunities to some new faces. Broos and his squad have it all to play for as failure…

24 Mar 2023 17 min

“Sundowns Should Replace Bafana”

The CAF Champions League continues this weekend which sees Mamelodi Sundowns take on Al Hilal on Saturday 18 March. Sundowns will be going into this fixture with loads of confidence after they recently walked over Al Ahly 5-2. Masandawana proved their brilliance during this fixture after netting 3 goals within…

16 Mar 2023 16 min

Manchester Misery and Monnapule Magic!

Manchester United suffered an embarrassing defeat to Liverpool at Anfield this past weekend. The red Devils had 7 goals put past them, with braces from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and a single goal by Roberto Firminho, enough to bury the team from Manchester. Reportedly, Eric ten Had has…

8 Mar 2023 19 min

Were Chiefs Lucky To Win? The Fans Answer

Kaizer Chiefs emerged victorious over their Soweto Rivals Orlando Pirates this past weekend when they met at the FND stadium for the latest match-up of the Soweto Derby. Pirates were coming into this match on a good run of form, and Chiefs; were the opposite. But in a fixture like…

1 Mar 2023 9 min

“Chiefs Lose Games Like Nobody's Business"

Kaizer Chiefs suffered yet another loss when they faced off against Golden Arrows. This was Chiefs' second straight loss in all competitions. Chiefs are currently sitting in 5th place on the log, trailing Mamelodi Sundowns by a whopping 27 points. The glamours have gone under scrutiny in recent months after…

22 Feb 2023 19 min

How The Nedbank Cup Opens Doors…

The Nedbank Cup is very quickly heading to the business end with the round of 16 draw having been completed. The round of 32 brought with it some surprises, none more notable than Dondol Stars FC overcoming SuperSport United 2-1. Kaizer Chiefs fought hard against a 10-man Maritzburg, winning 2-0…

16 Feb 2023 12 min

"The Problems Are The Supporters And Development"

Lyle Foster singing for Burnley Football Club in the English Championship has brought an immense amount of joy to Mzansi. Foster's deal, reportedly worth €10 million, will last for 4.5 years with the youngster hoping to help guide Burnley back into the English Premier League (EPL). Burnley has shown confidence…

3 Feb 2023 14 min

Will Chiefs Get Their Redemption?

Mamelodi Sundowns are a force to be reckoned with. They are a team in hot form and are deadly in front of goal. Defensively, they are an extremely tight unit. This is proven by their goal difference which sits at +27 after only conceding 6 and scoring a whopping 33…

20 Jan 2023 16 min

What does this mean for Blom, Chiefs and Bafana?

Towards the end of 2022, Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom handed out a bag of mixed emotions to Mzansi, by signing for Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit St. Louis City SC. The 23-year-old put pen to paper and signed a two-year contract that runs through the end of the 2024…

6 Jan 2023 8 min

Should Clubs Give Ageing Players A chance? Mzansi Answers!

With the PSL set to resume matches on December 30th, teams have had some time to filter their squads, analyze the players and decide on starting 11's and this has brought to the surface a big talking point that has always haunted the PSL. Aging players... In recent days, former…

9 Dec 2022 12 min