Phakaaathi - Ballz 2 the Wall

Are we all set up for a Chiefs-Pirates MTN8 final?

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates were kept apart when the draw for the MTN8 semifinals took place late on Monday, meaning a Soweto derby MTN8 final is a distinct possibility. Then again, Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu will have plenty to say about that, especially the former, who are the defending…

31 Aug 2022 28 min

Mhango and Mntambo show Pirates what they are missing

While Orlando Pirates were failing to hit the proverbial cow's behind with a banjo on Sunday against SuperSport United, Gabadinho Mhango and Linda Mntambo were both among the goals in this weekend's DStv Premiership action. In this week's Ballz to the Wall podcast, Phakaaathi editor Jonty Mark, along with soccer…

23 Aug 2022 19 min

Sundowns show Kaizer Chiefs who's boss

Mamelodi Sundowns showed exactly why they are chasing a sixth successive DStv Premiership title on Saturday with a 4-0 evisceration of Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Stadium in Tshwane. The result gave Chiefs a clear indication of the task at hand if they are to mount any sort of title challenge,…

16 Aug 2022 23 min

Does Zwane-ball have lift off at Kaizer Chiefs?

Kaizer Chiefs bounced back from an opening weekend defeat to Royal AM in the DStv Premiership by beating Maritzburg United 3-0 on Tuesday evening, to give Arthur Zwane his first victory as permanent Chiefs head coach. The Phakaaathi team discuss Chiefs' displays so far this season and ask exactly what…

10 Aug 2022 25 min

Episode 2: Benni in the Manchester United area

Benni McCarthy hit the headlines this week when he was named as the striker coach at Manchester United ahead of the 2022/23 English Premier League season. Bafana Bafana's all-time leading goalscorer, and a lifelong Manchester United fan, suddenly finds himself working with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Martial and Marcus…

2 Aug 2022 23 min

Banyana Banyana get a welcome home to remember

Phakaaathi editor Jonty Mark hosts Phakaaathi soccer writers Tshepo Ntsoelengoe and Sibongiseni Gumbi to discuss Banyana Banyana's amazing triumph in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Tshepo tells us what the atmosphere was like at the airport as Banyana were welcomed home on Tuesday morning, while we also discuss the…

28 Jul 2022 18 min