Audiodacious Pitch Invasion podcast

Pitch Invasion podcast

The podcast for football tribalists.

Pitch Invasion is an opinionated, fun-loving football podcast giving a unique view on the latest football news and developments ⚽
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Sports
59 Episodes
24 – 44

EP24, 1st half: Soweto Derby, Akpeyi & Sundowns transfers

"Khune's distribution is the best in the world"... with the Soweto Derby approaching Kaizer Chiefs goalie options may determine the result. Xola & Emeka also debate Daniel Akpeyi's arrival and Sundowns transfer policy. + does derby win mean more for Chiefs or Pirates? + what we like about the PSL…
5 Feb 2019 29 min

EP23, 2nd half: Ole teaching Sarri new tricks

Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showing the likes of Maurizio Sarri the new way? Emeka, Xola and Lwazi debate generational mindsets, Kevin-Prince Boateng and more. + Arsenal's injury curse and United's DNA + is there really anyone better than Solskjaer for the United job? (03:18) + "generational mindset" sets Ole apart…
29 Jan 2019 29 min

EP23, 1st half: Nedbank Cup upsets, Limpopo stars & Super-Downs

Nedbank Cup shocks, new stars and a narrow Kaizer Chiefs escape! Lwazi, Xola & Emeka also talk Orlando Pirates priorities and Mamelodi Sundown's "invincibility". + Baroka's TKO success is rubbing off on SA "minnows" + is Mwape Musonda the next Zambian star in the PSL? (04:30) + Leopard's Dylan Kerr…
29 Jan 2019 33 min

EP22, 2nd half: United the top 4 deciders, FA Cup & Thierry Henry

Are Chelsea going backwards, are United the "King Makers" in the top & is Arsenal vs Man Utd "a thing" again? Emeka joins Xola and Lwazi in an entertaining 2nd half to answer these questions. + Unai Emery vindicated on Mesut Ozil? + Chelsea's issues: Maurizio Sarri needs to adapt…
22 Jan 2019 31 min

EP22, 1st half: CAF CL, Chiefs, relegation & Nedbank Cup

South African club football is on the up as Orlando Pirates & Mamelodi Sundowns excel in the CAF Champions League, can it get better? In the first half Lwazi & Xola also discuss Kaizer Chiefs, the Nedbank Cup, Banyana Banya & more. + CAF Champions League: Sundowns and Pirates good…
22 Jan 2019 31 min

EP20, 2nd half: Baroka, Middendorp & 2018 reflection

In the second half Xola and Emeka chat Baroka FC's Telkom Knockout hangover, Ernst Middendorp and more... - is Baroka FC too good to be relegated? - Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp proving Emeka right - released by CT City, should Tokelo Rantie look to Orlando Pirates? - January transfer window:…
19 Dec 2018 26 min

EP20, 1st half: Mourinho axing & the Premier League race

Jose Mourinho is no longer the Man United manager! In the 2018 finale. The Pitch Invasion crew and guest Tholakele Mnganga dissect United's big decision, the subsequent fallout and more... - "Jose did what Jose does best" - "2000s Mourinho" victim of the times? - finding Man United's next long-term…
19 Dec 2018 37 min

EP19, 2nd half: Topping Liverpool, being Desiree Ellis

With Liverpool leading the Premier League Emeka, Xola, Lwazi take a look at the English game and chat Desiree Ellis and the FIFA Women's World Cup draw. - the arrogance of Manchester City? - Liverpool vs Man United: Red's title credentials under scrutiny (06:58) - kicking out racism: standing with…
12 Dec 2018 44 min

EP19, 1st half: Beautiful Baroka & Middendorp's return

As the dust settles after the Telkom KO cup final, the Pitch Invasion crew chats Baroka, Pirates & Chiefs with acclaimed football writer Tiyani wa ka Mabasa. - time to give props where they're due - Baroka breathing new life into SA football (05:30) - SA scouting issues: Bafana time…
12 Dec 2018 43 min

EP18, 2nd half: King Origi and Unai's Arsenal

The Premier League's crazy December schedule is in focus as Emeka celebrates a late derby winner while Xola marvels at Unai Emery's effect on Arsenal. - Divock Origi steps out of the shadows at Liverpool - Jürgen Klopp the tactical gambler? (03:05) - London derby: Unai Emery puts the Premier…
4 Dec 2018 22 min

EP18, 1st half: Banyana, AFCON hosting & the TKO

The Pitch Invasion crew don't hold back as they revisit Banyana vs Nigeria, Cameroon's AFCON replacement and the Telkom Knockout final weekend. - please excuse Nigeria from the next Cup of Nations 😁 - Desiree Ellis paving the way for female PSL coaches? (04:47) - more sponsors needed for women's…
4 Dec 2018 36 min

EP17, 2nd half: fading Galaticos & rising Banyana

Emeka, Lwazi & Xola debate Real Madrid conspiracy theories for 2019, give Banyana Banyana their due praise and more... - have Real Madrid already written off 2018 and looking to next season? - are Atletico Madrid going backwards under Diego Simeone? (03:30) - step aside Bafana, it's time to celebrate…
27 Nov 2018 31 min

EP17, 1st half: Derbies, Klopp & fixing Kante

The Pitch Invasion crew count the cost of Orlando Pirates winning a 3rd Soweto Derby in 2018, debate London derbies and more... - players letting Giovanni Solinas down - buccaneers made the right moves (08:24) - Xola in Orlando Pirates heaven (11:24) - is TKO final a bridge too far…
27 Nov 2018 48 min

EP16, 2nd half: Mbappe's ceiling & the Percy Tau show

Lwazi, Emaka & Xola ask if Antoine Griezmann make the wrong decision, can Kylian Mbappe get better & what now for Bafana Bafana and more... - was Griezmann wrong to snub Barcelona? - Messi & LeBron James: everybody should want to play with them (05:25) - Neymar's drive: celebrity or…
21 Nov 2018 34 min

EP16, 1st half: Solinas' Soweto Derby, Liverpool's UCL danger

Back from the International break, Pitch Invasion debates Soweto Derby Part II, Liverpool's potential UCL exit while Xola and Emeka shock Lwazi... - can't get enough of derbies - should Soweto Derbies stay in Soweto? (03:12) - Giovanni Solinas, "Micho" and the pressure game (08:00) - are Baroka FC real…
21 Nov 2018 35 min

EP15: The AFCON show

Episode 15 is all about the AFCON 2019 qualifiers and in particular South Africa vs Nigeria. Xola, Emeka & Lwazi argue about which flag will be raised highest, the Nelson Mandela Challenge and more... - Nigeria's late arrival: arrogance or calculated risk (01:40, 14:00) - Baxter's message: No calculators, selfies…
15 Nov 2018 47 min

The mini-sode: understanding Sundowns-Pirates and AFCON teaser

With a full length episode coming later in the week, Xola, Lwazi and Emeka share their brief thoughts on the weekend that was and start sparring for Bafana Bafana vs The Super Eagles. Join the debate... Pitch Invasion, the podcast for football tribalists! Pitch Invasion is produced by Audiodacious in…
13 Nov 2018 9 min

EP13, 2nd half - Arsenal reborn, Mourinho's moment & "the bet" 👟💸

After the turn Lwazi, Xola and Emeka hail the Gunners, talk Manchester derby and put money on the table. - did Arsenal put the Premier League on notice? - gentlemen's wager: United to win Manchester derby - Rafa get out! - Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: better than Soweto derby?…
6 Nov 2018 29 min

EP13, 1st half - Serero's return and Soweto derby Christmas 🎄

It's a full house. The crew discuss Thulani Serero's return to Bafana, the TKO semis and more... - is Thulani Serero South Africa's "new" Steven Pienaar? - John Obi Mikel Nigeria retirement poser - Soweto Derby Part II: cup semi-final too soon? - Can the real Mamelodi Sundowns please stand…
6 Nov 2018 28 min
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