Pitch Invasion podcast

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

Joe's walkabout - Neil Tovey on Bafana and Nigeria

With the all important AFCON 2019 qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria, Joe Maluleke caught up with Bafana Bafana legend Neil Tovey ahead of the match.

14 Nov 2018 5 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

Pitch Invasion podcast: EP12, 2nd half - Conte fix & The Prem

In the 2nd half of episode 12 we discuss Madrid's potential hiring of Antonio Conte, Emirates weekend showdown and more.... - Real Madrid: will Antonio Conte help or harm? - should La Liga trophy be handed to Barcelona? - who's got more to lose in Arsenal vs Liverpool? - the…

31 Oct 2018 26 min

Pitch Invasion podcast: EP12, 1st half - derby wrap & TKO future

In the aftermath of the Soweto Derby the crew debate how the result affects the PSL landscape and Telkom Knockout prospects. - mind games: good or bad for the derby? - where to from here for Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs - why smaller teams prioritize the big-boys - Telkom…

31 Oct 2018 28 min

Pitch Invasion podcast: EP11, 2nd half - El Clasico and Africa's best in Europe

El Clasico takes centre stage in the 2nd half. The guys debate if Real Madrid vs Barcelona is still the match to watch, who is Africa's best player in Europe... - minus Messi & CR7, is El Clasico now "El Flatico"? - Lopetegui's last chance - is Arsenal a title…

24 Oct 2018 38 min

Pitch Invasion podcast: EP11, 1st half - Soweto derby and CAF's prayer 🙏🏻

The Soweto Derby is upon us! Lwazi, Xola and Emeka go all in on Orlando Pirates & Kaizer Chiefs, derby heroes, AFCON aftermath and more... - does Kaizer Chiefs have an injury excuse? - who needs derby win more? - which player will make the most impact? - "I told…

24 Oct 2018 35 min

Pitch Invasion podcast: EP10, 2nd half - scoring goals, TKO cup & Hazard's dream

The 2nd half of Episode 10 is all about club football. We take an alternative view to South Africa's lack of domestic goals, TKO Cup, Chelsea vs United and more... - is diversity the answer to PSL goals problem? - Telkom Knockout Cup setting up "lit" QFs 🔥 - Eden…

16 Oct 2018 41 min

Pitch Invasion podcast: EP10, 1st half - Nigeria, Bafana & the Zambia way

The gents are back in a 2 half Pitch Invasion special. As the AFCON window closes Xola, Lwazi & Emeka fall back in love with African football, debate Super Eagles vs Bafana and Zambia's youth-driven resurgence... - Nigeria & Bafana: who is more on the right track? 🇳🇬 🇿🇦 -…

16 Oct 2018 29 min

Pitch Invasion podcast: Reds reprieve, Pitso's passion and "Bafana for all"

In the 9th Pitch Invasion podcast, we discuss Liverpool's great escape, Pitso Mosimane's latest rant, Bafana Bafana's need for West African imports and more... - Liverpool-City draw: who lost out more on the draw, Pep or Klopp? - can Arsenal be included in title contention discussion? - Pitso Mosimane also…

9 Oct 2018 1 hr 01 min

Pitch Invasion podcast - Brilliant Benni, Eden the Hazardous

In the 8th Pitch Invasion episode we feature a pre-game substitution as the gents discuss... - CT City MTN 8 final win: good for Benni & SA football - Eden Hazard taking the league by the scruff of its neck - Is Jose Mourinho losing touch with the United faithful…

3 Oct 2018 58 min