SL Podcast My Starter Pack

My Starter Pack

From the player's first set of boots to their first paycheck, My Starter Pack is a show all about the firsts that mark a player's career.

In each episode, we speak to a footballer about their early career, such as what their first car was and how they got it, what their first paycheque was, how they spent and more. It goes beyond the football to show the human side of the soccer players.
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Soccer
41 Episodes
12 – 32

'Lorch Gave Me Nightmares' - Edmilson Dove

Edmilson Dove was given a trial by fire when he made his pre-season debut for Cape Town City FC in 2016 and had to defend one of the nation’s most talented wingers. Dove spoke on SL Radio’s 'My Starter Pack' about how he had to adjust to South Africa’s brand…
4 Aug 2020 12 min

'You'll Never Guess Macheke’s First PSL Paycheck...'

Bidvest Wits defender Zitha Macheke journey in the PSL has been full of ups & downs, from his first full season in the PSL ending in Absa Premiership glory with Kaizer Chiefs to fighting for promotion with Thanda Royal Zulu (now Richards Bay FC) the very next season. The 26-year-old…
28 Jul 2020 7 min

'I Was Praying To Get Silverware In SA'

SuperSport United forward Evans Rusike’s time in the PSL has been quite a journey. After transferring to Maritzburg United from Zimbabwe Saints in 2015, Rusike’s first full season in the Absa Premiership saw him face a relegation battle against the University of Pretoria & Jomo Cosmos. Needing a victory to…
21 Jul 2020 6 min

From Bulawayo to TKO Champion - Chipezeze Looks Back

Baroka FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze spoke to SL Radio about getting scouted as a youngster and how it lead to him joining Bristol City Juniors in 2004. “I was playing in the school team, and there was this other guy who was coming to watch the football games" Chipezeze recalls,…
23 Jun 2020 8 min

“They Told Me That I Was Too Skinny”

n the latest edition of My Starter Pack, SuperSport United Midfielder Teboho Mokoena recalls getting scouted as a youngster by primary school teacher Charles Molefe, and how he played every position before settling on central. “Actually I played every position, I was a striker, I was a center-back, I was…
16 Jun 2020 8 min

Richard Ofori “I Used To Steal My Mom’s Money…”

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack on SL Radio, Maritzburg United Goalkeeper Richard Ofori reminisces about stealing his mom’s money so that he could travel with local football teams in Ghana. He also recalls his debut for the Ghana u20 national team. He details his first start for…
26 May 2020 15 min

“My Debut In Sweden Was Against Jabu Pule!”- Surprise Ralani

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack on SL Radio, Cape Town City forward Bradley “Surprise” Ralani details his remarkable debut in the Superettan. He reveals that his full debut in Sweden for Landskrona BoIS happened to be against Osters IF, which at the time was home to former…
19 May 2020 7 min

'Which Coaches Gave PSL Players Their First Start?'

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat with various PSL players about the coach that gave them their first opportunities as professional footballers. They dish on how their first coaches helped them as youngsters in the league, and…
31 Mar 2020 7 min

'PSL Players Reveal Their First Salaries!'

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack (brought to you by DStv Compact), the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to various PSL players about the very first paychecks they received as professional footballers. They dish on how much the total was, and many of…
24 Mar 2020 6 min

'Mpho Makola Discusses How Pirates Beat Chiefs To His Signature'

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack brought to you by DStv Compact, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat with Cape Town City Midfielder Mpho Makola. He dishes on his first football idol, and his pick for the greatest PSL player of all time,…
17 Mar 2020 9 min

Golden Boot Chaser Bradley Grobler On Why Ronaldo Is The GOAT & More

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to SuperSport United Striker Bradley Grobler. He dishes on his first football idol, and his pick for the greatest PSL player of all time, which may surprise you. He also recalls…
10 Mar 2020 10 min

Big 3 Target Rushine De Reuck Names His GOAT

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to Maritzburg United Defender Rushine De Reuck. De Reuck recounts switching positions frequently as a youngster and how he joined his first football academy. The rising star also names his greatest…
3 Mar 2020 6 min

Modiba Remembers Last-Gasp Equalizer Against Chiefs & More!

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to SuperSport United Midfielder Aubrey Modiba. He dishes on his first football idol and his pick for the greatest PSL player of all time. He also recalls his time working under…
25 Feb 2020 8 min

Thabang Monare - 'I Wanted To Be Like Scara'

My Starter Pack is the show where our heroes take us down memory lane. In the latest episode, we chat with Bidvest Wits’ Thabang Monare. He talks about how he came to idolise Scara Ngobesi. He declares who he believes to be the Greatest-Of-All-Time and who he names will surprise…
18 Feb 2020 7 min

Who Was Judas Moseamedi’s First Football Idol?

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat with Maritzburg United Forward Judas Moseamedi. He dishes on his first football idol, and who he names might just surprise you. He also recalls his professional debut and his very first…
11 Feb 2020 5 min

Gerald Phiri Jr. - “Rhulani Was My Mentor…”

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to Baroka FC Forward Gerald Phiri Jr. He dishes on how Rhulani Mokwena mentored him when he arrived in South Africa. He also recalls his first international goal, which happened to…
4 Feb 2020 6 min

PSL Veteran Reveals The Toughest Opponent He Ever Faced

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to SuperSport United Defender Clayton Daniels. He reveals which PSL player was his toughest opponent as a youngster. He also dishes on his first professional goal and the first silverware he…
28 Jan 2020 6 min

Thabo Nodada Dishes On Why He Thought Muhsin Ertugral Was “Scary”

In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to Cape Town City FC Midfielder Thabo Nodada. He reveals why he found Muhsin Ertugral scary as a youngster. He also dishes on his first professional goal and the first silverware…
21 Jan 2020 8 min
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