The SportsTalk with Matthews Mpete
SunSport Editor Matthews Mpete hosts The SportsTalk
SPORTS-TALK: JORDAAN EXPLAINS WHY MOTSEPE, AND OUT AHMAD
A mega-rich South African mining billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, has been pitted against Caf incumbent president Ahmad Ahmad, as they wrestle for the top position on 12 March next year. And a lot of canvassing and politicking will be the order of the day, but will Motsepe have time to travel…
SPORTS-TALK: 10 REASONS WHY CHIEFS LOST TO PIRATES!
It was always not going to be easy for Gavin Hunt's Kaizer Chiefs to beat a speedy and determined Orlando Pirates in the two-legged MTN8 semi-finals. We look at the weaknesses at Chiefs that could have led to the club falling on their knees to a rampant Pirates who beat…
LISTEN: TINKLER'S IN BIG TROUBLE!
IT'S just a matter of time before Maritzburg United chairman, Farook Kadodia, wields the axe. Having gone 10 games with a win, Kadodia might very soon run out of patience with coach Eric Tinkler, like he did with his assistant Vincent Kobola. Kobola was shown the door last week in…
LEOPARDS STAR WANTS OUT!
BLACK Leopards attacker, Lefa Hlongwane, says that he wants to be released by the Limpopo outfit. According to the frustrated player, he has since spoken to club chairman, David Thidiela, to give him his clearance but nothing is forthcoming.
SPORTS-TALK: HUNT REPRIMANDS SELFISH BILLIAT AND CLEARS KHUNE CONFUSION
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has reacted to Khama Billiat's selfish behaviour in the field of play, warning him to stop playing as an individual but form part of a collective. The forthright coach said he's approached the talented Zimbabwean star and expressed his feelings. Hunt has also explained why…
SPORTS-TALK: MNGQITHI REACTS ON GEORGE MALULEKA RUMOURS
Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, has reacted to rumours that they were considering loaning out George Maluleka as he was not part of their plans. He said this while reflecting on their rampant 3-0 win against Kaizer Chiefs in their opening DStv Premiership.
SPORTS-TALK: TTM BOSS CLEARS ALL CONFUSIONS
Tshakuma FC boss, Sello Chokoe, has promised their supporters that the recent hiccups at the club were just a learning curve and they will improve. We speak to Chokoe about the recent spate of embarrassing incidents at the clu like having three players on the bench in the MTN8, Oupa…
SPORTS-TALK: WHY SUNDOWNS GOT IT WRONG!
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS will be the noticeable absentee in the MTN8 semi-finals after being kicked on the back side by a determined and sharp Bloemfontein Celtic in the quarter-finals on Sunday night. Celtic will face defending cup champions, SuperSport United, while Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will meet in the other…
SPORTS-TALK: SHONGA NOT SATISFIED OVER TSHAKUMA MOVE
JUSTIN Shoga has revealed that he was forced to join Tshakuma FC against his will. He says his plan was to move to Europe, but his club Orlando Pirates already had plans about his future. Even though he's put up a disclaimer and blames no one for this, but reading…
LISTEN: IGESUND JOINS THE JOINT-COACHING DEBATE
GORDON Igesund has clarified the joint-coaching practice at Mamelodi Sundowns and reckons it can work for them. Sundowns introduced Steve Komphela as "senior coach" to join joint-coaches - Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena, following the sudden departure of Pitso Mosimane who has since joined Al Ahly in Egypt. Neil Tovet…
SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE
There has been mixed feelings about Bafana Bafana's 2-1 loss to Zambia on Sunday, which came hot on the heels of their 1-1 draw against Namibia in their two international friendlies. Bafana are preparing for the back-to-back 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Sao Tome and Princepe on 9 and 17 November…
SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE
There has been mixed feelings about Bafana Bafana's 2-1 loss to Zambia on Sunday, which came hot on the heels of their 1-1 draw against Namibia in their two international friendlies. Bafana are preparing for the back-to-back 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Sao Tome and Princepe on 9 and 17 November…
SPORTS-TALK: SPORTS JOURNALISTS UNPACKS BAFANA'S PERFORMANCE AND NTSEKI
There has been mixed feelings about Bafana Bafana's 2-1 loss to Zambia on Sunday, which came hot on the heels of their 1-1 draw against Namibia in their two international friendlies. Bafana are preparing for the back-to-back 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Sao Tome and Princepe on 9 and 17 November…
PODCAST: SINKY SLAMS HIGHLANDS BOSSES
GLOVES are off! This is how one may sum up the sale of Highlands Park to businessman Tim Sukazi of TS Galaxy. SunSport understands that Sinky Mnisi appeared before the PSL executives on Monday where he was interrogated on his disapproval of the sale of the Premiership club. The information…
PODCAST: PSL FINAL PUSH: IT'S PITSO v MIDDENDORP
Calculators are the order of the day. Pitso Mosimane and Ernst Middendorp must be without nails having bitten them throughout the season, when their teams went on a roller-coaster ride, until Saturday when it all comes to an ends. And Limpopo is in control! Clubs based in the northern part…
LISTEN: PITSO AND MIDDENDORP TALKS AHEAD OF DOWNS v CHIEFS
VERY interesting week ahead with Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns set to fight in a top of PSL table clash. Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp is not happy with defensive approach applied by teams like Stellenbosch. Pitso Mosimane of Sundowns says they will keep knocking and the hinges will break and…
PODCAST: WHY MARITZBURG LOST TO LEOPARDS
LACK of aggression, complacent and an eye opener! These are some of the harsh words used by Maritzburg United head, Eric Tinkler, following their shock 3-2 loss to Black Leopards in their Absa Premiership clash on Sunday. Tinkler says these are some of the reasons why they lost to the…
EXCLUSIVE: BRAD BINDER REFLECTS ON THE MASSIVE VICTORY
An amazing story to tell by 25-years-old Brad Binder, who spoke to SunSport exclusively from Europe on Wednesday. Born in Potchefstroom where he spent 12 years until he moved to Europe, Binder won his debut MotoGP Czech Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday. This turned South Africans into a frenzy…
LISTEN: WAS DRAW ENOUGH FOR PITSO AND ZINNBAUER?
IT was a hard day for both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns as they played to a pulsating draw at Dobsonville Stadium, as the Absa Premiership return to action. Coach Pitso Mosimane says he will take a "good" point from Pirates while his opposite at the Soweto giants Josef Zinnbauer…
LISTEN: PITSO PAYS TRIBUTE TO BOB MABENA
TRIBUTES continue to pour in for the late PowerFM Programmes Manager, Bob "The Jammer" Mabena, across the entertainment industry. But the sporting fraternity cannot be left left behind as the well-travelled entertainment veteran was also attached to sport, especially his favourite club Mamelodi Sundowns. The late broadcaster used every second…