Diski Discussions: Recent Episodes
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In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by award-winning Kick Off journalist and African football expert, Lorenz Kohler.
The duo dissect the 2020/21 DStv Premiership season, discuss where it went wrong for Gavin Hunt at Kaizer Chiefs, what the future holds for serial winner Pitso Mosimane and much, much more!
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by @iDiskiTimes journalist Rob Delport.
The duo unpack what was another drama-filled #GladAfricaChampionship season. What will Royal AM or Sekhukhune United bring to the #DStvPrem? Where did it go wrong for Cape Town Spurs?
They also chat about Mamelodi Sundowns’ continued success after they clinched a fourth straight league title and discuss why AmaZulu are the team to watch going into the 2021-22 season.
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila forward Thabo Mnyamane.
The former Varsity Cup star opens up about how fate set him on course to becoming a professional footballer and how adversity off the field inspired TTM to Nedbank Cup glory.
He also voices his confidence at a recall to the Bafana Bafana set up following Hugo Broos' appointment while the duo also unpack how Mnyamane has capitalized on his on-field success.
Mnyamane, who has become one of the most marketable footballers in the DStv Premiership, hosts his own podcast (The Victory Corner) and runs a YouTube channel with his wife Tamlyn (The Mnyamanes).
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by former Bafana Bafana forward George ‘Zulu Shark’ Dearnaley.
The duo dissect AmaZulu’s incredible run in the #DStvPrem and Benni McCarthy’s impact at the club.
They also chat about Bafana Bafana’s continued search for Molefi Ntseki’s replacement, club ownership in South Africa and much more!
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by Grant James de Smidt.
Grant is well known technical and performance analyst that has worked extensively in South African football over the last decade.
He is currently working towards his UEFA A coaching licence and joined AB to discuss his time working as a football consultant for a Premier League club and technical analyst for Stats perform (Amisco, ProZone, STATS), amongst several other things.
The duo dissect the true value of a video analyst, discuss the tactical approach of several #DStvPrem clubs and much, much more!
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by African football expert Velile Mnyandu.
After another failed qualifying campaign, what next for Bafana Bafana!? Following defeat in Sudan, South Africa will miss out on another Afcon tournament.
Molefi Ntseki has lost his job as a result, but did he deserve more time in the hot seat? AB and Velile discuss this, Comoros and Gambia’s rise on the continent and more.
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by Simone' Conley.
The TS Galaxy and SAFA Team Biokineticist and Physical Trainer is considered amongst the best in her field of expertise.
They chat about her climb to the top, her journey to Rio 2016 alongside sister Alyssa and much more!
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by Braden Proctor.
The South African-born football agent lives and works in England. The duo discuss how Brexit paved the way for Percy Tau, football agent myths, the value behind moving to Europe at a young age and what South African footballers need to do to forge a successful career abroad
In this week’s episode AB Basson is joined by Dylan Kerr.
After a successful playing career in South Africa, Scotland and England where he notably donned the colours of Leeds United, Dylan ventured into coaching and has worked at the highest level in Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya and Mzansi.
A great storyteller, Kerr’s passion for football is clear to see. From rubbing shoulders with Jose Mourinho, bathing with headless chickens and covering his legs in tattoos of club crests — this is a podcast you simply don’t want to miss!
Joe made a name for himself in South Africa as one of the top football journalist’s in the country during almost nine years at Soccer Laduma. A die-hard Sheffield Wednesday supporter, Joe now works for the Sheffield Star where he covers his beloved Owls in their fight for Championship survival.
Paul spent close to 10 years at Bidvest Wits in a coaching capacity and was assistant to Gavin Hunt during the club’s most successful period.
The duo chat about Kaizer Chiefs’ struggles, Bidvest Wits’ demise and reflect on what could’ve been for South Africa’s oldest club.
The Zimbabwean-born sports scientists, who worked at Kaizer Chiefs, is now based in England where he works for Kitman Labs.
Schultz obtained his masters degree at the University of Pretoria in 2017 and worked extensively within the South African football landscape, before taking up a position abroad last year.
Stellenbosch FC’s U23 and MultiChoice Diski Challenge head coach won back-to-back Varsity Cup tournaments during his time at the University of Pretoria where he spent eight years before moving down to Stellies.
We chat to him about life in the Winelands, working with Steve Barker, Shaun Bartlett and much, much more!
AB Basson chats to Alan Clark.
The former Black Leopards head coach currently works at KF Llapi in Kosovo.
AB chats to him about his move to Europe, the freezing cold conditions in Kosovo, the PSL, his time in South Africa, his long-term goals and much, much more!
AB Basson chats to Masandawana Fan Vlog (@msfcfanvlog) content creator Neo Molefe.
The duo discuss Mamelodi Sundowns’ fast start to the season, the Brazilians’ upcoming #DStvPrem match against SuperSport United, Percy Tau’s rise to Premier League football and much more.
AB Basson chats to Soccer Laduma international editor David Kappel.
David is one of a handful of Bayer Leverkusen supporters in South Africa.
While he has excelled in his craft, David’s journey to where he finds himself today is as inspiring - as much as it is unique.
From how the 2010 Fifa World Cup assisted in him meeting his wife to refereeing amateur matches for R30 a game. This is a podcast you don’t want to miss.
AB Basson chats to Kabelo Bosilong.
Kabelo Bosilong is a Football Consultant and Club Licensing Instructor, while he also works for the Confederation of African Football as a General Coordinator and was in charge of this year’s Caf Champions League final. He also owns his own business, Sportsense. We talk to Kabelo about growing up as the son of a diplomat, living in The Hague and Rome, studying in Florida and his incredible journey in football thus far.
An admitted attorney, Liam gave up on law to pursue a life in journalism. We chat to him about his incredible journey, what influenced his decision to become a sports reporter and South African football in general.
Rob is South Africa’s head researcher for football manager, a journalist, producer and writer.
The duo preview the 2020/21 GladAfrica Championship season which kicks off in Cape Town on November 27, taking an in depth look at the teams and rating their chances of promotion.
They also discuss Swallows FC’s dramatic run to tot the title last season and dissect some of the finer details of South Africa’s second division.
AB Basson chats to SABC journalist and African football expert Velile Mnyandu in this week’s episode.
The duo review South Africa’s performances in the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers versus Sao Tome and Principe, unpack Patrice Motsepe’s bid for CAF Presidency and look ahead to the Caf Champions League final coming up later this month.
Velile also shares his thoughts on the South African game and what needs to change if we are to become the football force we strive to be.
AB Basson chats to former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth.
They discuss South Africa’s upcoming 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers versus Sao Tome and Principe, the return of Cape Town Spurs, what made Benni McCarthy so special and much more.
Booth also questions Patrice Motsepe’s intentions in his bid to become CAF president and challenges SAFA to do more at amateur level and for the women’s game.
AB Basson chats to KickOff.com journalist and content producer, Chad Kelly-Klate.
Chad talks us through his journey into journalism and the impact played by brother Daine Klate, who retired as one of the most decorated soccer players in South African soccer history.
The duo also discuss Kaizer Chiefs’ slow start to the season and what Gavin Hunt needs to do to get the best out of Khama Billiat.
They also discuss Bafana Bafana’s upcoming qualifiers against São Tomé and Príncipe and this weekend’s MTN8 semi-finals.
AB Basson chats to Soccer Laduma journalist and South African Football Journalists’ Association (Safja) treasurer Mazola Molefe ( @superjourno ).
A die-hard Chelsea supporter, Molefe talked about his journey to becoming one of the foremost soccer journalists in the country and the challenges that come with the job.
The duo also discuss all things DStv Premiership and talk about Al Ahly head coach Pisto Mosimane who reached a second Caf Champions League final this month.
AB Basson is joined by awarding winning sports reporter Carl Lewis. Carl not to be mistaken for 9-time Olympic gold medalist with the same name — is a former EWN sports reporter and is currently the head of content at bet.co.za.
The duo preview the 2020/21 DStv Premiership season that kicks off this weekend with special focus on Kaizer Chiefs under Gavin Hunt, the Mamelodi Sundowns’ coaching trio, Siphiwe Tshabalala’s return to soccer with AmaZulu and TTM who have raised eyebrows on their maiden top-flight voyage.
In the 1st ever episode of Diski Discussions — a South African soccer podcast — our host AB Basson chats to KickOff.com journalist Lorenz Köhler and Cape Town City media officer Julian Bailey.
The trio discuss the upcoming MTN8 fixtures, Pitso Mosimane’s move to Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns’ new coaching trio, Kermit Erasmus’ move to Chloorkop and Aubrey Ngoma’s return to the Mother City.
It was also an eventful few weeks for Bafana Bafana who followed a dismal kit release with a draw against Namibia and defeat to Zambia during the international window.