BBK Unplugged podcast

In this edition of BBK Unplugged, former Chelsea and England captain John Terry joins the podcast to discuss England's hopes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Terry explains why he believes Jude Bellingham is England's answer to Zinedine Zidane and how the Real Madrid midfielder could be the player to help end the Three Lions' 60-year wait for World Cup glory. The former defender also shares his thought...

In a matter of 10 months, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has moved from being harangued by some hostile fans to being hailed as the hero who ended an eight-year hunger. On his first attempt, Ouaddou has outdone himself by achieving something predecessor Jose Riveiro could not after three attempts, adorning Pirates with the crown they most craved, the Betway Premiership.

BBK was in conversation with Pirates coach Jose Riveiro as the 2024-25 season gets underway. Pirates mentor is aware his team can convert eight costly draws from last term into wins. The Buccaneers have reaped rich rewards from the stability of Riveiro’s leadership with four cup conquests, and are on the cusp of clinching a fifth, should Pirates bag a third consecutive MTN8 crown by beating Stelle...

In this episode of the BBK Unplugged Podcast, we chat with Michael Owen, the former professional footballer reflects on the EPL season a head . He tells BBK that Pep Guardiola’s attempt for an unparalleled fifth consecutive English Premier League title may be scuppered by his student Mikel Arteta.

Bafana Bafana assitant coach Helman Mkhalele on the BBK Uplugged podacst speaks about his coaching qualifications; building on Afcon momentum; creating an SA football think tank; why Chiefs and Pirates must step up to the plate; how Jomo Sono sold him to Greece and Irvin Khoza sold him to Turkey and why Bafana will play Andorra

Alcohol abuse remains a persistent problem among Premier Soccer League (PSL) players, an issue Pitso Mosimane says needs all hands on deck to address. Sunday Times sports editor Bareng-Batho Kortjaas spoke to Mosimane about alcohol abuse in the PSL, taking on the coaching job at Kaizer Chiefs, Bafana Bafana and his time at the UAE Pro League and Al Ahly.

A new Kaizer Chiefs coach will be in charge of the club going into preseason. These are not my words but those of head honcho of club, Kaizer Motaung himself. If you don’t believe me, listen to this latest instalment of SportsLIVE with BBK on when the Chiefs saviour will arrive. He also speaks about the PSL and Mamelodi Sundowns.

The wait is over. Football on the domestic front is back and it will get off with a bang when six time Premier Soccer League champions and holders Mamelodi Sundowns get the show underway with a clash against Sekhukhune United.  In this edition of  the podcast, host BBK caught up with several DStv premiership coaches who told me they can’t wait to get going. BBK is joined by Supersport United’s Gav...

In an exclusive sit-down with Jose Riveiro we got the Orlando Pirates coach to talk about the threat of Sekhukhune United in the upcoming Nedbank Cup final. We also quizzed him about the defensive partnership of Xoki and Sibisi, the super sub special weapon that is Sandile Mthethwa, born-again Terrence Dzvukamanja and the versatile energetic battery that is Mako Paseka Mako. Are you interested to...

With the 2022 Qatar World Cup in full swing, Arena’s most fashion forward experts rate some of the best (and worst) soccer shirts to grace the pitch. The competition kicked off on Sunday and will see 32 teams from around the world take each other on in the hopes of bagging the coveted golden trophy. As soccer fans look forward to watching their favourite teams in action, our team looks at which ki...

New Safa technical director Walter Steenbok says he wants to silence the drums of disagreement between PSL coaches and Bafana boss Hugo Broos. "I’m in a whatsapp group with all PSL coaches. I want to be a buffer between Broos and PSL coaches.” He cautions that Broos must be mindful of his comments and adds that “the senior national coach and I are on the same level. He does not report to me. My jo...

Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung speaks on the PSL working on a model to regulate the buying and selling of clubs and bringing a new leadership on board. King Kaizer says he is well aware that the army of Amakhosi fans is worried that their strike force may lack of firepower ahead of the 2022-23 season. He also shares his thoughts with Bareng-Batho Kortjaas and Sazi Hadebe on Stuart Baxter, Arthu...

I’m chilling in the corner and sitting on a crate with Mabizwasabele. Who you ask? That’s the utility Kaizer Chiefs player Reeve Frosler. Frosler is adamant that Chiefs are improving. He talks about the difficult time when multiple Covid-19 cases hit Mount Naturena and what the young players need to break into the first team. Oh and that, sweet special strike is in the mix.

Thapelo Morena joins me on SportsLIVE with BBK as we look back to his moment of magic - the solitary strike that saw Mamelodi Sundowns earn an historic victory against Al Ahly in Egypt. We also chat Bafana Bafana and DStv Premiership.

He was signed as a player by John Comitis while pursuing his law studies. He graduated as a lawyer and went on to become a top player agent. He now sits as an equal with Comitis as a fellow club owner. Tim Sukazi is the your guest on SportsLive with BBK and shares thoughts on chowing Chiefs, the Bancane of Bafana Ethan Brooks, the mockery of the buying and selling of clubs and absence of fans from...

Jesse Donn, the 22-year-old SuperSport United central defensive midfielder tells me about quietly establishing himself in the Matsatsantsa engine room, banging on the Bafana door, learning from Teboho Mokoena and Thamsanqa Gabuza and gives thoughts on the absence of white players. It is all in SportsLIVE with BBK

The man from Malawi who is behind the magic of Royal AM, John Maduka is your guest on SportsLive with BBK. Hear him on red hot striker Victor Letsoalo, boss lady MamMkhize, Max Tshabalala and the so far stunning season of the new kids on the PSL block.

This is not a football podcast. It is the inspirational life story of Willard Katsande, Zimbabwean professional footballer, a former player of Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs and the Zimbabwe national team. It is a tale about getting out of the ghetto. Katsande says poverty is the best humility you can ever get.

“I grew up supporting Kaizer Chiefs but I’ve fallen in love with Mamelodi Sundowns,” Teboho Mokoena, the in-demand SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana midfielder, tells me on SportsLive with BBK. He shares interesting insights on Bafana boss Hugo Broos, Sipho Mbule and SuperSport United.

The swashbuckling Brazilian Skhomo and the stout-hearted Khosi Mkhu face-off on SportsLive with BBK as they run the rule on the upcoming mouthwatering Mamelodi Sundowns v Kaizer Chiefs clash.

Colleague and senior journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele joins me as we sink our teeth into Bafana Bafana as they begin their gruelling qualifying campaign for 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar as the team builds anew yet again, this time under new boss Hugo Broos. Hopefullly the new Broom with sweep clean. Enjoy SportsLive with BBK.

Listen to AmaZulu striker Lehlohonolo Majoro tell his story of how he retired from football in his teens, having the cushion of education, Caf Champions League campaign and working with Bhele and Benni. Enjoy SportsLIVE with BBK.

On SportsLIVE with BBK, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena shares his thoughts on the club's new signings, Caf Champions League, the strength and threat of Kaizer Chiefs and more.

Managing partner at Playmakers Seishane Leshaba chats sponsorships, the impact of Covid-19 on the shrinking the sponsorship and sports revenue market and shirt merchandise, with our host BBK on this weeks episode of SportsLIVE with BBK.

Happy Jele and Orlando Pirates have been tighter than tongue and saliva, together since 2006. Hear him out on his highs and lows at Bucs, recovering from suffering tennis score defeats, being sidelined for a year, signing a new contract and the influence on Mandla Ncikazi.