Game recognises Game! South African soccer legend Josta Dladla hosts a podcast where he interviews the biggest names in the local game, past and present.
In Part 2 of our interview, Fabian McCarthy opens up about joining Mamelodi Sundowns at Petrus Molemela’s behest, learning how to play with Roger Feutmba, the brilliance of Gift Kampamba, adventures in Africa with the Brazilians, choosing love over money when joining Kaizer Chiefs, still holding the record for least goals conceded in a league season, crying when he left Amakhosi, and a message to the next generation.
2 Oct 2026
Fabian McCarthy
In Part 1 of a revealing interview, former Bloemfontein Celtic, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy talks about trailing with Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates as a teenager, coming from a sporting family, being spotted by Shakes Mashaba in the North West, John Moeti protesting his professional debut, giving up big money to play at the Olympic Games, and meeting the great man himself, Nelson Mandela.
15 Sept 2026
Thandani Ntshuyamelo
Thandani 'Bibo' Ntshuyamelo joins Josta Dladla in studio for an honest and frank conversation about having to work every day to regain people’s trust, his parents not wanting him to play football, being chosen out of 500 trialists, and the incredible talent that came out of SuperSport's academy.
He also speaks about a culture of disrespecting guys who made it in Europe, learning professionalism from Gavin Hunt, playing his best soccer at SuperSport, the life-changing signing at Pirates, facing Egyptian great Mohamed Aboutrika, and how the 'worst mistake' of his life led to hitting rock bottom and contemplating suicide.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
1,423,740
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
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Quality
62
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
68
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