Masebe Qina

A good dancer knows when to leave the stage, so goes the old saying, and that must be what most people in the fraternity thought after hearing the news of Dr Irvin Khoza possibly vacating the PSL chairmanship position. It has been reported in local media that the man who occupies arguably the hottest seat in domestic club football is unlikely to stand for re-election come November. Khoza, who is also the chairman of Orlando Pirates, has been in charge of the League since 2003 and has done a splendid job in making the PSL one of the most profitable leagues in the world. He also commands a lot of respect in football, business and life in general. Having turned 76 in January, it is believed that the “Iron Duke” is ready to pass the baton to another person although he hasn't officially confirmed that. In this interview, Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina speaks to former AmaZulu FC general manager Lunga Sokhela about the possibilities of him taking over, should the chairmanship position become vacant in the near future. Sokhela also talks about the PSL CEO situation and share his thoughts on coming back to football one day.

It’s been over four years since Luc Eymael coached in the PSL. Eymael opens up to Soccer Laduma’s Masebe Qina in this interview about the struggles he encountered and talks about his conversation with Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi on how close he was to coaching Kaizer Chiefs.

Stanley Nwabali is likely to be joined by another Nigeria international in the PSL, sources have indicated to the Siya crew.

Reaching the last eight of a cup competition comprising of 32 teams is no child's play. More so considering this is the Nedbank Cup we are talking about, long heralded as South Africa's version of the FA Cup. It is a tournament where teams from the second and third tiers are pitted against the big boys of domestic football, a banana skin is always lurking on the horizon. Ask Kaizer Chiefs. Mzansi's erstwhile cup kings were booted out of this year's edition by no less a side than Milford FC, who were founded in 2012, a mere three years before Amakhosi last tasted cup glory, and who now find themselves in a relegation dogfight in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. University of Pretoria are the last non-topflight outfit still fighting the good fight but will be up against it facing Mamelodi Sundowns. Stellenbosch FC at home against SuperSport United should be a cracker, while the prospect of seeing one of TS Galaxy and Chippa United in the semifinals is an interesting one. Can AmaZulu FC pull off what would be considered an upset against defending champions Orlando Pirates? Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina brings you this preview...

Lehlohonolo Seema has been doing well at Sekhukhune United after he surprisingly left Polokwane City earlier this season. The mentor was doing well with Rise and Shine, with the team sixth on the log from four wins and five draws in their opening 12 matches when he suddenly exited the Limpopo club. Following his noticeable progress at Sekhukhune, the mentor was recently named as the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month along with the team's captain Linda Mntambo who walked away with the Player of the Month accolade for February/March. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina, Seema takes us inside the Babina Noko camp as he talks about how he has managed to hit the ground running at the club. The experience of campaigning in the CAF Confederation Cup, his mandate at the ambitious outfit, as well as how losing both his parents affected him and his family are some of the topics the former Lesotho international is talking openly about in this interview.

An agent representing Stephane Aziz Ki has provided an update on the sought-after midfielder's future amid the reported Orlando Pirates talk.

Stephane Aziz Ki's agent has shed light on reported interest from the PSL's big guns in the in-form Burkina Faso midfielder.

A big move to the PSL is not being ruled out for Stephane Aziz Ki, the player's agent has confirmed to the Siya crew.

For local football agent Alpheus Thantsha the focus on helping aspiring professional footballers to realise their dreams has had to constantly shift in recent times, as he had to also look over his shoulder in fear of losing his life, and he has explained why, speaking exclusively to the Siya crew.

Ever since his childhood, Alpheus Thantsha's dream was to help kids especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their dreams of playing football at professional level. His dedication to the game gave birth to the idea of him starting a football academy. For those close to him, it came as no surprise that, in his early 20s, he already had his own academy for boys in Tshwane despite his limited resources, having arrived in the city from Limpopo with no substantial funding. At such a young age, he was already sending players overseas, with one of his success stories being that of Tebogo Letlhake whom he managed to send on trial in Spain. In the end things didn't work out as planned for the player who retired at Polokwane City Rovers. The journey hasn't been without any hiccups for Thantsha as he narrates in this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina that he has had to live in constant fear of losing his life in recent times. The Polokwane-born man believes that his outspoken nature doesn't always sit well with some people in the industry, including those who hold higher positions in the country's football administration. Sit back and enjoy this no–holds–barred interview as the father of two tells his sad and terrifying story, including allegations of molestation labelled against him and being hit by a car in what he regards as an attempt to silence him.