About this episode
Michael Nkambule discusses his journey from professional soccer player to podcast host, sharing insights on his career and experiences in football.
In the latest episode of Izinja zeGame, former Strasbourg, SuperSport United, Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards midfielder Michael Nkambule talks about getting into the podcast game after playing, starting off as a goalkeeper, disappointment in Thailand, losing his love for the game, training with Manchester United, language barriers in France, being lured back by Pitso Mosimane, what could have been at Naturena, disillusionment with South African football politics, and rejecting Daveyton’s bad reputation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
People in this episode
Hosts: Simplecast, Africa Podcast Network
Guest: Michael Nkambule
Topics covered
- soccer
- football politics
- personal journey
- career challenges
- language barriers
- disillusionment
Keywords
- Michael Nkambule
- soccer
- football
- Pitso Mosimane
- South African football
- Manchester United
- Thailand
- disappointment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SuperSport United, Kaizer Chiefs, Black Leopards, Manchester United, Pitso Mosimane, AdsWizz
Places: Thailand, France, South Africa, Daveyton, Naturena
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