In anticipation of this week's 13845th edition of Soccer Laduma, we preview some of the features included. The latest edition will be available at your nearest outlet on Thursday, 31st July 2024.
Kaizer Chiefs
After Kaizer Chiefs' 4-0 mauling at the hands of Young Africans in the pre-season Toyota Cup on Sunday, the amount of work that needs to be done could not be clearer. None of the club's new signings were used, meaning that the decorated new coach, Nasreddine Nabi, had to make do with the players who finished outside the Top Eight last season. How much can we read into a pre-season drubbing, what are Nabi's key tasks on his to-do list and what sort of team did he build at AS FAR Rabat in Morocco? Soccer Laduma investigates.
Makhehlene Makhaula
18 months into his stay at Orlando Pirates, Makhehlene Makhaula finds himself a trusted lieutenant of coach Jose Riveiro. Last season, he featured in 10 of the last 14 league matches and helped the Buccaneers finish second in the table as well as successfully defend the Nedbank Cup, though he only played 13 minutes in the MTN8. With the club's ardent fans demanding league glory next season, the midfielder doesn't mince his words when it comes to what exactly needs to be done to make that happen. In this interview with Soccer Laduma, the veteran discusses this and more in a conversation that is set to be food for thought for both supporters and players alike.
SIYA SPECIAL
It took many people by surprise when Richards Bay announced a mammoth R100 million, three-year sponsorship deal. Usually, this kind of deal would be secured by perennial giants such as Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns. But the Natal Rich Boyz broke convention when they announced Phakwe gas as their new sponsor. With so much money and a new partner on board, questions were bound to be raised about the specifics of this unique partnership. In light of this, Soccer Laduma takes a closer look at the inner workings of this relationship.
Also In Issue 1385…
Farouk Khan interview
Renowned youth coach Farouk Khan recently launched the Stars of Africa Football Academy at the Atrium in Melville, Johannesburg. Stars of Africa pride itself on nurturing some of the top players to have come out of Mzansi, including hugely talented May Mahlangu and Tefu Mashamaite. Soccer Laduma sat down with Khan to retrace the journey he has travelled over the years while making a difference to the players' lives.
International Feature
Following a host of managerial changes at some of Europe's biggest clubs ahead of next season, Soccer Laduma discusses some of the tacticians facing big pressure to deliver over the coming months! Among them are Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman narrowly kept his job following long deliberations held by the club's board, who ultimately decided to continue with the 54-year-old after their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City. Meanwhile, European giants such as FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have new bosses in charge too, as we investigate some of the expectations placed on their shoulders heading into the 2024/25 campaign.
Revolving Column
This week we hear from former Mamelodi Sundowns wingback Lovers Mohlala on Manqoba Mngqithi's appointed as the head coach.
Siyagobhoza
In this week's edition of the popular Siyagobhoza section, there is news on how Betway's collapsed Sundowns deal opened the door for PSL; as well as Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town Spurs haggling over an Asenele Valebayi fee.
Grab a copy of the latest edition of Soccer Laduma at your nearest outlet tomorrow. Don't miss out!
