In anticipation of this week’s 1124th edition of Soccer Laduma, we preview some of the features included. The latest edition will be available at your nearest outlet tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22.
Nedbank Cup winner’s poster
TS Galaxy went on to make history over the past weekend when the Dan Malesela-led side went on to win the Nedbank Cup title, beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0. This week, Soccer Laduma commemorates the cup champions with a special celebration poster.
Nedbank Cup final review
Soccer Laduma digs into the tactics and match to investigate how Dan Malesela’s charges beat their Amakhosi opponents.
Thembinkosi Lorch interview
Orlando Pirates winger, Thembinkosi Lorch had a stellar season for the Buccaneers and it did not come as a surprise when the 25-year-old walked away with the ABSA Premiership Player’s Player of the Season as well as the Footballer of the Year accolades this past Sunday. Nyoso, as the player is affectionately known, chats to Soccer Laduma’s Celine Abrahams about his individual awards and the season that has passed.
Also in issue 1124…
Zakhele Lepasa interview
The Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament, Zakhele Lepasa celebrated his club’s Nedbank Cup victory on Saturday evening and the next night he went on to collect his own gong at the PSL end of season awards ceremony. Since his loan move to TS Galaxy, the Orlando Pirates product has been sending shock waves in the local football fraternity. Chatting to Soccer Laduma’s Celine Abrahams, the 22-year-old striker reflects on the winning penalty and what the journey to the final was like.
Tefu Mashamaite interview
Tefu Mashamaite epitomises the fast-growing breed of footballer that has both an educated left foot and an educated brain. Soccer Laduma’s Beaver Nazo decided to pick on this knowledgeable chap about his life now at Baberwa FC amongst other topics.
Play-offs interviews
The three-horse race for a PSL spot is on the run as we speak and it is quite hard to tell who will be the lucky ones to find themselves in the top flight come next season. Soccer Laduma’s Beaver Nazo speaks to the three camps involved.
Revolving column
This week, we hear from South Africa U20 defender, Sibusiso Mabiliso on the preparations for the U20 World Cup in Poland and on facing Argentina in the opening game.
Siyagobhoza
The Siya Crew is back this week to let you in on what is happening behind the scenes at your favourite clubs. It has been reported that Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs could be tussling for an international striker, an Orlando Pirates striker could be on the move, and the latest on the future of Chiefs’ players, as well as much, much more!
Grab a copy of the latest edition of Soccer Laduma at your nearest outlet tomorrow. Don’t miss out!
