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Newly appointed Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has announced on social media platform X that he has terminated all sponsored trips for 'super fans'. According to Minister McKenzie, the funds previously allocated for these trips will now be redirected to support struggling athletes and artists in attending events and exhibitions. Notably, the two individuals known as the faces of the 'super-fans', Mama Joy Chauke and Botha Msila, attended the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France at a cost of approximately R1.3 million to South African taxpayers. To discuss this development, Elvis Presslin spoke to renowned former Bafana Bafana Captain, Neil Tovey, who captained the national team to their victorious AFCON victory in 1996
Step inside the vibrant world of South African football with this week's episode of Just Football, where we celebrate the storied legacy of Kaizer Chiefs, a club that's more than just a football team—it's a beacon of hope, unity, and resilience. Whether you're a die-hard Amakhosi fan or simply intrigued by the Southern Hemisphere's footballing giants, this episode is your all-access pass to the rich tapestry of Kaizer Chiefs' history and culture.Here's what we've got lined up for you:The inception of Kaizer Chiefs amidst the struggle against apartheidThe club's multiracial stance and its defiance against a segregated systemThe symbolism of the iconic gold and black kit and its significance to fansA tour of the FNB Stadium, an imposing fortress for the Amakhosi faithfulThe unyielding spirit of the Kaizer Chiefs' supporters, known as the Amakhosi faithfulAn exploration of the fiercest rivalries, including the Soweto derby against Orlando PiratesA glimpse into the club's trophy-laden history and its continental ambitionsTributes to legendary figures like Neil Tovey, Lucas Radebe, and Doctor KhumaloThe influence of Kaizer Chiefs beyond the pitch, fostering social progress and unityJoin us as we dive into the heart and soul of a club that transcends sport to embody the dreams and aspirations of a nation. Don your favorite gold and black attire, and let's get clued in with Just Football!Stay Connected: Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter at @justfootballpod. Share your thoughts on Spotify, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions or suggestions for our next deep dive.Merch: Show your love for Just Football with our exclusive merchandise on Redbubble. Wear your football passion proudly!Links:Kaiser Chiefs Football Club - https://www.kaizerchiefs.com/Kaizer Chiefs on Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/KaizerChiefsNorth American Soccer League (NASL) - http://www.nasl.com/
In 1996, South Africa won the Africa Cup of Nations, bringing sporting joy to a country still recovering from Apartheid.It was the Bafana Bafana team's first victory at an international football tournament.In 2015, two members of the multi-racial side, Phil Masinga and Mark Fish, spoke to Will Yates.A Whistledown production for BBC World Service.(Photo: South Africa captain Neil Tovey lifts the Africa Cup of Nations. Credit: Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Former player turned coach and analyst, Neil Tovey, is on the line to bring us the exclusive scoop on what exactly transpired in this match. Neil Tovey speaks from experience after Bafana Bafana draw · Webpage
Guest: Neil Tovey, Former Bafana Bafana captain Following the news of Clive Barker's passing, Michael Abrahamson chats to former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey as they pay tribute to the man who was affectionately known as "The Dog".
Mani Djazmi is joined by former Scotland international Pat Nevin and 2002 Africa Cup of Nations winner with Cameroon Patrick Suffo to discuss the week's biggest football stories. Former Senegal striker Mamadou Diallo joins us to assess The Lions of Teranga's chances in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations final and we reflect on the impact of South Africa's 1996 AFCON win with the team's captain Neil Tovey. Photo: Fans during Senegal's 3-1 semi final win against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Credit: Haykel Hmima/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
It's been 25 years since South Africa last lifted a major piece of silverware and in this show we hear from the man who captained the team to that momentous success Neil Tovey. Tovey reflects on the 1996 AFCON success, his conversations with Nelson Mandela, and gives his perspective on why he thinks Sundowns has surpassed Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in most aspects of performance. Co-hosts: Zayn Nabbi (@sportsguyzayn) and Courtney Freese (Former PSL winner)Guest: Neil Tovey (former South Africa captain) Subscribe above to ensure you never miss a videoPodcast: https://shows.acast.com/on-the-whistle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALlaAECXkSO97ttqjPvhqA Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/otw_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/otw_podcast?lang=en Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewhistlepodcast Talk to us on WhatsApp: +447908 790 474Episode Notes 00:00 – Reflecting on the AFCON success in 1996 05:00 – Getting inspired by the great Nelson Mandela 14:15 – A “nuts” superstition 17:45 – Present Bafana squad not competitive enough 23:00 – Do Kaizer Chiefs need to overhaul their leadership structure? 33:15 – A return to football management? Duration: 36:05 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this bitesize edition we speak to South Africa's legendary former captain Neil Tovey about his career highlights, love of football, and hear what is was like playing against icons like Jomo Sono, Ronaldo and Thierry Henry. This taster is just to whet your appetite before the full pod drops in the coming weeks.Host: Courtney Freese, @otw_pod Guest: Neil Tovey (South African legend), @TheNeilTovey WhatsAapp Get in touch on WhatsApp - +447908 790 474YouTubeWatch us here - On The Whistle Podcast: https://bit.ly/35gKucxSocial MediaFacebook: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynEpisode Notes 00:00Intro2:30Hardest players to markDuration: 5:15 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this bitesize edition we speak to South Africa's legendary former captain Neil Tovey about his career highlights, love of football, and hear what is was like playing against icons like Jomo Sono, Ronaldo and Thierry Henry. This taster is just to whet your appetite before the full pod drops in the coming weeks.Host: Courtney Freese, @otw_pod Guest: Neil Tovey (South African legend), @TheNeilTovey WhatsAapp Get in touch on WhatsApp - +447908 790 474YouTubeWatch us here - On The Whistle Podcast: https://bit.ly/35gKucxSocial MediaFacebook: On The Whistle PodcastInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynEpisode Notes 00:00Intro2:30Hardest players to markDuration: 5:15 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Remembering the first Bafana international match against Cameroon
12 of Mzansi's leading cricket, rugby, soccer, and running heroes as well as expedition-leader extraordinaire, Erik Vermeulen, are currently participating in an all-out 200km fundraising endurance race against time. The event sees four teams take to the Verneukpan in the Northern cape on foot. One team at a time, pulling their provisions on a light frame cart on 'fat-boy' mountain bike tyres, unassisted and unaided, for 200km's - in only four days. To find out more Udo Carelse spoke to Neil Tovey
SAfm — On #Flashbackfriday former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Neil Tovey reflected on his career and Journey. Guest: Neil Tovey - Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs Captain
On this week's show we focus on how former South African president Nelson Mandela used the power of football to build his country. July 18th is Nelson Mandela International Day, and 10 years ago South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We hear from Neil Tovey, who captained Bafana Bafana at the 1996 AFCON. Plus Stuart on the Manchester City case as the club is cleared of Financial Fair Play breaches
In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to the man who captained the 1996 AFCON-winning Bafafa Bafana, Neil Tovey. In the interview, Tovey reveals his first professional paycheck, his relationship with his first coach Clive Barker, and the one player in his entire career who was able to shake him. Soccer Laduma Radio
Soccer Laduma Radio — In the latest edition of My Starter Pack, the show where players take us down memory lane, we chat to the man who captained the 1996 AFCON-winning Bafafa Bafana, Neil Tovey. In the interview, Tovey reveals his first professional paycheck, his relationship with his first coach Clive Barker, and the one player in his entire career who was able to shake him.
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SL Radio brings you a series of stories told by Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend, Neil Tovey, which he recounted at the launch of his biography 'A Captain's Journey - Neil Tovey' in Cape Town. In the second story, Neil recounts the horrific story of his heart attack and how he was dead for two and a half minutes.
Soccer Laduma Radio — SL Radio brings you a series of stories told by Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend, Neil Tovey, which he recounted at the launch of his biography 'A Captain's Journey - Neil Tovey' in Cape Town. In the second story, Neil recounts the horrific story of his heart attack and how he was dead for two and a half minutes.
We paid tribute to former footballer Marc Batchelor who was killed on Monday night. His brother Warren Batchelor, former teammates Edward 'Magents' Motale, Neil Tovey, Mark Williams and Marks Maponyane all paid their respects.
SL Radio brings you a series of stories told by Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend, Neil Tovey, which he recounted at the launch of his biography 'A Captain's Journey - Neil Tovey' in Cape Town. In this first story, Neil shares his first-ever muti experience which he had while playing for AmaZulu FC.
Soccer Laduma Radio — SL Radio brings you a series of stories told by Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend, Neil Tovey, which he recounted at the launch of his biography 'A Captain's Journey - Neil Tovey' in Cape Town. In this first story, Neil shares his first-ever muti experience which he had while playing for AmaZulu FC.
We spoke to two Bafana Bafana former captains Neil Tovey and Aaron Mokoena ahead of Bafana's crucial last Afcon Qualifier against Libya on Sunday. We also caught up with Proteas all-rounder JP Duminy and wrapped up Special Olympics World Games with Duane Dell'Oca.
Audiodacious — With the all important AFCON 2019 qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria, Joe Maluleke caught up with Bafana Bafana legend Neil Tovey ahead of the match.
The great Diego Maradona's behaviour at the 2018 World Cup as FIFA Ambassador has been questionable. Argentina Football writer Marcela Mora y araujo, someone who's been following Maradona for years joined us to share some light on his latest antics. We also find out about the role of Technical Director, what role does it play in SA football development? SAFA Technical Director Neil Tovey joined us.
TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN efforts to reduce the impact of cholera are underway in Haiti ....... *** Concerns over the plight of millions of people in the Iraqi city of Mosul...... *** Countries reach an agreement to cut greenhouse gases... *** In Economics: Zimbabweans express concerns over planned introduction of bond notes *** And In Sports: Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey shows improvement after heart attack...
We chat to Neil Tovey and Helman Mkhelele to celebrate 20 years since South Africa won AFCON 1996 and find out more about the new Super Rugby Rules with Craig Ray
We pay tribute to Jonah Lomu with Peter Hendrick, Chat Protea's and Ram Slam with Graeme Smith and review last nights match between South Africa and Angola with Neil Tovey.
SAfm Sports Wrap pays tribute to John Shoes Moshoeu, who lost his battle to Cancer earlier today. We spoke to former Bafana Bafana Captain Neil Tovey. Former Bafana Bafana Goal Keeper Andre Arendse and Former Bafana Bafana Coach Clive Barker. They all share some of their fondest memories for 'Shoes'. We also spoke to Haroon Lorgat, CEO of Cricket South AFrica about The CSA African Cup...
Coming up tonight, we chat to Neil Grieg about Neil Tovey, after he was admitted to hospital yesterday following 3 heart attacks. We also chat to David Bellairs after there was some exciting news announced about the Cycle Tour. We speak to cricketer Kagiso Rabada after his amazing bowling performance against the Dolphins and we preview the Joburg Open
On this episode of SAfm Sports Wrap we chat to a man who has not only played at the Africa Cup of Nations, but has lifted the trophy. Neil Tovey joins us to chat Bafana Bafana and their chances against Ghana tomorrow night. We also hear from Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula who is in Equatorial Guinea Chairman and acting CEO of Tennis South Africa Gavin Crooks joins us to chat about SA Fed Cup captain Earl Granger who has been appointed as South Africa's Davis Cup interim captain. Brad Brown also quizzes him on the reasons for John Laffnie de Jager's resignation.
In 1996, South Africa won the Africa Cup of Nations, bringing sporting joy to a country still recovering from apartheid. For the Bafana Bafana team, it was their first - and so far only - victory at an international football tournament. Sporting Witness speaks to two members of the multi-racial side, Phil Masinga and Mark Fish. Photo: South Africa captain, Neil Tovey, lifting the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996 (Getty Images)