Owen Da Gama is one of the most respected coaches in the PSL. In an all-encompassing interview he opens up about how he rejected an opportunity to work with legendary manager Brian Clough, reflects on South Africa’s World Cup legacy, and provides some ideas on how to make Bafana Bafana a force again in African football.
Panel: Zayn Nabbi (host), Francis Nkwain (Sports media executive), Ahmad Yousef (Kingfut.com Editor) and Courtney Freese (former PSL winner).
Special Guest: Owen Da Gama (Highlands Park coach)
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EPISODE NOTES
02:00
A long-lost relative of Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama
04:55
Moving to Europe during apartheid to play football in Belgium, Ireland, and Spain
12:20
Any lions in your backyard?
15:30
Adapting to a more functional role before becoming the darling of Derry City FC
22:00
After a cup final defeat, a surprise move to Spain beckons
28:45
Regrets about rejecting a chance to work with the great Brian Clough
30:32
Returning to South Africa with a point to prove
35:00
Guiding Silver Stars to gold in the Telkom Cup
36:30
Impact of Covid-19 on Highlands Park and the PSL
43:45
PSL’s role in Africa
50:20
Perspective on South Africa’s franchise system, Bidvest Wits, and the “Big 3”
57:30
Could PSL clubs unite to split commercial revenue?
01:07:30
Reasons for Bafana’s under performance in recent years
01:19:30
Bafana Bafana job still on the radar, but…
01:25:00
Local is lekker (best) when it comes to coaches
01:30:15
Keagan Dolly and Percy Tau were right to push Sundowns for European moves
01:33:15
South Africa’s World Cup was a missed opportunity
01:42:50
Could the continent host another World Cup, perhaps in North Africa?
Duration: 1 hour 46 mins
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