S3 EP3 | Ayanda Gcaba | "I received more Support from Strangers than family in my football career".
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- 🔥 Started off as a Rugby junior player to the Beautiful Game, iDiski- Ayanda Gcaba spills the tea on how soccer stole his heart after a late start in both the sport and school.
⚽ Scout’s Honor - A fellow player’s uncle’s team? That’s how Ayanda Gcaba got his big break!
💔 Family Feud - He opens up about battling self-doubt, fuelled by a lack of family support.
🕵️♀️ Ex Marks the Spot - Drama alert! Ayanda shares how his ex-partner made off with ALL his belongings.
🏠 Couch Surfing Chronicles - From crashing at friends' places to hitting rock bottom, he lays it all bare.
💃 Camp Confessions - Naughty nights in Egypt? Ayanda doesn’t hold back on his camp escapades.
🍻 Sobriety Goals - Now alcohol-free, Ayanda’s turning things around and stepping up for his family.
It’s raw, real, and unfiltered - don’t miss it!
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This week's Guest: Ayanda Gcaba
1. Presenter: Sjuku
2. Shabba's Corner Presenter: Shabba
3. Guest Presenter Male: Thandani "Bibo" Ntshumayelo
4. Guest Presenter Female: Thato Makgaka
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My favorite moment is actually a compliment to Sjuku. Throughout this interview in particular, he's brought everyone back to the main topic. Last week's show had a lot of talking over each other and derailing a bit. Sjuku is so composed on this one, stays in conversation and makes timely commentary ❤
Example: right after Thato rates Sjuku's looks, he was able to everyone back to Ayanda to speak on his Platinum stars journey
A touching moment (favorite) again, was when Ayanda got vulnerable speaking on his self-esteem issues growing up. Men hardly open up and having the space be safe was also beautiful to see
Bibo is the one f*king up the whole interview. Yeses! 😤
Very true...He kills this podcast...Very funny and keeps it interactive
This guy is very mature keep it up Ayanda God will bless you more.
Favorite moment is Ayanda explaining the story about what happened in cairo with the girl and Muhammad 😂😂
Favorite moment is that he mentioned two incidents where the women in his life ill treated him, but in both occasions he chose to remove himself from the situation instead of being violent adding to GBV stats, kudos to Ayanda 👏
🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
We Share The Same Sentiment 😊
Kudos Ayanda!!✊🏽
Iqawe always need to walk away
The Egypt story was hilarious 😂🤣! It was such a perfect blend of humor and chaos, definitely a standout moment. The way it unfolded had me cracking up. It felt so unexpected and just kept getting funnier the more they went into it. Sjuku definitely likes those juice stories. He always know how to bring the most chaotic and funny stories to the table
The part where Ayanda says his mother was absent resonates with me deeply. I started fending for myself at the age of 12 and later ended up in prison, where I served 15 years. When I was informed that my mother had passed away while I was incarcerated, I felt no pain at all.
Hade my brother
@ Thank you leader 🙏🏾
Sjuku ✊🏿✊🏿🔥🔥🔥has grown tremendously-he knows exactly when to step in and what questions to ask. He has a remarkable ability to draw out stories from his guests effortlessly.
The lady brings balance and stability to this show.
And eye candy too bro
Thato❤
I felt this episode was overly personal. Ayanda was treated unfairly and spoken to condescendingly. I wish you'd treat all your guests with the same respect. Thank you, Thato, for being there and bringing some balance to the conversation.
Yuh they were disturbing the guest and that’s boring
Seconded @Mytee Thato helped the brother fairly
As someone who wanted to know more about gcabas career. I felt like these guys were more interested about his privar3 bedroom life ... we get it you guys know him on a personal level... and we as friends do not care about his bedroom scandals unlesss he chooses to tell us ...
Let d guest relate his story n stop interjecting
My favourate Ayanda moment is when he said playing football started at the age 21, moral if the story should be "It's never too late to begin anything in life to reach your dream"
Wow really😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
My favorite moment is when Ayanda Gcaba shared his story of how much he did not get support from his family in the beginning of his career 😢. The story is very touching, and many of us can relate to it.
Big up to Ayanda Gcaba❤🎉
Thato really saved this episode.. It was gonna be a disaster had she not been there. I think she should be kept🙏
I still wish the guys can allow guest to finish up their stories without being interrupted but great show nevertheless 🙌👌
True sir now its woers since they put Thandani
My favorite episode so far, thanks to Sjuku. He allowed Ayanda to tell his story with less interruptions. Big ups bro
Thandani is disruptive.
I won’t lie this interview is all over the place 😢 Gcaba didn’t finish telling his story. Gerald Mobadi was able to keep the interview going. Bibo was a soccer player and that doesn’t mean he knows how to run an interview. Nonetheless I enjoyed it 44:09
Ayanda’s story of not getting support from family really touched me. It is important to encourage and support our kids in whatever they wish to do in life 🙏🏾
Thanks for listening to your subscribers 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 the show is way much better than the last one. Please keep Thato she’s a great addition plus she brings order to the show.
When Ayanda started to share his story, it was really touching. I hope he makes peace with his past😢......sjuku the oxygen of this podcast ❤❤❤
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My favourite part of the podcast was when Ayanda showed his vulnerable side on how his family never supported him till he asked them himself,that shows how our parents effect our way to progress.This platform has opened ways for former soccer players to educate the players of today on the mistakes they made in order to prevent or avoid walking in the same path🙏🏽grateful for the podcast🙌
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Again the show keeps getting better and better, thanks for the amazing show guys, please keep Thato she brings an element of calm and reason, and she's makes the guests to ease up because of her feminine energy.
I like what shabba is doing beginning of the show, It warms up the show nicely as a starter and It's an important role.
all the best guys..
9:45 sjuku when it comes to age 🐐 one of the best plus intro ™️
I felt you guys brought Ayanda to belittle him, most of your questions were not directed at knowing about his life but more about making fun of him. But big ups Ayanda you handled the interview like a matured man without taking anything personal.
It seems like Ayanda was one of the most genuine gents in the dressing. Even the way he took care of those who didn't even support him. Salute bro
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My fav part about episode is Ayanda actually speaking about his his family..he never talks about them. Im happy he got a chance to do so and open up. He's not a person to hold grudges and for him to still be there for his family even though they never support him personally. Im proud of you Ayanda❤
Yooh the best moment when he explains about his journey and the family supporting through his career even though they were not coming to watch him play at stadium 😢it really touched me
Favorite moment is when he talks about his journey to playing in the professional league.
My favorite moment it was when Ayanda raised a point about not getting support from his family in the beginning of his career and during, this is an awareness or eye opener to most of parents that not supporting children towards their sports career might low child self esteem or confidence even cause trauma. But it shows he was strong enough to handle the situation and he was able to be grateful for the support he got from people who are not his family. That's why there's a saying that saying "it take a village to raise a child"
By far, the best episode ever...
...i laughed so hard through out!
My favourite moment is when he spoke about not getting support from his family, it was a difficult situation for him but he went to pursue his dreams regardless.that was brave him big ups to Ayanda❤
It is difficult to have a favorite moment but Ayanda Gcaba is one of the most well spoken guests we had on the show!
So far this is easily one of the best episode for this season.
Everyone was composed, attentive and they gave Ayanda a chance to speak and explain his story, unlike the other episodes where they all wanted to be heard, here they gave each other a chance.
I know I complained about Thabo last time but in this episode she instilled order and made sure no one off ramped.
Big ups, the growth is visible!
The favourite moment that hit home was when bibo and Ayanda spoke about support that we never get from parents. It’s really difficult even when you’re good but at home no one is really interested or supports you. I’m happy they managed to not give up and chased their dreams and end up playing for a big team like Orlando Pirates. Some of had to quit still regret till today. Shout out to you ayanda
LET THE GUEST SPEAK!!
They over do the this other side shows which shift focus from the guest and his story.
My favorite Moment is hearing about he's football journey,and he's very proud of isizulu sakhe .
My favorite moment is when Ayanda was talking about the lack of support from his family and how even without it, he still had to take care of them. Its my favorite because that's our reality as blacks, most of us relate to it!
24:20 this moment in the conversation hit home, I needed to hear this because the realest love I know comes from strangers and not family. Thank you Ayanda for being vulnerable enough to share this with us ama trapper ❤
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Best Ep ever..in terms of knowing the player and his journey and cherry on top dat came after ..Thanks to Thato for also asking questions dat most females would love to know from Amajita 🙏🏽Great show
Ayanda Gcaba is a humble down to earth person, I have had a chance to meet him and spend time with him in his prime time at Orlando Pirates in Diepkloof. May God bless him 🙏
Bibo tearing 😢those words also touched me . When you call your mom tell her everything will be fine now ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is such a growing platform and I'm happy to see transformation by introducing a Female presenter to the show. ❤
This interview made me cry too 😢❤
My Episode of the year 😂😭. I learnt a lot when Ayanda shared his story😊
players are human, the come from the same situation just like the rest of us🥺 lets try be kind to them🌹 The home situation of Ayanda Gcaba was my fav🎉 I liked the honesty❤
My favorite podcast I don't care who says what ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Exactly what we’ve been waiting for 💃💃💃
Great episode from today guys! It's so great to see players that bring back childhood memories and give you that nostalgic feeling. Also credit to Ayanda for his longevity at such a big club like Pirates; not everyone can achieve such a feat.
Best moment of the episode by far for me is when Ayanda spoke about the need for moral support from family rather than us going outside to seek such love and support which can also be dangerous and we could be led astray. Keep it up bafethu.
My favorite part is Ayanda's journey especially how he started cause I was rejected because I was 20 and had no academy background that almost broke me thinking it's late for me but hearing this story and the fact that t I only saw Ayanda playing for Pirates this is an eye opener that showcase your talent you never know who's watching.
1:09:19 Siwelele samasokorali 😂😂😭. Can see why he used to chase the ball the way he did at Orlando Pirates 🏃😂😂. Remember when watching Pirates with group of people every time when Rotman chasing the ball everyone used to laugh 😂😂 especially our opponent when we are losing. He was entertaining Mara 😂😂 miss those days. Was sad when he left coz knew will take longer to get entertaining diffenders like him and Roy mahamutsa. He is a funny guy. Dankoo for this amazing episode one of the best for me so far 🎉😂.
I love how his family was supportive 🥹
Before we comment on the good things.lets not disturb the guest,let the guest speak his story and it helps us trappers to know the guest better,adawise good show and remember most of the guest u know them and know most of their story so let us know them better aswell
They disrupt a lot yoh...
6 years not drinking that's awesome....
Ayanda you can see that is a humble guy mara as much as they push him he remains calm big up 🎉
The best moments of Ayanda Gcaba is when he scored a header when we were playing against Kaiser Chiefs
😂😂😂😂 you guys will kill us with your sense of humour
I had a few favorite moments on today's show. How the name Pastor came about😅 and also
not being supported from home and finding support from strangers but also finding a way to support his family even though he did not get the support he need from his family in his career. When he appreciated his mom for being a hardworker. He tried to make peace with life while still trying to make it work in life.
He was not afraid to say that he was into chubby women which stands out as some players it might not seem ideal. What stood out again was his accountability on the mistakes he made and knowing he could have handled the situation better to save his relationship and also admitting that he had 5 girlfriends at the same time. Ooh and the Egypt part, isandlda so mntwana with the lady was funny😂
Great show today a lot to learn from.
Sho Ma “ Trappers” My favourite moment is obvious- The boys going out in Egypt to have some fun and Pastor smoking 🚬 before he went in ayoyenza adume ngazo 😂😂🙌🏼(I’m already imagining that night) 😂😂😂👏🏼
my favorite moment is Ayanda not receiving love and support from his close family, it just shows the time of challenges we face in the black community and households. but one thing i learnt is that if God has destined you to be somewhere no one will take your spot
Give the guest a chance to finish their story please, i love the show by the way
My favorite part was when Gcaba shared his experience with his home situation because most of us gents go through this
My favourite moment is the part where Bibo says "Uthanda ama cherry anomzimba" and Ayanda Gcaba is like "Namanje"😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭
Mara atleast his honest😂
My favorite moment in this episode is that bra Ayanda did not receive much support for his immediate family even tho he was very talented . I mean the gent grew up playing rugby and he was so good he even got an opportunity to go overseas , this actually indicates that when the Lord has shown you what you are destined for no matter what people say what is yours will always be granted to you even if it takes years but the fact still remains that you will achieve it. There is no self- made in the road of success hence people like Steve the Lord uses them to give you that inspiration , belive, support and most of all love. Bra Ayanda was indeed relentless while he was still at Free state stars fc .
Gavin hunt thought he's a foreigner 😅 favourite moment!
Firstly is the word of the Day which is perfect narrative of Ayanda life
"Work extra ordinary hard,so you feel the acceleration of victory at the end.Success is not the position you currently at but carry on walking ""
Ayanda was another raw talent we could have had in the springboks but because his parents denied him that opportunity..he didn't look down on himself
He stated his is a "hustler" so he must hustle his way
Football Gods blessed him at ABC/vodacom playoffs rest is history.
Climax of this episode of 23 min 45 seconds when he elaborates that even when he was at FS/Orlando pirates..he had to beg for his mother to come watch him way..😢😢😢I mean at your peak you still don't have the love of a parent
Indeed his a Softie but warrior on the field
And the importance of a parent involvement
😅😅😅I love the bravery and authenticity of Egypt trip to brothel...Pastor and third leg 😅
Number 1 fan from Saudi Arabia, nice one magents✅
😂😂😂😂 Sjuku kills me when he says " they all born in Jan, Feb, march April they never pass May 😂😂🤦♂️ his crazy this guy
Shoutout to the Trap And Pass crew for having the legendary Ayanda Gcaba on this week's episode. My highlight of today's episode was when our guest disclosed the influence the women in his life had to the detrimental of his personal life and therefore leading to the demise of his illustrious career.
My favorite Moment about Ayanda is when we came back from behind in the Nedbank Cup and he helped us win the match against Thanda Zulu Royals, we went to next round. It was a huge relief. Great show Bafowethu, I'm happy for Sjuku's growth 👌
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I Like The Fact That Gcaba Started At The Age Of 21 That Shows Its Never To Late To Chase Your Dream,He Eventually Played For Pirates.
one of the best and top podcast based on south Africa ex ballers ❤😂
Dankie Bfowethu no Dade Lapho...
This Podcast is The Best & It will remain so. Relevant and Great Memories....
Babize Bonke Bazosi xoxela.... yester year players...
Sjuku you are raw & I like that.
Season is 💥
My favourite part of the show was when Sjuku cracked up on Ayanda's claims that he once bought 4 bottles at Taboo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 PRICELESS!!!!
My favorite moment is when sjuku gave Thato two intros at once,both negetive and positive 😂🔥.
I got many favourite moments but seeing the co host crying after hearing Gcaba's story about not having enough support from home because thats how it is for many young people. One can have talent and not have support from home cause theres no one there to believe in yu
My favorite moments is when Thabo said Ayanda must show that Egyptian lady flames😅
Straight
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S/O Trap and Pass the ball to the world😁😁I enjoy this Bafe2
I was moved when Ayanda expressed the lack of support from his supporters and the impact it had on his self-esteem. I was taken back to my young adulthood, when I was accepted to UJ but did not have the money to pay the registration fees. Some of the family members were speaking. Whoever told me I needed to go to varsity needed to make a plan. I studied for an entire year without knowing my results since I owed the university. Fortunately, through my determination, I passed my first year, was admitted by NSFAS during my second year, and finished my degree in a record pace.
Enjoyable episode.
I got many favourite moments but seeing the Ayanda crying after hearing Gcaba's story about not having enough support from home because thats how it is for many young people. One can have talent and not have support from home cause theres no one there to believe in yu
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The Egypt story was funny 😂😂😂 and Sjuku laughing at Ayanda for buying 24😂😂
My favourite moment is When Ayanda made Thato cry
I love how the guys is calm
The Egyptian story is the one for me the mahosha 😂😂😂
Weeeeeee 😭😭🙆🙆 Hhay guys plz let the guest finish answering 1 question at the time 😭. This was a "frog jump" interview niyayagxumagxuma nje🙆🙆
My favourite part or sad moment lack of family support and still had to soldier on inspite of those challenges.
My favourite moment is that when sjuku asking him he wasn't buying alcohol 24 is not alcohol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The way Bibo and Sjuku are fascinated by certain parts of Ayanda Gcaba.😂
Usually see this guy jogging In newlands west and it inspiring coz would swear he is still a professional player the way he carries himself. Keep it up mfethu
One of the greatest of his generation alongside Rooi
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Min 44:45: Sjuku & Bibo laughing at Ayanda buying 4 or 5 bottles at Taboo. Anikho grand gents... 😂🤣😂🤣
I enjoyed dis one 👏
Great one 😂 …Atleast you are letting him speak …enjoyed this one !!
The echo story in the house killed me 😂😂😂😂
That was hilarious Sjuku is mad crazy!!😂😂😂
Cigarette part killed me😂😂😂😂
My favorite moment is when he explains that her ex took everything from the house and Sjuku saying you heard an echo when he came back
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Episode of the year🤞 hope these leds take lessons from the icons🥲
🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️beautiful episode👌🏼
My moment is when FreeState Stars was playing with Orlando Pirates, Yoooh he was my man of the match that day super strong 💪 tackles makes all team share points 🎉
My fav football podcast
Ay you guys speak more than the guests!Especially Bibo and the girl
When Ayanda started to share his story❤😢
🤣🤣🤣🤣 The realist podcast ever!!!!
I know many didnt regard him as one of the best but Gcaba was very instrumental in Pirates' journey at CAF