George Lebese: Life at Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns, and Life After Football | The Apex Playbook Ep 1

Описание: From the bright lights of Naturena to life after the game, George Lebese opens up like never before. 🎙️⚽

In the very first episode of the Apex Sports Podcast, we sit down with former Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana winger George Lebese for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation.

George takes us through his incredible journey: from growing up in Mamelodi and becoming a schoolboy superstar at Chiefs, to navigating fame, lifestyle challenges, and his transitions between South Africa’s biggest football institutions.

He unpacks:

Playing under iconic coaches like Stuart Baxter and Pitso Mosimane
What really happened during his time at Sundowns
His struggles with form, mental health, and decisions that cost him millions.
Life after football, building his clothing brand Assets, and advice for the next generation
This episode is rich in real talk, life lessons, and insight into the professional football world, the glory and the grind. 🇿🇦

🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 – Coming up / Intro
01:12 – George's last pro game, life after football, his clothing brand Assets
04:48 – Growing up in Mamelodi and football beginnings
13:10 – Signing with Kaizer Chiefs in high school, salary & signing-on fee
24:24 – From child star to pro footballer: lifestyle & pressure
26:24 – Kaizer Chiefs culture, pro debut & locker room stories
31:00 – Coaching styles: Ertugral & Vermezovic
33:10 – Contract renewal, PSL title with Baxter, MTN 8, and politics in the game
40:20 – Lifestyle with money: big cars, houses, and lessons
42:12 – Stuart Baxter to Steve Komphela, Chiefs downfall & Gaxa fallout
48:50 – Move to Sundowns, Bobby Motaung, signing fees & car rules
58:08 – Life at Sundowns: no game time, Pitso relationship & AWOL
1:03:15 – Leaving Sundowns, forfeiting R1M, mental health & move to the USA
1:08:20 – Retirement and trying to make a comeback at 31
1:11:50 – Relationship with Bobby Motaung today
1:13:15 – Advice to young players & life planning after football
1:19:00 – George’s future plans
1:20:37 – Quick Fire Questions

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