Tshepo Gumede Part 2: From Orlando Pirates to Cape Town City Glory & PSL Relegation Battles

Powered by Sourcefin Need cashflow to deliver your next big order or waiting 30–90 days for an invoice to be paid? Sourcefin helps South African SMMEs with Purchase Order Funding and Invoice Discounting — get your business funded in 48 hours. 👉 Apply here: https://www.sourcefin.co.za/apply-for... In Part 2 of his in-depth conversation with The Apex Playbook, Tshepo Gumede opens up about his rise to fame at Orlando Pirates, navigating football politics, and his eventual move to Cape Town City, where he lifted silverware in his first season. He shares stories about working under Eric Tinkler and Benni McCarthy, playing alongside Teko Modise, and facing career uncertainty after leaving Cape Town City. From winning trophies to battling relegation with Marumo Gallants and Cape Town Spurs, Tshepo reflects on resilience, self-belief, and why he still has more to offer at the top level of South African football. Hosted by Mpho 🎬 Shot by Bold Behaviour: https://www.boldbehaviourza.co.za #ApexPlaybook #TshepoGumede #OrlandoPirates #CapeTownCity #BenniMcCarthy #EricTinkler #BafanaBafana #PSL #SouthAfricanFootball #ApexSportsInternational #sourcefin Timestamps 00:00 – Sourcefin Intro 00:26 – Coming up 01:29 – Signing for Orlando Pirates, fame, football politics and leaving for Cape Town City 26:55 – Playing in the Soweto Derby 29:23 – Life at Cape Town City and winning a trophy in the first season 36:20 – Relationship with Eric Tinkler, playing his best football, and working under Benni McCarthy 43:43 – Playing with Teko Modise, leaving Cape Town City and being clubless for over 6 months 51:40 – Joining Amazulu on a short stint 01:01:35 – Leaving Amazulu for Cape Umoya, the struggles of professional football 01:09:54 – Moving to Marumo Gallants, playing in the CAF Confederations Cup, and facing Fiston Mayele 01:24:20 – Joining Cape Town Spurs and suffering relegation 01:26:10 – “I can still play at the top level”