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Tapelo Xoki: Orlando Pirates not distracted by Mamelodi Sundowns' slip ahead of Soweto derby

Independent online (SA) 25 Apr 2026
Tapelo Xoki has made it clear that Orlando Pirates will not be distracted by developments elsewhere as they prepare for Sunday’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium ... The derby, he suggests, resets form and demands a fresh approach.
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Soweto derby set for tight battle as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs chase key goals

Independent online (SA) 25 Apr 2026
The Soweto derby between arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs is expected to be tightly contested at the Calabash on Sunday afternoon (3pm kick-off), given the magnitude and stakes of the match.
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SOWETO DERBY | Players to watch out for from Pirates and Chiefs

Sowetan Live 25 Apr 2026
Orlando Pirates will welcome Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium, looking to continue their dominance over their rivals after beating them in the last five league matches ... derby win.
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Brandon Petersen targets strong finish as Kaizer Chiefs gear up for Soweto derby

Independent online (SA) 25 Apr 2026
Brandon Petersen is relishing what he describes as his best season at Kaizer Chiefs, crediting hard work and patience within the team, as he looks to finish strongly, including winning the final Soweto derby of the campaign.
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Gauteng Roads and Transport on Soweto derby transport plan (Government of the Republic of South Africa)

Public Technologies 24 Apr 2026
... has announced a special Gautrain transport plan for supporters heading to the highly anticipated Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
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Kaizer Chiefs to approach Soweto derby with confidence and consistent methods, says Given Msimango

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2026
Kaizer Chiefs are relishing a sense of calm and confidence around the team after getting through a difficult phase by sticking to their traditions, which is why they’ll approach the Soweto derby with the same methods and mentality.
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WATCH | The D-Line: Soweto derby preview as Orlando Pirates chase the title and Kaizer ...

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2026
The Soweto derby is set to divide the country on Sunday afternoon (3pm kick-off) when Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs at a sold-out FNB Stadium in Soweto ... senior football writer, preview the derby.
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Don’t stress my players: pleads Orlando Pirates coach ahead of Soweto Derby

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2026
Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a clear message to Orlando Pirates supporters ahead of a decisive Soweto Derby — back the team, because the margins in this title race leave no room for anything else.
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Key duels that may decide Soweto derby

Sowetan Live 24 Apr 2026
With the 185th Soweto derby between two traditional rivals, Orlando ... Silva has been in relatively great form with seven league goals, and he will be eager to net his first goal in the Soweto derby.
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SOWETAN | Safety must come first at Soweto derby

Sowetan Live 24 Apr 2026
The Soweto derby is once again upon us, and we hope authorities have learned from the mistakes that led to chaos in and outside the FNB Stadium the last time Orlando Pirates took on Kaizer Chiefs.
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From statistics class to the Soweto Derby: Would a win on Sunday earn Cedric Kaze ...

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2026
Comment. Heading into the rare Sunday Soweto derby, one question lingers above them all ... Of course, the Motaungs did not abide by that common sense ... Chiefs last lost on March 3 when they were beaten 1-0 by Richards Bay at Umhlathuze.
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Andre De Jong confident Orlando Pirates won’t falter in crunch Soweto Derby moment

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2026
Andre de Jong believes Orlando Pirates are mentally equipped to handle the pressure heading into Sunday’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium ... Soweto Derby Press Conference.
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Key Soweto derby logistics you need to know ahead of Sunday’s match

Sowetan Live 23 Apr 2026
After Stadium Management SA CEO Bertie Grobbelaar admitted there were more than 100,000 supporters in the last Soweto derby, which was a logistical nightmare, in February, we unpack some of logistics ...
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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou wary of 'new' Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Soweto Derby

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2026
Abdeslam Ouaddou has cautioned that Orlando Pirates must brace for a very different challenge when they face Kaizer Chiefs in Sunday’s Soweto Derby (kick-off 3pm) ... Soweto Derby Press Conference.
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