Tapelo Xoki has made it clear that Orlando Pirates will not be distracted by developments elsewhere as they prepare for Sunday’s SowetoDerby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium... The derby, he suggests, resets form and demands a fresh approach.
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.
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.
BrandonPetersen 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.
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.
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.
Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a clear message to Orlando Pirates supporters ahead of a decisive SowetoDerby — back the team, because the margins in this title race leave no room for anything else.
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.
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.
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.
After StadiumManagement SA CEOBertie 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 ...