View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma) SA News African News World News The Club House Podcasts & Videos More Soweto-Derby The exciting Betway Premiership ended in a 2-1 win for the Buccaneers who rallied from behind at the FNB Stadium READ | Bvuma question marks ahead of Nedbank Cup final The two giants of South African football will meet again at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup final Augusto Palacios believes Saturday's match was a game of two halves while also noting that the players struggled with clinical finishing and the second half saw Pirates come out strong It was a game marked by missed chances,” says the man fondly known as ‘Njenje’ It was a good game with an unpredictable outcome "The final of the Nedbank Cup will be very challenging because both clubs will aim to win with a strong approach and attitude It's also difficult to predict who will come out on top "It’s unprecedented to have two derby matches within six days Congratulations to the supporters of both teams for the past weekend "The league game was played at a very good tempo demonstrating a strong mentality throughout the match READ | Quickest derby ticket sales… "One of my concerns is the missed chance. That's something both teams need to address,” he adds. Palacios believes the fact the upcoming clash will yet again have young players on show from both camps highlights the quality and future of Mzansi football. "This upcoming match is particularly important as it is the last derby for the Pirates coach (Jose Riveiro) and a vital cup to win. The Pirates players understand the need to win this cup for their supporters, while the Chiefs coach (Nasreddine Nabi) is aware that this could be his first cup if circumstances align." 10 Freedom Way, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa The Sea Robbers gave a chance to their developed talents on Saturday as they claimed a vital league win against their old rivals. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Lifestyle READ | Shabba celebrates wife's birthday: A look at their best moments known for his skits was present at the Soweto derby and although he looked like he may have been working While many would have expected him to pitch up in Chiefs regalia the funny man was clad in his father's rival team's jersey Primo took to Instagram in what looks like a collaboration with Vodacom posting some of his Soweto derby moments and making a calrion call "Don’t let the plane leave you behind when we #Tsamaya with @vodacom where 5 Buccaneer fans stand the chance to join the boys on their Preseason tour in Spain & 5 Chiefs fans could join their boys wherever they go." Popular comedian Mpho 'Popps' Modikoane  appears at the end of the slide and banters Chiefs in what seemed to have been an after party event View this post on Instagram READ | Chiefs legend's son raves over Bundesliga experience AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale JOHANNESBURG - The Soweto Fashion Week is due to start in Jabulani this Wednesday WATCH | Paris Fashion Week | Khosi Nkosi takes over by storm The four-day event will feature the vibrancy and innovation of local fashion Its founder Stephen Manzini and Fashion designer Musawenkosi  Mathebula discuss this with eNCA Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says Thabo Cele and Inacio Miguel were not fit enough to start the Soweto Derby on Saturday Cele and Miguel have become ever-present figure in Nabi’s starting line-up since joining the club from Fakel Voronezh and Petro de Luanda respectively and Nabi confirmed neither were 100% ready to start the game and be effective for the full duration in their 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates or to play 90 minutes,” Nabi explained and he wasn’t fully fit to give 100% performance.” Nabi could be calling the duo on for the Nedbank Cup final next week something he denied was a case of keeping the two key players safe for next week at Moses Mabhida Stadium Check out the upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures and the updated log in our match centre He did mention that this was a game of fine margins and on the basis of the performance they should not have come away with zero points on the day it’s a game we felt we shouldn’t have lost looking at the performances of the two teams,” he explained “We started the game very well and feel we had the chance to kill the game but unfortunately we did not take the opportunity to kill the game in our best moments “Either the referee didn’t gives is our right we feel we should have had a penalty at 1-0 and we conceded goals whilst we were in possession of the ball and had technical mistakes “We need to kill game in our best moments and the confidence of our opponents.” iDiski Media was founded in December 2019 and comprises of a range of football media products Contact us: [email protected] Orlando Pirates’ former captain Happy Jele has given young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi profound advice ahead of the much-anticipated Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs The Buccaneers will collide with Soweto rivals Amakhosi at the already sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon The game is scheduled to kick off at 3.30pm Mbokazi (19) has recently become one of coach Jose Riveiro’s trusted soldiers and an integral part of the Pirates squad since the injuries of Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane The teenager has been the talk of the town building up to the biggest fixture on the Premier Soccer League (PSL) football calendar as he is more than likely to make his first Soweto derby appearance who holds the record for the most Soweto derby appearances for Pirates advised Mbokazi to play the game and not the occasion “I will first commend Mbokazi for how he has played because when he got the opportunity He has been doing very well for the team,” Jele said during a wide-ranging interview on Sunday World Engage “He has been playing in big games and competitions like the CAF Champions League against some of the best teams on the continent my advice to him ahead of a big game like the Soweto derby I would say that he must first be calm and relaxed because everyone is talking about him he must play the game and not the occasion anything can happen that can embarrass him Perform the way he has been performing by taking it one game at a time and just enjoy the game – that is also another important thing Amakhosi and the Sea Robbers go into the game both wounded after losing their respective games building up to their back-to-back Soweto derbies The two Soweto giants will also meet in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium next Saturday both teams will be in search of three crucial points as Chiefs are fighting to solidify their top-eight spot while the Bucs are still chasing the league title against Mamelodi Sundowns Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Fundudzi Media (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Orlando Pirates completed a Betway Premiership ‘double’ over Soweto derby rivals Kaizer Chiefs after claiming a 2-1 win at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers came from a goal down to claim victory, bouncing back from their defeats to Pyramids FC (CAF Champions League) and Sekhukhune United (Premiership) in the past eight days to lay down a marker for a rematch against Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final next weekend. Pirates also closed the gap to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns (who will be in action away to Cape Town City on Saturday night) to nine points. As for the Amakhosi, this second successive loss extends their winless run in the league to seven matches, and is a further blow to their hopes of a top-eight finish. They remain in ninth, level with eighth-placed Chippa United, but have now played two more games than the Eastern Cape club. The kick-off was delayed 30 minutes due to the late arrival of fans into the venue. Yet when the match did get going, it needed just 120 seconds to be set alight, as Chiefs claimed a stunning early lead: Dillon Solomons stole possession high up the pitch, drove forward and squared to Makabi Lilepo, whose first-time shot had the beating of goalkeeper Sipho Chaine’s right hand to make it 1-0. Pirates were stunned by the early goal, but gradually worked their way back into the game and levelled at 1-1 in the 24th minute. Mohau Nkota played a well-weighted pass in behind the Chiefs defence for Evidence Makgopa, who provided a composed finish through the legs of goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma. The team in black nearly claimed the lead just past the half-hour mark when Tapelo Xoki headed on target from Deon Hotto’s free kick delivery, but Bvuma made an excellent reaction save to tip the ball over the crossbar. Pirates continued to grow in confidence and created a chance for Makgopa a few minutes later, though this time his finish lacked the precision of the equalising goal, with the ball flashing wide of Bvuma’s right-hand post. Chiefs ended the first half strongly and nearly went back in front in injury time before the break, as Yusuf Maart’s cross from the left was directed toward his own goal by Mbekezeli Mbokazi, but Chaine made a sharp save at his near post to keep the score level. The Buccaneers made a tactical switch at the start of the second half, as Kabelo Dlamini replaced defender Paseka Mako, and Deon Hotto slotted into the left-back slot. Dlamini almost made an immediate impact, whipping a shot from the edge of the box just over the target in the 50th minute. Pirates went ahead for the first time in the 69th minute, as Hotto and Relebohile Mofokeng combined to great effect, with the latter driving a low, left-footed shot through a crowded penalty to find the back of the net and put the visitors 2-1 up. Bucs created further scoring chances for Nkota and Mofokeng, but Chiefs were able to survive and keep themselves alive in the game. The Amakhosi introduced the likes of Edson Castillo, Ashley du Preez, Tashreeq Morris and Thabo Cele to try and force an equaliser in the dying minutes. However, the hosts were reduced to 10 men in injury time when Bradley Cross picked up a second yellow card and was sent off, effectively ending their hopes of a late comeback. Pirates will be back in league action on Tuesday, 6 May, with a clash away to Golden Arrows, before they meet Chiefs again in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban next Saturday, 10 May. Orlando Pirates (1) 2 (Makgopa 24’, Mofokeng 69’) Chiefs: Bvuma, Solomons, Kwinika, Dove, Cross, Maart (Castillo 85’), Ngcobo (Cele 78’), Shalalala, Lilepo, Sirino (Du Preez 68’), Mmodi (Morris 78’) Pirates: Chaine, Shandu (Ndlozi 65’), Xoki, Mbokazi, Mako (Dlamini 46’), Makhaula, Mbatha (Selepe 88’), Nkota, Mofokeng, Hotto, Makgopa (Radiopane 88’) Local International Off The Pitch Soweto-Derby Chiefs enter the second instalment of the Soweto derby in the Betway Premiership this season somewhat carrying the same underdog tag after a 1-0 defeat in February Read: Matlou: Chiefs Competing For Top 8 Instead Of The League exceeded the expectations in a last-minute defeat three months ago having the aura of new signings Makabi Lilepo who featured for only 39 minutes and Lilepo could hardly make an impact while Morris was signed carrying a suspension from SuperSport United Playing in the Soweto derby on debut could have been overwhelming for Lilepo and Cele as former midfielder Josta Dladla detailed his first derby experience after he joined from Mamelodi Sundowns "The most ultimate thing I saw was the first derby I had that's when I understood that Sundowns is a good team Yoh!" Dladla reflected in an interview on The George Mokoena podcast Read: Nabi: Chiefs Are Ill, But Never Die this is one of the biggest brands in Africa Pirates is old but it's not bigger than Chiefs If Chiefs start winning games then you'll understand how big they are I came from money but here you can see you're in the money for real," Dladla added With the first derby nerves out of the way Chiefs can now rely on Lilepo and Cele to live up to their billing while Morris presents an element of surprise in his first Soweto derby ​​​The City of Johannesburg's Region D hosted the 2025 edition of the Soweto Sports Festival on the weekend of 3–4 May at the CTM Sports Centre in Meadowlands This dynamic youth-focused event followed the success of the inaugural festival held on 2 March 2024 at the same venue ​Organised by the City of Joburg's Region D Sport and Recreation team the two-day sports festival showcased a range of sporting codes and activities by the Soweto Basketball Academy This year's edition expanded to two days to accommodate a broader number of participants and codes compared to the previous year.​ the focus was placed on developing young athletes in specific age groups: under-14s in basketball volleyball and football; and under-17s in netball The event aims to identify and nurture local talent and introduce sporting codes like volleyball to township areas where such opportunities are limited.Among the festival's highlights was Gift of the Givers' donation of sanitary packs to support the dignity and wellbeing of young girls Former captain of the SPAR Proteas Netball Team who encouraged youth to take sport seriously as a path to opportunity for both personal growth and community upliftment.Winners across sporting categories were awarded trophies medals (sponsored by the City's Sport and Recreation Directorate) and gift vouchers courtesy of Dytabank.The City's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development commended the organisers and participants for their dedication: “The Soweto Sports Festival is a powerful initiative that fosters community unity while uncovering future stars and township youth often represent the most overlooked talent This platform gives them visibility and encouragement and it must continue to grow."The Region D Sports Festival stands as a key event in promoting youth sport and social cohesion in Johannesburg's vibrant communities.Written by Maseipati Tsotsotso05/05/2025 The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially confirmed that tickets for the much-anticipated Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will go on sale on Monday The thrilling Soweto Derby will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 10 May. This promises fans a football spectacle unlike any other. Tickets will now be available at all Open Tickets outlets across the country, including Shoprite and Checkers stores. Tickets will be available online at www.opentickets.co.za Fans eager to witness this massive clash live from the stands will need to part with R150 for General Access tickets Each person can only buy a maximum of four tickets This is to maintain fairness and reduce the risk of reselling Additionally, hospitality packages will also be up for grabs starting Monday morning. Those interested can obtain more information by contacting 082 805 3150 or emailing booking@sail.co.za The PSL wants to avoid the chaos seen in the previous Soweto Derby more than 10,000 counterfeit tickets were sold on the black market The league has implemented stringent security measures this time around to ensure that only valid ticket holders gain entry The PSL is strongly urging the public to buy tickets through official platforms only Any tickets purchased from unauthorised sellers or third parties will be invalid and will not grant access to the stadium In a country where football is a passion shared across communities the PSL is calling on all supporters to respect stadium regulations and event protocols With both Soweto giants meeting in a final of this magnitude the league is prioritizing safety and order After the disastrous scenes that marred the last Derby encounter the league has assured fans that strict crowd control and security protocols will be in full effect This is to prevent any disruptions or threats With Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates set to renew their fierce rivalry in one of the country’s most prestigious tournaments They should buy responsibly and prepare for what promises to be a memorable football finale in Durban Related article: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Derby Winner to Seize Nedbank Cup Advantage? and website in this browser for the next time I comment Home | Sport Orlando Pirates have revived their Betway Premiership title hopes, while Kaizer Chiefs’ chances of finishing in the top eight are hanging by a thread. The Buccaneers pulled off a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Amakhosi at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. This was the 108th derby between the two Soweto giants. Pirates were looking for a win to keep the pressure on leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while Chiefs were looking to return to the top half of the log. And it was Amakhosi who made it clear early on where they wanted to go. DRC striker Makabi Lilepo caught the Buccaneers by surprise to score inside five minutes. The hosts Chiefs looked to have settled down quickly. And Gaston Sirino should have punished the visitors, but he hesitated in the penalty area and the chance went to waste. Amakhosi kept on piling the pressure, looking to increase the lead. Mduduzi Shabalala was looking for the penalty, but the referee waved play on. The Buccaneers started clawing their way back into the match. And they almost caught Chiefs by surprise with a quickly taken free kick, but they could not capitalise on the opportunity. But it was just a matter of time before the visitors levelled matters. Evidence Makgopa made a brilliant run behind Chiefs’ sluggish defence and scored an equalising goal. The visitors were now controlling the match, and they almost scored the second goal. But Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma made a brilliant save to deny Pirates captain Thapelo Xoki. Makgopa had another chance to score his brace but he rushed his shot after doing so well to create the opening. Chiefs almost had a stroke of luck just before halftime. Mbekelezi Mbokazi almost scored an own goal, but his goalkeeper Sipho Chaine came to the rescue. The Buccaneers started the second half brightly. Relebohile Mofokeng made a good run on the left wing and laid the pass to substitute Kabelo Dlamini, who could not get his shot on target. The visitors were on the attack again a few moments later, but Mohau Nkota’s dangerous cross was cleared by Bradley Cross. Pirates finally took the lead. Deon Hotto made an entry in the box, but Mofokeng provided the finish to score his fifth league goal and his twelfth of the season in all competitions. Nkota had a chance to increase the lead for his team, but his finishing left much to be desired. Pirates were now brimming with confidence, and Dillon Solomons almost scored an own goal from Deon Hotto’s cross. Nkota was desperate for a goal, but he took the wrong option when he opted for a shot instead of passing Mofokeng. The final score was 2-1 in favour of the Buccaneers, giving them back-to-back league wins over their bitter rivals this season. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 on Monday morning for this blockbuster fixture READ: Black book concerns for Pirates defender The general admission ticket has been pegged at R150 This will be the second meeting between the Soweto giants in consecutive weeks after they met at FNB Stadium over the past weekend Pirates were 2-1 winners in what was another sold-out affair as has become tradition in recent years will come with Chiefs seeking to end a 10-year wait for silverware while Bucs push for their sixth trophy in three years No information has been given on the number of tickets expected to go on sale at the Moses Mabhida Stadium The PSL has already indicated that each person will be limited to a purchase of a maximum of four tickets Tickets will be sold online and from Open Tickets outlets nationwide Hospitality packages will also be available from Monday morning Matches between Chiefs and Pirates have attracted near-capacity crowds at FNB Stadium throughout the years READ: 'I was never allowed to take penalties at Chiefs' Saturday’s match will be the first final between the two rivals since Nedbank took over as sponsors of this competition in 2008. The last final between these two giants in this competition was in 2006 when Absa were still the sponsors. Apart from feeling that decision went against them, the North African tactician says Amakhosi should also blame themselves for losing. The Soweto derby is upon us this weekend and while the action on the pitch is set to be thrilling People of all statures make inroads when the biggest clash in South African football takes place and those that can't make it to the FNB Stadium enjoy the game elsewhere We've witnessed current and former presidents in the VIP suite to fathers capturing themselves taking their daughters to their first derby experience we can not leave them out of course because love conquers all a match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates transcends mere football but is rather a social event anticipated on the South African calender View this post on Instagram The biggest fixture on the domestic calendar normally defines how much both players and coaches endear themselves to fans at Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs Riveiro has also given The Ghost all the bragging rights that come with succeeding in the derby The Spaniard has now won five matches in this fixture putting him in the same ranks as Stuart Baxter He has needed just seven games in the derby to get his five while Baxter had 11 matches plus two spells at Amakhosi to do the same What makes it even better for Riveiro is that he is now the only coach to ever win five in a row in this fixture The soft-spoken gaffer lost his first two but has since been on the winning side in this fixture since Sandile Mthethwa delivered an extra-time winner in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals two years ago as Pirates ran out 2-1 victors Evidence Makgopa delivered the solitary goal in November 2023 before the next ended in a 3-2 win for Bucs The fourth win came via Patrick Maswanganyi’s late winner from the spot in February Then the fifth win was the 2-1 win on Saturday No coach from both clubs has done five wins in a row like Riveiro since Pirates won the first PSL era meeting 4-1 in the Bob Save Super Bowl in November 1996 This is now the first time that Pirates have won five in a row against their closest rivals the Glamour Boys have won on five consecutive occasions before though worth noting is that it wasn’t under the same coach with Gavin Hunt and Arthur Zwane all involved as head coaches They won all five derbies played from March 2021 to February 2023 making it the first time that one of the two giants had recorded five consecutive victories in this fixture Riveiro has one more derby to play on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup final The Tunisian has lost back-to-back games against the Buccaneers but will be hoping to make it right this weekend in the Nedbank Cup Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has insisted his side should have received a penalty which would have changed the outcome of the Soweto Derby Amakhosi lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates despite scoring in the second minute but goals by Evidence Makgopa and Relebohile Mofokeng saw Pirates run out victors as Pirates completed back-to-back league doubles over their rivals The result saw Chiefs remain outside the top eight while Pirates close their gap on Mamelodi Sundowns to nine points Nabi says referee Eugene Mdluli should have awarded his side an early penalty which could have made it 2-0 when Mbekezeli Mbokazi appeared to bring to down Mduduzi Shabalala inside the box “I don’t think it’s a psychological thing,” he told SuperSport TV “When we were leading 1-0 there was a clear penalty If we get the penalty the game is going to be completely different “It was individual mistakes that gave the opportunity to the opponent We feel today we gave the victory to the opponent.” Contact us: [email protected] iDiski Media (Pty) Ltd, 3886 Jan Frederick Ave, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, 2169 Bucs came into the match hoping to get a win to sustain title hopes while Amakhosi needed three points to strengthen their top-eight chances. Kaizer-Chiefs Amakhosi started with the central defensive pairing of Zitha Kwinika and Edmilson Dove as Miguel sat on the bench for a second match running since returning from injury READ: Nabi Responds: 'Don't Provoke Me' Miguel is currently on three yellow cards and Nabi may have considered that ahead of the Nedbank Cup final this weekend so that he can have the Angolan defender available for selection He looks set to start at Moses Mabhida Stadium this Saturday after Bradley Cross was sent off in the derby over the weekend with Dove likely to play at left back.  came off the bench in the second half for Amakhosi as Nabi revealed that he was not fully fit to start the game Amakhosi started with Yusuf Maart and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo in midfield.  he is coming from an injury and he hasn't fully trained so that's why he has not been 100 percent to start the game," Nabi said via his assistant coach and translator He is coming from an injury and he wasn't really fully fit to give a 100 percent performance." READ: Club Legend: How New Coach Can Save Pirates Money The Amakhosi technical team will be monitoring the two players throughout the week and will make a decision on whether or not they can start against Pirates in the final Kaizer-Chiefs The Amakhosi extended their winless run to seven matches after losing to their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates on Saturday afternoon READ: Mofokeng seals comeback win in Soweto Derby Chiefs now sit outside of the top eight as Nabi rued the ability not take advantage of their early dominance "It's true that we came into the game very well we scored early and I feel we had the opportunity to keeping going to create more chances and score even more," Nabi said via the translator and assistant coach Kaze "We didn't do it and when we were well in the game we concede goal from almost nowhere and in our best moments we didn't kill the game and the best moments for them Chiefs went 1-0 up against Marumo Gallants last weekend I don't think it's a psychological thing because I believe in that game (Gallants) when we were leading probably if we get that penalty the game will be completely different "It's individual mistakes that gave the opportunity to the opponent Today is a victory that we gave to the opponent." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Orlando Pirates will beat Amakhosi in Saturday’s Soweto Derby The Buccaneers enter the game 16 points ahead of their bitter rivals While Pirates need to get back to winning ways to keep their slim chances of winning the Betway Premiership alive Chiefs are fighting for a top-eight finish but have not won any of their last six league outings The Sea Robbers also dominate the recent head-to-head record and Khanye believes they will add another derby win on Saturday I think they are bit nervous,” he told this publication they’re better than Chiefs in terms of talent and they’ve got players such as Maswanganyi Nkota might win the Young Player of the Season as well Thalente Mbatha is also better the Chiefs’ midfielders “Pirates are also on a better position on the log as well they are still in the race to win the league they’re competing against a Sundowns that are very strong “Pirates are in the better position compared to Chiefs who are fighting for top eight Every time Chiefs play this game they get motivated but also the nervousness comes to them as well “Talent-wise we can’t compare Chiefs and Pirates players my critic to him is that he had a whole pre-season with the players but he’s not improving the team There are also some players who don’t deserve to play there but I believe it was a wake-call for Pirates to lose against Sekhukhune They will still have this belief that they can win the league “I don’t see Kaizer Chiefs beating Orlando Pirates I see another 1-0 like in the first leg.” Contact us: [email protected] Chiefs welcomed back attacking duo Pule Mmodi and Gaston Sirino from suspension with Patrick Maswanganyi not included in the match day squad The embattled Amakhosi hit the ground running inside three minutes when Glodly Lilepo sneaked in the box and drilled into the far corner following Dillon Solomons’ cutback Pirates weren’t rattled and levelled matters midway through the first half as Evidence Makgopa beat the offside trap to guide in a through pass from Mohau Nkota The Amakhosi nearly conceded again on the half-hour mark with a glancing header from Xoki following a free-kick from Deon Hotto but Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma denied him expertly Makgopa fancied a first half brace a little later when he brought a long ball under control and got goal-side while Sipho Chaine was called upon to keep out a potential own goal from Xoki at the other end The Buccaneers withdrew Mako at the start of the second half and summoned Kabelo Dlamini on in his place Dlamini almost enjoyed a dream entry from the bench when he got high-up to the edge of the box to meet a layoff from Mofokeng Chiefs struggled to contain the pressure from the Buccaneers and trailed in the 68th minute when Hotto burst into the box before teeing up Mofokeng to slot in the far corner Hotto remained influential a little later and pulled to the left of the area to cut inside to see Solomons nearly score an own-goal from his cross who were reduced to ten men in added time when Bradley Cross was sent packing for bringing down Nkota Pirates still had the fair share of chances as Dlamini sent a curling effort inches wide of the upright but they had done enough to secure maximum points Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has looked ahead of the upcoming Betway Premiership Soweto Derby saying it’s an important game for both sides The Soweto giants go into the clash at the back of defeats to Marumo Gallants and Sekhukhune United while also desperate for points for different reasons Chiefs’ loss meant they dropped out of the top eight to ninth with 30 points in 25 matches while Pirates’ defeat and results elsewhere meant they trail Mamelodi Sundowns by 12 points at the top of the log Khune told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 202 of the newspaper that it will boil down to how the sides prepare this week He added that Amakhosi need to give their fans something and Pirates will want to give their outgoing coach Jose Riveiro a win in one of his last derbies “We all know it’s a special fixture in our PSL calendar,” Khune told iDiski Times “You know South Africa comes to a standstill whenever Chiefs and Pirates play each other the same way things haven’t been going their way the stadium will be painted gold and black That’s what I respect about that institution they haven’t been getting the results that the fans want “And it depends on how you’ve been preparing for that encounter during the week how ready the players are to win the three points and to also have those bragging rights because the season is about to go to an end There’s a lot of surprises that we can see going forward “But it’s been an interesting season they’ll come to this game fired up because they want to continue and do it for the coach he is going to want to leave with a victory in the derby “So there’s a lot that Pirates players are going to play for in honour of the coach in honour of their club we can say the opposite that they need to come into that game for their pride and win the match for their pride.” You can read Khune’s full interview with Kganyago in edition 202 when you subscribe to IDiski Times Media WhatsApp number for FREE Contact us: [email protected] Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reflected on their incredible record of winning five Soweto Derbies since his arrival at the club After losing the first derby when taking charge of Pirates it’s a long time coming since a journalist sarcastically congratulated him for losing at the Calabash Riveiro will also have the opportunity to break the record completely having equalled Stuart Baxter’s five wins in this fixture “That’s good [to win five derbies] definitely… hopefully [more] not because of my record obviously,” he said.  the first question was something like congratulations you are the first Spanish coach to lose one game in FNB Stadium and now we’re sitting here with five victories.” Pirates will now set their sights on another record winning the Nedbank Cup three-peat when they take on Chiefs in another Soweto Derby next week at Moses Mabhida Stadium Contact us: [email protected] Amakhosi are out to get back into the Premier Soccer League top-eight when they clash with their traditional rivals Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi would be hoping their six-match winless run in the PSL will not demoralise his men when they take on Orlando Pirates in Saturday's Soweto Derby showdown at FNB Stadium A lot is at stake for both teams as Amakhosi are pushing for a top-eight finish while the Buccaneers are chasing Mamelodi Sundowns in the title race GOAL takes a look at how Nabi could line up his men on Saturday Orlando Pirates secured a comeback 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the league Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon In the first instalment of the back-to-back derbies the biggest match in the South African football calander Glody Lilepo got Chiefs off to a flying start when he prodded home Dillan Solomons cross beyond a diving Sipho Chaine It set the tone for a frantic end to end fixture with the deadlock broken after just two minutes and just before the hour mark Pirates restored parity with Mohau Nkota’s defence splitting pass finding Evidence Makgopa in the area slotted the ball beyond Bruce Bvuma and while both sides had a couple of opportunities after With the old adage of form flies out the window for the Derby both sides were looking to get back to winning ways and gain some confidence when they meet each other in the Nedbank Cup final nine off leaders Mamelodi Sundowns that will have the edge as their influential attacker Relebohile Mofokeng proved the difference with his 69th minute goal now have only two games to attempt to secure a place in the top eight for the 2025 MTN8 qualification but will be aiming for an improved display in the domestic cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium next week Contact us: [email protected] Saturday’s match will be the seventh for Riveiro against Kaizer Chiefs and he will take charge of it out to go deeper with his impact READ | Mshishi – On your marks, get set, ready… He is already the only coach to ever win four consecutive derbies through the PSL era years The Spaniard has been on the winning side in this fixture since Sandile Mthethwa delivered an extra-time winner in the Nedbank Cup two years ago as Pirates ran out 2-1 victors before the next ended in a 3-2 win for the Buccaneers it was Patrick Maswanganyi with the late winner for a 1-0 triumph No coach from both clubs has done four wins in a row like Riveiro since Pirates won the first PSL era meeting 4-1 in the Bob Save Super Bowl in November 1996 it will also be the first time that they have ever won five in a row against Chiefs Amakhosi have won on five consecutive occasions before though worth noting is that it wasn’t under the same coach They won five derbies in a row from March 2021 to February 2023 then Stuart Baxter got a 2-1 victory in November of the same year before taking another three points on a similar scoreline in March 2022 READ | Pirates fall to Sekhukhune at Orlando Arthur Zwane was in charge when the Glamour Boys then won 1-0 in October 2022 before he added another 1-0 win in February 2023 That now stands as the last win for Chiefs in this fixture Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba and Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi will miss the Soweto Derby this coming weekend due to suspensions Chiefs have gone six matches without a win in the league and find themselves outside the top eight they managed to reach the Nedbank Cup final which is something that could salvage their season Duba played a huge role Amakhosi’s Nedbank Cup semi-final victory over Mamelodi Sundown but the 20-year-old will miss the clash against Pirates this coming weekend after receiving his fourth yellow card in Chiefs’ loss against Marumo Gallants Duba has scored six goals across all competitions this season the Buccaneers have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last two matches against Egyptian side Pyramids and Sekhukhune United Jose Riveiro will need to reshuffle his defence as they will miss Sibisi The former Lamontville Golden Arrows received two yellow cards in their 1-0 loss against Sekhukhune United AmaZulu FC will miss three key players when they face Polokwane City – namely: Rowan Human who has nine goal contributions this season The three received their fourth booking in their 1-0 win over Lamontville Golden Arrows The clash could decide the fate of Usuthu in their quest to finish in the top eight as they will have only one game remaining for the season Sekhukhune United will be without defender Sikhosonke Langa in their Limpopo derby against Magesi FC Langa received his fourth yellow card midweek in their 1-0 win over Pirates Babina Noko will have to do without him as they aim to cement their spot in the top three Contact us: [email protected] Sitting in an uncomfortable position on the log Chiefs need a win to secure a spot in the Top Eight and possibly also move up with only two matches remaining for them aftr that.   READ | Bafana legend hails Pirates magician The two titans will be meeting for the second time this season after Pirates walked away with a 1-0 win in their first Betway Premiership encounter in February Addressing the media in the pre-match press conference on Thursday Nabi was adamant his side can collect all three points at the Calabash on Saturday which was decided on a small detail in the last minute (Patrick Maswanganyi's penalty)," said the Tunisian "But we believe that we deserved better from that game through our performance I think that Saturday’s game will be just like any other derby We are more aware than the first one of what we can do but the possibilities will be open for both teams we believe we will be ready for what we are facing on Saturday Even though we are not in the position we want to be we know what this fixture means and how important it is to win it READ | Nabi reveals 'most worrying thing' at Chiefs "Great clubs may get ’ill’, but they never 'die', and we believe we are the biggest club in South Africa - probably at this time we might be a little bit ‘ill’ now, but we are still alive and we believe we can still do something," declares Nabi. The match, although significant in its own right, will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the Nedbank Cup final that will see the two teams clash once more on May 10 at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Chiefs made three changes from the defeat to Marumo Gallants Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Gaston Sirino returned to the starting line-up as Thabo Cele Happy Mashiane and Ashley du Preez dropped to the bench Click through the gallery above to see action from the Soweto Derby were forced into one change as Thapelo Xoki came in for the suspended Nkosinathi Sibisi while Patrick Maswanganyi was left out of the match day squad There was a 30 minute delay to the encounter as a number of supporters were still making their way into the stadium Chiefs got off to the perfect start when Dillan Solomons won the ball high up before surging into the box and teeing up Makabi Lilepo who sent a first-time finish into the far corner for his first derby goal The Buccaneers overcame their slow start and levelled matters in the 23rd minute when Mohau Nkota threaded a well-weighted pass for Evidence Makgopa who needed no second invitation to slot past the on-rushing Bruce Bvuma to take his tally to five league goals Pirates looked a lot better after grabbing the equaliser but they were unable to take lead in the final 15 minutes after Xoki saw his powerful header brilliantly tipped over the crossbar by Bvuma FOLLOW THE ACTION LIVE Pirates came out firing in the second half and dominated possession and they should have taken the lead six minutes when Relebohile Mofokeng did well to set up Kabelo Dlamini who sent his effort just over the crossbar The Buccaneers got their reward in the 68th minute as Hotto did well to hold the ball up in the box before laying it off for Mofokeng who unleashed a strike that sailed through Bvuma for his fifth league goal of the campaign Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi responded with a double change for the final 13 minutes as Thabo Cele and Tashreeq Morris replaced Ngcobo and Pule Mmodi as they went in search of the equaliser There would be no comeback for the Amakhosi who also finished the game with ten players after Bradley Cross was given his marching orders after picking up his second yellow card of the clash Soweto stands still and South Africa holds its breath as Amakhosi and the Buccaneers clash in the iconic match FNB Stadium will be the stage for another heart-thumping Soweto Derby on Saturday as Kaizer Chiefs lock horns with Orlando Pirates in what many are hoping to be a thunderous affair With both teams having plenty to play for - Chiefs clawing for a Top 8 finish and Pirates pursuing Mamelodi Sundowns at the summit - the stakes couldn’t be higher And with a Nedbank Cup final rematch looming just seven days later this derby is more than just a game; it’s the calm before a storm or perhaps GOAL builds-up to the highly anticipated clash by looking at the form of both clubs and the suspensions heading into this match Follow GOAL on WhatsApp 🟢📱 Orlando Pirates completed a Betway Premiership ‘double’ over Soweto derby rivals Kaizer Chiefs after claiming a 2-1 win at the FNB Stadium on Saturday The Buccaneers came from a goal down to claim victory bouncing back from their defeats to Pyramids FC (Caf Champions League) and Sekhukhune United (Premiership) in the past eight days to lay down a marker for a rematch against Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final next weekend Pirates also closed the gap to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns (who will be in action away to Cape Town City on Saturday night) to nine points Round one - Orlando Pirates ⚫⚪Round two - ❓The focus turns to the #NedbankCup final at Moses Mabhida next week 👀⏩#BetwayPrem | #SSDiski pic.twitter.com/x9J1WzfCHg this second successive loss extends their winless run in the league to seven matches and is a further blow to their hopes of a top-eight finish but have now played two more games than the Eastern Cape club The kick-off was delayed 30 minutes due to the late arrival of fans into the venue it needed just 120 seconds to be set alight as Chiefs claimed a stunning early lead: Dillon Solomons stole possession high up the pitch drove forward and squared to Makabi Lilepo whose first-time shot had the beating of goalkeeper Sipho Chaine’s right hand to make it 1-0 but gradually worked their way back into the game and levelled at 1-1 in the 24th minute Mohau Nkota played a well-weighted pass in behind the Chiefs defence for Evidence Makgopa who provided a composed finish through the legs of goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma The team in black nearly claimed the lead just past the half-hour mark when Tapelo Xoki headed on target from Deon Hotto’s free-kick delivery but Bvuma made an excellent reaction save to tip the ball over the crossbar Pirates continued to grow in confidence and created a chance for Makgopa a few minutes later though this time his finish lacked the precision of the equalising goal with the ball flashing wide of Bvuma’s right-hand post Chiefs ended the first half strongly and nearly went back in front in injury time before the break as Yusuf Maart’s cross from the left was directed toward his own goal by Mbekezeli Mbokazi but Chaine made a sharp save at his near post to keep the score level The Buccaneers made a tactical switch at the start of the second half as Kabelo Dlamini replaced defender Paseka Mako and Deon Hotto slotted into the left-back slot whipping a shot from the edge of the box just over the target in the 50th minute Pirates went ahead for the first time in the 69th minute as Hotto and Relebohile Mofokeng combined to great effect left-footed shot through a crowded penalty area to find the back of the net and put the visitors 2-1 up Cometh the man, cometh the Cocomelon 👶🔥Rele Mofokeng is the real deal 😤📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/SRTxf7v3Q3 Nabi has mentioned time and again that they are in a building phase but there appears to be no firm foundation at the moment Amakhosi have collected 30 and have two matches to play this season READ: Nabi Matches Unwanted Chiefs Record Amakhosi suffered their 12th defeat of the season on Saturday going down to Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby despite taking an early lead through attacker Glody Lilepo a journalist asked Nabi if he thinks he is still the right man for the job and what gives him confidence that he can turn things around which is something his side could not do after taking a lead within the first five minutes at FNB Stadium I don't think you are the right man to decide if I am staying or if I am not we can't expect immediate results," the Tunisian said via his assistant coach and translator Cedric Kaze Nabi then decided to address the media himself I told jouralists it's a transition season you don't ask me why you stay here because of results Don't provoke me because I am not a younger coach Because it's not respect to tell me you have bad result READ: Pirates Silence Chiefs In Soweto Derby Amakhosi are having a dismal and are actually no better than they were last season or the campaign before that.  They've played 17 league matches in 2025 and have registered just four wins Only four clubs in the league have conceded more than 30 goals and Chiefs is one of them He's matched the club's worst number of loses in a season and there's no telling what more could happen in the final two matches of the campaign Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says they Soweto Derby is a unique experience with heritage that needs to be conserved Nabi had a taste of the Rabat Derby between ASFAR and FUS in the Botola Pro they Kariakoo Derby in Tanzania for three seasons when he dominated the domestic competition with Young Africans against Simba SC and the Kinshasa Derby between AS Vita Club and DCMP he feels the fixture between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is something special after experiencing it for the first time this season where the game was settled with a last minute penalty by Patrick Maswanganyi three months ago it’s not because I’m in South Africa… The Soweto derby is a South African continental and international cultural heritage,” Nabi said about his first experiences of the game against Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates “It should be protected and promoted like the Tunis derby with Club Africain and Esperance “The Soweto Derby is more than football – we need to conserve and protect this heritage I lived many of these moments of African derbies it’s exceptional – but I love this Soweto Derby It’s a cultural event that entertains how people live the derby in South Africa…” Contact us: [email protected] Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has discussed why he felt comfortable to finish the Soweto Derby with six academy players The Buccaneers started the game with Relebohile Mofokeng while the Spanish coach also brought on Siyabonga Ndlozi Boitumelo Radiopane and Simphiwe Selepe for his first-team debut in the second half Riveiro stated that he doesn’t select based on age but based on talent before explaining why academy players can give something special to the team It’s about me putting them on the field but it’s because they are showing every week that they want to get the opportunity they are prepared – you will never be fully prepared until you get the experience,” he said And it’s about to give them the confidence it’s going to give them a very important boost what you get from the academy players is something that you cannot get from anybody else They have something special; they used to look at the club in a different way They spent some time around the team before little by little absorbing the culture of that team All of those things that play an important role in football because like I said many times this is not Riveiro vision “My job as a coach is to give them tools to do the things good and that’s what we do and when the things are going well like today you can imagine that the feeling for all of us is something special.” ✅ Mofokeng (20)✅ Nkota (20) ✅ Mbokazi (19) ✅ Ndlozi (22) ✅ Radiopane (23) ✅ Selepe (20)Orlando Pirates finished the #SowetoDerby with six DDC graduates on the pitch.#Asidlali | @ToyotaSA 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