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Soweto Derby: ‘Du Preez, when he plays, he always gets a chance’ – Strikers Under Scrutiny As Kaizer Chiefs takes aim at Orlando Pirates

The FNB Stadium is set to host a monumental chapter of the Soweto Derby as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates face off in a sold-out encounter. While the historical rivalry is always intense, this fixture carries the weight of…

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Kick-Off Time, Odds, Preview and Prediction

South African football will once again come to a standstill when the first Soweto derby of the season takes centre stage, as Kaizer Chiefs host bitter rivals Orlando Pirates at the iconic FNB Stadium in a blockbuster Betway Premiership…

Chiefs and Pirates Coaches Warn: No Room for Selfish Stars in Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are gearing up for another fiery Soweto derby, with both coaches hammering home the message that teamwork must come before individual glory, especially for the rising stars in their squads.

Flavio Silva of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 24 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Soweto Derby: Players to watch in Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

The Soweto Derby promises to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the Betway Premiership season, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates aiming for the title.

Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants FC at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 14 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates Coach Ouaddou confirms Makgopa & Mbatha Return ahead of Soweto Derby

Evidence Makgopa, with three goals and three assists in 14 Betway Premiership outings this season, has spent the past two weeks sidelined by injury — missing defeats to Mamelodi Sundowns in the league and Casric Stars in the Nedbank…

Favoritism or Tactics: Will Team Selections Prove Decisive in the Soweto Derby?

With Kaizer Chiefs fans questioning the absence of Velebayi, Baartman, and Shinga, and Orlando Pirates supporters debating Ouaddou’s reliance on Mbuthuma, Sebelebele, and Sibisi, the coaches’ choices could be the defining factor in South Africa’s biggest football clash.

Kaizer Chiefs Boss Hits Back! Ben Youssef Defends approach ahead of the Soweto derby

This follows Chiefs’ disappointing 2-1 defeat to Stellenbosch FC at a packed FNB Stadium on Tuesday night. The loss marked the second time this month that Stellies have beaten the Glamour Boys, having also knocked them out of the…

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: What to Watch for in Saturday’s Soweto Derby

We take a look at five key factors ahead of Saturday’s Betway Premiership derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium.

Arthur Zwane, Head Coach of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 24 February 2026 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

“We deserved at least a point”- AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane Frustrated as AmaZulu Fall to Sundowns

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane was disappointed to lose 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday night, claiming a draw would have been a fair result.

Gavin Hunt coach of Stellenbsch FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 24 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Butsaka Impact! Gavin Hunt Praises Super-Sub in Stellies Comeback TO Claim VICTORY OVER CHIEFS

Stellenbosch coach Gavin Hunt has lauded the impact of substitute Chumani Butsaka for his performance in the 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Kaizer Chiefs.

Stellenbosch Stun Kaizer Chiefs to seal comeback victory

Stellenbosch came from a goal down to score a late winner and beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Betway Premiership encounter at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.

Celebration as Marcelo Allende of Mamelodi Sundowns nets the ball to gives his team the 1 - 0 lead during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 24 February 2026 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Betway Premiership: Mamelodi Sundowns Edge AmaZulu to Go Top

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns reclaimed top spot in the Betway Premiership with a dramatic 1-0 victory over AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday.