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Former Orlando Pirates striker Jerry Sikhosana has cited the 1996 BobSave SuperBowl semi-final against Kaizer Chiefs as his most memorable Soweto Derby match, saying his performance in that game was one of the best in his career. Sikhosana scored a hat-trick in the 4-1 drubbing of their arch rivals a...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says they Soweto Derby is a unique experience with heritage that needs to be conserved, protected and promoted. 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...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted he is not fazed about becoming the most successful coach in Soweto Derby history, as he could equal Stuart Baxter's record this weekend. The former Kaizer Chiefs head coach is the most successful derby coach in the Premier Soccer League era, winning...

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. Two weeks ago, they managed to reach the Nedbank Cup...

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has called on his former side to be 200% mentally ready when they face arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby on Saturday, as the game could be decisive in their title chase. Pirates go into this encounter after two back-to-back defeats against Pyramids...

The 202nd edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week it’s a SOWETO DERBY SPECIAL, as Matshelane Mamabolo looks at the history of the Soweto Derby and some of the greatest matches from the past, and hears from two legends, Marks Maponyane and Jerry Sikhosana, as well...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says Orlando Pirates have no one but themselves to blame if they don’t win the league. Khanye’s comments come after the Buccaneers dropped points at home against Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership to trail Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the table by...

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has discussed potential candidates to replace the outgoing Jose Riveiro at the club, saying it would have to be someone who will not drop the Spaniard’s and the club’s standards. The club confirmed last month that Riveiro will leave at the end of the...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has addressed the speculation that he's set to retire at the end of the season. Maela, 32, has been offered a non-playing role with Pirates when his contract expires in June, as first reported by iDiski Times and in the current season has played a...

Former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs players Lucky Lekgwathi and Lehlohonolo Majoro have placed their predictions for this weekend's much anticipated Soweto Derby clash at FNB Stadium. The biggest fixture on the local football calendar takes centre stage once again at the sold-out Calabash on Saturday, with the Buccaneers looking...