Soweto Derby Latest News

Kaizer Chiefs collected their fifth successive Soweto Derby win over Orlando Pirates thanks to a late own goal by Olisa Ndah. Around 75,000 fans were in attendance for the league’s most-watched fixture, and while both teams threatened in the opening quarter, there was just one shot on target, with Vincent...

The Soweto Derby is the one game on the South African football calendar that is never missed, even by those who don't follow the sport religiously. It is a game of immense pressure, and pride, that separates Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fans from complete ecstasy or downright agony.  Neither...

Orlando Pirates enter the Soweto Derby in better form than Kaizer Chiefs but captain Innocent Maela believes that form won't count on Saturday.  Buccaneers have been on a good run lately, winning five of their last six games. The Sea Robbers had a near perfect start to the new year...

Kaizer Chiefs forward Keagan Dolly says he is embracing the challenge to lead the club to brighter days ahead of the Soweto Derby on Saturday. Dolly, 30, joined Chiefs as a marquee signing in July 2021 after four years with Ligue 1 side Montpellier. He looked poised to become the talismanic...

Kaizer Chiefs top goalscorer Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana says hopes to be able to share the pitch with new striker Christian Saile Basomboli soon. Bimenyimana started the season like a house on fire, netting six goals in the first five games and becoming a top goalscorer. However, the goals have dried up...

In this special Soweto Derby edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane, and players Brandon Petersen and Siyethemba Sithebe about the upcoming derby. Meanwhile, Velile also discussed the Derby with Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare, as well as chatting to Bucs' media officer Thandi Merafe. We also...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has insisted he is not worried about his Amakhosi future ahead of the the Soweto Derby and only focussed on helping his players to be as best prepared as possible for the match. Zwane has come under pressure at Chiefs, after his side have...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted the upcoming Soweto Derby is a massive chance to show the strength of South African football to the world. Riveiro, 45, will not be on the sidelines for the derby due to suspension, but took part in the pre-match press conference arranged...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has given an injury update ahead of Saturday's Soweto Derby and discussed completing another potential double over their rivals. Zwane enters the game under pressure after winning just one DStv Premiership game in 2023 so far and parts of the club's fans chanting "Arthur...

Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has commented on the current situation the club find themselves in ahead of the Soweto Derby. The Amakhosi are only three points behind their Soweto rivals but have only picked up one win in the DStv Premiership in 2023 after their 3-2 defeat...