Soweto Derby Latest News

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane desperately needed the win over Orlando Pirates to offload the pressure that was starting to pile up on his shoulders, according to Zwane’s ex-teammate Justice Sithole. Chiefs beat Pirates with a wonder goal by Yusuf Maart who caught Siyabonga Mpontshane in no man’s land after...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits the mental challenge of helping his squad remain consistent has been one of his biggest tasks since his arrival. Following the highs of eliminating the 2021/22 treble champions out of the MTN8 in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 win, Pirates produced an uninspiring...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane says he was not worried about his job security going into the Soweto Derby and understands what he needs to do to appease disgruntled supporters. Zwane lead Chiefs to a 1-0 victory in his first encounter against Orlando Pirates in his coaching career with...

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart has sent a message to Orlando Pirates after his wonder goal and Man of the Match performance in the Soweto Derby. Maart, 27, was at Pirates between 2017 and 2020 but couldn't break into the first team, making just two very short appearances for the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro admits his first Soweto Derby experience was amazing and uncomfortable but expected the players to do better in front of the capacity FNB Stadium on Saturday. Pirates came into the game on a high after securing a place in the MTN8 final at the...

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has explained his inspired decision to start Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and revealed what surprised him about Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby. Ngcobo, 22, last earned a league start for Chiefs back in August, and his indifferent form and personal tragedy after the passing of...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it was a boring Soweto Derby that should have ended as 0-0 based on the performances of the two sides at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pirates hosted their first derby against Chiefs since the Covid-19 pandemic in front of a capacity calabash...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has reacted to his side's 1-0 win in Saturday's Soweto Derby. '10111' who played for both ides during his playing days collected his first derby win on the sidelines, as his side secured bragging rights thanks to the wonder goal by Yusuf Maart. Zwane was visibly...

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart has revealed what Khama Billiat told him ahead of his wonder goal in the Soweto Derby. Maart netted the only goal of the afternoon after spotting Siyabonga Mpontshane off his line in the 74th minute. When asked whether he saw Mpontshane was being off his line,...

Kaizer Chiefs have overtaken Orlando Pirates on the DStv Premiership log after securing bragging rights in the Soweto Derby. Amakhosi secured a narrow 1-0 win in a tightly contested derby in front of 93,000 fans at FNB Stadium thanks to a Goal of the Season contender by Yusuf Maart. The wonder...