Soweto Derby Latest News

Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson has explained why he opted to make four changes for his Soweto Derby line-up and also discussed the late appearance by Mfundo 'Obrigado' Vilakazi. Amakhosi lost Saturday's Soweto Derby 3-2 despite leading twice, which saw them miss out on moving into second place. Ahead of...

Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson has responded to questions whether he got his tactics right in the Soweto Derby. Amakhosi went ahead twice in the five-goal thriller but lost 3-2, as the Buccaneers completed the double over their bitter rivals to move into second place. After the match Chiefs legend...

Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson says he didn't see the latest incident of crowd trouble at the Soweto Derby where parts of fans were seen throwing objects in direction of the pitch after the final whistle. Chiefs were leading twice but ended up with zero points, as Pirates completed...

Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs has been sold out. It’s the 180th Soweto Derby as the Sea Robbers and the Glamour Boys revive their rivalry. Only one point separates the two sides on the log and the winner will move into second place. On Saturday, Pirates who are...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Orlando Pirates will beat their bitter rivals in Saturday's Soweto Derby. Currently, only one point separates the two sides on the log, with the winner moving into second place. Khanye believes the Buccaneers will complete the double over Amakhosi after they beat their rivals...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has explained that his side need to forget "all the noise" around local football's biggest game, if they want to beat Kaizer Chiefs. The Buccaneers host Amakhosi in the 180th Soweto Derby, and could complete the double over their rivals after winning the reverse...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says their desire to qualify for the CAF Champions League next season makes winning the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs imperative. Pirates have dropped a staggering 27 points after 19 games in the DStv Premiership this season when they were tipped as potential title...

Cavin Johnson says the experience of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will help the rest of the dressing room after his return from suspension. Khune, 36, has returned to training at Naturena after his suspension in December. The former Amakhosi captain featured in 28 derbies himself, including the 1-0 defeat...

This week’s edition is our Soweto Derby special as we preview the weekend’s fixture which remains the biggest football event on the domestic calendar. We take a look back at past derbies, what to expect this week, as Velile Mnyandu caught up with former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy...

The tickets for the much-anticipated Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on 9 March at FNB Stadium have gone on sale.   They range from R100 (Level 5) to R170 (Level 2), while kids pay R50. Tickets can be bought on Ticketpro. Before this game comes, Pirates face Chippa United,...