KAIZER CHIEFS

Abdeslam Ouaddou and Cedric Kaze

Abdeslam Ouaddou welcomes back Pirates duo for Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that striker Evidence Makgopa and midfielder Thalente Mbatha will return from injury in time to face arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

Nkosinathi Sibisi Orlando Pirates defender

Bucs skipper calls for collective scoring effort ahead of Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says the team has been working on spreading the goals across the entire squad ahead of the Soweto Derby.

Khanyisa Mayo AmaKhosi

A full circle derby moment as Mayo follows in his father’s footsteps

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Khanyisa Mayo was only six years old when he experienced his first Soweto Derby; his father, Patrick, had just moved from SuperSport United to Amakhosi at the time.

Bandile Shandu during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Soweto, South Africa.

This Soweto Derby matters more – Bandile Shandu

Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu has admitted there is an added layer of pressure ahead of this weekend’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, given its significance in the title race.

Soweto Derby Supporters

Ticket scanning issues worry fans ahead of blockbuster Soweto Derby

As Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) and Kaizer Chiefs aim to amplify the message to arrive early for the Soweto Derby and promote new ticketing system, fans are expressing their concerns.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Soweto Derby takes back seat as Cardoso prioritises Sekhukhune

Miguel Cardoso says that while he fully appreciates the magnitude of the Soweto Derby, his focus will firmly be on preparations for their upcoming clash against Sekhukhune United.