Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs come into this weekend’s Soweto derby with so much once again riding on this iconic fixture, which will kick off at 15:00.
As a reminder, the match has been rescheduled to Sunday, 26 April at the FNB Stadium, shifting from the original Saturday date due to logistical considerations around the Nasrec precinct.
This clash is of immense importance for Pirates in terms of the title race considering the Buccaneers are currently two log points ahead of perennial winners Mamelodi Sundowns, who do have two games in hand.
With Sundowns breathing down their necks, any dropped points in the derby could hand a significant title advantage to the Brazilians. Pirates will now be desperately looking to replicate their earlier season success after beating Chiefs 3–0 in February.
All to play for when Chiefs and Pirates kick off the next instalment of the Soweto derby
For Kaizer Chiefs, while the league title might be out of reach, they are fighting to consolidate third place and secure a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup for next season.
A win here wouldn’t just be about points; it would be a statement about how far they have come this season.
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Following yet another enthralling weekend in the Betway Premiership, Orlando Pirates leapfrogged Mamelodi Sundowns to the top of the log.
The Buccaneers made the most of Sundowns’ absence in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, following a convincing 3-0 win against AmaZulu at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
After goals by Yanela Mbuthuma, Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng, Pirates reclaimed top spot by two points, albeit momentarily, as the Brazilians have two games in hand at their disposal.
In the province of Limpopo, third placed Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City settled for a 0-0 draw at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Glamour Boys thus saw their five-match winning streak come to an end, while Rise and Shine recorded two draws on the spin in seventh.
Nonetheless, Chiefs will carry 49 points into their next encounter against Orlando Pirates, while boasting a seven-point cushion in the CAF Confederation Cup position.
