The much-anticipated Soweto Derby Legends match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates has been called off for the second time.
The exhibition encounter, organised by Puzzle Pictures, was originally slated for Saturday, 7 February, at the Ellis Park Stadium. The fixture carried significant weight, as the winners were booked to test themselves against an International Legends squad in April.
After failing to take place in February, the clash was moved to Sunday, 29 March. However, the organisers have once again pulled the plug on the event just days before kick-off.
In yet another statement issued on Thursday, 26 March, the organisers confirmed that the match has now been officially cancelled.
ORGANISERS CONFIRM SOWETO DERBY LEGENDS HAS BEEN CALLED OFF AGAIN
“It is with deep regret and sincere disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the Legends Derby match, which was scheduled to take place in the coming Sunday – 29 March 2026 at 15:30,” said Puzzle Pictures.
“This decision was not made lightly. Despite our unwavering commitment and extensive efforts to bring this historic and nostalgic event to life, we have encountered circumstances beyond our control that have made it impossible to proceed as planned.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the fans and supporters who showed immense excitement, belief, and love for this vision. Your enthusiasm reminded us why this event mattered so much, not just as a match, but as a celebration of South African football heritage and also to the legends that made history and stole our hearts.”
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“To the football legends, your willingness to come together, relive iconic moments, and inspire a new generation is something we deeply appreciate and will never take for granted. I sincerely thank you.
We also wish to thank our media partners, who believed in the concept and supported the journey. Your partnership and confidence in this dream meant a great deal; I truly appreciate it.
“While this chapter closes sooner than we had hoped, the vision behind the Legends Derby remains alive. We will take the lessons learned and continue working towards creating opportunities to celebrate the rich legacy of our football icons in the future.”
Meanwhile, all the fans that had already purchased the tickets have been assured that refunds will be processed in full directly through Ticketpro.”
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