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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns coach
4 months ago

Cardoso’s untapped gold: Mokoena examines Sundowns’ luxury problem

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lebohang Mokoena says Miguel Cardoso should not have excuses for his team’s unconvincing run of form, given the squad…
Relebohile Mofokeng in Orlando Pirates colours.
4 months ago

What Oupa Manyisa makes of Relebohile Mofokeng’s new role at Pirates 

Orlando Pirates legend Oupa Manyisa has shared his insights into Relebohile Mofokeng’s recent transition to a central playmaking role for the Buccaneers. The…
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates players, coaches and former players build up to the first 2025/26 Soweto derby. Image: Kaizer Chiefs
4 months ago

Neil Tovey: Soweto Derby has broken players before

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Neil Tovey has explained why the Soweto Derby is a mental battle that can make or break a player, citing a Rothmans Cup…
Kaizer Chiefs players conducting pre-match rituals
4 months ago

Chiefs’ defensive lapse comes to the fore ahead of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs’ defence has come under scrutiny heading into Saturday’s Soweto Derby confrontation with Orlando Pirates at the iconic FNB Stadium. Hailed as…
Orlando Pirates players singing in the FNB Stadium tunnel
4 months ago

Ouaddou urged to dig for Soweto Derby material vs Chiefs

Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has told Abdeslam Ouaddou to rethink his selection criteria and pick players who are tailor-made for occasions of…
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
4 months ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s defensive dilemma ahead of the Soweto derby

As the FNB Stadium prepares to host a sold-out Soweto Derby this Saturday, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou finds himself in a defensive dilemma.…
Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Zitha Kwinika speaking at the Soweto Derby press conference
4 months ago

Zitha Kwinika offers defiant stance on Kaizer Chiefs’ scoring issues

Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Zitha Kwinika has offered a defiant stance on the club’s current scoring issues, insisting that the lack of goals from the…
Kaizer Chiefs supporters brush shoulders with Amakhosi players Zitha Kwinika and Khanyisa Mayo before the 2025/26 Soweto derby. Image: Kaizer Chiefs
4 months ago

Mandla Masango: ‘It is not easy to play in front of 90,000 fans’

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Mandla Masango has looked ahead to this weekend’s Soweto Derby, saying it is both a frightening and glorious opportunity for…
Kaizer Chiefs' Collins Mbesuma shields the ball from Orlando Pirates' Tonic Chabalala in the Soweto derby. Image: Official PSL
4 months ago

Collins Mbesuma: ‘Pirates defender followed me to drink water’

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Collins Mbesuma has recalled the social pressure of the Soweto Derby and being a target for Tonic Chabalala.…
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou during a training session
4 months ago

Pirates coach issues injury update ahead of Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a crucial double injury boost ahead of Saturday’s sold-out Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs,…
Kaizer Chiefs players circle up for pre-training ritual
4 months ago

State of Chiefs camp heading into Soweto Derby: Kaze updates on injuries

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has issued an update on players who have been battling against fitness issues ahead of Saturday’s Soweto Derby showdown…
Kaizer Chiefs players before a game
4 months ago

Tso Vilakazi names one Chiefs player good enough for Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi is convinced there is only one player at Kaizer Chiefs who would currently command a starting spot…