Sundowns, Pirates switch focus to Caf CL
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will be looking to take a step towards qualification for the Caf Champions League knockout stages when they do battle in the group stages on Tuesday.
Middendorp defends decision to bench Katsande
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has insisted that no one at the club is guaranteed to start after leaving Willard Katsande on the bench for the Soweto derby.
Watch: Micho, Middendorp react to Soweto derby stalemate
Watch as Orlando Pirates coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp speak to the media following the 1-1 draw in the Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Billiat: I needed some rest
Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat has admitted that he needed a rest and trusted Ernst Middendorp’s decision to use him sparingly in recent weeks.
Middendorp hopeful Akpeyi will be available for Soweto derby
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp admitted he is hopeful that new goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will have all his paperwork sorted so that he will be available for the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Sredojevic: I would give my life to win Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic has jokingly admitted that he would happily give his life for his side to beat Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto derby, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Lorch: Pirates expecting different Chiefs in Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch is expecting a different Kaizer Chiefs, who will be fighting for their pride when the two teams clash in the Soweto derby on Saturday.
5 Chiefs players to watch in the Soweto derby
Kaizer Chiefs may have shown signs of improvement, but the clash against Orlando Pirates will provide them with the chance to fully click into gear. FourFourTwo SA writer DEAN WORKMAN has picked out 5 players who will be vital to their cause.
Parker: No pressure ahead of must-win Soweto derby
Kaizer Chiefs forward Bernard Parker insists there is no pressure on his side ahead of the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates despite the game being a ‘must-win’ for the Amakhosi, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Maluleka: 100% is not enough for a Soweto derby
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka believes his side is ready for the clash against Orlando Pirates but admitted a Soweto derby requires more than 100%, writes DEAN WORKMAN.