From Itumeleng Khune to Siphelele Ntshangase, TFG SoccerClub senior writer MARSHALL GOUTS explores five Kaizer Chiefs players who could have a major impact on the Soweto derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will be looking at their star players to stand up and be counted in what is the biggest game on the South African football calendar, the Soweto Derby. FourFourTwo SA writer DEAN WORKMAN explores the five players who could star for the Buccaneers.
Substitute Vincent Pule netted the only goal of the game as Orlando Pirates defeated Chippa United 1-0 to advance to Telkom Knockout quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans should be buoyed by their teams’ respective showings against Cape Town City and SuperSport United, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo admitted that his understanding with teammate Thembinkosi Lorch will aid in the development of the combinations in the team, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo has credited his teammates after receiving the Man of the Match award against SuperSport United on Saturday.
Xola Mlambo was rewarded for his consistent performances in the middle of the park for Orlando Pirates as he walked away with the club’s Player of the Month award for August.
Xola Mlambo is the best midfielder in the country and should be playing for Bafana Bafana, according to Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rulani Mokwena.
Orlando Pirates suffered their first league loss of the season courtesy of a 1-0 loss to Bidvest Wits courtesy of Gladwin Shitolo’s own goal at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Both Orlando Pirates and Chippa United will be looking to secure their first victory in the Absa Premiership when the two sides clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.