On Saturday afternoon, FNB Stadium will come to a standstill, and the beautiful Calabash will be divided into two. There can only be one match that divides the nation, the collision between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs!
Only one point separates South Africa's biggest football foes. With Mamelodi Sundowns having dropped points in recent games, the derby could be a season-defining game for the Soweto giants. The two sides have been playing catch-up to Masandawana and should the outcome favour either side, they will close the gap on the log leaders.
With some players set to make their derby debuts, and goal bangers, bragging rights and pride to play for, it comes as no surprise that tickets for this mouthwatering encounter are selling fast, as confirmed by Bucs' official website.
Our members have already started building up to the match. Despite the Soweto derby often ending in stalemate in recent years, some supporters are certain it will rain goals in Soweto this weekend!
"To all Amabhakabhaka, don't forget, this week we own the bragging rights." – @azzaniawest
"We (Chiefs) will wallop your weak team by 3 goals to nil." – wash wear
"Mxm, goalless draw." – Boikano
"Dull draw is what they pay for." – setlaboswana
"Hola, up the Bucs, shapaaa! Ezimnyama Orlando Pirates 2-1 Chiefs." – USHER3
"Easy win for the men in gold." – the great khosiological
"Pirates are going to pay for Celtic's sins come Saturday the 3rd of March!" – Sucker Punch The Legend
Do you think we will see goals in this encounter?
