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Instinctive Chiefs prove their title credentials

Article Luke Feltham - 1 Mar 2020

Amakhosi have flipped the popular narrative on its head, winning the Soweto Derby 1-0, and are now favourites to lift the PSL trophy

How Bafana found a backbone

Article Luke Feltham - 15 Nov 2019

South Africa’s squad has built up core strength and benefits will trickle down to the newcomers

Does Solinas have balls to reinvent?

Article Luke Feltham - 2 Nov 2018

Solinas must ensure Chiefs produce results consistently, injuries notwithstanding

Bucs kick off derby mind games: ‘Chiefs lack Komphela’s tactical acumen’

Article Luke Feltham - 22 Oct 2018

Orlando Pirates has high expectations going into the Soweto Derby this weekend as their rivals appear lost without Steve Komphela

Nedbank Cup offers intrigue

Article Luke Feltham - 29 Mar 2018

The quarterfinals this weekend will offer PSL challengers a chance to take home the silverware

Pirates’ ‘black panthers’ unfazed by flu outbreak

Article Luke Feltham - 12 Mar 2018

The team could experience some rotation, but according to coach Milutin Sredojević the team are in fine physical form

Derby draw is not an option

Article Luke Feltham - 2 Mar 2018

It’s usually a boring affair but the stakes are high for this weekend’s Chiefs versus Pirates game

‘It’s a home game wherever we play’— Khune

Article Luke Feltham - 26 Jan 2018

The Kaizer Chiefs captain said that his team will always be a fan favourite, especially if they keep winning

Soweto Derby: Two dead in FNB stadium stampede

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jul 2017

Officials are unsure about what caused the stampede

Flawed format won’t dampen buzz of Soweto derby

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jul 2017

“I think its passion is just to bring that voice and the power back to the fans”

Move over, the Soweto Derby

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2017

The clash between the Amakhosi and the Brazilians is becoming a major event

Roads shut for Soweto derby

Article Sapa - 15 Mar 2014

Several roads around the FNB stadium will be closed as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer chiefs go head-to-head in the Soweto derby.

Amakhosi vs Bucs: In defence of the Soweto derby

Article Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya - 23 Aug 2013

Caution often shackles the much-vaunted match but Soweto's Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates is a must-see for the fans.

Yeye is the answer for Kaizer Chiefs

Article Carlos Amato - 8 Mar 2013

The Chief's pass master Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholonyane has the skill to sink the Pirates in the Soweto derby, writes Carlos Amato.

Soweto derby: Fullbacks to the forefront

Article Carlos Amato - 7 Dec 2012

Once considered the sluggards of the game, now they must have both defensive and attacking skills

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