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On the ball: Samir Nurkovi? of Kaizer Chiefs (top) and Ebrahim Seedat of Cape Town City. The forward is enjoying Amakhosi coach Middendorp’s new approach. (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Soweto derby will test Rulani’s resilience

Chiefs are the form side and a victory could cast further doubts over the Pirates coach’s ability to navigate his team through some stormy seas

The last Amakhosi win in the fixture, meanwhile, came on the 2015 edition of the Telkom Knockout. (AFP/Getty Images)

Derby: Why this one really matters

Coach Ernst Middendorp’s history with Bucs may bring the winning streak to Amakhosi

Elvis Chipezeze (seated) was penalised by referee Abongile Tom when he failed to release the ball. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

A masterclass in trolling

Baroka may have delivered Oscar-worthy acting, but Pirates failed to kill off the lesser team

The commission — headed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo — was established to inquire, investigate and make recommendations into any and all allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the public sector. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Baroka deny Pirates top spot with frustrating draw

The tone of the match was set from the first whistle as Milutin Sredojević’s men pushed and the visitors looked to soak it up and run down the clock

(Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Chiefs advance to Telkom Knockout semis with win over SuperSport

​Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the semi-finals of the Telkom Knockout as they edged SuperSport United 1-0 on Sunday

Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel in Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth.

Sundowns trounces Amakhosi in title win

Mamelodi Sundowns dominated the game to take the Telkom Knockout Final trophy, in a 3-1 win.

Axe hovers over coaches of underperforming teams

Two months in and several coaches are already uneasy in their seats.

Battle-weary Pirates reach for the Stars

Bucs are showing the effects of a tough soccer season and must hope a week of R&R has refreshed them ahead of the Telkom Knockout final.

‘Unlucky to Chiefs, cup games go like that,’ says Stars’ coach

Platinum Stars coach Allan Freese has expressed his satisfaction with his team following its victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout Cup.

De Sa praises Bucs’ good character

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa has congratulated his side after they managed a 3-1 Telkom Knockout win over Mpumalanga Black Aces.

Bloemfontein Celtic fans understand the art of supporting a team.

Telkom Knockout: Siwelele on song for a samba duel

Whoever wins the Telkom Knockout final, the power balance of South African football will become a shade healthier when the final whistle sounds.

Roger de Sa concerned with complacency despite Pirates’ win

Coach Roger de Sa has criticised his soccer players after they showed complacency against Black Leopards in the first round of the Telkom Knockout.

Pirates on high alert for Wits showdown

Pirates on high alert for Wits showdown

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Tebogo Moloi expects plenty of problems from "hoodoo" team BidVest Wits when they meet in the Telkom Knockout final.

Clever Boys ready to take on Orlando giants

Gunning for their second title in two years, Bidvest Wits are looking forward to taking on Soweto giants Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final.

Wits coach shows faith in young team

Bidvest Wits’ Roger de Sa is not worried about the age of his players in the team to face Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final at the weekend.

Students put Telkom Knockout dream on hold

After a string of successes and a Telkom Knockout final against Pirates next month, Wits will hopefully keep their focus on their PSL title hopes.

Wits to face Bucs in Telkom final

Wits will square up against Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final after the Students struck three times in the second half to beat Santos 3-0.

Buccaneers rout Arrows in Telkom Knockout semis

Orlando Pirates coach Julio Leal hopes his team’s latest 3-1 win against Golden Arrows in the Telkom Knockout semifinals will silence his critics.

Arrows aim for Pirates’ confidence

The Golden Arrows have said they will target the fragile confidence levels of Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout semifinal this weekend.

Larsen accepts pressure after poor start

Larsen accepts pressure after poor start

Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen has accepted the pressure that is part and parcel of coaching a popular club.