The Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is one of the biggest derbies, not only in South Africa but in Africa at large.
It first happened on January 24, 1970, and it grew with a massive fanbase, replacing the initial one that was between Bucs and Moroka Swallows. Nowadays, when the Premier Soccer League releases the fixtures, the first thing Mzansi looks for is the Soweto Derby dates.
Usually, it doesn't matter who is doing well and who is not. What matters is securing the bragging rights.
What is the 2023/24 story?
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Last season, the old rivals met just twice; in the traditional PSL fixture. The first leg was played at the FNB Stadium. The Sea Robbers won by a solitary goal scored by Evidence Makgopa after Bandile Shandu's donkey work.
In the second meeting staged at the same venue, it looked like Amakhosi would get their revenge when Ashley de Preez scored early after converting Pule Mmodi's assist. Tshegofatso Mabasa set up Monnapule Saleng for an equaliser before the Glamour Boys' duo combined again to get the second goal.
However, Pirates responded courtesy of Thabiso Lebitso's long-range strike then Patrick Maswanganyi assisted Saleng for the winner to ensure the Buccaneers completed a double.
Head-to-head record
In the last 10 matches across all competitions, Amakhosi have been superior.
10/05/25 – Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Orlando Pirates
3/05/25 – Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Orlando Pirates
1/02/25 – Orlando Pirates 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
9/03/24 – Orlando Pirates 3-2 Kaizer Chiefs – PSL
11/11/23 – Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Orlando Pirates – PSL
6/5/23 – Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Orlando Pirates – Nedbank Cup
25/2/23 – Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Orlando Pirates – PSL
12/11/22 – Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 (Pens 5-6) Orlando Pirates – BLC
29/10/22 – Orlando Pirates 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs – PSL
5/03/22 – Orlando Pirates 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs – PSL
6/11/21 – Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Orlando Pirates – PSL
When will the 2024/25 Soweto Derby happen?
The first Soweto Derby between the Buccaneers and the Glamour boys was staged at the FNB Stadium on Saturday February 1.
The Buccaneers had come into the match as favourites owing to their excellent start to the ongoing season that saw them win the MTN8 for a record third time in a row.
Despite their good fight, Amakhosi were undone by a late penalty scored by Patrick Maswanganyi, after Njabulo Blom had been adjudged to have fouled Relebohile Mofokeng in the danger zone.
It was the fourth consecutive Soweto Derby win for Pirates, against Chiefs, against all competitions.
Amakhosi were hoping to avenge the defeat when the sides met on Saturday, May 3, at the FNB Stadium. The Glamour Boys needed maximum points to continue their push for the MTN8 spot.
Congolese import Glody Lilepo scored his fifth Premier Soccer League goal in the second minute to give his team a deserved lead.
The Buccaneers got their equaliser in the 23rd minute. Poor defending allowed Deon Hotto into the danger zone, before Relebohile Mofokeng pounced on a loose ball to win it for the Jose Rivero-led team.
On Saturday, May 10, the traditional rivals met in the Nedbank Cup final staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
The Glamour Boys had gone a decade without silverware and needed a win to end that frustrating and embarrassing run for a club of Chiefs' caliber. Coach Nasreddine Nabi was appointed at the start of the season to help make the things right at Naturena.
Chiefs had a dream start; after just 10 minutes, former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Gaston Sirino hit the target from the penalty spot after Pule Mmodi had been brought down in the danger zone.
Despite Evidence Makgopa's response in the 17th minute, Yusuf Maart found the back of the net with 10 minutes to go and ensured Amakhosi are crowned. It was Nasreddine Nabi's first Soweto derby win after two attempts.
The victory also ended the Sea Robbers' five straight wins across all competitions.
When is the next Soweto Derby?
This season, three Soweto Derbies were played across all competitions. Bucs won twice and Chiefs ones.
The next one will be played in the 2025/26 season. We will surely update you once the PSL releases new dates for one of the best derbies on the continent.
