Kwa-Thema – Orlando Pirates will go head-to-head with Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on February 28.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates go into this much-anticipated match dealing with injuries in their squads.
Chiefs were recently knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup, which was a big disappointment for the club.
Pirates, on the other hand, lost ground in the league title race after suffering a defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Despite their recent setbacks, the Derby is expected to bring excitement, passion and intense competition, as it always does.
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“Pirates have lost twice in a row, and we only lost once on February 24. We are both two injured lions, but as Kaizer Chiefs, we are more injured.
“We need three points just so we can move from 30 to 33 points, and to get these points, we need to beat Orlando Pirates 2-0,” said Teko Matsepane.
Matsepane predicted a score of 3-0, saying they will definitely beat Pirates. Rangwane Makgabutlane, on the other hand, said defending will be very important in this game.
“Teams must stay focused at the back and avoid simple mistakes. As we have seen before, one small error can change the result of the match.
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“For Chiefs, they will need to improve their performance and show more power, especially from their key players,” he explained.
His prediction is 2-1.
“This is a big competition, almost like a final, and every team wants to prove they are the best.”
Matsepane urged supporters to arrive early for the game to avoid having the match postponed to 16:00.
The team that performs better on the day and stays disciplined will walk away as the stronger side.
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