Orlando Pirates take Kaizer Chiefs to the cleaners in the Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates took total control of the entertaining Soweto derby, looting thrice the Kaizer Chiefs' treasure trove. The chief culprit was Pirate McCarthy. Benni did it twice on the night. The Pirates 3 - 2 victory over Chiefs saw another Pirate called Andile Jali haunt Chiefs with the third goal.

That brace from McCarthy and goal by Jali catapulted the Happy People up to second place in the ABSA Premier League. Benni McCarthy was the Soweto Derby Man of the Match. Not only was it 'Halakasha' in the 18 area' twice, but his overall performance was inspirational.

The Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fixture at FNB Stadium has always ranked in the top 10 matches globally in terms of attendance, rivalry and spectacle. It compared well with the El Classicos between Real Madrid and Barcelona of Spain as well as the River Plate versus Boca Juniors in Argentina among others. Chiefs tried their best to match the slick Sea Robbers, managing to chase and catch Ghosts' shadows. 

Lining-up as Moeneb Josephs, Cloete, Nzunga, Rooi Mahamutsa, Siyabonga Sangweni, Tlou Segolela, Ace Manyisa, Jali, Dane Klate, Mabena, McCarthy, Pirates came out all guns blazing and the dry bones came together for a lively evening, giving everyone hope that they may be back in Africa next season.

The Portuguese international Luis Boa Morte, was out due to an injury which is expected to keep him out for up to six weeks. He fractured a bone in his toe during a reserve league match against the Dube birds, Moroka Swallows.

He joine captain Lucky Lekgwathi, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, Talatou Boubacar and Rudolf Beste in the doctor's rooms.

Pirates are back

Extra Time; Beauty of the Soweto Derby

I hid my face in shame and embarrassment upon hearing the news that a successive Battle of Zimbabwe encounter has been abandoned due to crowd trouble. It puzzles in that Bosso and Dembare, two of the most successful teams in the land could cause chaos and discomfort instead of jubilation and entertainment. It’s so unfortunate in that in our society we have to accommodate people who have a weakness of trying to have their way everywhere, people who can’t just accept defeat.


Most of these hooligans are not registered members who neither have knowledge on their club’s budget nor attend meetings. With this barbaric act, they discourage hard to get sponsors and puts clubs in unnecessary debts as they have to re-arrange abandoned matches. The fans must obey the referee’s decision because it is final. How can they justify the match officials’ pathetic performance by throwing in missiles? Supporters must learn to remain calm and unmoved even under the worst provocation. The League’s Disciplinary Committee deals with the match officials accordingly, as much as the referee cautions a player for misconduct. A bunch of fans mustn’t confront a match official for whatever reason. The unruly fans feel they are better match officials, coaches and have the better disciplinary committee.

Though the Battle of Zimbabwe and the Soweto Derby teams come from a different background, this is a chance to observe and emulate sportsmanship, love and peace demonstrated by Orlando Pirates and Kaiser Chiefs fans. Friendly war has erupted in cyberspace between these two sets of fans and whichever team wins this encounter will bless its fans with bragging rights. Though a few Chiefs fans threw in two vuvuzelas and a cabbage against Pirates last year, the situation was easily controlled and it never tainted the beauty of the Soweto derby. During the game you will find some Bucs and Chiefs fans mixed, cheering and dancing together. It’s such a spectacle to witness these fans using the same transport, blowing their vuvuzelas, enjoying their way to the stadium. Amakhosi have in their ranks four Zimbabweans whereas the Bucs have Makonese who’s not likely to feature in this high profile game.

This is a lesson hooligans should learn because they are a hazard to the community, they are a disgrace to the football fraternity. Hooliganism must stop, it must stop now. In 2001 a total of 141 fans were tragically lost in two separate incidents involving Ghana superpowers; Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, DRC crowd pullers; TP Mazembe and FC St Eloi Lupopo. On both disasters, fans became violent, police fired teargas in a bid to control the crowd and fans, escaping the gas, the supporters rushed and scrambled for the exit gates ensuring a stampede. Precious lives were lost in a game they call the world’s most beautiful.


Perhaps some misinterpret Bill Shankly’s famous quote when he said: “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed in that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” He didn’t mean to condone violence or promote hooliganism. Hooliganism must stop, and it must stop now.

(By Vusumuzi Mourinho Ndlovu)

The beginning of the end for Musona?

Kaizer Chiefs marksman will soon be a former marksman. Thanks to high demands of the game to the coach and the whole set-up. The current team form and unconventional methods of play have arm twisted the coach and made things turn the wrong way they are turning to now.

Knowledge Musona was the most refreshing thing, not only for Chiefs, but for South African football after a long while. He can across with huge predatory instincts last seen in Collins Mbesuma. He reminded a lot of people of the late Lesley 'Slow Poison' Manyathela. His discipline and humility complemented his deadliness in front of goal.

Unfortunately, the pressure of chasing Orlando Pirates and trying to play catch up has changed things for the young goal scorer. Chiefs are 2 points behind the Happy People and hope to eclipse the Buccaneers in the Soweto derby scheduled for the weekend.

Amakhosi have since found the scoring prowess of Sthembiso Ngcobo, who I can say is very tactically aware but less technically gifted in comparison to Musona. I believe Ngcobo can be build and be replaced, and not Musona. Musona is one of a kind. Coach VV can really do much better and find a midfielder with a free role.

VV has since switched the Zimbabwean striker to a role he may like for now, but this has thrown him out of the kitchen, where he has a doctorate degree and placed him as a waiter. This is a big error and must be rectified soon. It may be the beginning of an end to a goal scoring machine Musona is.

It's Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs In The MTN 8 Semis.

All roads lead to FNB Stadium for the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs battle it out to decide who meets Moroka Swallows in the MTN-8 final, after the Dube Birds dispatched Ajax Cape Town in spectacular fashion yesterday. The final will surely be yet another Soweto Derby. Swallows won 3-2.

The Urban Warriors were in it by injury time but Swallows were not over and out as they stormed into the final at the dearth. Moroka Swallows were 2-0 up at one point with goals from Siyabonga Nomvete. Ajax pulled a goal back in controvential circumstances when the ball that crossed the by-line was crossed before being headed in for a goal. The equaliser came at the end of the match, setting Swallows back for a minute, as the Birds grabbed the all important goal before the referee called it over.

Pirates will be looking to finish well to beat Amakhosi. The Happy People are playing a shade below par and are a little wasteful in front of goal. Chiefs on their part are less elaborate and a little more efficient in front of goal. Actually, Knowledge Musona should be named Chief Musona for his exploits at Naturena. He is a one-man gang that Pirates are a worried team.

Pirates will however beat Chiefs in today's match to change the complexion of history. Teko Modise will have to be at his best to stop inspirational Simphiwe Tshabalala and Reneiloe Letsholonyane.

It's Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs In The MTN 8 Semis.

All roads lead to FNB Stadium for the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs battle it out to decide who meets Moroka Swallows in the MTN-8 final, after the Dube Birds dispatched Ajax Cape Town in spectacular fashion yesterday. The final will surely be yet another Soweto Derby. Swallows won 3-2.

The Urban Warriors were in it by injury time but Swallows were not over and out as they stormed into the final at the dearth. Moroka Swallows were 2-0 up at one point with goals from Siyabonga Nomvete. Ajax pulled a goal back in controvential circumstances when the ball that crossed the by-line was crossed before being headed in for a goal. The equaliser came at the end of the match, setting Swallows back for a minute, as the Birds grabbed the all important goal before the referee called it over.

Pirates will be looking to finish well to beat Amakhosi. The Happy People are playing a shade below par and are a little wasteful in front of goal. Chiefs on their part are less elaborate and a little more efficient in front of goal. Actually, Knowledge Musona should be named Chief Musona for his exploits at Naturena. He is a one-man gang that Pirates are a worried team.

Pirates will however beat Chiefs in today's match to change the complexion of history. Teko Modise will have to be at his best to stop inspirational Simphiwe Tshabalala and Reneiloe Letsholonyane.

It's Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs In The MTN 8 Semis.

All roads lead to FNB Stadium for the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs battle it out to decide who meets Moroka Swallows in the MTN-8 final, after the Dube Birds dispatched Ajax Cape Town in spectacular fashion yesterday. The final will surely be yet another Soweto Derby. Swallows won 3-2.

The Urban Warriors were in it by injury time but Swallows were not over and out as they stormed into the final at the dearth. Moroka Swallows were 2-0 up at one point with goals from Siyabonga Nomvete. Ajax pulled a goal back in controvential circumstances when the ball that crossed the by-line was crossed before being headed in for a goal. The equaliser came at the end of the match, setting Swallows back for a minute, as the Birds grabbed the all important goal before the referee called it over.

Pirates will be looking to finish well to beat Amakhosi. The Happy People are playing a shade below par and are a little wasteful in front of goal. Chiefs on their part are less elaborate and a little more efficient in front of goal. Actually, Knowledge Musona should be named Chief Musona for his exploits at Naturena. He is a one-man gang that Pirates are a worried team.

Pirates will however beat Chiefs in today's match to change the complexion of history. Teko Modise will have to be at his best to stop inspirational Simphiwe Tshabalala and Reneiloe Letsholonyane.

It's Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs In The MTN 8 Semis.

All roads lead to FNB Stadium for the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs battle it out to decide who meets Moroka Swallows in the MTN-8 final, after the Dube Birds dispatched Ajax Cape Town in spectacular fashion yesterday. The final will surely be yet another Soweto Derby. Swallows won 3-2.

The Urban Warriors were in it by injury time but Swallows were not over and out as they stormed into the final at the dearth. Moroka Swallows were 2-0 up at one point with goals from Siyabonga Nomvete. Ajax pulled a goal back in controvential circumstances when the ball that crossed the by-line was crossed before being headed in for a goal. The equaliser came at the end of the match, setting Swallows back for a minute, as the Birds grabbed the all important goal before the referee called it over.

Pirates will be looking to finish well to beat Amakhosi. The Happy People are playing a shade below par and are a little wasteful in front of goal. Chiefs on their part are less elaborate and a little more efficient in front of goal. Actually, Knowledge Musona should be named Chief Musona for his exploits at Naturena. He is a one-man gang that Pirates are a worried team.

Pirates will however beat Chiefs in today's match to change the complexion of history. Teko Modise will have to be at his best to stop inspirational Simphiwe Tshabalala and Reneiloe Letsholonyane.