Pirates, Chiefs Set for 185th Soweto Derby

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The Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs headlines this weekend’s Betway Premiership action, with both sides arriving after 3-0 wins in the Carling Knockout. Pirates can move to the top of the league with a win or draw, while Chiefs are seeking to close ground on the leaders after recent league frustrations. The rivalry, first played in 1970, remains one of African football’s most prominent fixtures and has been ranked among the world’s biggest derbies. Its audience also extends well beyond South Africa through international broadcasts.

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