Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Date, kickoff time, how to watch
· The South African
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs is a date that South African fans mark on the calendar every year. Here’s all you need to know.
Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby
Sunday, 26 April, is the day that Pirates host Chiefs in this season’s final Soweto Derby. Pirates will be back in second place if leaders Sundowns beat Stellenbosch on Wednesday. Either way, it’s must-win for the Sea Robbers. Kickoff from FNB Stadium is at 15:00. The match will be aired on DSTV channel 202.
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Foreign flavour dispels striker myth at Kaizer Chiefs
The increasingly impressive Congolese marksman Glody Lilepo looks the part up top. The 28-year-old, who was signed primarily as a right winger, has four goals and three assists in the league. It’s not the most prolific return, but with the support of a youthful attacking midfield trio, he’s a decent short-term option. Duba and Vilakazi scored against Magesi, Lilepo claimed an assist, and Lilepo was the only goal-scorer against Durban City. In a 4-1 beating of Magesi, Khanyisa Mayo got himself on the score sheet. So did Duba, Flavio Silva and Shabalala. Silva has seven goals in the league from just 17 appearances, a superb return from the Portugal-born star. His effectiveness as a super-sub seems to have given Chiefs’ younger attackers more confidence when they start games.
Remaining Chiefs fixtures
- Sun, 26 Apr: Pirates vs Chiefs, 15:00
- Wed, 29 Apr: Siwelele vs Chiefs, 19:30
- Wed, 6 May: Sundowns vs Chiefs, 19:30
- Sun, 10 May: Sekhukhune vs Chiefs, 17:30
- Sat, 16 May: AmaZulu vs Chiefs, 15:00
- Sat, 23 May: Chiefs vs Chippa, 15:00