Kaizer Chiefs have not won a trophy in four years, while it’s been five for their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates. On Saturday afternoon, though, both teams will have the chance to come closer to ending that drought when they face off in Telkom Knockout quarter-finals. SoccerClub writer DEAN WORKMAN highlights five talking points ahead of the clash.
Orlando Pirates interim coach Rulani Mokwena believes Kaizer Chiefs are the favourites going into the Soweto derby clash in the Telkom Knockout quarter-finals on Saturday afternoon.
Watch as Kaizer Chiefs striker Leonardo Castro and midfielder Willard Katsande talk to the media in the Soweto derby buildup for the Telkom Knockout quarter-final against Orlando Pirates.
Watch as Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp talks to the media in the Soweto derby buildup for the Telkom Knockout quarter-final against Orlando Pirates, while also reacting to the win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena insists that Justin Shonga will have to be competitive if he is to re-establish himself in the Buccaneers first team. (more…)
Kaizer Chiefs will host Orlando Pirates in the headline game of the Telkom Knockout quarter-finals after the draw was concluded on Tuesday evening.
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy believes Kaizer Chiefs did not deserve their equaliser on Saturday, comparing Amakhosi’s tactics in the closing stages to Premier League side Burnley.
Mamelodi Sundowns cruised into the Telkom Knockout quarters with a resounding 5-0 win over AmaZulu on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena praised the club’s fans for pushing the team to a tight 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC in their Telkom Knockout round of 16 clash on Saturday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp praised his side’s maturity and attitude after they came from behind to score a late equaliser and eventually win 4-2 in a penalty shootout over Cape Town City in the Telkom Knockout Cup Last 16 match on Saturday afternoon.