'The atmosphere is something special': Soweto derby brings the best (and worst) of SA football

South Africa News News

'The atmosphere is something special': Soweto derby brings the best (and worst) of SA football
South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines
  • 📰 News24
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 29 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 15%
  • Publisher: 80%

'The atmosphere is something special': Soweto derby brings the best (and worst) of SA football

The Soweto derby between rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates divides the two team's rivals and unite the country behind the biggest sporting event in Mzansi. The Soweto derby is the hero, villain, and sidekick in the story of South African football.

The protagonists in the two teams behind the country's biggest sporting event helped revive the beautiful game in 2007 when it was on life support. But the derby's power also contributed to SA football glossing over the loss of two lives in 2017 in one of the many much-anticipated instalments of meetings between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

News24 /  🏆 4. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Johnson Sends Promise To Chiefs Fans After Soweto DerbyJohnson Sends Promise To Chiefs Fans After Soweto DerbyJohnson Sends Promise To Chiefs Fans After Soweto Derby
Read more »

Kaizer Chiefs name starting XI for crucial Soweto derby!Kaizer Chiefs name starting XI for crucial Soweto derby!Take a look at how both Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows have opted to lineup for today's DStv Premiership Soweto Derby below.
Read more »

Winless In 2024: Chiefs Drop Points In Soweto DerbyWinless In 2024: Chiefs Drop Points In Soweto DerbyWinless In 2024: Chiefs Drop Points In Soweto Derby
Read more »

Kaizer Chiefs' Wandile Duba sends message to Orlando Pirates ahead of Soweto derbyKaizer Chiefs' Wandile Duba sends message to Orlando Pirates ahead of Soweto derbyKaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba has sent a message to rivals Orlando Pirates ahead of the two Soweto giants meeting on Saturday. Duba scored his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs in their recent victory over Golden Arrows.
Read more »

Khanye: Chiefs' Transfers & The Soweto Derby WinnerKhanye: Chiefs' Transfers & The Soweto Derby WinnerKhanye: Chiefs' Transfers & The Soweto Derby Winner
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-20 15:54:56