Chiefs v Pirates: Kick-off time, key player news for Soweto derby

The day has finally arrived! On Saturday afternoon, Chiefs and Pirates will take centre stage for the Soweto derby, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 at a packed outFNB Stadium.

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After a recent resurgence in form, Pirates have moved up to third position on the log, and there is clearly a real confidence about the Buccaneers at the moment.

By contrast, Chiefs are under plenty of pressure after last weekend’s disappointing loss to Golden Arrows, but they will have a huge point to prove. Chiefs are still fifth on the log, but they are now as many as 27 points behind runaway leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Meanwhile, when it comes to key player news to know ahead of kick-off, Orlando Pirates have confirmed that some key players will miss the Soweto derby along with suspended coach José Riveiro.

Goodman Mosele and Thembinkosi Lorch each left the field prematurely over the last two games and might not feature, according to a Pirates statement, joining the likes of Nkosinathi Sibisi and Richard Ofori on the sidelines. 

Chiefs have injury worries of their own, with Dillan Solomons and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo both expected to miss out, while Khama Billiat and Reeve Frosler continue to nurse long-term injuries.

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The Soweto Derby is scheduled to kick off at 15:30 on Saturday and will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL (202), Variety 4 (209) and SABC1, with match build-up starting at 14:00.

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