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Kaizer Chiefs’ Mduduzi Shabalala (left), Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates (right). Images: Backpagepix

Soweto derby: Learn the nicknames of the players

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns in the Soweto derby on Saturday. Let’s look at the players’ nicknames.

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Kaizer Chiefs’ Mduduzi Shabalala (left), Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates (right). Images: Backpagepix

The latest Soweto derby is kicking off at 15:30 on Saturday. Kaizer Chiefs are at home to Orlando Pirates at Soccer City. To build-up to the event, check out these players nicknames.

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LEADING SUPERSPORT TV COMMENTATOR REGGIE ‘MAPENSELA’ NDLOVU SHARES HIS NICKNAMES

Delivering a promo for the Soweto derby this weekend, SuperSport TV‘s Ndlovu gave us his list of nicknames for Chiefs and Pirates players.

Some of the given names included “Smaarties” for Yusuf Maart, “Road Block” for Njabulo Ngcobo, Dillan “Engine ye taxi” Solomons, Ashley “Shesha Geza” du Preez and Sifiso “Choppa” Hlanti.

Pirates nicknames include Goodman “River, River” Mosele, Ndabayithethwa “Sshhh” Ndlondlo,” Thembinkosi “SMS Shake My Soul,” Lorch,” and Monnapule “Mkhuthuzi” Saleng.

Which nicknames are your favourites? Let us know in the comments section below.