Soweto derby

Unless you have a ticket for Saturday’s Soweto derby, best you check your load shedding schedule to avoid being left in the dark. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates: Date confirmed for 1st Soweto derby of 2021/22 season!

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has released the first batch of fixtures for the 2021/22 season.

Soweto derby

Unless you have a ticket for Saturday’s Soweto derby, best you check your load shedding schedule to avoid being left in the dark. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has released the first batch of fixtures for the 2021/22 season.

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The much-anticipated season in which Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking for a fifth-straight title, will kick off on Friday, 20 August.

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For many the first thing they looked for following the release was the date of the first Soweto derby between rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

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That match will take place on Saturday, 6 November at the FNB Stadium with kick-off set for 15:30.