Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Shabba’s Soweto Derby record to stay intact!

Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe ‘Shabba’ Tshabalala will NOT have his Soweto Derby record broken on Saturday!

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Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates renew their rivalry at FNB Stadium on Saturday with kick-off scheduled for 15:30.

And with Pirates skipper Happy Jele set to miss the match against Chiefs, Shabba can be rest assured that his record will stay intact.

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Shabba holds the record for most Soweto Derby appearances (31) in the PSL era with Jele coming in second with 30 Soweto Derby appearances.

Jele has just undergone surgery to the injury he recently suffered and will not be available for selection against Chiefs.

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The news of Jele missing out on his 31st Soweto Derby appearance were confirmed by Pirates interim co-coach Mandla Ncikazi in a press conference on Thursday.

Jele made his Soweto Derby debut for Pirates as a teenager in 2006, and had it not been for injuries, he would have long smashed Shabba’s record.

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