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Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane believes Amakhosi struggled early on in the Soweto Derby because they gave Orlando Pirates 'too much respect.'

We lost key players, but we have to stick to the plan. But one player can make a difference." We’re always difficult at some point when it comes to transition because we knew once they move with the ball forward we’ll get those spaces. [Caf Champions League](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/caf-champions-league-al-ahly-end-mamelodi-sundowns-impressive-winning-run/blt65d93aab09b336a4) duties. [continued](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/this-win-is-important-for-the-club-and-its-supporters-says-kaizer-chiefs-arthur-zwane-27f51bfd-439d-49ff-ae64-439fb6dcf0f4). [two league wins](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/orlando-pirates-star-ndah-s-own-goal-earns-kaizer-chiefs-win-as-zwane-makes-soweto-derby-history/blte609c73bc9ad0296/match/24ajh85pb4syps82r8wx12tck) over Pirates in the same season in the Premier Soccer League era.

Orlando Pirates fan-favourite Olisa Ndah turned into a villain when he came off the bench to close shop and ended up scoring an own goal to gift bitter ...

Dove's return to the line-up was somewhat a surprise after Zwane disclosed on Thursday that he had hardly trained with the group. Dove appeared to have brought down Monnapule Saleng inside the box a few minutes before the hour-mark but Tom waved play on, inviting catcalls from Pirates fans. They had one recognised right-back in Thabiso Monyane on the bench.

Kaizer Chiefs coach coach Arthur Zwane has shown faith in exciting teenager Mduduzi Shabalala by including him in the starting line-up for his first Soweto ...

Pirates are currently third on the log table with 31 points from 20 games while Amakhosi are fifth with 28 points and their mission is not going to be an easy one as SuperSport United consolidated second spot with 2-0 win over Maritzburg United on Friday. The league title is virtually gone to runaway leaders Mamelodi Sundowns but for these Soweto giants there is a lot to play for as they are battling for second spot that comes with qualification for the Caf Champions League. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, who won’t be on the bench due to suspension, has gone with the tried and tested with Sipho Chaine between the poles and the back three of Nkosinathi Sibiso, Tapelo Xoki and Innocent Maela.

The 177th Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday ended in a fifth consecutive victory for Kaizer Chiefs.

Despite their defeat, Orlando Pirates stayed in third place in the standings with Kaizer Chiefs in fifth spot, level on points with their bitter rivals after 21 of 30 matches in the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season. KAIZER CHIEFS STAYED 5TH IN THE LOG [Soweto derby: Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates WAGS](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/soweto-derby-kaizer-chiefs-orlando-pirates-wags-psl-photos-25-february-2023/)

Kaizer Chiefs claimed a much-needed 1-0 win over Soweto derby rivals Orlando Pirates in a DStv Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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St Louis City FC sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel has explained how they settled for Bradley Carnell as their head coach.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Carnell is one of a few South African coaches working overseas at a high level. The former Roger de Sa is Carlos Queiroz’s understudy with the Qatar national team. When I came over he was the interim head coach for a while and he did really well,” Pfannenstiel told So it was an easy choice to go for Bradley Carnell.” Carnell justified his appointment with a winning start and ex-Pirates goalkeeper Pfannenstiel explains their decision on Carnell.

The good news is flowing in if you're a Kaizer Chiefs supporter. From Soweto bragging rights to a new deal being signed by a red-hot fan favourite!

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The new season, which starts this month in North America, will have a South African touch.

“I think the bar is only as high as we want to set it. “We want to play a fast-paced game, we want to keep it action-packed. St Louis City trained for three weeks in Florida in January and another fortnight in the relative warmth of California leading up to this week’s game. It does not exist in the MLS. He had been six months from the end of his contract at Chiefs, with no intention of signing a renewal and planning to walk away transfer-free in June. “It doesn’t feel like a new expansion team. We have not put it behind a paywall because the truth should not be a luxury. Other key imports are also drawn from Germany, where Carnell played in the Bundesliga at Stuttgart. He previously made almost 250 appearances for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. Most of this season’s tickets have already been sold, such is the anticipation in St Louis, described as one of the few major US cities where soccer is most popular. St Louis City will be looking to do much the same. And we’re a unit…”

Pirates were without coach Jose Riveiro at the Calabash as he was serving his final match suspension, leaving assistants Sergio Almenara and Mandla Ncikazi ...

“We tried to fight in the first minutes of the situation where we were a man down,” Almenara said. “So today it was basically the same thing.” [It's super Saturday for the two Cape Town sides who post wins on the road](/sport/soccer/psl/its-super-saturday-for-the-two-cape-town-sides-who-post-wins-on-the-road-1fe801c9-e162-474f-9530-d135e9b15a7f) [This win is important for the club and its supporters, says Kaizer Chiefs’ Arthur Zwane](/sport/soccer/psl/this-win-is-important-for-the-club-and-its-supporters-says-kaizer-chiefs-arthur-zwane-27f51bfd-439d-49ff-ae64-439fb6dcf0f4) [Sucker punch as late Olisa Ndah own goal helps Kaizer Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates in Soweto derby](/sport/soccer/psl/sucker-punch-as-late-olisa-ndah-own-goal-helps-kaizer-chiefs-beat-orlando-pirates-in-soweto-derby-c090b5e8-57e6-4997-9231-8ca8db67ce98) [Stellebosch FC retire number 25 jersey in honour of late Oshwin Andries](/sport/soccer/psl/stellebosch-fc-retire-number-25-jersey-in-honour-of-late-oshwin-andries-54a72957-01c6-420e-974c-0ed2bbd26a8a) [A CAF Champions League berth at stake in today's Soweto Derby](/sport/soccer/psl/a-caf-champions-league-berth-at-stake-in-todays-soweto-derby-4aa047a8-b19a-4e80-b787-e0030c77fcd2) [Grobler finally joins '100 Club' after netting in SuperSport's 2-0 win over Maritzburg](/sport/soccer/psl/grobler-finally-joins-100-club-after-netting-in-supersports-2-0-win-over-maritzburg-a841d1e2-3d72-495d-a4aa-2e160ab6ee64)

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Kaizer Chiefs and arch rivals Orlando Pirates have a long way to go before they can rule South Africa, let alone the continent, writes Mihlali Baleka.

With that said, nothing should stop either team from fighting for that runners-up spot in the league. Both Chiefs and Pirates proved that they are not ready to halt Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance in SA nor compete among the best in Africa. Yes Amakhosi won, but the result doesn’t mean they are suddenly a good team. Pirates, meanwhile, are not at their best either. African football is a jungle. [Five things we learnt from the Soweto Derby](/sport/soccer/psl/five-things-we-learnt-from-the-soweto-derby-37428cf8-5f86-4376-af7d-9c4c2e6f4d8a) [Why it was a Soweto Derby to forget](/sport/soccer/psl/why-it-was-a-soweto-derby-to-forget-5e813c1f-d41a-46c6-8948-d91f048c046a) [This win is important for the club and its supporters, says Kaizer Chiefs’ Arthur Zwane](/sport/soccer/psl/this-win-is-important-for-the-club-and-its-supporters-says-kaizer-chiefs-arthur-zwane-27f51bfd-439d-49ff-ae64-439fb6dcf0f4) [Sucker punch as late Olisa Ndah own goal helps Kaizer Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates in Soweto derby](/sport/soccer/psl/sucker-punch-as-late-olisa-ndah-own-goal-helps-kaizer-chiefs-beat-orlando-pirates-in-soweto-derby-c090b5e8-57e6-4997-9231-8ca8db67ce98) [Stellebosch FC retire number 25 jersey in honour of late Oshwin Andries](/sport/soccer/psl/stellebosch-fc-retire-number-25-jersey-in-honour-of-late-oshwin-andries-54a72957-01c6-420e-974c-0ed2bbd26a8a)