Soweto Derby sells out within hours as Orlando Pirates prepare to host Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that tickets for the upcoming Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium sold out within hours of going on sale on Wednesday.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze clears the air on Ben Youssef mystery
Ben Youssef’s name was notably missing from the matchday squad list, sparking speculation among supporters about his whereabouts.
However, Kaze has moved quickly to dispel any concerns, confirming that the Moroccan coach was away attending to personal matters back home.
"Khalil attended a personal matter in Morocco; he wasn't here, but he will be back tomorrow," Kaze clarified after the match.
Chiefs' stalemate extended their winless run in the Betway Premiership to four matches, leaving them in fourth place on the log — five points adrift of leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played a game more.
Despite their domestic struggles, Amakhosi will be hoping to regain momentum when they host AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.
With Ben Youssef expected to rejoin the technical team before the clash, Chiefs will be desperate for a turnaround performance as they look to secure a place in the group stages of the continental competition.
Orlando Pirates coach provides Oswin Appollis injury update ahead of crucial fixtures
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is hopeful that Oswin Appollis has not suffered a serious injury after the influential attacker was forced off during their 3-0 Betway Premiership victory over TS Galaxy on Wednesday night.
VAR expected to be implemented in South Africa in "four to six months", say SAFA
South African Football Association CEO Lydia Monyepao says it will take "four to six months" for the Video Assistant Referee system to be implemented in South Africa.
Carling Knockout presents different challenges for PSL big three
Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns may have avoided each other in the Carling Knockout round of 16, but their respective fixtures present different challenges as they begin their campaigns in the competition.