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HomeSportsFootballOrlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 as Thierry Henry receives roaring reception FootballSouth Africa Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 as Thierry Henry receives roaring reception Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs to go top of the log. The match was preceded by a massive reception for Thierry Henry at FNB Stadium.

Orlando Pirates secured a massive 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto Derby.

Tshepang Moremi scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute.

The win sends the Buccaneers to the top of the Betway Premiership table.

If you missed the live action, read our full guide on how to watch the Soweto Derby for all the broadcast details.

Before kick-off, FNB Stadium erupted for a global football icon.

As shown in the X post below, courtesy of SuperSport, Thierry Henry received a roaring reception from football lovers in attendance.

The French legend walked onto the pitch with a ball in hand, preparing to lead the two sides out.

A true legend of the game 🐐Thierry Henry gets his first taste of the FNB Stadium on Derby Day ☠️🆚✌️📺 Stream #BetwayPrem on DStv: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc#SSDiski | @Betway_za pic.twitter.com/D8q2AkNq9T

Henry’s presence added a unique layer of glamour to the occasion. His history with the country stretches back decades.

Many will remember he scored his first-ever international goals for France against Bafana Bafana back in 1998.

As we highlighted in our previous coverage of the Johannesburg press conference, he has experienced the vibrancy and passion of South Africa several times before, notably during the 2010 World Cup.

He has made frequent visits since. Yet, this marked his first Soweto Derby.

Betway officially confirmed the football legend’s attendance to witness South Africa’s biggest club rivalry firsthand.

The Soweto Derby has become South Africa’s ultimate celebration of football unity, bridging fierce rivalries to honor the country’s two biggest clubs.

Today, that electric atmosphere reached a fever pitch when global icon Thierry Henry walked onto the pitch, met by roaring screams that proved how true fans can set aside their differences to embrace a legend of his undeniable calibre.

On the pitch, the match delivered the expected intensity. Chiefs’ Inácio Miguel was sent off late in the game as frustration boiled over. Pirates held on to secure the bragging rights.

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