Orlando pirates claim soweto derby bragging rights as kaizer chiefs’ unbeaten run ends

ORLANDO PIRATES STUN KAIZER CHIEFS IN SOWETO DERBY AS AMAKHOSI’S UNBEATEN RUN COMES TO AN END

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — 31 OCTOBER 2026

Orlando Pirates have secured a massive victory over their bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win in the highly anticipated Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Buccaneers walked away with all three points in the first Soweto Derby of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, securing the bragging rights while bringing Chiefs’ unbeaten league record to an end.

The encounter attracted enormous attention, with thousands of supporters filling FNB Stadium to witness another chapter in South African football’s biggest rivalry. Both teams entered the match determined to make a statement, knowing that victory would mean much more than just three points.

For Kaizer Chiefs, the defeat represents a significant setback under head coach Fernando Da Cruz, whose team had been enjoying an encouraging start to their league campaign.

Amakhosi had been working hard to establish consistency in the Betway Premiership, and maintaining their unbeaten record against their biggest rivals would have been an important achievement for the Naturena-based outfit.

The Buccaneers demonstrated their determination to dominate the occasion, eventually finding a way to overcome their Soweto neighbours in a contest that carried enormous expectations.

The victory will undoubtedly boost confidence within the Orlando Pirates camp as they continue their pursuit of domestic success this season.

For head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, defeating Kaizer Chiefs in such a high-profile encounter is another important achievement as he looks to strengthen his position and build a competitive team capable of challenging for major honours.

Meanwhile, Chiefs will have to regroup quickly following the disappointing result. Although losing a Soweto Derby is always difficult for supporters to accept, Da Cruz and his technical team will need to focus on correcting their mistakes and ensuring that the setback does not affect the team’s momentum.

The result also gives Pirates an important psychological advantage in the ongoing rivalry, especially considering the significance attached to winning against their biggest opponents.

With the first league Soweto Derby of the campaign now concluded, the Buccaneers have emerged victorious, leaving Amakhosi with plenty to reflect on.

For Pirates supporters, Saturday afternoon belonged to the Buccaneers, while Chiefs must now turn their attention to bouncing back from a painful derby defeat.

Source https://x.com/KickOffMagazine/status/2116554626455548060

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