The atmosphere in Durban is electric as Kaizer Chiefs touched down on Thursday afternoon ahead of their Nedbank Cup final clash with long-time rivals Orlando Pirates, set to kick off at 15:30 this Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Dubbed the Soweto Derby, the rivalry between these two football giants is among the fiercest on the continent. Just a week after their league showdown, Amakhosi and the Sea Robbers are preparing to battle once again — this time for silverware.
For Chiefs, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Having lost four cup finals in recent years, including the 2015 MTN8, Telkom Knockout, 2019 Nedbank Cup, and 2021 CAF Champions League, this is a chance to rewrite history. A win would earn the club their 14th Nedbank Cup title and bring an end to a six-year trophy drought.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi, in his debut season at the helm, carries the hopes of millions of Chiefs fans who are hungry for a return to glory. The technical team is expected to be under immense pressure to deliver — but the energy from supporters is expected to give them a much-needed boost.
Tickets for the match have officially sold out. Fans are urged to arrive early, with stadium gates opening at 11:00. Two public viewing areas in Durban have also been established to accommodate supporters without tickets, while the match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL Channel 202 and SABC 1.
Whether in the stands, on screens, or at home, the nation is set to witness what could be a historic moment in South African football.
