South Africa will come to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates meet in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals.
It’s make a break for both of the Soweto giants at the FNB Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00.
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The Buccaneers will be looking to make it two cup final appearances in as many attempts. Jose Riveiro’s lifted this season’s only other cup (MTN8).
For Arthur Zwane’s Kaizer Chiefs, a cup triumph will do him the world of good after a largely underwhelming maiden season in charge at the Glamour Boys!
Follow all of the live action from today’s blockbuster Nedbank Cup last four clash below.
Kaizer Chiefs latest squad news
Arthur Zwane’s side are set to welcome goalkeeper Brandon Petersen back from suspension this afternoon.
Edmilson Dove, Keagan Dolly and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo will all miss out through injury.
Khama Billiat and Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana are both doubtful for today’s match.
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History and form mean nothing in the derby – Arthur Zwane
“You know football, you cannot rely more on what you have done in the past.” Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane said as quoted by Citizen.
“Yes, we have won those games. It talks to the preparations, we got them right.
“The Pirates coach (Jose Riveiro) said that this time around, this will be a different Orlando Pirates team. But only time will tell.
“Pirates are doing well, and we will be coming into this game as underdogs. But Kaizer Chiefs will go to FNB Stadium with one thing on our mind, to go there and give our best and be victorious.
“We have been blowing hot and cold this season, and the players know what is expected of them.”
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