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‘Bring it on,’ say Chiefs after drawing Pirates in Cup semis

It is obvious that Kaizer Chiefs usually are not finished with Orlando Pirates judging by their gamers’ response after the Nedbank Cup semifinals draw on Sunday. 

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The Chiefs gamers jumped up shouting, ‘yes’ as it was revealed that their subsequent opponent in the Ke Yona shall be their Soweto neighbours and rivals. 

In one of many movies which are trending on social media on Monday, Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez will be heard shouting, “Come Pirates, come!”.

Chiefs have been dominating over Pirates since final season, beating them 5 occasions in a row. 

And coach Arthur Zwane additionally believes there’s a lot at stake for them going to the Pirates fixture. The dates are but to be confirmed.

“There’s a lot at stake,” mentioned Zwane as quoted by SABC Sport after the draw at Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday evening. 

“Once you meet Pirates you’re anticipated to be on prime of them. I believe the joy comes from realizing that we’re taking part in Pirates who’re additionally doing effectively. 

“That will be good for South African football as well because Pirates are doing well and we are also finding our way up,” added the Chiefs mentor.

Chiefs need match at FNB Stadium

The recreation between Chiefs and Pirates at all times garners pleasure with the supporters and whereas the date just isn’t identified but, the expectations are already excessive.

Zwane believes the sport can solely be performed at FNB Stadium which has develop into the unofficial dwelling of the Soweto derby. 

Even when it is Pirates’ dwelling recreation, it is performed on the world well-known and iconic venue that held the ultimate of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

“People will be coming from different provinces, so I don’t think other stadiums have the capacity to carry the numbers.”

“We don’t want to go back to the days when we had stampedes. I’m not saying we should go to FNB but as things stand, FNB will be suitable for such a big game.”

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The derby has, nevertheless, additionally been held at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban with none issues. 

Other venues that is also in the operating to host the most important recreation left this season are Peter Mokaba in Polokwane and Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein. 


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