Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs and the Buccaneers have quite a few similarities ahead of the Soweto Derby.
KAIZER CHIEFS CONCEDE MORE GOALS
“The margins between the two teams are very narrow, defensively we’re almost similar, chance creation we are similar, but the only difference is on goals conceded,” said Ncikazi via FARPost.
“They have conceded more but every other stat is equal if I were to use statistics. So, the margins between the two teams are not as big except for log positions and the goals conceded.
“So, we’ll try and focus on what we think we’re doing better than them where we have conceded less but again you must remember it’s a derby. Form, records don’t work. It’s what happens on the day and we’ll try to focus on our performances so that we can get a result,” Ncikazi said before facing Kaizer Chiefs.
AMAKHOSI MESSAGE TO MOROCCO
In the meantime, the Soweto giants’ Director of Marketing, Jessica Motaung, has sent a message of gratitude to Morocco after Monday’s AFCON 2025 draw.
“Kaizer Chiefs Football Club would like to extend warmest congratulations to the Kingdom of Morocco on being awarded the rights to host the headquarters of the African Club Association (ACA),” the club said. “The Royal Moroccan Football Association signed a memorandum of understanding with ACA president Hersi Said, aiming to host the headquarters of the association in the Kingdom.
“The announcement was made in Morocco, coinciding with the Africa Cup of Nations draw. The establishment of the ACA headquarters in Morocco will provide a solid foundation for the implementation of the organisation’s work.
The Kaizer Chiefs Marketing head added: “We welcome the decision to establish the ACA headquarters in Morocco. This move will undoubtedly strengthen the ACA’s presence on the continent and provide a hub for African club football development.
“We believe that hosting the ACA headquarters in Morocco is the right call, especially with the country gearing up to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This partnership will undoubtedly benefit African club football and provide a platform for the growth of the game on the continent,” concluded Motaung.
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