Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando went to war in two titanic Soweto derbies set to be the last for several stars.
Kaizer Chiefs ended their 10-year-trophy drought after beating Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final on 10 May 2025.
Meanwhile, one week earlier, on 3 May 2025, it was the Bucs who claimed Soweto derby bragging rights after securing the league double over Amakhosi in the Betway Premiership. This epic, storied rivalry will continue again next season. However, for some Chiefs and Pirates players this could be their last-ever Soweto derby match.
CHIEFS STARS HEADING OUT
Ntwari is heading out of Naturena. Interestingly, the recently signed goalkeeper is linked with a move to Europe. Meanwhile, Chiefs have already identified the player/s they want to replace him with. He did not play in either of the recent Soweto derbies. Meaning, he is no longer a part of Nasreddine Nabi’s plans.
Meanwhile, McCarthy is set to be loaned out. The club sees a future in the talented lanky Amakhosi starlet. So, they do not want to let him go. Instead, they want McCarthy to get some minutes under his belt, to grow as a player.
Meanwhile, Matlou was on the bench in both of the recent Soweto derbies. He is yet again linked with a move out of Naturena, as reported on The South African. Furthermore, Potsane has been transfer-listed.
Moreover, Mdantsane could be released permanently at the end of the season. The Amakhosi midfielder is currently on loan with PSL rivals, Richards Bay. However, he could join them or prospective clubs in the next transfer window. This is because Amakhosi management are planning to release him.
Finally, Chivaviro is one of the Chiefs players linked with a departure. Many of these men have played in their last-ever Soweto derby. Even before the back-to-back clashes. However, for the players who do leave, they will no longer be a part of training for the derbies or being on the sidelines for futrue Soweto derbies.
PIRATES PLAYERS POISED TO PLAY FOR DIFFERENT TEAMS
Dladla, like McCarthy is set to be loaned out. Meaning, both men stand to feature in future Soweto derbies. However, for the other men on this list, they have likely played in their last-ever Soweto derby.
Pirates captain, Maela’s contract expires at the end of the season. Moreover, Bucs management do not intend to renew his playing contract. Instead, they have offered him a new non-playing role at the club.
Meanwhile, Ndlondlo, Kimvuidi and Lepasa are all set to be released.
Finally, UD Oliveirense are in talks with Pirates over re-signing Maswanganyi. They are serious about bringing him back to Portugal. However, the Bucs have slapped a staggerign R40-million price tag on him.
WHICH BUCS STARS DO YOU BELIEVE WILL NEVER PLAY IN A SOWETO DERBY AGAINST CHIEFS AGAIN? WHO DESERVES TO RETURN TO MAYFAIR IN THE FUTURE?
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