A Kaizer Chiefs Victory Is A Vital Morale Booster For The Soon-to-come Soweto Derby

When Kaizer Chiefs face off against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, thoughts of the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates on May 3 will loom in the back of their minds.

Victory against Chippa will be vital in setting the tone for the derby and will add an extra layer of significance to Saturdays match.

Equally, Chiefs will be looking to build on the momentum gained from their morale-boosting 2-1 semi-final Nedbank Cup win against Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend.

The two teams have a history of intense matches. At this stage, Chiefs 24 games, 30 points are seeking crucial points to move up the log, wary of the fact that Chippa are sitting right above them on the log. Chippa 29 points are ninth on the table and have played two games fewer.

The two teams have met twice this season, with Kaizer Chiefs emerging victorious in the first round of the Premiership campaign and the Nedbank Cup Round of 16.