Can Kaizer chiefs win the Nedbank Cup ?

Heartbreak at the Derby: Kaizer Chiefs Fall to Ruthless Orlando Pirates

The Soweto Derby once again lived up to its billing, but it was Orlando Pirates who walked away with all the glory, delivering a crushing blow to rivals Kaizer Chiefs in what can only be described as a sobering afternoon for Amakhosi fans.

Kaizer Chiefs failed to level the matter as Lillepo missed a clear chance to secure the point. Kaizer Chiefs move their focus to the Nedbank Cup final on the 10th May 2025.

This defeat isn’t just about losing to a rival – it reflects deeper issues within the club. Inconsistency, tactical confusion, and an inability to rise to big occasions continue to plague Kaizer Chiefs. With mounting pressure from fans and pundits alike, the coaching staff will need to find answers quickly if they hope to salvage the season.

Meanwhile, Pirates look like a team ready to challenge for honors. Their fluid attack and solid defensive structure suggest they’re not just derby winners, but serious title contenders.

Chiefs have been the most successful club in the history of the Nedbank Cup with 13 victories, but most of their good work was done in the 1970s and 80s.

The Nedbank Cup represents more than just a trophy for Kaizer Chiefs – it’s a chance to restore pride, silence critics, and give the fans something to celebrate after a lengthy drought. The last major title for the Glamour Boys came in 2015, and the pressure to end that barren run has been growing heavier with each passing season.

Now, with one final hurdle left, Chiefs have a golden opportunity to change the narrative.

Coach Nabi “It’s a game we felt we shouldn’t have lost looking at the performances of the two teams. We started the game very well and feel we had the chance to kill the game.

“Unfortunately we did not take the opportunity to kill the game in our best moments – the referee didn’t give our right, we feel we should have had a penalty at 1-0.”