MTN8 Semifinal: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

So it is the Soweto derby (Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates) MTN8 Semifinal episode 1 and 2. It’s all every football lover had been waiting for as the nation will be divided this time not for a mere R1.5-million but for a whooping R8-million prize money winner takes.

Soweto derby is big for business, as I know now MTN is all smiles and they can’t wait to bank on this one. Here is the thing all sorts of business will come up coz of this derby, legal, illegal, brown envelops, etc.

My biggest concern will be in the refereeing department, oh my biggest fear, indeed something to worry about in the South African soccer these days. Offside goals will come up, penalties where they are due will be denied, warnings and warnings will come up from the referee and will continue warning a player without action being taken.

In my opinion a credible official is needed in this act, at the end of the day the best team will hold its head up high without grumbles from the losing team, I want the referee who will not divide the nation. So to Premier Soccer League, the ball is in your own hands to gives us fans what we deserve, if it all means hiring Howard Webb let it be. The following referees will be the list I will expect Buyile Gqubule, Victor Gomes, Danniel Bennet, Zolile Mthetho etc. It is the Soweto derby, forever it will be.

MTN 8 DRAW:

Semi-Final 1: Platinum Stars vs Bidvest Wits

Semi-Final 2: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

MTN 8 matches will be played on Wednesday 21 August 2013 and the weekend of 24- 25 August 2013.

By Thembinkosi Mvalo