The Soweto Derby is a game like no other, where prior form counts for nothing and anything can happen on the day, Amakhosi have enjoyed a league double over the Buccaneers this season, as part of an ongoing five-match winning run against their arch-rivals, but Pirates lie above them in the DStv Premiership table, leaving very little to choose between the teams.

Looking for another victory over their arch-rivals this time for a place in the Nedbank Cup final, Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane insists his troops head into the clash as underdogs therefore it will require discipline, focus, and determination to defeat Orlando Pirates and book their spot in the final of the Nedbank Cup taking place at Loftus Versfeld on the 27th of May 2023.

Heading into the derby after losing 2-1 to Swallows FC on Monday afternoon, Zwane has reiterated that losing a match before the derby counts for nothing too because they can't rely on history.

It’s about how we will apply ourselves, and also what Pirates are going to bring to us, so it’s not going to be an easy game," Zwane said.

Meanwhile speaking at the Orlando Pirates press conference ahead of the derby, Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has alluded that his side is also heading to the clash on Saturday with one goal in mind, to win the encounter.

"We obviously want to win the match and advance to our second cup final this season but there are many factors that will contribute to that becoming a reality, for instance we need to work on our mistakes because in both losses against Chiefs, we got punished from our mistakes so this time around we believe we will be more alert, focused and disciplined in our approach," Riveiro said.

Kick-off at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon is at 15:00 o'clock.

Looking for their maiden Nedbank Cup final appearance, Stellenbosch FC will host Sekhukhune United in the second semi-final of the Nedbank Cup at the Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Heading into the encounter after defeating defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the quarter-finals, Stellenbosch will look to emulate the same heroics that were displayed in the last 8 to overcome Sekhukhune.

With striker Iqraam Rayners in scintillating form at the moment, Stellenbosch will hope he continues his brilliant form in front of goal to lead the team to Loftus Versfeld to either meet Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates in the final of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Sekhukhune head into the clash against the Stellies after defeating Chippa United in the last 8 on the 16th of April at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

It surely promises to be an exciting semi-final as both sides play an exciting and entertaining football, kick-off at the Danie Craven Stadium is at 15:00 o'clock.

After a convincing 3-1 victory against Chelsea over the past week, Arsenal will travel to St. James Park for match-day 35 of the English Premier League, hoping to get the maximum points that will catapult the team to the summit of the table.

With only 4 matches remaining before the trip to Newcastle on Sunday, Arsenal would be pleased to see Manchester City drop points against Leeds United on Saturday afternoon as the race for the English Premier League continues for both sides.

City welcome Leeds at the Etihad Stadium at the back of a 3-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night.

The citizens also have a slight advantage over the Gunners by having a game in hand and while sitting at the top of the log with 79 points.

In other notable Premier League matches over the weekend, Chelsea will look to redeem themselves when they travel to the Vitality Stadium for a date with Bournemouth, while still chasing a Champions League spot, 5th place Liverpool will welcome Brentford at Anfield and in the pick of Sunday's clashes, West Ham will entertain a wounded Manchester United at the London Stadium.

It's fifth versus sixth in Friday's encounter of the Currie Cup as 5th place Golden Lions will travel to the Windhoek Draught Park to play against the Griquas.

The Griquas welcome the Johannesburg-based side at the back of a disappointing 24-6 defeat at the hands of the Natal Sharks last week while the Lions thumped the Pumas 26-10.

Meanwhile, on Saturday the Pumas will host the Griffons at the Nelspruit Rugby Club while at the Free State Stadium, the Free State Cheetahs will welcome the Western Province.

Looking to stay in touch with the top two teams on the log, the Natal Sharks will look to defeat the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.

With a lot still at stake in the Indian Premier League after match-day 9 and 10, this weekend the Chennai Super Kings will play against the Mumbai Indians while the Delhi Capitals are up against the Royal Challengers Bangalore who are looking to penetrate into the top four spot.

On Sunday, the Gujarat Titans will look to defeat the Lucknow Super Giants to retain their spot at the summit of the table while the Rajasthan Royal entertains the Sunrisers Hyderabad.