Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: When Benni McCarthy Produced a Masterclass in the Soweto Derby

• Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs clash on Saturday in the Soweto Derby
• The Buccaneers are looking to win their second derby match this season
• Over a decade ago, Benni McCarthy helped Pirates beat their bitter rivals

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lock horns this weekend in the latest edition of the Soweto Derby.

The Buccaneers registered a hard-fought 1-0 win over Amakhosi away from home in the first leg and will be seeking to secure a double in the DStv Premiership over their bitter rivals.

A few years ago, Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy produced a memorable performance to help the Pirates beat the Chiefs 3-2.

In a jam-packed FNB Stadium on March 17, 2012, the arch-rivals played an entertaining match, with McCarthy stealing the show with a brace.

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The striker was 34 years old in 2012 and rolled back the years. The Bafana Bafana legend opened the scoring just nine minutes into the game. Andile Jali doubled the lead in the 21st minute before McCarthy made it three in the 24th minute.

Chiefs made it uncomfortable for their bitter rivals when they scored twice with 20 minutes left in the game. However, Pirates held on to walk away with maximum points and the bragging rights.

Pirates went on to win the DStv Premiership that season, their last league title. McCarthy left the club at the end of the 2012/13 season. That season would be his last as a professional footballer, per GOAL.

McCarthy wants to coach South Africa

Sports Brief earlier reported on McCarthy disclosing his ambition of coaching the South African national team.

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The former Blackburn Rovers striker said he wants to take over when he's still young and not at Hugo Broos' age.

Broos has been linked with a move away from Bafana Bafana with clubs and national teams interested in his services.

McCarthy on why South Africa thrived at AFCON

Sports Brief earlier reported on McCarthy explaining why South Africa excelled at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.

The former Porto striker said "brotherhood" helped Bafana Bafana go deep into the tournament. The togetherness was a result of players playing for each other.

The 1996 AFCON champions played some of the best football in Ivory Coast, and have been tipped to do well at the next African showpiece.