It might not be a competitive fixture to set the tone for the new season, but the annual off-season Carling Black Label Cup tomorrow at FNB Stadium gives Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs a chance to showcase their new signings.
And what better way to do so than by giving the newbies a run in the massive fixture that is the Soweto Derby. The two giants have made marques acquisitions and many can't wait to see them in action, pitted against each other in the biggest match-up local football has to offer.
This may not be the real thing, which only starts in two weeks' time when the league kicks off, but there is no denying the excitement around the match .
We urge the fans, passionate as they are, that it is only a game and let everyone enjoy themselves.
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