Kaizer Chiefs will host crosstown rivals Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto Derby of the season which will also be interim head coach Cavin Johnson's first such experience since taking over the reigns from previous coach Molefi Ntseki.
Pirates coach Jose Riviero has been in this situation before, and now former Bucs midfielder Joseph "Shakira" Kamwendo believes this will be a hard day on the job for the well-travelled Johnson.
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The Malawian-born midfielder told Soccer Laduma that as much as both teams are struggling with form, this can be a different ball game and Pirates stand a better chance of winning on Saturday.
Kamwendo, who is now a coach of Super League side Bangwe All Stars, was talking to Soccer Laduma in a one-on-one interview where he also discussed the starting eleven to win the derby.
"You know both teams are struggling with form of late. Pirates were knocked out of the Carling Knockout by Richards Bay while Chiefs have also struggled," said the Siya source.
"They are both not in their best frame (of mind) right now. But you know the Soweto Derby comes with a lot of hype and pride at stake. The previous form doesn't really matter at times in this game.
"But for me, Pirates will have the upper hand. Coach Jose (Riveiro) has played the derby before and he knows what to expect while coach Cavin will be playing his first derby.
"It won't be easy for coach Cavin Johnson. If Pirates play their best team with the best starting eleven and don't compromise their team selection they can win this game.
"But at the same time Chiefs have nothing to lose going into this derby and that can be a challenge to Pirates. Because at the same time form won't count in this game. The team who wants it more on the day will win the game ," Kamwendo concluded.
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