Khama Billiat Is Looking Forward To His First Soweto Derby With Kaizer Chiefs
Khama Billiat says that he's excited be involved in a Soweto Derby for the first time after years of watching it from afar during his time with Ajax Cape Town and Mamelodi Sundowns. Read: Khune Laughs Off Mokwena Mind Games The Zimbabwean superstar is racing against the clock to be fit to start for Giovanni Solinas' side at FNB Stadium tomorrow afternoon, and he admits that it's a 'huge privilege' to be part of the festivities. Chiefs have a torrid record over their Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates, in the Absa Premiership of late, and Billiat will be eager to try and play his role in helping them pick up three points for the first time in nearly four years. Speaking to the club's official website, the 28-year-old, "The Soweto Derby is like no other local derby or game in the country. The whole country virtually comes to a complete halt when the two Soweto giants meet, and we know that it is an important occasion for the fans. "I've been in South Africa for several years and watched the Soweto Derby on television but have never attended the game. It's a huge privilege to be a part of this spectacle for the first time and I am looking forward to the experience as a player – especially in Kaizer Chiefs colours. I know the atmosphere will be electric and we have to live up to the expectations of the Amakhosi supporters." Billiat knows that his side doesn't have the best of form against Pirates, but isn't too worried about it, adding, "We know it's not easy, but I believe it's not about the previous games or form, it's what you do on the day as a team. We need to work very hard because we know that winning will bring confidence for the rest of the season. "I'm looking forward to the Soweto Derby experience with thousands of the Kaizer Chiefs Family and we need to ensure that we win it. This will bring smiles to millions of supporters' faces and help build our confidence for the rest of the season." Read: The Top African Teams In Latest FIFA Rankings
