Here Are Tips Ahead Of Fixtures By Soccer 6.
The much-anticipated Carling Black Label Cup Soweto Derby clash between two of the country's most fiercest rivals is fast upon our approach. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will once again lock horns in this curtain-raiser tie set to be staged at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, July 26. With a full capacity expected, the Amakhosi, who are defending this cup after overcoming the Buccaneers 1-0 in last year's edition, will look to equal the score as Ezika Magebhula have clinched the trophy on two ocassions. A win for the Parktown outfit on the other side, will see them keep the trophy for good. Sunday, July 27, has been set as date for the high-powered Manchester City-AC Milan soccer match in Pittsburgh for the second International Champions Cup. The Citizens, who are the current English champions, will hope for a perfect start as they look defend their title. Manuel Pellegrini's side have also been pitted in Group B against fellow English counterparts, Liverpool, who they pipped to the Barclays Premiership title last season. San Siro side, AC Milan, who had a torrid run in the Serie A in the past campaign, will also hope for a new lease of life under veteran striker and newly-elected coach, Filipo Inzaghi. If you are a betting person, here are tips ahead of the fixtures brought to you by Soccer 6 and Soccer Laduma Journalist, Malusi Mkhize. For more info on this and other fixtures, go to the Soccer 6 website here or the Soccer 6 mobi-site here! KAIZER CHIEFS vs ORLANDO PIRATES League positions: Chiefs 2nd and Pirates 4th Useful facts: In what could be an entertaining affair at the FNB Stadium, Chiefs take on Pirates in the Carling Black Label Cup. The clash is expected to be a real exhibition of what both Soweto giants might offer ahead of the 2014/15 season. The fans have voted and both starting-11s appear to be very strong and raring to go. Though this is a pre-season game, it's expected to be a real battle in Johannesburg. A full house is predicted to bear witness the biggest game in South African football. With little difference in quality between the two sides, it could be the team that takes their chances on the day that prevails. Malusi Mkhize: I give it to Chiefs. I'll say 2-1. I think upfront they are more potent. MANCHESTER CITY vs AC MILAN League positions: City 1st and Milan 8th Useful facts: English champions City will no doubt be boosted by the news that Yaya Toure has committed to staying. This was after reports emerged in the off-season that he was insecure at the club. It appears likely he was angling for a new, substantial larger deal rather than seriously trying to leave the club. Nonetheless, the pre-season match against AC Milan should be an interesting game. The Italian giants had a season to forget in 2013/14 and will want to make a statement ahead of the new campaign. They will get the chance to do so as they take on City in the International Champions Cup. Malusi Mkhize: City! Ha, ha! They've just got too much quality.
