SOCCER legends to remind soccer fans of the good old days of the Soweto derby.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates legends will face off at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday, 29 March.
Event organisers confirmed that Itumeleng Khune, Simphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker, Willard Katsande, Lebohang Manyama and Siyabonga Nomvethe will be part of the Chiefs legends squad.
Pirates' legends squad will include Edward Motale, Happy Jele, Benson Mhlongo, Lucky Lekgwathi, Jackson Mabokgwane, Mpho Makola, Sifiso Myeni, Lebohang Mokoena, Lehlohonolo Majoro and Katlego Mashego.
Event organiser Lindokuhle Cele told Daily Sun the players carried the badge with honour and delivered trophies and goals that shaped eras of Mzansi football.
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He said the legends' derby also aimed to celebrate heritage, unite fans and remind the nation why this fixture remains one of the most powerful sporting rivalries on the continent.
"As Kaizer Chiefs is currently not doing well in Betway Premiership, Chiefs legends will remind the fans about the old Chiefs who used to lift many trophies.
"The winning team will play against the legends from overseas around September. This will be the first time to host this tournament. We will be doing the legends derby annually," he said.
He said many players retired while they were still talented and fans still want to see them play.
"The truth is that fans still want to see legends play as many legends still live in their hearts. These legends are the ones who made us love soccer, they won trophies for us and the happiness of winning now is not the same as before," he said.
