Kaizer Chiefs supporters at FNB Stadium got an unexpected extra on Tuesday evening: the big screens briefly showed Orlando Pirates’ match while Amakhosi were playing Stellenbosch FC. Videos of the moment went viral, mostly on X.
What happened
Both Soweto giants were in action on Tuesday. Chiefs hosted Stellenbosch at FNB Stadium, while Pirates played TS Galaxy in Orlando. During the Chiefs game, the stadium screens briefly displayed the Pirates match before returning to the action at FNB.
The results
Chiefs were held to a 1-1 draw by Stellies. Pirates beat Galaxy 3-0 and remain second in the Betway Premiership.
The reaction: laughs and teasing
Many users saw the funny side. Some joked that the operators wanted Chiefs fans to enjoy the goals in Orlando while Amakhosi struggled to find a winner. Posts included:
- @Marks_Bucs11 said Chiefs fans were made to watch the Pirates game on the big screen.
- @Firstofhisnames called it “product delivery” and “getting your money’s worth.”
- @Luwi_Mbuyazi said Chiefs fans went to watch their team and ended up watching Pirates.
- @WonderMahlobo said whoever played the Pirates match deserves a raise.
- @yanga_gqwetha suggested this was not the first time it had happened, and questioned the celebrations, referencing Pirates’ MTN8 weekend.
The reaction: criticism
Not everyone laughed. Some Chiefs supporters questioned the message it sent to players and fans. @SbuGrosso98031 called it disrespectful, said Chiefs should act against those responsible, and argued it mocked the team.
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