Saturday's Soweto Derby saw a host of VIPs in attendance, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino who watched the fixture live for the very first time.
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As expected the Soweto Derby clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium saw a lot of prominent figures and celebrities in attendance.
The likes of Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe were seen with members of Amakhosi's management as well as politicians.
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Let's take a closer look at the Soweto Derby VIP's...
Influential people attend Soweto Derby
Evidence Makgopa's first half strike was enough to give the Buccaneers bragging rights and most importantly, three points against Kaizer Chiefs.
The DStv Premiership blockbuster clash was packed to the rafters for the biggest derby in the country, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino witnessing his first ever Soweto Derby live.
Infantino was seated alongside CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture Zweli Mkhize and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and iconic former Italian referee, Pierluigi Collina.
The FIFA boss received the ultimate VIP treatment at the Calabash, as he was given a tour of the stadium by Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung and greeted by club legend Siphiwe Tshabalala.
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Shabba wasn't the only legend in the house. Lucas Radebe, Happy Jele, Lucky Lekgwathi, Hlompho Kekana and Mandla Masango all made it to the encounter.
Rugby World Cup winners with the Springboks, Makazole Mapimpi and Kurt-Lee Arendse were at the game to hand out a R100 000 Fan of the Match award to a Pirates supporter, while Presenter, Singer and Actress Ntombi Ngcobo made an interesting prediction ahead of kick-off.
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ANALYST: Who is going to win today between Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates?
— Rushsportson (@Rushsportson2) November 12, 2023
Actress Ntombi Ngcobo: it's going to be a draw,but the game would be decided by penalties??
she doesn't know the difference between a cup game or a league game#Sundowns Mthethwa Pitso Mofokeng Dolly pic.twitter.com/NbaOt7DYjG
Take a scroll through the gallery to see the FIFA President at the Soweto Derby:
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