South Africa could see football supporters in the stands for the first time since March 2020
The Premier Soccer League has decided to allow vaccinated fans free entry to attend the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
This season’s first Soweto Derby league encounter is scheduled for November 6 at FNB Stadium.
The decision by the PSL follows Safa’s resolution to encourage South Africa’s national vaccination drive by allowing fans who have been jabbed to watch for free, Bafana Bafana’s 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia at FNB Stadium on October 12.
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“On the same breath, Safa’s Special Member, the NSL has resolved to use the Soweto Derby to also encourage mass vaccination drive,” said Safa in a statement.