The Soweto Derby has produced several memorable moments involving Zimbabwean-born footballers, with players representing both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates finding the back of the net in South Africa’s biggest club fixture.

From Ebson ‘Sugar’ Muguyo’s historic hat-trick in the 1970s to Tendai Ndoro’s match-winning brace in 2016, Zimbabweans have left their mark on the rivalry.

Ebson ‘Sugar’ Muguyo shining in the Soweto Derby

Muguyo is one of the most celebrated Zimbabwean names in derby history.

The former Chiefs striker scored the opening goal in a 3-3 draw against Pirates on 29 November 1975.

He then made history in the replay on 3 December, scoring a hat-trick as Amakhosi won 5-1.

According to Kaizer Chiefs, Muguyo scored nine Soweto Derby goals in total, making him a standout figure from the rivalry’s early years.

Knowledge Musona scoring Soweto Derby brace

Musona was a key figure for Chiefs during his first spell at the club.

He scored a brace in a 3-1 league victory over Pirates in November 2010, with the Confederation of African Football describing it as one of his best derby performances.

SuperSport records three Soweto Derby goals for the Zimbabwean forward, including a strike in an MTN8 semi-final.

According to SuperSport, the ‘Smiling Assassin’ had two spells with Chiefs on either side of time spent in the Bundsliga.

He scored three goals in 11 derby appearances.

Willard Katsande makes his mark in the Soweto Derby

The former Warriors captain scored twice for Chiefs against Pirates.

His goals came in March 2014 and January 2016, both from headers at the back post.

Katsande also holds the distinction of making 27 derby appearances, the most by a foreign player, according to SuperSport.

Tendai Ndoro firing Orlando Pirates to Soweto Derby victory

The late Ndoro delivered one of the most memorable individual performances by a Zimbabwean in the fixture.

Playing for Pirates, he scored twice in seven minutes as the Buccaneers beat Chiefs 2-0 in a Nedbank Cup match in March 2016.

Gilbert Mushangazhike scoring for pirates

Mushangazhike scored for Pirates in November 2008, heading home the opening goal in a 2-0 victory over Chiefs at Mmabatho Stadium.

Kingston Nkhatha finds the net in the Soweto Derby

Nkhatha found the net for Chiefs in a 1-1 draw against Pirates. The striker celebrated by putting a finger to his lips, appearing to respond to criticism from sections of the home support.

Khama Billiat scores on debut

Billiat scored on his Soweto Derby debut for Chiefs in October 2018.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns forward became another Zimbabwean to register his name on the derby scoresheet.

SuperSport’s historical record identifies Zimbabwe as the nationality that has supplied the most foreign players to the fixture, underlining the country’s long-standing contribution to the rivalry.

Their goals span decades of rivalry.