Social media users were left in stitches after videos emerged showing Kaizer Chiefs supporters watching Orlando Pirates on the big screen at FNB Stadium while Amakhosi were in action against Stellenbosch FC.
Both Soweto giants were in action on Tuesday evening, with Chiefs hosting Stellenbosch at FNB Stadium and Pirates taking on TS Galaxy in Orlando.
During the match between Chiefs and Stellenbosch, the stadium’s big screens briefly displayed the Pirates game before switching back to the action involving Amakhosi.
A Pirates game being shown at FNB to remind them of how close they are to the defending champions 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/uYY9YEQiju
— THIRD TIME TREBLE CHAMPION 🏆🏆🏆 : MissPalulu❤️ (@MissPalulu) October 14, 2026
Videos of the incident quickly circulated on social media, particularly on X, where users shared their reactions to the unexpected moment.
Some supporters joked that the stadium operators wanted Chiefs fans to enjoy the goals being scored in Orlando rather than watch Amakhosi struggle to find a winner against Stellenbosch.
Chiefs were held to a 1-1 draw by Stellies, while Pirates’ match provided an alternative spectacle for those following the action on the big screen.The Buccaneers put three past Galaxy to remain second in the Betway Premiership.
The incident sparked a mixture of humour, teasing and criticism, with some users praising whoever was responsible for showing the Pirates match, while others felt it was disrespectful to Chiefs and their supporters.
They made them watch Pirates game on the big screen at FNB stadium yesterday 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/WjBsqTe9HC
— Marks wa le Buccaneer 🏴☠️ (@Marks_Bucs11) October 14, 2026
Pirates fans mock the Chiefs crowd at FNB
Here is what some social media users had to say:
@Marks_Bucs11 wrote: “They made them watch Pirates game on the big screen at FNB stadium yesterday.”
@Firstofhisnames wrote: “It’s called product delivery..getting your money’s worth.”
@yanga_gqwetha wrote: “But this is not the first match this is happening, why celebrating like you won MTN 8 last weekend.”
@Luwi_Mbuyazi wrote: “Chiefs fans went to FNB to watch their team play and ended up watching Pirates.”
@WonderMahlobo tweeted: “The person who played Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium during the chiefs game deserves a raise. What a legend.”
Some Chiefs supporters were not happy watching Pirates cause havoc
However, not everyone found the incident amusing, with some questioning the message it sent to the Chiefs players and supporters.
@SbuGrosso98031 wrote: “Can imagine the disrespect that the players especially of Chiefs felt. Chiefs should take actions against those responsible. This is mocking them, that’s like saying, Chiefs fans and players watch and learn, that’s real football, goals are there, your game is just ok.”