Kaizer Chiefs won the Soweto derby bragging rights after beating traditional rivals Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

A lone strike from striker Samir Nurkovic proved to be the deciding factor after the Serb beat goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane with an overhead kick in the 54th minute.

The goal by Nurkovic ensured the win for Amakhosi in their 100th Soweto Derby.

Nukorvic had toiled the entire afternoon and had a busy day in the office with Bucs defender Thulani Hlatshwayo.

Hlatshwayo had policed the striker for long periods but a momentary lapse of concentration was all that the striker needed to punish Pirates.

Chiefs worked very hard for the win and coach Gavin Hunt will be pleased that he finally had reason to be happy after struggling in recent weeks.

Kaizer Chiefs’ next assignment will be a CAF Champions League match at home against Wydad Athletic Club on Saturday, 3 April while their next Dstv Premiership outing will also be at home against Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday, 6 April.

Orlando Pirates will also be in CAF Confederation Cup action away to Al Ahly Benghazi on Saturday, 4 April while their Dstv Premiership clash is at home against Maritzburg United on Wednesday, 7 April.