WATCH: FIFA celebrate Kaizer Chiefs' crazy goal in Soweto Derby win
Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky
Puskás Award loading?
Is this the best goal of the season so far?
Those are the thoughts of the football bosses at FIFA, as it has earned a reaction from the top football brass in the world.
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The Soweto Derby over the weekend was the first time since the pandemic that fans could go to the stadium to see fierce rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs battle it out.
So when Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart delivered a glorious long-range goal, it was incredibly apt - something special for the fans.
Check out the goal:
A stunning goal to win the #SowetoDerby 💥
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) November 1, 2022
This strike from @KaizerChiefs’ Yusuf Maart could be one for the #Puskas list 👀
Who do you think deserves the award for the most spectacular goal of the year? Use #Puskas to share your contenders!pic.twitter.com/c1BtxF5FrT
According to The South African, the Atlantis-born star enjoyed the best moment of his career with that 74th-minute winner at Soccer City.
FIFA have already hinted that the goal could win a prestigious award.
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"This strike from Kaizer Chiefs’ Yusuf Maart could be one for the #Puskas list," FIFA tweeted on their main Twitter page.
Meanwhile, the City Of Johannesburg did something to insult the Joburg club on social media.
According to IOL, in what can only be described as a weird and embarrassing moment, the City of Joburg took a very public dig at Kaizer Chiefs with a thoughtless tweet.
Read more: Remarkable Maart goal gives Kaizer Chiefs victory in Soweto derby
The Sowetan club responded through a tweet on their own, saying: "Disappointing...we are part of the City of Joburg."
However, in typical South African style, instead of apologising, the City Of Joburg tried to double down on the situation.
They responded with: "Siyadlala nje, lighten up you bunch of winners. You make Joburg great!"
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