Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 33': Thakasani Mbanjwa (Golden Arrows) Penalty - Saved at 33'
- 33': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Missed at 33'
- 34': Osborn Maluleke (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 34'
- 35': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 35'
- 53': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 53'
- 54': Thabo Moloisane (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 54'
- 60': Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Ronaldo Van Neel (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 65'
- 66': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 67'
- 74': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 74'
- 77': Asenele Velebayi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Etiosa Ighodaro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 77'
- 80': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 80'
- 87': Alwande Booysen (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
 KAI |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 60.5 | Possession | 39.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 426 | Accurate Passes | 258 |
| 506 | Passes | 334 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 11 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 12 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 7 | +3 | 16 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 7 | +5 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 26 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke  |
| 3 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 29 | Sabelo Sithole |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 42 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 35 | Faiz Abrahams |
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