Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 37': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 37'
- 45': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 55': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Chippa United) Substitution at 55'
- 55': Ibrahim Bance (Chippa United) Substitution at 55'
- 59': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 59'
- 63': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 72': Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 72'
- 75': Khaya Mfecane (Chippa United) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Sirgio Kammies (Chippa United) Substitution at 75'
- 78': Sirgio Kammies (Chippa United) Goal at 78'
- 84': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 84'
- 86': Seun Ndlovu (Chippa United) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+2': Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 90'+2'
- 90'+5': Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 90'+5'
Statistics
 MSU |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
| 65.6 | Possession | 34.4 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 492 | Accurate Passes | 223 |
| 561 | Passes | 298 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 |
| 7 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 14 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 8 | Clearances | 28 |
Game Information
Venue: Buffalo City Stadium
Location: East London, South Africa, 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
Chippa United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 31 | Imraan Jones |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 15 | Azola Tshobeni |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 29 | Ntuthuko Mlotshwa |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 20 | Grant Kekana  |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 43 | Kutlwano Letlhaku |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
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