Richards Bay FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 8'
- 15': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 15'
- 19': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Scored at 19'
- 26': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 26'
- 28': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 28'
- 31': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 31'
- 39': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 39'
- 51': Dillon Solomons (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 51'
- 66': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Faiz Abrahams (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 73': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 74'
- 76': Etiosa Ighodaro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Asenele Velebayi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 77'
- 81': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 81'
- 90'+4': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
 KAI |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 5 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 6 |
| 71.7 | Possession | 28.3 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 581 | Accurate Passes | 191 |
| 655 | Passes | 259 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 11 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 14 | Clearances | 34 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
Richards Bay FC (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 15 | Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 45 | Baggio Nashixwa  |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 3 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
Kaizer Chiefs (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 42 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
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