Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 42': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 42'
- 42': Imraan Jones (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 42'
- 59': Bandile Dlamini (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 60': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 60'
- 64': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 71': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 71'
- 77': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 78'
- 82': Bongani Sam (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Lebohang Tshabalala (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 86'
- 86': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 87'
- 89': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 89'
Statistics
 ORL |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 60.9 | Possession | 39.1 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 449 | Accurate Passes | 259 |
| 498 | Passes | 322 |
| 0.9 | 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 16 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 19 | Clearances | 33 |
Game Information
Venue: Kings Park 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
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 |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 29 | Ntuthuko Mlotshwa |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 23 | Ghamphani Lungu |
South African Premier News
South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 16-year absence, and since their round of 32 exit at the hands of Canada, Bafana Bafana players have secured several noteworthy moves abroad.
African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will host Saudi Pro League giants and Asian champions Al-Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash on Saturday.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Stanley Nwabali are back in the Nigeria squad, with coach Eric Chelle also recalling defenders Ola Aina and Benjamin Fredrick for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Orlando Pirates were held to a shock 0-0 CAF Champions League draw by La Cure Waves in Mauritius last weekend, but will have home advantage for Saturday's first preliminary round second leg at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Orlando Pirates will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with a first qualifying round clash with La Cure Waves - with the first leg taking place in Mauritius on Sunday.