Chippa United vs Richards Bay FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 5': Samkelo Jali (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 5'
- 23': Ntuthuko Mlotshwa (Chippa United) Goal at 23'
- 44': Lebohang Tshabalala (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tshepang Makara (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 48'
- 63': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 63'
- 73': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Daba Diakité (Chippa United) Substitution at 73'
- 88': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Bandile Dlamini (Chippa United) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+5': Khaya Mfecane (Chippa United) Substitution at 90'+5'
Statistics
 RBFC |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 46.7 | Possession | 53.3 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 256 | Accurate Passes | 329 |
| 341 | Passes | 401 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 20 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 13 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: Dobsonville Stadium
Location: Soweto, 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 |
| 34 | Lebohang Tshabalala  |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 29 | Ntuthuko Mlotshwa |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 2 | Samkelo Jali |
| 37 | Sphamandla Gwele |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 45 | Baggio Nashixwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
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