Stellenbosch vs AmaZulu, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 24': Athini Maqokola (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 24'
- 32': Sphamandla Zikhali (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 32'
- 45'+1': Luthando Vena (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 56': Mosa Lebusa (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 56'
- 59': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Penalty - Scored at 59'
- 61': Taariq Fielies (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 61'
- 62': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Siviwe Nkwali (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
- 76': Lehlogonolo Matlou (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Keanan Johannessen (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Thapelo Matlhoko (AmaZulu) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Siyanda Hlangabeza (AmaZulu) Substitution at 76'
- 85': Khomotjo Lekoloane (AmaZulu) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Wonderboy Makhubu (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Thapelo Matlhoko (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+1': Andiswa Sithole (AmaZulu) Substitution at 90'+1'
Statistics
 AMA |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 52 | Possession | 48 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 292 | Accurate Passes | 243 |
| 421 | Passes | 378 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 17 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 31 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Venue: Sugar Ray Xulu 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
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 5 | Mosa Lebusa  |
| 3 | Surprise Nhlabathi |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 4 | Luthando Vena |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 24 | Avuzwa Mbembe |
| 32 | Raoul Daniels |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
AmaZulu (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 38 | Gape Moralo |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
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