Polokwane City FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 8': Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 8'
- 21': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Goal at 21'
- 41': Thato Mohlamme (Richards Bay) Substitution at 41'
- 45': Cole Alexander (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Thato Letshedi (Polokwane City) Substitution at 51'
- 52': Justice Figuareido (Richards Bay) Goal at 52'
- 58': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Goal at 58'
- 62': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 62'
- 71': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Penalty - Scored at 71'
- 82': Kgaogelo Ramushu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 82'
- 85': Mxolisi Macuphu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 88'
- 90': Stevens Goovadia (Polokwane City) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
 RBFC |
PCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 58 | Possession | 42 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +5 | 14 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 5 | Francious Baloyi |
| 33 | Langelihle Ndlovu |
| 22 | Sinhle Makhubela |
| 15 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 11 | Oswin Appollis  |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 2 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 21 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 23 | Justice Figuareido |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
South African Premier News
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Orlando Pirates will face Namibia's African Stars in Gaborone, Botswana, in Saturday's first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch have both had mixed starts to the South African Premiership season, and Tuesday's clash at FNB Stadium gives both a chance to shake off the dust and set a new trajectory.
Orlando Pirates seek a fifth successive MTN8 title, but face strong opposition as they take on African champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday in Durban.
Emile Witbooi retains dreams of a European move after a potential transfer to Poland's Gornik Zabrze broke down.