Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 9': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 9'
- 41': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 41'
- 45': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Levy Mashiane (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Mcedi Vandala (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 60'
- 64': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 68': Diteboho Mofokeng (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Sibusiso Magaqa (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 84'
- 87': Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Tshepo Makgoga (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 95'
- 90'+5': Lehlegonolo Mokone (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 95'
Statistics
 MAG |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 16 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 29.3 | Possession | 70.7 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
Magesi FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK)  |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 4 | Tshepo Makgoga |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
| 26 | Lehlohonolo Mtshali |
| 15 | Tlou Tholang Masegela |
| 42 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
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.