Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 27': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 27'
- 60': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 64': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 64'
- 68': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
- 71': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
- 75': Knox Mutizwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
- 84': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 90'+1': Mpho Chabatsane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+1': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+5': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 95'
Statistics
 RBFC |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 42.4 | Possession | 57.6 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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 |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula  |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
South African Premier News
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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.
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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.