Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 4'
- 26': Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 26'
- 37': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 37'
- 41': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 41'
- 47': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 47'
- 59': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 59'
- 62': Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 62'
- 66': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 66'
- 72': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 72'
- 72': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Kegan Johannes (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
- 78': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 78'
- 79': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 85': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 MSU |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 9 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.1 | Possession | 37.9 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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: FNB 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 |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
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.