Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 4'
- 19': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 19'
- 29': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 29'
- 32': Ibrahim Bance (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 32'
- 55': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 55'
- 55': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 55'
- 57': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Romaric Ouattara (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 57'
- 63': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 63'
- 65': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 65'
- 69': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 73': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Msindisi Ndlovu (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 74'
- 83': Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 83'
- 85': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
- 88': Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 MAR |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Saves | 1 |
| 41.1 | Possession | 58.9 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 23 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 0 | 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 |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela  |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 42 | Mohamed Doumbia |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 28 | Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
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.