AmaZulu vs Sekhukhune United FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 23': Thapelo Matlhoko (Amazulu) Goal at 23'
- 42': Olerato Mandi (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 42'
- 45'+1': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 46'
- 51': Nkosikhona Radebe (Amazulu) Goal at 51'
- 65': Liam Bern (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 65'
- 66': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 66'
- 75': Daniel Cardoso (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Vusumuzi Mncube (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Siyanda Hlangabeza (Amazulu) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 77'
- 85': Daniel Cardoso (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 85'
- 86': Mokete Mogaila (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+5': Lebogang Phiri (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
 SEK |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 61.9 | Possession | 38.1 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 9 | 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: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 17 | Liam Bern  |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 21 | Thapelo Matlhoko |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 29 | Trésor Yamba |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 25 | Vuyo Letlapa |
| 2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 22 | Olerato Mandi |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 8 | Thabang Monare |
| 21 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
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