Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 14'
- 28': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 28'
- 35': Sphamandla Zikhali (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 35'
- 45'+1': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 46'
- 45': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 57'
- 59': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 59'
- 60': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 67': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 75': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Missed at 75'
- 75': Minenhle Ngcobo (Amazulu) Substitution at 75'
- 84': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
 AMA |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 11 | Saves | 1 |
| 36.7 | Possession | 63.3 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 28 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 14 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 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 |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi  |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 25 | Wandile Dube |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 21 | Thapelo Matlhoko |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
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.