Kruger United vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

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4': Ghamphani Lungu (P)
54': Boitumelo Radiopane
79': Yamela Mbuthuma
90'+2': Yamela Mbuthuma

About

Kruger United are hosting Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

4': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 4'
13': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 13'
54': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 54'
58': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 58'
62': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
62': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
67': Thokozani Sibanyoni (Kruger United) Substitution at 67'
67': Motsie Matima (Kruger United) Substitution at 67'
79': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 79'
81': Wonderboy Makhubu (Kruger United) Substitution at 81'
85': Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
85': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
90'+2': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 90'+2'

Statistics

ORL		KRU
13	Fouls	18
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	4
1	Saves	2
46.5	Possession	53.5
13	SHOTS	16
6	ON GOAL	2
0.5	On Target %	0.1
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
267	Accurate Passes	325
357	Passes	407
0.7	Pass Completion %	0.8
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
2	Blocked Shots	6
9	Effective Tackles	12
14	Tackles	13
0.6	Tackle %	0.9
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
44	Clearances	14

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa

South African Premier Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Orlando Pirates	5	+11	13
2	Mamelodi Sundowns	4	+6	10
3	Kaizer Chiefs	4	+4	8
4	AmaZulu	4	0	7

Full Table

Line-Ups

Kruger United (4-3-1-2)

No.	Name
1	Fiacre Ntwari (GK)
26	Katlego Mohamme
4	Sipho Sibiya
13	Ebrahim Seedat
18	Thendo Mukumela
50	Aphiwe Mpothwe
8	Morne Nel
10	Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela
44	Tatenda Tavengwa
12	Boitumelo Malatjie
7	Mlungisi Zwane

Kruger United Substitutes:

Thulane Matthews Ndlela, Nkosinathi Thwala, Thokozani Sibanyoni, Motsie Matima, Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama, Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu, Wonderboy Makhubu, Marcel Dandjinou, Khetukuthula Ndlovu.

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
24	Sipho Chaine (GK)
37	Sbangani Zulu
6	Lebone Seema
3	Nkosikhona Ndaba
36	Kamogelo Sebelebele
33	Thapelo Mokobodi
46	Cemran Dansin
29	Mthetheleli Mthiyane
25	Boitumelo Radiopane
11	Tshepang Moremi
23	Ghamphani Lungu

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Deon Hotto, Simphiwe Masilela, Neo Rapoo, Simphiwe Selepe, Yamela Mbuthuma, Tapelo Xoki, Mpho Padime, Siyabonga Dladla, Oswin Appollis.

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