Richards Bay FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 8': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 8'
- 15': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 15'
- 19': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Scored at 19'
- 26': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 26'
- 28': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 28'
- 31': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 31'
- 39': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 39'
- 51': Dillon Solomons (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 51'
- 66': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Faiz Abrahams (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 73': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 74'
- 76': Etiosa Ighodaro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Asenele Velebayi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 77'
- 81': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 81'
- 90'+4': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay FC) Yellow Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
 KAI |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 5 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 6 |
| 71.7 | Possession | 28.3 |
| 21 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 581 | Accurate Passes | 191 |
| 655 | Passes | 259 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 11 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 14 | Clearances | 34 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +5 | 14 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 15 | Mehluleli Thamsanqa Ndelu |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 45 | Baggio Nashixwa  |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 3 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
Kaizer Chiefs (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 42 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will face Namibia's African Stars in Gaborone, Botswana, in Saturday's first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch have both had mixed starts to the South African Premiership season, and Tuesday's clash at FNB Stadium gives both a chance to shake off the dust and set a new trajectory.
Orlando Pirates seek a fifth successive MTN8 title, but face strong opposition as they take on African champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday in Durban.
Emile Witbooi retains dreams of a European move after a potential transfer to Poland's Gornik Zabrze broke down.
Bafana Bafana will kick off the second Pitso Mosimane era at Orlando Amstel Arena in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea.