Sekhukhune United FC vs Polokwane City FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 8': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 8'
- 20': Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 20'
- 25': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 25'
- 25': Banele Mnguni (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 25'
- 30': Karabo Tlaka (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 30'
- 42': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City FC) Yellow Card at 42'
- 45': Abram Mashele (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 45'
- 46': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 46'
- 61': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 61'
- 73': Abram Mashele (Polokwane City FC) Yellow Card at 73'
- 76': Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 76'
- 78': Sydney Malivha (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 78'
- 79': Mpho Mvundlela (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 79'
- 85': Thabo Nkwana (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 85'
- 86': Banele Mnguni (Polokwane City FC) Yellow Card at 86'
Statistics
 PCFC |
SEK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 46 | Possession | 54 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 216 | Accurate Passes | 262 |
| 317 | Passes | 373 |
| 0.7 | 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 11 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 31 | Clearances | 42 |
Game Information
Venue: Seshego Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 29 | D'Angelo Shaheed Kazeem |
| 17 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
| 33 | Givemore Khupe |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu  |
| 21 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 31 | Tshepo Mokoane |
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 60 | Ayanda Ngwenya (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 39 | Vuyo Kopamotse |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 44 | Tidimalo Molokwane |
| 18 | Giovanni Philander |
| 20 | Raymond Daniels |
South African Premier News
The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.
Ligue 1 club Lille announced the signing of South Africa left-back Thato Sibiya on loan with an option to buy from Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.
After Sport, Arts & Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's ultimatum that SAFA put in place a viable plan for the rollout of VAR technology or face a recall of funds, the association acknowledged delays, but said the money remains secure.
South African Minister of Sport, Art & Culture, Gayton McKenzie has questioned the absence of VAR in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 2026-27, and threatened to recall a payment to the South African Football Association (SAFA).
After their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first leg win over Sekhukhune United, Orlando Pirates will look to get another victory over Cedric Kaze's side when they host them in the South African Premiership on Tuesday.