Marumo Gallants vs Kruger United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 14': Thendo Mukumela (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 14'
- 45': Marcel Dandjinou (Kruger United) Penalty - Saved at 45'
- 45': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Penalty - Missed at 45'
- 45'+1': Mlungisi Sikakane (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 45': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 66': Lebogang Button (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 70': Ebrahim Seedat (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 70'
- 73': Nkosinathi Thwala (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 73'
- 73': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 73'
- 76': Mancoba Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Heaven Sereets (Kruger United) Substitution at 77'
- 87': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+4': Thendo Mukumela (Kruger United) Red Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
KRU |
MAR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 46.5 | Possession | 53.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 199 | Accurate Passes | 201 |
| 271 | Passes | 291 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 16 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 18 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 47 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
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South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | +11 | 13 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 6 | +5 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 40 | David Lukhele |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 4 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
Kruger United (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 18 | Thendo Mukumela |
| 8 | Morne Nel |
| 44 | Tatenda Tavengwa |
| 28 | Nkosinathi Thwala |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 29 | Sidney Fakude |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
| 38 | Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu |
South African Premier News
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.
South Africa winger Mohau Nkota has rejoined Orlando Pirates on a season-long loan from Al Ettifaq, the Saudi Pro League club which signed him a year ago.
SAFA on Tuesday announced the return of Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, three and a half weeks after he was announced as the preferred candidate of the National Executive Committee (NEC).
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.
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