Kruger United vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 7': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 7'
- 45': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 45'
- 45'+1': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Goal at 45'+1'
- 45': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 56': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 56'
- 66': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 66'
- 68': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Kruger United) Substitution at 68'
- 74': Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 74'
- 77': Boitumelo Malatjie (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 77'
- 78': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 81': Mlungisi Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 81'
- 85': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 85'
- 85': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 KAI |
KRU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 60.1 | Possession | 39.9 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 441 | Accurate Passes | 265 |
| 515 | Passes | 339 |
| 0.9 | 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 17 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 13 | Clearances | 24 |
Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
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
Kruger United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 4 | Sipho Sibiya |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 12 | Boitumelo Malatjie  |
| 8 | Morne Nel |
| 28 | Nkosinathi Thwala |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 10 | Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela |
| 22 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 23 | Ethan Chislett |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 77 | Flávio Silva |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
South African Premier News
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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).
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