Orlando Pirates vs Polokwane City, 2024-25 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

55': Monnapule Saleng
85': Evidence Makgopa
90'+1': Evidence Makgopa

FT
3 - 0

About

Orlando Pirates are hosting Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

29': Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 29'
44': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 44'
45': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
52': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 52'
55': Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 55'
59': Kimvuidi Keikie Karim (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 59'
74': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 74'
81': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
81': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 81'
83': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
84': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
85': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
85': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 85'
90': James Monyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
90'+1': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 91'

Statistics

PFC		ORL
7	Fouls	16
3	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
1	Corner Kicks	5
2	Saves	0
42.4	Possession	57.6
5	SHOTS	12
0	ON GOAL	5
0.0	On Target %	0.4
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
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
1	Blocked Shots	2
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Premier Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Mamelodi Sundowns	10	+12	21
2	Sekhukhune United	9	+9	20
3	Orlando Pirates	8	+7	18
4	Kaizer Chiefs	9	+3	16

Full Table

Line-Ups

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
24	Sipho Chaine (GK)
6	Olisa Ndah
36	Thabiso Sesane
7	Deon Hotto
3	Dean David Van Rooyen
28	Patrick Maswanganyi
18	Kabelo Dlamini
16	Thalente Mbatha
19	Tshegofatso Mabasa
38	Relebohile Ratomo
14	Monnapule Saleng

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Kimvuidi Keikie Karim, Thuso Moleleki, Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi, Rasebotja Selaelo, Evidence Makgopa, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Makhehlene Makhaula, Mohau Nkota, James Monyane.

Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Manuel Sapunga (GK)
34	Lebohang Nkaki
4	Bulelani Nikani
3	Tlou Nkwe
2	Tholo Matuludi
12	Cole Alexander
21	Manuel Kambala
14	Ndamulelo Maphangule
9	Hlayisi Chauke
11	Oswin Appollis
7	Mokibelo Ramabu

Polokwane City Substitutes:

Lindokuhle Mathebula, Sinhle Makhubela, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Tshabalala Sibusiso, Puleng Dennis Tlolane, Langelihle Ndlovu, Raymond Daniels, Gift Maswansanyi, Francious Baloyi.

South African Premier News

Stellenbosch vs 15 de Agosto - Stellies need to put away chances to bag CAF Confed Cup spot

After a 0-0 draw in Equatorial Guinea, South Africa's Stellenbosch FC will look to book their CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot on Sunday at Athlone Stadium, in the second preliminary round second leg against 15 de Agosto.

Orlando Pirates vs Saint-Eloi Lupopo - Bucs seek miracle to salvage CAF Champions League campaign

Orlando Pirates will be relying on the power of the famous Orlando Stadium crowd colloquially known as 'The Ghost' when they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Remo Stars - Can the Brazilians send Remo Stars back to Nigeria in CAF Champions League defeat?

Mamelodi Sundowns will look to consolidate their status as the most comfortably placed South African club in CAF competitions when they host Remo Stars at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.

Kaizer Chiefs vs AS Simba - Amakhosi's defence must be rock solid for Confed Cup clash

Kaizer Chiefs will be disappointed to have emerged from the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie against AS Simba with a goalless draw, but will be looking to set the record straight in the second leg on Sunday.

Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith?

Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition.