Kaizer Chiefs vs Royal AM, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 5': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 5'
- 13': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 13'
- 16': Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 16'
- 36': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 36'
- 45': Smiso Gumede (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Ayabulela Maxwele (Royal AM) Goal at 51'
- 57': Thabo Matlaba (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 57'
- 60': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 68': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Ranga Piniel Chivaviro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Mangethe (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 73': Mfundo Thikazi (Royal AM) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Levy Mashiane (Royal AM) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 73'
- 79': Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 79'
- 82': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 82'
- 89': Levy Mashiane (Royal AM) Goal at 89'
Statistics
 ROY |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 18 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 39.1 | Possession | 60.9 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 14 | Rushwin Dortley |
| 25 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 9 | Ashley Du Preez |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
| 36 | Wandile Duba |
Royal AM (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Mondli Mpoto (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 5 | Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba  |
| 19 | Sabelo Shezi |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 35 | Bandile Dlamini |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 45 | Sedwyn George |
South African Premier News
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Cape Town City attacking midfielder/winger Emile Witbooi is generating interest from England, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium and the US, as well as other African clubs, Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) told ESPN.