Richards Bay vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Richards Bay

55': Lundi Mahala

FT
1 - 2

Marumo Gallants

3': Bheki Mabuza
39': Diala Manaka
90'+1': Simo Bright Mbhele

About

Richards Bay are hosting Marumo Gallants at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

3': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 3'
39': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Red Card at 39'
45'+1': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 46'
45': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
55': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Goal at 55'
65': Thabisa Ndelu (Richards Bay) Substitution at 65'
65': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 65'
75': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 75'
75': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 75'
79': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
85': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'
85': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
90'+1': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 91'

Statistics

MAR		RBFC
10	Fouls	13
0	Yellow Cards	1
1	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
3	Corner Kicks	7
3	Saves	2
34.2	Possession	65.8
11	SHOTS	17
4	ON GOAL	4
0.4	On Target %	0.2
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
4	Blocked Shots	4
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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa

South African Premier Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Sekhukhune United	3	+5	9
2	Kaizer Chiefs	3	+4	9
3	Mamelodi Sundowns	3	+4	7
4	Durban City	3	+3	7

Full Table

Line-Ups

Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Jamal Salim (GK)
72	Tshepo Wilson Mabua
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
47	Sbani Khumalo
37	Sbangani Zulu
19	Siyabonga Nzama
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
20	Moses Mthembu
7	Frank Mhango
17	Thulani Gumede
34	Mfundo Thikazi

Richards Bay Substitutes:

Thabisa Ndelu, Mbulelo Nombengula, Halalisani Vilakazi, Thabani Zuke, Lundi Mahala, Wandile Ngema, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Ian Otieno, Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali.

Marumo Gallants (4-1-3-2)

No.	Name
36	Washington Arubi (GK)
18	Mpho Chabatsane
35	Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana
5	Diala Manaka
4	Lebohang Mabotja
13	Khumbulani Ncube
50	Siyabonga Nhlapo
22	Daniel Msendami
26	Christopher Sekela
76	Mlungisi Khumalo
39	Bheki Mabuza

Marumo Gallants Substitutes:

Simo Bright Mbhele, Matome Trevor Mathiane, Monde Mpambaniso, Doudy James, Kamohelo Sithole, Jaisen Jaren Clifford, Katekani Mhlongo, Kagiso Mlambo, Teboho Motloung.

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