Richards Bay vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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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 |
| 10 | 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
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 20 | +25 | 47 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
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  |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 5 | Diala Manaka  |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 76 | Mlungisi Khumalo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will have an opportunity to put daylight between themselves and Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race when the Buccaneers host Siwelele on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Kaizer Chiefs are in urgent need of a win to end their nightmare run when they host Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
South African league leaders Orlando Pirates announced their participation at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina (May 27 - June 1) on Thursday.
Controversy already surrounds Mamelodi Sundowns' Betway Premiership visit to Orbit College in Rustenburg on Tuesday before a ball has been kicked, after Miguel Cardoso criticised the scheduling of the fixture.
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.