Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 40': Bradley Grobler (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 40'
- 48': Siphesihle Mkhize (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 48'
- 51': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 51'
- 55': Medupi Thokolo (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 55'
- 57': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 57'
- 58': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 58'
- 64': Malekgene Mampuru (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 64'
- 67': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 69'
- 70': Miguel Timm (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 70'
- 79': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Sydney Malivha (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 79'
- 84': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
 SEK |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 33.2 | Possession | 66.8 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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: 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 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi  |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 23 | Sipho Mbule |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 42 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
Sekhukhune United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 19 | Medupi Thokolo |
| 25 | Vuyo Letlapa |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 8 | Thabang Monare |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 10 | Vusumuzi Mncube |
| 23 | Onassis Mntambo |
| 17 | Bradley Grobler |
South African Premier News
South Africa's Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates released their new third kit, by Adidas, on Tuesday, and fans of the Buccaneers were full of praise for the light blue and pink strip.
Loftus Versfeld will play host to a clash that is likely to have major ramifications in the Betway Premiership title race as Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday.
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 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.