Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United FC, 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 |
| 32.8 | Possession | 67.2 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 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 | 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
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 Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 42 | Boitumelo Radiopane |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
Sekhukhune United FC (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
After years of monopoly and then duopoly in the South African Premiership, the days of three-horse races between the traditional 'Big Three' may finally be about to return.
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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.