Kaizer Chiefs vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 30': Aden Mccarthy (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 30'
- 35': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 35'
- 42': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 42'
- 45': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 57'
- 60': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 60'
- 62': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 62'
- 66': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 67'
- 68': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Thabani Zuke (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
- 85': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 30.1 | Possession | 69.9 |
| 2 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 19 | +23 | 44 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 21 | Thabo Cele |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 47 | Wandile Duba |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
Richards Bay (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
South African Premier News
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.
The 'big three' of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have all been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup, so several teams can stake their claims as legitimate challengers in this weekend's quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs urgently need to bounce back from a dismal Soweto derby defeat when they visit Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.
The Buccaneers will travel to Polokwane to face Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday as they look to keep momentum going.
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