Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 45': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 56': Katlego Mkhabela (Orbit College) Substitution at 56'
- 56': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 56'
- 67': Gomolemo Khoto (Orbit College) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Tshepo Brian Matsemela (Orbit College) Substitution at 68'
- 78': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 78'
- 90'+3': Oarabile Moeti (Orbit College) Substitution at 93'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 44.8 | Possession | 55.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 5 | 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: Orlando 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
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 32 | Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
Orbit College (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 4 | Olaoleng Mokgosi |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 26 | Kobamelo Setlhodi |
| 45 | Ikaneng Ramosala |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 9 | Lethabo Modimoeng |
| 15 | Given Thibedi |
| 25 | Siyabulela Mabele |
| 31 | Lucky Malatsi |
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.
