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 | 11 | +12 | 22 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 10 | +8 | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +7 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 10 | +4 | 19 |
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
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.
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.
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.
