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 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
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
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