Richards Bay vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 32': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 32'
- 34': Elson Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 34'
- 45'+4': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 49'
- 45': Giovanni Philander (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Tshepo Wilson Mabua (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
- 62': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
- 74': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 74'
- 82': Kitso Mangolo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 82'
- 84': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Kitso Mangolo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
 CHI |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 59.2 | Possession | 40.8 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 6 | 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: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 20 | +25 | 47 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua  |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
Chippa United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 30 | Thabang Molaoa |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 26 | Bandile Dlamini |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will have an opportunity to put daylight between themselves and Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race when the Buccaneers host Siwelele on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Kaizer Chiefs are in urgent need of a win to end their nightmare run when they host Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
South African league leaders Orlando Pirates announced their participation at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina (May 27 - June 1) on Thursday.
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.