Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 10': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 10'
- 42': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 42'
- 45': Thamsanqa Magwaza (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Saved at 50'
- 56': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 56'
- 62': Giovanni Philander (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 62'
- 62': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
- 66': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 66'
- 69': Ruzaigh Gamildien (Chippa United) Substitution at 69'
- 75': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Azola Tshobeni (Chippa United) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Substitution at 75'
- 87': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
 ORL |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 59.7 | Possession | 40.3 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 | 5 |
| 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: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Chippa United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 30 | Thabang Molaoa |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 13 | Thulani Mini |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 3 | Xolani Sithole |
| 17 | Giovanni Philander  |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
South African Premier News
After years of monopoly and then duopoly in the South African Premiership, the days of three-horse races between the traditional 'Big Three' may finally be about to return.
Kaizer Chiefs will play their first South African Premiership match under new head coach Fernando da Cruz on Saturday, as they visit Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates will begin their South African Premiership title defence at home to newly-promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.
He may not quite be Erling Haaland, but Sebastian Pedersen is precisely the mould of player who Orlando Pirates have been crying out for.
Cape Town City attacking midfielder/winger Emile Witbooi is generating interest from England, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium and the US, as well as other African clubs, Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) told ESPN.