Marumo Gallants vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Marumo Gallants
  • 35': Keanu Cupido (OG)
FT
1 - 1
Mamelodi Sundowns
  • 28': Iqraam Rayners

About

Marumo Gallants are hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Timeline

  • 28': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 28'
  • 34': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 34'
  • 35': Keanu Cupido (Mamelodi Sundowns) Own Goal at 35'
  • 45': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
  • 61': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 61'
  • 70': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 70'
  • 70': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
  • 76': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
  • 86': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 86'
  • 86': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 86'
  • 87': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 87'
  • 89': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 89'
  • 90'+4': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 94'
  • 90'+4': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 94'

Statistics

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18 Fouls 7
2 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
4 Corner Kicks 1
4 Saves 5
71.5 Possession 28.5
14 SHOTS 9
6 ON GOAL 4
0.4 On Target % 0.4
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
4 Blocked Shots 2
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa

South African Premier Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Orlando Pirates 30 +46 69
2 Mamelodi Sundowns 30 +36 68
3 Kaizer Chiefs 30 +14 54
4 AmaZulu 30 +4 47
Full Table

Line-Ups

MAR Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)

No. Name
36 Washington Arubi (GK)
18 Mpho Chabatsane
35 Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana
4 Lebohang Mabotja
13 Khumbulani Ncube
50 Siyabonga Nhlapo Yellow Card
10 Monde Mpambaniso
26 Christopher Sekela
15 Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
39 Bheki Mabuza
22 Daniel Msendami
Marumo Gallants Substitutes:
Kagiso Mlambo, Jaisen Jaren Clifford, Matome Trevor Mathiane, Doudy James, Simo Bright Mbhele, Teboho Motloung, Kamohelo Sithole, Diala Manaka, Katekani Mhlongo.

MSU Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
30 Ronwen Williams (GK)
24 Keanu Cupido
42 Malibongwe Khoza
29 Divine Lunga Yellow Card
27 Thapelo Morena
38 Peter Shalulile
11 Marcelo Allende
4 Teboho Mokoena
13 Iqraam Rayners
8 Jayden Adams
9 Arthur
Mamelodi Sundowns Substitutes:
Tashreeq Matthews, Mothobi Mvala, Denis Onyango, Sphelele Mkhulise, Khuliso Mudau, Kutlwano Letlhaku, Lebo Mothiba, Bathusi Jurry Aubaas, Aubrey Modiba.

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