Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 9': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 9'
- 41': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 41'
- 45': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Levy Mashiane (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Mcedi Vandala (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 60'
- 64': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 68': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Sibusiso Magaqa (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Diteboho Mofokeng (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 84'
- 87': Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Tshepo Makgoga (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 95'
- 90'+5': Lehlegonolo Mokone (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 95'
Statistics
 MAG |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 16 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 29.3 | Possession | 70.7 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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 | 21 | +25 | 48 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 21 | +7 | 34 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 21 | +2 | 34 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
Magesi FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK)  |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 4 | Tshepo Makgoga |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
| 26 | Lehlohonolo Mtshali |
| 15 | Tlou Tholang Masegela |
| 42 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
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.