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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | +30 | 56 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 24 | +36 | 55 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 21 | +9 | 39 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 23 | +3 | 38 |
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
It has been 10 years since Mamelodi Sundowns defied the odds to win their first Champions League title, and became the second ever South African club crowned champions of Africa. They're still on track in 2026.
Orlando Pirates will visit Richards Bay on Friday buoyed by a recent uptick in form at a crucial stage of the Betway Premiership season, with Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis the stars of the show.
Kaizer Chiefs will host TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium on Sunday as they seek to consolidate third place in the Betway Premiership.
Sunday's CAF Champions League semi-final first leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Espérance de Tunis will see Miguel Cardoso visit his former team in Radès.
Sundowns' title rivals, Orlando Pirates, are two points behind with eight games left to play and will be in action simultaneously at home to Golden Arrows.