AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 16': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 16'
- 54': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Substitution at 54'
- 54': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Substitution at 54'
- 60': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 67': Luyolo Slatsha (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 70': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 70'
- 79': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 79'
- 81': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 81'
- 89': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 89'
- 90': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+4': Darren Johnson (Amazulu) Own Goal at 94'
Statistics
ORL |
AMA![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 62.8 | Possession | 37.2 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 3 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, 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 |
Line-Ups
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 34 | Bongani Zungu |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates confirmed the signings of defenders Neo Rapoo and Aphiwe Baliti from Siwelele on Friday, as well as midfielder Matome Mmolai from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Leicesterford City.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has been backed to step into a crucial role for Bafana Bafana in their do-or-die FIFA World Cup showdown with South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday.
South Africa may have come back from a goal down to salvage a point in a 1-1 against Czechia in Atlanta on Thursday, but head coach Hugo Broos absolutely has to find a way to prevent the team from conceding early.
Kaizer Chiefs have hired Fernando da Cruz as their new head coach, with two more additions to their technical team.
Orlando Pirates head coach, and former Morocco defender, Abdeslam Ouaddou has send his message of support to his former team, ahead of their opening FIFA World Cup clash against Brazil on Saturday.
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