Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Stellenbosch
    FT
    0 - 1
    Richards Bay FC
    • 43': Siyabonga Nzama

    About

    Stellenbosch are hosting Richards Bay FC at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

    Match Timeline

    • 4': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 4'
    • 23': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 23'
    • 28': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 28'
    • 43': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Goal at 43'
    • 45': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
    • 45': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
    • 50': Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 50'
    • 59': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
    • 60': Lesiba Nku (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
    • 69': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
    • 76': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
    • 76': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
    • 82': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 82'
    • 82': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 82'
    • 85': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'

    Statistics

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    13 Fouls 11
    2 Yellow Cards 4
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    2 Corner Kicks 7
    4 Saves 1
    30.5 Possession 69.5
    6 SHOTS 6
    2 ON GOAL 3
    0.3 On Target % 0.5
    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
    1 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: Danie Craven Stadium
    Location: Stellenbosch, 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
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    Line-Ups

    STE Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    17 Sage Stephens (GK)
    24 Thabo Moloisane Yellow Card
    14 Siviwe Nkwali
    2 Turan Manafov
    20 Sanele Barns
    18 Andre De Jong Yellow Card
    21 Mthetheleli Mthiyane
    29 Thapelo Mokobodi Yellow Card
    9 Ashley Cupido
    11 Langelihle Phili
    34 Devon Titus
    Stellenbosch Substitutes:
    Masuluke Oscarine, Henri Stanic, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Lehlohonolo Mojela, Lesiba Nku, Chumani Butsaka, Genino Palace, Omega Mdaka, Kazie Godswill.

    RBFC Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Ian Otieno (GK)
    72 Tshepo Wilson Mabua
    25 Simphiwe Mcineka Yellow Card
    47 Sbani Khumalo
    37 Sbangani Zulu
    36 Lindokuhle Zikhali
    8 Thabani Zuke
    6 Tlakusani Mthethwa
    7 Frank Mhango Yellow Card
    19 Siyabonga Nzama
    33 Wandile Ngema
    Richards Bay FC Substitutes:
    Moses Mthembu, Mfundo Thikazi, Kitso Mangolo, Lundi Mahala, Lwandile Mabuya, Luyanda Khumalo, Thabisa Ndelu, Siphesihle Mtshali, Halalisani Vilakazi.

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