Mamelodi Sundowns vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 15': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 15'
- 27': Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
- 30': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 30'
- 41': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Penalty - Scored at 41'
- 55': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 62': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 62'
- 67': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
- 73': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 73'
- 79': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 83': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 83'
- 90'+1': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 27.3 | Possession | 72.7 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +7 | 18 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 9 | +3 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 5 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
South African Premier News
South Africa's Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates released their new third kit, by Adidas, on Tuesday, and fans of the Buccaneers were full of praise for the light blue and pink strip.
Loftus Versfeld will play host to a clash that is likely to have major ramifications in the Betway Premiership title race as Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday.
After a 0-0 draw in Equatorial Guinea, South Africa's Stellenbosch FC will look to book their CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot on Sunday at Athlone Stadium, in the second preliminary round second leg against 15 de Agosto.
Orlando Pirates will be relying on the power of the famous Orlando Stadium crowd colloquially known as 'The Ghost' when they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.
