Richards Bay vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 14': Lethabo Modimoeng (Orbit College) Goal at 14'
 - 31': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 31'
 - 35': Lethabo Modimoeng (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 35'
 - 38': Knox Mutizwa (Richards Bay) Goal at 38'
 - 42': Thuso Moleleki (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 42'
 - 45': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
 - 51': Monnapule Saleng (Orbit College) Goal at 51'
 - 60': Sbani Khumalo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 60'
 - 61': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 61'
 - 72': Thabang Nhlapo (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 72'
 - 73': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Substitution at 73'
 - 79': Mfundo Thikazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
 - 82': Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 82'
 - 85': Ramahlwe Mphahlele (Orbit College) Substitution at 85'
 - 90'+3': Mbulelo Wagaba (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 93'
 
Statistics
| RBFC | 
					||
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 13 | 
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 2 | 
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | 
| 0 | Offsides | 0 | 
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 | 
| 6 | Saves | 0 | 
| 38.9 | Possession | 61.1 | 
| 3 | SHOTS | 11 | 
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 | 
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.6 | 
| 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 | 
| 0 | 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
Venue: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 11 | +12 | 22 | 
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 10 | +8 | 20 | 
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +7 | 19 | 
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 10 | +4 | 19 | 
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) | 
| 8 | Thabani Zuke | 
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka | 
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo  | 
							
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya | 
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali | 
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa  | 
							
| 20 | Moses Mthembu | 
| 9 | Ntlonelo Bomelo | 
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa | 
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu | 
Orbit College (4-4-2)
| No. | Name | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabelo Calvin Nkomo (GK)  | 
							
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo  | 
							
| 4 | Olaoleng Mokgosi | 
| 19 | Yanga Madiba | 
| 21 | Katlego Mkhabela | 
| 15 | Given Thibedi | 
| 12 | Atisang Batsi | 
| 9 | Lethabo Modimoeng | 
| 11 | Thuso Moleleki  | 
							
| 14 | Mbulelo Wagaba  | 
							
| 10 | Monnapule Saleng | 
South African Premier News
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