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 |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 | +24 | 47 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 19 | +23 | 44 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 20 | +7 | 33 |
| 4 | Durban City | 20 | +5 | 32 |
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
Controversy already surrounds Mamelodi Sundowns' Betway Premiership visit to Orbit College in Rustenburg on Tuesday before a ball has been kicked, after Miguel Cardoso criticised the scheduling of the fixture.
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.
The 'big three' of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have all been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup, so several teams can stake their claims as legitimate challengers in this weekend's quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs urgently need to bounce back from a dismal Soweto derby defeat when they visit Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday.
The Buccaneers will travel to Polokwane to face Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday as they look to keep momentum going.