Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 9': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 9'
- 20': Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 20'
- 35': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 35'
- 39': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 39'
- 57': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 57'
- 60': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Keanu Cupido (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 65'
- 67': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 67'
- 78': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 78'
- 79': Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 82': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 82'
- 84': Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 87'
- 88': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 ORL |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 36.6 | Possession | 63.4 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, 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
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 24 | Keanu Cupido  |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 10 | Nuno Santos |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
South African Premier News
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.
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.
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.