Polokwane City vs Richards Bay, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 31': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Goal at 31'
- 39': Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 39'
- 56': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 56'
- 66': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 66'
- 80': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Sapholwethu Kelepu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 80'
- 82': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 82'
- 84': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 84'
- 86': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 86'
- 87': Levy Mashiane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Olwethu Nzimande (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+3': Mpho Mvundlela (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 45.5 | Possession | 54.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 18 | +22 | 41 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 18 | +21 | 41 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 19 | +7 | 32 |
| 4 | Durban City | 19 | +5 | 31 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 5 | Mpho Mvundlela |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 12 | Saketso Moremi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
South African Premier News
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns were knocked off the top of the Betway Premiership on goal difference over the weekend and will now look to get first place back at home to Golden Arrows on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, having entered the weekend back on top of the Betway Premiership.
Both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates head into Saturday's Soweto derby at FNB Stadium with once-promising Betway Premiership title campaigns beginning to wobble.
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