Sekhukhune United FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 20': Vusumuzi Mncube (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 20'
- 24': Ronaldo Maarman (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 24'
- 67': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Tshepo Wilson Mabua (Richards Bay) Own Goal at 68'
- 69': Mbulelo Nombengula (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 76'
- 77': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Lindokuhle Praise Mtshali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 77'
- 83': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Tshepho Mashiloane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 83'
Statistics
 RBFC |
SEK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 5 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 43 | Possession | 57 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 2 | 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: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Toaster Nsabata (GK) |
| 19 | Medupi Thokolo |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 25 | Vuyo Letlapa |
| 12 | Mokete Mogaila |
| 10 | Vusumuzi Mncube  |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 6 | Miguel Timm |
| 17 | Bradley Grobler |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 34 | Mfundo Thikazi |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
South African Premier News
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After their 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first leg win over Sekhukhune United, Orlando Pirates will look to get another victory over Cedric Kaze's side when they host them in the South African Premiership on Tuesday.