Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 42': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 42'
- 45': Somila Ntsundwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Idumba Fasika (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 48'
- 56': Dumisani Msibi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 56'
- 58': Banele Hlophe (Chippa United) Substitution at 58'
- 61': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
- 67': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 67'
- 72': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 72'
- 74': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 74'
- 82': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Ruzaigh Gamildien (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 90'+4': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 94'
Statistics
 CHI |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 33.4 | Possession | 66.6 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 24 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Polokwane City FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 23 | Sipho Mbule |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha  |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
Chippa United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 16 | Abdoulaye Mariko |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
| 3 | Xolani Sithole |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 7 | Bienvenu Eva Nga |
South African Premier News
After years of monopoly and then duopoly in the South African Premiership, the days of three-horse races between the traditional 'Big Three' may finally be about to return.
Kaizer Chiefs will play their first South African Premiership match under new head coach Fernando da Cruz on Saturday, as they visit Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates will begin their South African Premiership title defence at home to newly-promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.
He may not quite be Erling Haaland, but Sebastian Pedersen is precisely the mould of player who Orlando Pirates have been crying out for.
Cape Town City attacking midfielder/winger Emile Witbooi is generating interest from England, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium and the US, as well as other African clubs, Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) told ESPN.