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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 21 | +26 | 50 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 21 | +25 | 48 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 21 | +7 | 34 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 21 | +2 | 34 |
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 Ratomo |
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
Mamelodi Sundowns can go top of the Betway Premiership if they beat Marumo Gallants on Tuesday at Loftus Versfeld.
Orlando Pirates will have an opportunity to put daylight between themselves and Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race when the Buccaneers host Siwelele on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Kaizer Chiefs are in urgent need of a win to end their nightmare run when they host Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
South African league leaders Orlando Pirates announced their participation at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina (May 27 - June 1) on Thursday.
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.