Richards Bay vs Amazulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 14': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 14'
- 16': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Goal at 16'
- 27': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 27'
- 40': Sandile Mthethwa (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 40'
- 60': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 68': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 78': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 78'
- 84': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Goal at 84'
- 87': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Olwethu Nzimande (Richards Bay) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Ian Otieno (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 91'
- 90'+2': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
AMA |
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|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 56.4 | Possession | 43.6 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 25 | +39 | 58 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 24 | +30 | 57 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 24 | +14 | 46 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 25 | 0 | 39 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
Amazulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
South African Premier News
With their astonishing momentum slightly derailed in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch, Mamelodi Sundowns will seek to get their Betway Premiership title defence back on track when they visit Richards Bay on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday in a Soweto Derby with far more than pride on the line - particularly for the men in black and white.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Stellenbosch on Wednesday, buoyed by their CAF Champions League heroics, as they seek to return to the top of the Betway Premiership.
Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.
Orlando Pirates seek to get their Betway Premiership title challenge back on track when they host AmaZulu on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
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