Kaizer Chiefs vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 23': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 23'
- 29': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 29'
- 39': Khanyisa Mayo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 39'
- 45': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Saved at 45'
- 45': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 59'
- 71': Mpho Chabatsane (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 71'
- 72': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 73'
- 75': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 75'
- 82': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Khumbulani Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 82'
- 87': Edson Khumalo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 MAR |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 42.5 | Possession | 57.5 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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: FNB 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
Kaizer Chiefs (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu  |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 3 | Khanyisa Mayo |
| 9 | Ashley Du Preez |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 33 | Katekani Mhlongo |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
South African Premier News
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