Richards Bay FC vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 9': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 9'
- 27': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Goal at 27'
- 45': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 47'
- 50': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 50'
- 55': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 61': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 61'
- 65': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Goal at 65'
- 67': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 73': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 73'
- 74': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 74'
- 79': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 82': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
- 83': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 83'
- 90'+4': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 94'
Statistics
 ARR |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 53.4 | Possession | 46.6 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 7 | +12 | 19 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | +11 | 13 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 5 | +5 | 11 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 5 | +1 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa  |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 15 | Oumar Comara |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 40 | Lungelo Nguse |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates were held to a shock 0-0 CAF Champions League draw by La Cure Waves in Mauritius last weekend, but will have home advantage for Saturday's first preliminary round second leg at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Orlando Pirates will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with a first qualifying round clash with La Cure Waves - with the first leg taking place in Mauritius on Sunday.
South Africa winger Mohau Nkota has rejoined Orlando Pirates on a season-long loan from Al Ettifaq, the Saudi Pro League club which signed him a year ago.
SAFA on Tuesday announced the return of Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, three and a half weeks after he was announced as the preferred candidate of the National Executive Committee (NEC).
The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.