Golden Arrows vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 15': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 15'
- 28': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 28'
- 45': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Somila Ntsundwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 63': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 63'
- 64': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 64'
- 76': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 76'
- 80': Bongani Cele (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 80'
- 87': Seun Ndlovu (Chippa United) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
CHI |
ARR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 68 | Possession | 32 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | 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 |
| 5 | 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: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 22 | +31 | 51 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 21 | +26 | 50 |
| 3 | Amazulu | 22 | +3 | 37 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 20 | +7 | 36 |
Line-Ups
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 51 | Mfanuvela Mafuleka |
| 16 | David Lukhele |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 47 | Sboniso Madonsela |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 49 | Nhlanhla Gasa |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
Chippa United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 24 | Ayabulela Konqobe |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
South African Premier News
South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.
South Africa will host Panama on Friday in Durban -- the first of two friendlies over the course of the international break -- before facing them again in Cape Town next Tuesday.
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams has urged South Africa fans to support Lyle Foster, suggesting that the under-fire striker's struggles at Burnley have affected his confidence.
The early exit of South Africa's so-called 'big three' of Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs ensured that whoever lifts this season's Nedbank Cup, it will go down as an upset - and the semi-finals could yet see even bigger shocks.
In the almost impossible event that Mohamed Salah touched down in South Africa to continue his club career in the PSL, these are the clubs that would suit him best.
CHI