Richards Bay FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 36': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 36'
- 42': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 42'
- 57': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 57'
- 58': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 58'
- 67': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 67'
- 67': Aden Mccarthy (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 67'
- 69': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Goal at 69'
- 70': Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 71': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Knox Mutizwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
- 80': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 80'
- 88': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 KAI |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 6 | Saves | 0 |
| 58 | Possession | 42 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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 | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka  |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 74 | Nkanyiso Shinga |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 23 | Ethan Chislett |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 77 | Flávio Silva |
| 17 | Asenele Velebayi |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
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