Richards Bay FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Richards Bay FC
  • 69': Thulani Gumede
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Kaizer Chiefs

    About

    Richards Bay FC are hosting Kaizer Chiefs at Richards Bay Stadium, Richards Bay, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

    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

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    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

    Competition: South African Premiership

    Venue: Richards Bay Stadium
    Location: Richards Bay, South Africa

    South African Premier Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Orlando Pirates 30 +46 69
    2 Mamelodi Sundowns 30 +36 68
    3 Kaizer Chiefs 30 +14 54
    4 AmaZulu 30 +4 47
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    RBFC Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)

    No. Name
    1 Ian Otieno (GK)
    37 Sbangani Zulu
    25 Simphiwe Mcineka Yellow Card
    6 Tlakusani Mthethwa
    47 Sbani Khumalo
    5 Thembela Sikhakhane
    36 Lindokuhle Zikhali
    20 Moses Mthembu Yellow Card
    17 Thulani Gumede
    30 Sanele Barns
    14 Lundi Mahala Yellow Card
    Richards Bay FC Substitutes:
    Baggio Nashixwa, Jamal Salim, Luyanda Khumalo, Wandile Ngema, Siyabonga Nzama, Mnqobi Mzobe, Thabisa Ndelu, Lwandile Mabuya, Knox Mutizwa.

    KAI Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    44 Bruce Bvuma (GK)
    48 Bradley Cross
    35 Aden Mccarthy Yellow Card
    74 Nkanyiso Shinga
    18 Dillon Solomons
    23 Ethan Chislett
    6 Lebohang Maboe
    5 Sibongiseni Mthethwa Yellow Card
    77 Flávio Silva
    17 Asenele Velebayi
    10 Leandro Sirino
    Kaizer Chiefs Substitutes:
    Inácio Santos, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, James Monyane, Ashley Du Preez, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Luke Baartman, Mduduzi Shabalala, Fiacre Ntwari, Makabi Lilepo.

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