Richards Bay 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': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Luke Baartman (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 | 25 | +39 | 58 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 24 | +30 | 57 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 24 | +14 | 46 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 25 | 0 | 39 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (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 |
South African Premier News
With their astonishing momentum slightly derailed in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch, Mamelodi Sundowns will seek to get their Betway Premiership title defence back on track when they visit Richards Bay on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday in a Soweto Derby with far more than pride on the line - particularly for the men in black and white.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Stellenbosch on Wednesday, buoyed by their CAF Champions League heroics, as they seek to return to the top of the Betway Premiership.
Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.
Orlando Pirates seek to get their Betway Premiership title challenge back on track when they host AmaZulu on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.