Richards Bay FC vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 7': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Goal at 7'
- 10': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Goal at 10'
- 21': Baggio Nashixwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 21'
- 53': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 53'
- 54': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 54'
- 72': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 72'
- 76': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
- 79': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 82': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 82'
- 87': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 88': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 88'
- 89': Omega Mdaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+3': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Substitution at 93'
Statistics
 STE |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 47.1 | Possession | 52.9 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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 | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 8 | +5 | 14 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 45 | Baggio Nashixwa  |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 31 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 99 | Olisa Ndah |
| 13 | Asekho Tiwani |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 37 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
South African Premier News
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