Richards Bay 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': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 72'
- 76': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 76'
- 79': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Ntlonelo Bomelo (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 | 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) |
| 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
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.