Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 10': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Goal at 10'
- 52': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 52'
- 56': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 56'
- 59': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Goal at 59'
- 66': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Substitution at 66'
- 68': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 71': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 71'
- 71': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Substitution at 71'
- 77': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 84': Ian Otieno (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 84'
- 86': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+2': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 92'
Statistics
 ORL |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 16 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 75.6 | Possession | 24.4 |
| 30 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 10 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 17 | Thulani Gumede |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yamela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
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.