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 |
| 75.8 | Possession | 24.2 |
| 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 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | +30 | 56 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 24 | +36 | 55 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 22 | +11 | 42 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 24 | +3 | 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
It has been 10 years since Mamelodi Sundowns defied the odds to win their first Champions League title, and became the second ever South African club crowned champions of Africa. They're still on track in 2026.
Orlando Pirates will visit Richards Bay on Friday buoyed by a recent uptick in form at a crucial stage of the Betway Premiership season, with Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis the stars of the show.
Kaizer Chiefs will host TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium on Sunday as they seek to consolidate third place in the Betway Premiership.
Sunday's CAF Champions League semi-final first leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Espérance de Tunis will see Miguel Cardoso visit his former team in Radès.
Sundowns' title rivals, Orlando Pirates, are two points behind with eight games left to play and will be in action simultaneously at home to Golden Arrows.