Polokwane City FC vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African PremiershipAbout
Match Timeline
- 7': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 7'
- 43': Inácio Santos (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 43'
- 50': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 50'
- 52': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 52'
- 63': Khanyisa Mayo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 63'
- 66': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 66'
- 80': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 80'
- 86': Reeve Frosler (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
KAI |
PCFC![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 54.7 | Possession | 45.3 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 36 | Juan Mutudza |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 25 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 21 | Thabo Cele |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 77 | Flávio Silva |
| 47 | Wandile Duba |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
South African Premier News
Cross began his career as a centre-back, so he adds cover in that position, where he has occasionally featured even in recent times for Chiefs. His ease on the ball ensures that wherever he plays, he can be an asset.
Hugo Broos' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA was revealed on Wednesday, with Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missing out but Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners included.
Hugo Broos is famously, or notoriously, stubborn in his team selection for Bafana Bafana, but his selection of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners showed that the Belgian mentor is capable of compromise.
Leonard Solms speaks about Relebohile Mofokeng after South Africa's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was announced.
Amid speculation that Manqoba Mngqithi could become Kaizer Chiefs' head coach, a source close to the matter has revealed that his contract at Golden Arrows is coming to an end at the close of the 2025-26 season.
KAI