Stellenbosch vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Timeline
- 31': Wonderboy Makhubu (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 31'
- 41': Omega Mdaka (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 41'
- 42': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 42'
- 45'+2': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 47'
- 45': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Vuyolwethu Andries (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 58'
- 69': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 81': Henri Stanic (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Faiz Abrahams (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 81'
- 87': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 87'
- 88': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 ORL |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 52.1 | Possession | 47.9 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
South African Premier Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | +12 | 20 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | +11 | 13 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 6 | +5 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Stellenbosch (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 31 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 99 | Olisa Ndah |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka  |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates were held to a shock 0-0 CAF Champions League draw by La Cure Waves in Mauritius last weekend, but will have home advantage for Saturday's first preliminary round second leg at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Orlando Pirates will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with a first qualifying round clash with La Cure Waves - with the first leg taking place in Mauritius on Sunday.
South Africa winger Mohau Nkota has rejoined Orlando Pirates on a season-long loan from Al Ettifaq, the Saudi Pro League club which signed him a year ago.
SAFA on Tuesday announced the return of Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, three and a half weeks after he was announced as the preferred candidate of the National Executive Committee (NEC).
The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.