Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership1 - 4
- 18': Tashreeq Matthews
- 37': Iqraam Rayners
- 48': Iqraam Rayners
- 59': Fawaaz Basadien
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Match Commentary
- 18': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 18'
- 22': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 22'
- 37': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 37'
- 48': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 48'
- 59': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 59'
- 63': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Thabo Cele (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 64': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
- 67': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Wandile Ngidi (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 68'
- 79': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 79'
- 79': Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 86': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Sbani Khumalo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 MSU |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 73.9 | Possession | 26.1 |
| 23 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 722 | Accurate Passes | 205 |
| 768 | Passes | 267 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 3 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 5 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 7 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 49 | Nkosiyethu Mkhabela |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 37 | Sphamandla Gwele |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 24 | Siyabonga Gumede |
| 12 | Sazi Gumbi |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 22 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 33 | Cassius Mailula |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
South African Premier News
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will resume hostilities on Saturday at FNB Stadium in a South African Premiership Soweto Derby that will be Fernando da Cruz's first in charge of the Glamour Boys.
Although both clubs have struggled to keep pace with Mamelodi Sundowns in recent years, the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remains South African, and even African, football's most anticipated fixture.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.