Sekhukhune United FC vs Marumo Gallants, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 30': Oageng Phiri (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 30'
- 59': Sizani Makgalaka (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Siphesihle Sangweni (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 59'
- 65': Thatho Pheeha (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 65'
- 68': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 68'
- 74': Etemesi Injili (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 74'
- 78': Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (Sekhukhune United FC) Own Goal at 78'
- 78': Thabang Makubo (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 78'
- 87': D'Angelo Shaheed Kazeem (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 89'
- 89': Onke Moletshe (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+2': Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 90'+2'
- 90'+4': Thabang Makubo (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
MAR |
SEK![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 54.7 | Possession | 45.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 332 | Accurate Passes | 278 |
| 423 | Passes | 354 |
| 0.8 | 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 12 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 29 | Clearances | 36 |
Game Information
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 14 | Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 33 | Givemore Khupe |
| 34 | Chibuike Ohizu |
| 8 | Oageng Phiri |
| 31 | Tshepo Mokoane |
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 17 | Patrick Motsoeneng |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 19 | Thatho Pheeha |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 20 | Prince Makgatole Manku |
| 27 | Saketso Moremi |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
South African Premier News
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.
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.
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