Marumo Gallants vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 22': Onke Moletshe (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 22'
- 32': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 32'
- 47': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 47'
- 52': Nelson Ralenkoane (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 52'
- 72': Thato Mohlamme (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Thabiso Kutumela (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 74': Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 74'
- 75': Sebastian Pedersen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 75'
- 83': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
Statistics
 ORL |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 64.8 | Possession | 35.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 513 | Accurate Passes | 240 |
| 578 | Passes | 302 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 24 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 33 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 15 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Location: Rustenburg, 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
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 27 | Saketso Moremi |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 31 | Etemesi Injili |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 48 | Simphiwe Masilela |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 20 | Simphiwe Selepe |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma  |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 49 | Kabelo Kgositlile |
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.