Golden Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 33': Thakasani Mbanjwa (Golden Arrows) Penalty - Saved at 33'
- 33': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Missed at 33'
- 34': Osborn Maluleke (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 34'
- 35': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 35'
- 53': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 53'
- 54': Thabo Moloisane (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 54'
- 60': Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Ronaldo Van Neel (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 65'
- 66': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 67'
- 74': Thokozani Praisegod Khumalo (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 74'
- 77': Asenele Velebayi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Etiosa Ighodaro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 77'
- 80': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 80'
- 87': Alwande Booysen (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 87'
Statistics
 KAI |
ARR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 60.5 | Possession | 39.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 426 | Accurate Passes | 258 |
| 506 | Passes | 334 |
| 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 11 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 12 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, 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
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 26 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 20 | Osborn Maluleke  |
| 3 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 29 | Sabelo Sithole |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Renaldo Leaner (GK) |
| 42 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 35 | Faiz Abrahams |
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.