Richards Bay FC vs Sekhukhune United FC, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership2 - 3
- 10': Tshepo Mokoane
- 73': Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil
- 89': Ngoanamello Rammala
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Match Commentary
- 10': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 10'
- 18': Siphesihle Sangweni (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 18'
- 66': Oageng Phiri (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
- 73': Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 73'
- 75': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 77'
- 86': Nqaba Xulu (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 86'
- 89': Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 89'
- 89': Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 89'
Statistics
 SEK |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 42.4 | Possession | 57.6 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 194 | Accurate Passes | 267 |
| 290 | Passes | 381 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 15 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 31 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Siphesihle Mtshali (GK) |
| 5 | Thembela Sikhakhane |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 24 | Siyabonga Gumede |
| 37 | Sphamandla Gwele |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 30 | Sanele Barns |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 14 | Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 29 | D'Angelo Shaheed Kazeem |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 45 | Karabo Tlaka |
| 41 | Bethuel Muzeu |
| 31 | Tshepo Mokoane |
| 5 | Thabo Nkwana |
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.