Orlando Pirates vs Durban City, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 7': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 7'
- 26': Jean Lwamba (Durban City) Yellow Card at 26'
- 40': Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City) Yellow Card at 40'
- 43': Kyle Jurgens (Durban City) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Samkelo Maseko (Durban City) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 57'
- 60': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 60'
- 67': Haashim Domingo (Durban City) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Ethan Duncan Brooks (Durban City) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 69'
- 72': Sebastian Pedersen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 83': Bongani-Junior Mthembu (Durban City) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Bheki Mabuza (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 85': Tashreeq Morris (Durban City) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 DUR |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
| 6 | Saves | 4 |
| 37.1 | Possession | 62.9 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 229 | Accurate Passes | 455 |
| 304 | Passes | 526 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 20 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 24 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
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 |
| 29 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 49 | Kabelo Kgositlile |
Durban City (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Fredrick Asare (GK) |
| 5 | Siphamandla Ncanana |
| 27 | Siyabonga Vukile Msomi |
| 4 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 24 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Bandile Shandu |
| 18 | Brooklyn Poggenpoel |
| 23 | Tylo Jordan Sanger |
| 17 | Kyle Jurgens |
| 8 | Leandro Sirino |
| 20 | Jean Lwamba |
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.