Kruger United vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Kruger United
    FT
    0 - 4
    Orlando Pirates
    • 4': Ghamphani Lungu (P)
    • 54': Boitumelo Radiopane
    • 79': Yanela Mbuthuma
    • 90'+2': Yanela Mbuthuma

    About

    Kruger United are hosting Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

    Match Commentary

    • 4': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Scored at 4'
    • 13': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 13'
    • 54': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 54'
    • 58': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 58'
    • 62': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
    • 62': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 62'
    • 67': Thokozani Sibanyoni (Kruger United) Substitution at 67'
    • 67': Motsie Matima (Kruger United) Substitution at 67'
    • 79': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 79'
    • 81': Wonderboy Makhubu (Kruger United) Substitution at 81'
    • 85': Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
    • 85': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
    • 90'+2': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 90'+2'

    Statistics

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    13 Fouls 18
    0 Yellow Cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    3 Corner Kicks 4
    1 Saves 2
    46.5 Possession 53.5
    13 SHOTS 16
    6 ON GOAL 2
    0.5 On Target % 0.1
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    267 Accurate Passes 325
    357 Passes 407
    0.7 Pass Completion % 0.8
    0.0 Cross % 0.0
    0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
    2 Blocked Shots 6
    9 Effective Tackles 12
    14 Tackles 13
    0.6 Tackle % 0.9
    0 Effective Clearances 0
    44 Clearances 14

    Game Information

    Competition: South African Premiership

    Venue: Mbombela Stadium
    Location: Nelspruit, 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
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    KRU Kruger United (4-3-1-2)

    No. Name
    1 Fiacre Ntwari (GK)
    26 Katlego Mohamme
    4 Sipho Sibiya
    13 Ebrahim Seedat
    18 Thendo Mukumela
    50 Aphiwe Mpothwe
    8 Morne Nel
    10 Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela
    44 Tatenda Tavengwa
    12 Boitumelo Malatjie
    7 Mlungisi Zwane
    Kruger United Substitutes:
    Thulane Matthews Ndlela, Nkosinathi Thwala, Thokozani Sibanyoni, Motsie Matima, Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama, Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu, Wonderboy Makhubu, Marcel Dandjinou, Khetukuthula Ndlovu.

    ORL Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    24 Sipho Chaine (GK)
    37 Sbangani Zulu
    6 Lebone Seema
    3 Nkosikhona Ndaba
    36 Kamogelo Sebelebele
    33 Thapelo Mokobodi
    46 Cemran Dansin
    29 Mthetheleli Mthiyane
    25 Boitumelo Radiopane
    11 Tshepang Moremi
    23 Ghamphani Lungu
    Orlando Pirates Substitutes:
    Deon Hotto, Simphiwe Masilela, Neo Rapoo, Simphiwe Selepe, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tapelo Xoki, Mpho Padime, Siyabonga Dladla, Oswin Appollis.

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