Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 42': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 42'
- 42': Imraan Jones (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 42'
- 59': Bandile Dlamini (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 60': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 60'
- 64': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 71': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 71'
- 77': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 78'
- 82': Bongani Sam (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Lebohang Tshabalala (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 86'
- 86': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 87'
- 89': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 89'
Statistics
 ORL |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 60.9 | Possession | 39.1 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 449 | Accurate Passes | 259 |
| 498 | Passes | 322 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 16 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 19 | Clearances | 33 |
Game Information
Venue: Kings Park 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
Chippa United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 31 | Imraan Jones  |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 15 | Azola Tshobeni |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 29 | Ntuthuko Mlotshwa |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 23 | Ghamphani Lungu |
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.