AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

AmaZulu

45'+3': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (P)

FT
1 - 1

Orlando Pirates

7': Tshepang Moremi

About

AmaZulu are hosting Orlando Pirates at Kings Park Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

7': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 7'
45'+3': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Penalty - Scored at 45'+3'
51': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (AmaZulu) Yellow Card at 51'
55': Thapelo Mokobodi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 55'
60': Langelihle Mhlongo (AmaZulu) Substitution at 60'
63': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
64': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
64': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
73': Neo Mokoena (AmaZulu) Substitution at 73'
77': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
86': Tebogo Masuku (AmaZulu) Substitution at 86'
86': Andiswa Sithole (AmaZulu) Substitution at 86'

Statistics

ORL		AMA
4	Fouls	9
0	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
1	Offsides	2
10	Corner Kicks	7
0	Saves	7
70.7	Possession	29.3
24	SHOTS	6
9	ON GOAL	1
0.4	On Target %	0.2
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
637	Accurate Passes	205
727	Passes	287
0.9	Pass Completion %	0.7
0.0	Cross %	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
9	Blocked Shots	0
17	Effective Tackles	0
26	Tackles	0.0
0.7	Tackle %	2
0	Effective Clearances	14
29	Clearances	22

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Kings Park Stadium
Location: Durban, 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

Full Standings

Line-Ups

AmaZulu (3-4-2-1)

No.	Name
24	Wilfried Kouassi (GK)
12	Taariq Fielies
4	Riaan Hanamub
42	Sandile Mthethwa
6	Siyanda Hlangabeza
19	Sphamandla Zikhali
3	Omega Mdaka
14	Nkosikhona Radebe
23	Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya
15	Mondli Mbanjwa
2	Athini Maqokola

AmaZulu Substitutes:

Neo Mokoena, Bayanda Thabede, Keenan Phillips, Liam Bern, Andiswa Sithole, Tebogo Masuku, Gape Moralo, Olwethu Mzimela, Langelihle Mhlongo.

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
24	Sipho Chaine (GK)
5	Nkosinathi Sibisi
6	Lebone Seema
3	Nkosikhona Ndaba
36	Kamogelo Sebelebele
28	Patrick Maswanganyi
30	Sihle Nduli
46	Cemran Dansin
9	Yanela Mbuthuma
11	Tshepang Moremi
23	Ghamphani Lungu

Orlando Pirates Substitutes:

Simphiwe Masilela, Oswin Appollis, Deon Hotto, Kabelo Kgositlile, Boitumelo Radiopane, Thapelo Mokobodi, Siyabonga Dladla, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sbangani Zulu.

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