Polokwane City FC vs Stellenbosch, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 16': Giovanni Philander (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 16'
- 22': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Stellenbosch) Goal at 22'
- 45': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Goal at 60'
- 65': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Vuyo Kopamotse (Polokwane City FC) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 65'
- 67': Surprise Manthosi (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 67'
- 75': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City FC) Goal at 75'
- 79': Ashley Du Preez (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Raoul Daniels (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Raoul Daniels (Stellenbosch) Goal at 80'
- 81': Luthando Vena (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 81'
Statistics
 STE |
PCFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 51.1 | Possession | 48.9 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 189 | Accurate Passes | 186 |
| 308 | Passes | 315 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 20 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 38 | Clearances | 49 |
Game Information
Venue: Seshego Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Polokwane City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 42 | Surprise Manthosi |
| 35 | Banele Mnguni |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 44 | Tidimalo Molokwane |
| 18 | Giovanni Philander |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
Stellenbosch (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 4 | Luthando Vena  |
| 21 | Gopolang Taunyana |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 7 | Devon Titus |
South African Premier News
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
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.