Marumo Gallants vs Kruger United, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Thendo Mukumela (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 14'
- 45': Marcel Dandjinou (Kruger United) Penalty - Saved at 45'
- 45': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Penalty - Missed at 45'
- 45'+1': Mlungisi Sikakane (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 45'+1'
- 45': Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Substitution at 45'
- 66': Lebogang Button (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 66'
- 70': Ebrahim Seedat (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 70'
- 73': Nkosinathi Thwala (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 73'
- 73': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 73'
- 76': Mancoba Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Heaven Sereets (Kruger United) Substitution at 77'
- 87': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+4': Thendo Mukumela (Kruger United) Red Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
KRU |
MAR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 46.5 | Possession | 53.5 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 199 | Accurate Passes | 201 |
| 271 | Passes | 291 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 16 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 18 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 47 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
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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
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 40 | David Lukhele |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 4 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
Kruger United (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 45 | Kwandakwensizwa Mngonyama |
| 26 | Katlego Mohamme |
| 18 | Thendo Mukumela |
| 8 | Morne Nel |
| 44 | Tatenda Tavengwa |
| 28 | Nkosinathi Thwala |
| 13 | Ebrahim Seedat |
| 29 | Sidney Fakude |
| 50 | Aphiwe Mpothwe |
| 38 | Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu |
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.
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