Kruger United vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2026-27 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Kruger United

45'+1': Khetukuthula Ndlovu

FT
1 - 3

Kaizer Chiefs

7': Flávio Silva
56': Wandile Duba
66': Wandile Duba

About

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

Match Commentary

7': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 7'
45': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 45'
45'+1': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Goal at 45'+1'
45': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
45': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
56': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 56'
66': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 66'
68': Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu (Kruger United) Substitution at 68'
74': Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 74'
77': Boitumelo Malatjie (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 77'
78': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
81': Mlungisi Zwane (Kruger United) Substitution at 81'
85': Khetukuthula Ndlovu (Kruger United) Yellow Card at 85'
85': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 85'

Statistics

KAI		KRU
18	Fouls	15
2	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	1
2	Corner Kicks	1
3	Saves	3
60.1	Possession	39.9
13	SHOTS	7
6	ON GOAL	4
0.5	On Target %	0.6
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
441	Accurate Passes	265
515	Passes	339
0.9	Pass Completion %	0.8
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
3	Blocked Shots	0
14	Effective Tackles	8
17	Tackles	15
0.8	Tackle %	0.5
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
13	Clearances	24

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Location: Nelspruit, 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

Kruger United (4-3-3)

No.	Name
16	Marcel Dandjinou (GK)
26	Katlego Mohamme
4	Sipho Sibiya
13	Ebrahim Seedat
12	Boitumelo Malatjie
8	Morne Nel
28	Nkosinathi Thwala
35	Motsie Matima
10	Ntsako Neverdie Makhubela
22	Khetukuthula Ndlovu
50	Aphiwe Mpothwe

Kruger United Substitutes:

Thendo Mukumela, Thulane Matthews Ndlela, Sanele Tshabalala, Kgopotso Luffy Mkhonza, Sidney Fakude, Tatenda Tavengwa, Mlungisi Zwane, Shane Saralina, Sphiwe Prince Mahlangu.

Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Brandon Peterson (GK)
84	Inácio Santos
4	Zitha Macheke
39	Reeve Frosler
2	James Monyane
23	Ethan Chislett
6	Lebohang Maboe
8	Siphesihle Ndlovu
77	Flávio Silva
11	Luke Baartman
28	Mfundo Vilakazi

Kaizer Chiefs Substitutes:

Pule Sydney Mmodi, Renaldo Leaner, Dillon Solomons, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Kabelo Nkgwesa, Wandile Duba, Etiosa Ighodaro, Thabo Moloisane, Sibongiseni Mthethwa.

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