Sekhukhune United FC vs Durban City, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 27': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 27'
- 45': Leandro Sirino (Durban City) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Tsepo Matsimbi (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 47'
- 64': Bright Ndlovu (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 64'
- 68': Tashreeq Morris (Durban City) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Thato Khiba (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Givemore Khupe (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 77'
- 79': Bongani-Junior Mthembu (Durban City) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Seth Green (Durban City) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Bandile Shandu (Durban City) Substitution at 79'
Statistics
 DUR |
SEK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 19 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 61.7 | Possession | 38.3 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 385 | Accurate Passes | 202 |
| 490 | Passes | 305 |
| 0.8 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 11 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 10 | Clearances | 38 |
Game Information
Venue: Seshego Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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
Sekhukhune United FC (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi  |
| 29 | D'Angelo Shaheed Kazeem |
| 17 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 33 | Givemore Khupe |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 21 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 31 | Tshepo Mokoane |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
Durban City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Fredrick Asare (GK) |
| 30 | Mfanafuthi Mkhize |
| 5 | Siphamandla Ncanana |
| 24 | John Mokone |
| 4 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 26 | Thabo Nodada |
| 23 | Tylo Jordan Sanger |
| 18 | Brooklyn Poggenpoel |
| 20 | Jean Lwamba |
| 35 | Luphumlo Sifumba |
| 10 | Samkelo Maseko |
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.
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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.