Marumo Gallants vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 28': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 28'
- 34': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 34'
- 35': Keanu Cupido (Mamelodi Sundowns) Own Goal at 35'
- 45': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 45'
- 61': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 61'
- 70': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 76': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 86': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 87'
- 89': Kutlwano Letlhaku (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90'+4': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 94'
- 90'+4': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 94'
Statistics
 MSU |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 71.5 | Possession | 28.5 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo  |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 24 | Keanu Cupido |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 29 | Divine Lunga |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 38 | Peter Shalulile |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 9 | Arthur |
South African Premier News
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows to book their place in the Carling Knockout semifinals, but the other three quarter-final fixtures will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.
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.