Stellenbosch vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

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43': Siyabonga Nzama

About

Stellenbosch are hosting Richards Bay FC at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

4': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 4'
23': Halalisani Vilakazi (Richards Bay) Substitution at 23'
28': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 28'
43': Siyabonga Nzama (Richards Bay) Goal at 43'
45': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
45': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
50': Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 50'
59': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
60': Lesiba Nku (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
69': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
76': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
76': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 76'
82': Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 82'
82': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 82'
85': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay) Substitution at 85'

Statistics

RBFC		STE
13	Fouls	11
2	Yellow Cards	4
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
2	Corner Kicks	7
4	Saves	1
30.5	Possession	69.5
6	SHOTS	6
2	ON GOAL	3
0.3	On Target %	0.5
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
1	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

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: Danie Craven Stadium
Location: Stellenbosch, 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

Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
17	Sage Stephens (GK)
24	Thabo Moloisane
14	Siviwe Nkwali
2	Turan Manafov
20	Sanele Barns
18	Andre De Jong
21	Mthetheleli Mthiyane
29	Thapelo Mokobodi
9	Ashley Cupido
11	Langelihle Phili
34	Devon Titus

Stellenbosch Substitutes:

Masuluke Oscarine, Henri Stanic, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Lehlohonolo Mojela, Lesiba Nku, Chumani Butsaka, Genino Palace, Omega Mdaka, Kazie Godswill.

Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
72	Tshepo Wilson Mabua
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
47	Sbani Khumalo
37	Sbangani Zulu
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
8	Thabani Zuke
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
7	Frank Mhango
19	Siyabonga Nzama
33	Wandile Ngema

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Moses Mthembu, Mfundo Thikazi, Kitso Mangolo, Lundi Mahala, Lwandile Mabuya, Luyanda Khumalo, Thabisa Ndelu, Siphesihle Mtshali, Halalisani Vilakazi.

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