Richards Bay FC vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 68': Nkanyiso Zungu (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Goal at 76'
- 82': Delano Abrahams (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 82'
- 83': Abbey Junior Seseane (Magesi FC) Substitution at 83'
- 86': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 86'
- 90': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
MAG |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 49.4 | Possession | 50.6 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, 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
Richards Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
Magesi FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 3 | Mzwandile Buthelezi |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 25 | Delano Abrahams |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
| 26 | Lehlohonolo Mtshali |
| 15 | Tlou Tholang Masegela |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
| 41 | Wonderboy Makhubu |
| 37 | Thabang Sibanyoni |
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.
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