Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 21': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (Amazulu) Goal at 21'
- 29': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 29'
- 30': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Saved at 30'
- 32': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 32'
- 55': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 55'
- 67': Bayanda Thabede (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 84': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
AMA |
KAI![]() |
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 7 | Saves | 0 |
| 33 | Possession | 67 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 23 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 3 | Khanyisa Mayo |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 10 | Thabiso Kutumela |
| 11 | Andiswa Sithole |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
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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