Kaizer Chiefs vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 23': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 23'
- 29': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 29'
- 39': Khanyisa Mayo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 39'
- 45': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Saved at 45'
- 45': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 59'
- 71': Mpho Chabatsane (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 71'
- 72': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Katekani Mhlongo (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 73'
- 75': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 75'
- 82': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Khumbulani Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 82'
- 87': Edson Khumalo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 87'
- 90': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 42.5 | Possession | 57.5 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 3 | Khanyisa Mayo |
| 9 | Ashley Du Preez |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 33 | Katekani Mhlongo |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 22 | Daniel Msendami |
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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