Richards Bay FC vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Richards Bay FC

9': Moses Mthembu (P)
65': Lundi Mahala

FT
2 - 2

Golden Arrows

27': Lungelo Nguse
50': Siyanda Mthanti

About

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

Match Commentary

9': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 9'
27': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Goal at 27'
45': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
47': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 47'
50': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 50'
55': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
61': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 61'
65': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Goal at 65'
67': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
73': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 73'
74': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 74'
79': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
82': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
82': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
83': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 83'
90'+4': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 94'

Statistics

ARR		RBFC
11	Fouls	15
2	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
9	Corner Kicks	2
1	Saves	3
53.4	Possession	46.6
13	SHOTS	14
5	ON GOAL	3
0.4	On Target %	0.2
0	Penalty Goals	2
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
3	Blocked Shots	4
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: 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

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
8	Thabani Zuke
37	Sbangani Zulu
47	Sbani Khumalo
22	Lwandile Mabuya
6	Tlakusani Mthethwa
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
14	Lundi Mahala
18	Knox Mutizwa
33	Wandile Ngema

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Thembela Sikhakhane, Thabisa Ndelu, Siyabonga Nzama, Thulani Gumede, Luyanda Khumalo, Simphiwe Mcineka, Sanele Barns, Jamal Salim, Ntlonelo Bomelo.

Golden Arrows (4-3-3)

No.	Name
27	Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK)
15	Oumar Comara
4	Ayanda Jiyane
38	Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso
52	Khulekani Shezi
19	Isaac Cissé
24	Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini
25	Ayabulela Maxwele
40	Lungelo Nguse
36	Philani Kumalo
8	Siyanda Mthanti

Golden Arrows Substitutes:

Sboniso Madonsela, Nduduzo Sibiya, Mfanuvela Mafuleka, Sede Junior Dion, Edward Maova, Lungelo Dube, Angelo Van Rooi, Bongani Cele, Jerome Karlese.

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