Marumo Gallants vs AmaZulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 58'
- 68': Luyolo Slatsha (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 69'
- 71': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Goal at 72'
- 85': Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 85': Ibrahim Bance (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
- 90'+5': Ibrahim Bance (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 95'
Statistics
AMA |
MAR![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 32.6 | Possession | 67.4 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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
Marumo Gallants (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 42 | Mohamed Doumbia |
| 28 | Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 22 | Romaric Ouattara |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 3 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 20 | Tebogo Masuku |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
South African Premier News
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