AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 34': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 34'
- 49': Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 49'
- 57': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 57'
- 61': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 61'
- 65': Bayanda Thabede (Amazulu) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 65'
- 68': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 83': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 83'
- 84': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 84'
- 88': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 88'
- 90': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
MSU |
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|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 74.8 | Possession | 25.2 |
| 29 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | 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 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 44 | Luyolo Slatsha |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Mamelodi Sundowns (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 34 | Tsiki Ntsabeleng |
South African Premier News
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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs unexpectedly lost their respective Friday CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup second preliminary round ties, but both have the chance to convert disappointment into blessings in disguise.
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