Kaizer Chiefs vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 5': Inácio Santos (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 5'
- 32': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 32'
- 41': Tlou Tholang Masegela (Magesi FC) Substitution at 41'
- 44': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Nyakala Raphadu (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 61': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 61'
- 62': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 62'
- 65': Godfrey Mashigo (Magesi FC) Substitution at 65'
- 74': Kgothatso Mariba (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 74'
- 76': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 76': James Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 84'
- 87': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+6': Khonadzeo Muvhango (Magesi FC) Substitution at 96'
Statistics
 MAG |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 35.3 | Possession | 64.7 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 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 | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 84 | Inácio Santos  |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 47 | Wandile Duba |
Magesi FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 3 | Mzwandile Buthelezi |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 50 | Siyabonga Ndlozi |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 5 | Kgothatso Mariba |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
| 39 | Sifiso Luthuli |
| 37 | Thabang Sibanyoni |
South African Premier News
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.
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.