Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
- 16': Relebohile Mofokeng
- 30': Oswin Appollis
- 36': Edward Maova (OG)
- 61': Relebohile Mofokeng
- 90'+3': Oswin Appollis
5 - 0
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Match Commentary
- 16': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 16'
- 30': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 30'
- 36': Edward Maova (Golden Arrows) Own Goal at 36'
- 45': Osborn Maluleke (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Nhlanhla Gasa (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Siphesihle Msomi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 61': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 61'
- 62': Isaac Cissé (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 62'
- 63': Sabelo Sithole (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 63'
- 67': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 76'
- 77': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Dean David Van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 86': Khulekani Shezi (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 86'
- 90'+3': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 93'
Statistics
 ARR |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 36.9 | Possession | 63.1 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 30 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 10 |
| 0.5 | 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 |
| 0 | 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema  |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
Golden Arrows (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 34 | Edward Maova (GK) |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 51 | Mfanuvela Mafuleka |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 41 | Nhlanhla Zwane |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 18 | Sede Junior Dion |
| 14 | Angelo Van Rooi |
| 11 | Nduduzo Sibiya |
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.