Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 27': Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 27'
- 63': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Ibraheem Jabaar (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 75': Monnapule Saleng (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 75'
- 77': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 78'
- 83': Shakeel April (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 83'
- 86': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Stellenbosch) Penalty - Saved at 86'
- 86': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Stellenbosch) Goal at 86'
- 88': Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 88'
- 88': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 88'
- 90'+1': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 STE |
MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 25.3 | Possession | 74.7 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 | 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: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 9 | +19 | 25 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 10 | +4 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau  |
| 9 | Arthur |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 34 | Tsiki Ntsabeleng |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 99 | Olisa Ndah |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
South African Premier News
Tshepang Moremi scored the winning goal in the Soweto derby as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1. Yanela Mbuthuma's earlier strike, deflected off Thabo Moloisane, had been cancelled out by Pule Mmodi.
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.
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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.
Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates all picked up wins in their last 16 Carling Knockout ties.