Chippa United vs Polokwane City FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 43': Malebogo Modise (Chippa United) Goal at 43'
- 53': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 53'
- 57': Tshabalala Sibusiso (Polokwane City) Substitution at 57'
- 63': Ayabulela Konqobe (Chippa United) Substitution at 63'
- 68': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Edwin Ramaja (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 69'
- 76': Dumisani Msibi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 76'
- 78': Keorapetse Sebone (Polokwane City) Substitution at 78'
- 81': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 81'
- 84': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 84'
- 86': Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City) Penalty - Scored at 86'
Statistics
 PCFC |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 47.7 | Possession | 52.3 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: Buffalo City Stadium
Location: East London, South Africa, 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
Chippa United (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK)  |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
Polokwane City FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Lindokuhle Mathebula (GK) |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 22 | Edwin Ramaja |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 17 | Bonginkosi Dlamini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
| 36 | Juan Mutudza |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
South African Premier News
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