Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 14'
- 28': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 28'
- 35': Sphamandla Zikhali (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 35'
- 45'+1': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 46'
- 45': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 57'
- 59': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 59'
- 60': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 67': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 75': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Missed at 75'
- 75': Minenhle Ngcobo (Amazulu) Substitution at 75'
- 84': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
 AMA |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 11 | Saves | 1 |
| 36.7 | Possession | 63.3 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 28 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 14 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi  |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 25 | Wandile Dube |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 21 | Thapelo Matlhoko |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
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.