Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
  • 75': Kamogelo Sebelebele
FT
1 - 1
  • 62': Pule Sydney Mmodi

About

Orlando Pirates are hosting Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

  • 35': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 35'
  • 45': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 45'
  • 45': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
  • 62': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 62'
  • 67': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 67'
  • 75': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 75'
  • 75': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 75'
  • 85': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 85'
  • 90'+2': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 92'
  • 90'+6': Asenele Velebayi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 96'

Statistics

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14 Fouls 13
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
3 Corner Kicks 8
6 Saves 0
42.5 Possession 57.5
5 SHOTS 11
1 ON GOAL 7
0.2 On Target % 0.6
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 1
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: South African Premiership

Venue: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

South African Premier Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mamelodi Sundowns 10 +18 26
2 Orlando Pirates 9 +19 25
3 AmaZulu 9 +5 22
4 Milford FC 10 +4 18
Full Standings

Line-Ups

ORL 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
8 Makhehlene Makhaula
16 Thalente Mbatha
9 Yanela Mbuthuma
12 Oswin Appollis
11 Tshepang Moremi

KAI Kaizer Chiefs (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
1 Brandon Peterson (GK)
35 Aden McCarthy
25 Spiwe Given Msimango
5 Sibongiseni Mthethwa
48 Bradley Cross
2 James Monyane
8 Siphesihle Ndlovu
6 Lebohang Maboe
13 Pule Sydney Mmodi
47 Wandile Duba
99 Makabi Lilepo

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