Sekhukhune United FC vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 31': Matlala Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 31'
- 45': Lebohang Mabotja (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Karabo Tlaka (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Sikhosonke Langa (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 51'
- 60': Thabang Monare (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 60'
- 65': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 65'
- 74': Thato Khiba (Sekhukhune United) Substitution at 74'
- 75': Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United) Goal at 75'
- 80': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 80'
- 86': Karabo Tlaka (Sekhukhune United) Yellow Card at 86'
- 90'+1': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 91'
- 90'+2': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 MAR |
SEK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 42.5 | Possession | 57.5 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Toaster Nsabata (GK) |
| 4 | Daniel Cardoso |
| 29 | Trésor Yamba |
| 14 | Sikhosonke Langa  |
| 2 | Tshepho Mashiloane |
| 22 | Olerato Mandi |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 8 | Thabang Monare |
| 3 | Bright Ndlovu |
| 7 | Matlala Keletso Makgalwa |
| 10 | Vusumuzi Mncube |
Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 37 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 33 | Katekani Mhlongo |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
South African Premier News
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