Stellenbosch vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 31': Wonderboy Makhubu (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 31'
- 41': Omega Mdaka (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 41'
- 42': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 42'
- 45'+2': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 47'
- 45': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Vuyolwethu Andries (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 58'
- 69': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 76': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 81': Henri Stanic (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 81'
- 81': Faiz Abrahams (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 81'
- 87': Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 87'
- 88': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 ORL |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 52.1 | Possession | 47.9 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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
Stellenbosch (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 31 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 99 | Olisa Ndah |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka  |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
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.
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.