Marumo Gallants vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

Marumo Gallants

60': Bheki Mabuza

FT
1 - 1

Richards Bay FC

10': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (OG)

About

Marumo Gallants are hosting Richards Bay FC at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

10': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Own Goal at 10'
30': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 30'
30': Edson Khumalo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 30'
30': Kamohelo Sithole (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 30'
60': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 60'
69': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Substitution at 69'
72': Teboho Motloung (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 72'
78': Asimbonge Mdunge (Richards Bay) Substitution at 78'

Statistics

RBFC		MAR
15	Fouls	10
0	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
5	Corner Kicks	8
1	Saves	2
48.3	Possession	51.7
9	SHOTS	15
2	ON GOAL	2
0.2	On Target %	0.1
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	7
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: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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

Marumo Gallants (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
16	Kagiso Mlambo (GK)
50	Siyabonga Nhlapo
35	Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana
3	Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya
33	Katekani Mhlongo
26	Christopher Sekela
8	Simo Bright Mbhele
5	Diala Manaka
15	Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
39	Bheki Mabuza
18	Msindisi Ndlovu

Marumo Gallants Substitutes:

Kamohelo Sithole, Doudy James, Teboho Motloung, Edson Khumalo, Lebohang Mabotja, Washington Arubi, Sibusiso Ncube, Ibrahim Bance, Monde Mpambaniso.

Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Ian Otieno (GK)
25	Simphiwe Mcineka
8	Thabani Zuke
5	Thembela Sikhakhane
22	Lwandile Mabuya
45	Baggio Nashixwa
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
9	Ntlonelo Bomelo
17	Thulani Gumede
30	Sanele Barns

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Asimbonge Mdunge, Nkosiyethu Mkhabela, Sithembiso Makhaye, Luyanda Khumalo, Lundi Mahala, Thabisa Ndelu, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Sanele Simelane, Siphesihle Mtshali.

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