Magesi FC vs Richards Bay FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership

47': Mcedi Vandala (P)

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About

Magesi FC are hosting Richards Bay FC at Seshego Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

Match Commentary

12': Nyakala Raphadu (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 12'
45': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
45': Kgomotso Mosadi (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
45': Siphesihle Kunene (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
45': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
45': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 45'
47': Mcedi Vandala (Magesi FC) Penalty - Scored at 47'
51': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 51'
55': Asimbonge Mdunge (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
55': Lehlegonolo Mokone (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 55'
66': Khonadzeo Muvhango (Magesi FC) Substitution at 66'
71': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 71'
75': Luyanda Khumalo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 75'
81': Motsie Matima (Magesi FC) Substitution at 81'
81': Neo Mashego (Magesi FC) Substitution at 81'

Statistics

RBFC		MAG
10	Fouls	21
1	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
1	Corner Kicks	9
5	Saves	3
63	Possession	37
7	SHOTS	18
3	ON GOAL	5
0.4	On Target %	0.3
0	Penalty Goals	1
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
1	Blocked Shots	4
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: Seshego Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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

Magesi FC (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
1	Elvis Chipezeze (GK)
34	Lehlegonolo Mokone
4	Tshepo Makgoga
6	Samuel Darpoh
8	John Mokone
49	Diteboho Mofokeng
42	Nyakala Raphadu
15	Tlou Tholang Masegela
10	Mcedi Vandala
38	Abbey Junior Seseane
39	Sifiso Luthuli

Magesi FC Substitutes:

Motsie Matima, Edmore Chirambadare, Neo Mashego, Sphelele Majola, Bafedile Baloyi, Khonadzeo Muvhango, Mbali Tshabalala, Mzwandile Buthelezi, Kgomotso Mosadi.

Richards Bay FC (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
32	Siphesihle Mtshali (GK)
49	Nkosiyethu Mkhabela
8	Thabani Zuke
45	Baggio Nashixwa
53	Sanele Simelane
22	Lwandile Mabuya
36	Lindokuhle Zikhali
20	Moses Mthembu
30	Sanele Barns
33	Wandile Ngema
14	Lundi Mahala

Richards Bay FC Substitutes:

Ntlonelo Bomelo, Sithembiso Makhaye, Khayalethu Ndlangamandla, Siphesihle Kunene, Mnqobi Mzobe, Luyanda Khumalo, Asimbonge Mdunge, Ian Otieno, Olwethu Mbambo.

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