Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 15': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 15'
- 20': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 20'
- 60': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 60'
- 63': Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 63'
- 75': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 81'
- 90': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 STE |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 41.8 | Possession | 58.2 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 4 | Henri Stanic |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 14 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 27 | Ibraheem Jabaar |
| 33 | Chumani Butsaka |
| 10 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 7 | Lesiba Nku |
South African Premier News
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After a 1-0 home win against Otohô d'Oyo in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener, last season's semifinalists, Stellenbosch FC, prepare for a visit to Singida Black Stars in Zanzibar on Sunday.