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
Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
Kaizer Chiefs can ill afford any further slip-ups in the CAF Confederation Cup when they host Zamalek at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
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.
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