Orlando Pirates vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Nkosikhona Ndaba (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 56': Katlego Mkhabela (Orbit College) Substitution at 56'
- 56': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 56'
- 67': Gomolemo Khoto (Orbit College) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Tshepo Brian Matsemela (Orbit College) Substitution at 68'
- 78': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 78'
- 90'+3': Oarabile Moeti (Orbit College) Substitution at 93'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 44.8 | Possession | 55.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 5 | 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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 10 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Sekhukhune United | 9 | +9 | 20 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +7 | 18 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 9 | +3 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 26 | Bandile Shandu |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 32 | Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
Orbit College (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 4 | Olaoleng Mokgosi |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 26 | Kobamelo Setlhodi |
| 45 | Ikaneng Ramosala |
| 12 | Atisang Batsi |
| 9 | Lethabo Modimoeng |
| 15 | Given Thibedi |
| 25 | Siyabulela Mabele |
| 31 | Lucky Malatsi |
South African Premier News
After a 0-0 draw in Equatorial Guinea, South Africa's Stellenbosch FC will look to book their CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot on Sunday at Athlone Stadium, in the second preliminary round second leg against 15 de Agosto.
Orlando Pirates will be relying on the power of the famous Orlando Stadium crowd colloquially known as 'The Ghost' when they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns will look to consolidate their status as the most comfortably placed South African club in CAF competitions when they host Remo Stars at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs will be disappointed to have emerged from the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie against AS Simba with a goalless draw, but will be looking to set the record straight in the second leg on Sunday.
Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition.
