Richards Bay vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 32': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 32'
- 34': Elson Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 34'
- 45'+4': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Goal at 49'
- 45': Giovanni Philander (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Tshepo Wilson Mabua (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 59'
- 62': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 68'
- 74': Frank Mhango (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 74'
- 82': Kitso Mangolo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 82'
- 84': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Kitso Mangolo (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
 CHI |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 59.2 | Possession | 40.8 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 6 | 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: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | +15 | 29 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Sekhukhune United | 14 | +8 | 25 |
Line-Ups
Richards Bay (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jamal Salim (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 72 | Tshepo Wilson Mabua  |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 35 | Thabisa Ndelu |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 26 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 7 | Frank Mhango |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
Chippa United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 30 | Thabang Molaoa |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 26 | Bandile Dlamini |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 45 | Somila Ntsundwana |
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