Siwelele vs Orlando Pirates, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 58': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Thabiso Lebitso (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 58'
- 62': Christian Basomboli (Siwelele) Substitution at 62'
- 73': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 73'
- 80': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 80'
- 84': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 85': Mangethe (Siwelele) Substitution at 85'
- 88': Lyle Lakay (Siwelele) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
ORL |
SIW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.6 | Possession | 37.4 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 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 |
| 0 | 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: Free State Toyota Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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
Siwelele (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Ricardo Goss (GK) |
| 27 | Keabetswe Khonyane |
| 4 | Pogiso Sanoka |
| 29 | Aphiwe Baliti |
| 22 | Yandisa Mfolozi |
| 10 | Vincent Pule |
| 15 | Relebogile Mokhuoane |
| 6 | Gape Moralo |
| 20 | Chibuike Ohizu |
| 17 | Ghamphani Lungu |
| 16 | Tebogo Potsane |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 44 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 30 | Sihle Nduli |
| 19 | Tshegofatso Mabasa |
| 38 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates can reclaim top spot in the Betway Premiership with a win over Sekhukhune United in Polokwane.
There are elements of success in South Africa's team, but cracks are beginning to show, and they'll need to fill them before the FIFA World Cup in North America later this year.
Sekhukhune United will resume their Betway Premiership campaign at the Peter Mokaba Stadium against Stellenbosch FC -- as Gavin Hunt sits in their dugout for the first time -- on Jan. 20.
South Africa's Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns have added Colombia's Brayan León as one of their attacking reinforcements at a sensitive moment in the club's football project.
The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window is underway. There have been notable moves among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, and we'll keep you updated here as the action unfolds.
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