Kaizer Chiefs vs Amazulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 21': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (Amazulu) Goal at 21'
- 29': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 29'
- 30': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Penalty - Saved at 30'
- 32': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 32'
- 55': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 55'
- 67': Bayanda Thabede (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 78'
- 84': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
 AMA |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 7 | Saves | 0 |
| 33 | Possession | 67 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 23 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa  |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 3 | Khanyisa Mayo |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
Amazulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 10 | Thabiso Kutumela |
| 11 | Andiswa Sithole |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
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