Amazulu vs Polokwane City, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 10': Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) Substitution at 10'
- 15': Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City) Goal at 15'
- 45': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Sapholwethu Kelepu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 57'
- 61': Bayanda Thabede (Amazulu) Substitution at 61'
- 71': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 71'
- 79': Wandile Dube (Amazulu) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 79'
- 87': Levy Mashiane (Polokwane City) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+1': Brian Bwire (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 PFC |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 39.4 | Possession | 60.6 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 3 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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 | Orlando Pirates | 12 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | +7 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Amazulu (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 20 | Tebogo Masuku |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK)  |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 12 | Saketso Moremi |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 29 | Tshabalala Sibusiso |
| 16 | Siyabonga Mashini |
| 7 | Mokibelo Ramabu |
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