Stellenbosch vs Polokwane City, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 26': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 26'
- 39': Lebohang Nkaki (Polokwane City) Penalty - Scored at 39'
- 45'+1': Thabelo Tshikweta (Polokwane City) Goal at 46'
- 45': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 59': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Goal at 59'
- 62': Sanele Barns (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Andre De Jong (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 62'
- 70': Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Bonginkosi Dlamini (Polokwane City) Substitution at 70'
- 74': Mokibelo Ramabu (Polokwane City) Substitution at 74'
- 77': Tlou Nkwe (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 77'
- 85': Puleng Dennis Tlolane (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 85'
- 88': Brian Bwire (Polokwane City) Yellow Card at 88'
- 89': Mpho Mvundlela (Polokwane City) Substitution at 89'
- 90': Turan Manafov (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 PFC |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 42.7 | Possession | 57.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 | 5 |
| 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: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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
Stellenbosch (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 14 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 2 | Turan Manafov  |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 29 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 19 | Genino Palace |
| 8 | Khomotjo Lekoloane |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 15 | Muzomuhle Khanyi |
Polokwane City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 50 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 34 | Lebohang Nkaki |
| 4 | Bulelani Nikani |
| 3 | Tlou Nkwe |
| 2 | Tholo Matuludi |
| 10 | Puleng Dennis Tlolane |
| 21 | Manuel Kambala |
| 14 | Ndamulelo Maphangule |
| 18 | Thabelo Tshikweta |
| 16 | Siyabonga Mashini |
| 25 | Keorapetse Sebone |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
Kaizer Chiefs can ill afford any further slip-ups in the CAF Confederation Cup when they host Zamalek at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
After a 1-0 home win against Otohô d'Oyo in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener, last season's semifinalists, Stellenbosch FC, prepare for a visit to Singida Black Stars in Zanzibar on Sunday.