Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 5': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 5'
- 42': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 42'
- 43': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 43'
- 56': Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 56'
- 60': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 65'
- 66': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 67'
- 71': Siyabonga Mabena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Zuko Mdunyelwa (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 71'
- 76': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 87': Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 87'
Statistics
 MSU |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.3 | Possession | 37.7 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 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: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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 | Amazulu | 14 | +3 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa  |
| 21 | Thabo Cele |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 47 | Wandile Duba |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 24 | Keanu Cupido |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 9 | Arthur |
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