AmaZulu vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 15': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 15'
- 44': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Goal at 45'
- 45'+3': Hendrick Ekstein (Amazulu) Goal at 48'
- 45': Turan Manafov (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 52': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Goal at 52'
- 58': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 58'
- 58': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 58'
- 60': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Substitution at 60'
- 70': Ben Motshwari (Amazulu) Substitution at 70'
- 73': Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 73'
- 77': Thato Khiba (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 77'
- 84': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 84'
- 86': Wandile Dube (Amazulu) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Thapelo Matlhoko (Amazulu) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+1': Wandile Dube (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 91'
Statistics
 STE |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 0 |
| 56.1 | Possession | 43.9 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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 | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan  |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 10 | Thabiso Kutumela |
Stellenbosch (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 4 | Henri Stanic |
| 24 | Thabo Moloisane |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 12 | Thato Khiba |
| 20 | Sanele Barns |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 18 | Andre De Jong |
| 10 | Lehlohonolo Mojela |
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