Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Marumo Gallants
    FT
    0 - 1
    Kaizer Chiefs
    • 67': Makabi Lilepo

    About

    Marumo Gallants are hosting Kaizer Chiefs at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

    Match Commentary

    • 21': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 21'
    • 63': Romaric Ouattara (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 63'
    • 63': Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 63'
    • 63': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 63'
    • 65': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 65'
    • 67': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 67'
    • 71': Luke Baartman (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 71'
    • 73': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
    • 81': Spiwe Given Msimango (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 81'
    • 81': Thulani Mabaso (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 81'
    • 83': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 83'
    • 83': Msindisi Ndlovu (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 83'
    • 88': Bheki Mabuza (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 88'

    Statistics

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    8 Fouls 10
    1 Yellow Cards 1
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    5 Corner Kicks 3
    3 Saves 1
    48.4 Possession 51.6
    12 SHOTS 7
    2 ON GOAL 3
    0.2 On Target % 0.4
    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 2
    0 Effective Tackles 0
    0 Tackles 0
    0.0 Tackle % 0.0
    0 Interceptions 0
    0 Effective Clearances 0
    0 Clearances 0

    Game Information

    Competition: South African Premiership

    Venue: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
    Location: Bloemfontein, 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
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    MAR Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    36 Washington Arubi (GK)
    35 Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana
    55 Eroine Agnikoi
    4 Lebohang Mabotja
    13 Sibusiso Ncube
    44 Ibrahim Bance
    10 Monde Mpambaniso
    26 Christopher Sekela
    15 Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo
    39 Bheki Mabuza Yellow Card
    12 Katlego Otladisa
    Marumo Gallants Substitutes:
    Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde, Kagiso Mlambo, Edson Khumalo, Katekani Mhlongo, Jaisen Jaren Clifford, Romaric Ouattara, Msindisi Ndlovu, Simo Bright Mbhele, Siyabonga Nhlapo.

    KAI Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Brandon Peterson (GK)
    35 Aden Mccarthy
    4 Zitha Macheke Yellow Card
    29 Paseka Mako
    2 James Monyane
    7 Mduduzi Shabalala
    6 Lebohang Maboe
    12 Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
    3 Khanyisa Mayo
    17 Asenele Velebayi
    99 Makabi Lilepo
    Kaizer Chiefs Substitutes:
    Leandro Sirino, Thulani Mabaso, Luke Baartman, Dillon Solomons, Spiwe Given Msimango, Flávio Silva, Mfundo Vilakazi, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Bruce Bvuma.

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