Chippa United vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 36': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 36'
- 45': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Substitution at 60'
- 63': Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 63'
- 74': Khaya Mfecane (Chippa United) Substitution at 74'
- 77': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Khomotjo Lekoloane (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 77'
- 80': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 80'
- 82': Goodman Mosele (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 82'
- 82': Sanele Barns (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 82'
- 90'+1': Thabang Molaoa (Chippa United) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 STE |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 59.9 | Possession | 40.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 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 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 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: Buffalo City Stadium
Location: East London, South Africa, 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
Chippa United (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 5 | Seun Ndlovu |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi  |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 19 | Kerwin Peters |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 24 | Ayabulela Konqobe |
Stellenbosch (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 4 | Henri Stanic |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 18 | Andre De Jong |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 12 | Thato Khiba |
| 15 | Muzomuhle Khanyi |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 9 | Ashley Cupido |
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