Marumo Gallants vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 30': Ayabulela Konqobe (Chippa United) Substitution at 30'
- 35': Khumbulani Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 35'
- 45': Khaya Mfecane (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 50': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 50'
- 55': Adetu Evanonye (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 55'
- 55': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 55'
- 60': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 60'
- 68': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Xolani Sithole (Chippa United) Substitution at 68'
- 78': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 78'
- 79': Lebohang Mabotja (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 79'
- 80': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Substitution at 80'
- 88': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Goal at 88'
- 90'+3': Eroine Agnikoi (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 93'
Statistics
 CHI |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 42.7 | Possession | 57.3 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | 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 |
| 1 | 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: 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 |
Line-Ups
Marumo Gallants (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana  |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 18 | Mpho Chabatsane |
| 13 | Khumbulani Ncube |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 10 | Monde Mpambaniso |
| 27 | Teboho Motloung |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
Chippa United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 15 | Azola Tshobeni |
| 21 | Sammy Maphoko Seabi |
| 26 | Bandile Dlamini |
| 17 | Giovanni Philander |
| 7 | Bienvenu Eva Nga |
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