Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership

· South African Premiership
Orlando Pirates
  • 74': Evidence Makgopa
  • 90'+4': Oswin Appollis
FT
2 - 0
Chippa United

    About

    Orlando Pirates are hosting Chippa United at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the South African Premiership.

    Match Commentary

    • 42': Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 42'
    • 45': Somila Ntsundwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
    • 45': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
    • 48': Idumba Fasika (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 48'
    • 56': Dumisani Msibi (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 56'
    • 58': Banele Hlophe (Chippa United) Substitution at 58'
    • 61': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
    • 61': Makhehlene Makhaula (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
    • 61': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 61'
    • 67': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 67'
    • 72': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 72'
    • 74': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 74'
    • 82': Kabelo Dlamini (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 82'
    • 82': Ruzaigh Gamildien (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
    • 90'+4': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 94'

    Statistics

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    13 Fouls 10
    3 Yellow Cards 1
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    1 Corner Kicks 7
    5 Saves 4
    33.4 Possession 66.6
    7 SHOTS 24
    4 ON GOAL 7
    0.6 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
    0 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

    Competition: South African Premiership

    Venue: Orlando Stadium
    Location: Johannesburg, 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

    ORL Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    24 Sipho Chaine (GK)
    5 Nkosinathi Sibisi
    33 Lebone Seema
    7 Deon Hotto
    37 Thabiso Lebitso
    23 Sipho Mbule
    15 Masindi Nemtajela
    16 Thalente Mbatha Yellow Card
    9 Yamela Mbuthuma
    11 Tshepang Moremi
    38 Relebohile Mofokeng
    Orlando Pirates Substitutes:
    Evidence Makgopa, Dean David Van Rooyen, Olisa Ndah, Kabelo Dlamini, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Oswin Appollis, Makhehlene Makhaula, Patrick Maswanganyi, Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi.

    CHI Chippa United (4-1-4-1)

    No. Name
    32 Dumisani Msibi (GK) Yellow Card
    4 Idumba Fasika Yellow Card
    35 Kaketso Majadibodu
    21 Sammy Maphoko Seabi
    27 Malebogo Modise
    25 Sirgio Kammies
    16 Abdoulaye Mariko
    10 Azola Matrose
    3 Xolani Sithole
    9 Justice Figuareido
    7 Bienvenu Eva Nga
    Chippa United Substitutes:
    Asanele Bonani, Ruzaigh Gamildien, Elson Sithole, Boy Madingwane, Somila Ntsundwana, Banele Hlophe, Seun Ndlovu, Khaya Mfecane, Lonwabo Magugwana.

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