Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Boy Madingwane (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 53': Sirgio Kammies (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 53'
- 59': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Ayabulela Konqobe (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 61': Khanyisa Mayo (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 61'
- 61': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 61'
- 69': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 69'
- 74': Etiosa Ighodaro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 74'
- 82': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Thabang Molaoa (Chippa United) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 KAI |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 55.5 | Possession | 44.5 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 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: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location: Gqeberha, 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 (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 4 | Idumba Fasika |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies  |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 11 | Banele Hlophe |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
| 34 | Asanele Bonani |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 22 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 77 | Flávio Silva |
| 17 | Asenele Velebayi |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
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