AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 34': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 34'
- 49': Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 49'
- 57': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 57'
- 61': Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 61'
- 65': Bayanda Thabede (Amazulu) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 65'
- 68': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 76'
- 83': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 83'
- 84': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 84'
- 88': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 88'
- 90': Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 90'
Statistics
 MSU |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 74.8 | Possession | 25.2 |
| 29 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | 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 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 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: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 44 | Luyolo Slatsha |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola  |
Mamelodi Sundowns (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 8 | Jayden Adams |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 27 | Thapelo Morena |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 34 | Tsiki Ntsabeleng |
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